Tonia Davenport

Is This All You Need?

In Need of Love?

Jane said she needed more blog posts, and because I love Jane, here is a brand new post! Don't ever say I don't aim to please.

 

So tell me, do you know someone who is struggling, sad, having a hard time at the moment? Someone you think has lost their way or forgotten just how beautiful they really are? Leave me a comment and tomorrow (or Friday) on my lunch break I will choose someone and email you for their mailing address, and I will send them this pendant in hopes of bringing them a bit of joy. We all need a reminder now and then just how valued we really are. xoxo

Side note: I thought I should add . . .I'm happy to make more than one. . .

Heart-it-Forward XV

This post should really be titled, Heart-it-Forward Forward. I'll get to that in a minute. So have you wondered where I've been? I've been experiencing life in a full spectrum--some colors pretty and some not exactly my favorite, but that's how life is. Oh, and in case you don't know, I live in the Phoenix area now. Yep. You just never know what life has in store for you around the corner, so it helps to be prepared for anything. And that's enough about that.

I realized a few days ago that it's been like, forever since I've posted a HIF project. Sorry about that. Again--it's that silly "life" thing. But here we are; I'm back with something new for you. Only this time, there is a fairly big twist. I'm not sure if you're going to like it or not, but as I said, life is full of all the colors and so here we are, even if periwinkle is your favorite color, and I'm offering up burnt-orange here.

For this HIF project, the twist is, if you win, you are to tell me the name of someone else that you would like me to forward this project to--someone that you think could use a little extra love in their life at the moment, or someone that you just think is the bee's knees and deserves something out-of-the-blue. But wait, there's more . . .Normally, the first person to comment wins, but this time around, it's the first person to correctly guess my city of birth. A secret bonus if you know my birthdate too.

Okay, that's it for now. I hope to not be so elusive and post a bit more, but who knows? :-) XOXO

String Art Pendants

I hadn't played around with this concept for a while, so I created two new pendants this weekend. These will be samples for my upcoming class, String Art Pendant, at the Bead&Button Show next month. There are still spots left in the class if you can make it. :-)

House Ornaments and Other Stuff

Wondering what I've been up to? Well, last week we had a craft show/sale at work, so I had been busy creating stuff for that. I also made my own little plexi fixture to display what I had for sale. Sorry the photos aren't very good.

I've also been having fun making these house-shaped ornaments this year. These are for some family members we'll be seeing tonight at a party.

And then there's also been a bit of baking. What have you been up to?

Now Open!

I still know very little about doing all of this . . .but . . .my shop is officially open now! So, go on--have a look-see! Tell me what you think!

Shop Opening Soon

I'm excited to be able to show you a sneak peek of some of what you'll find in my soon-to-be-open Etsy shop. My goal is to have it up by the end of the month, which means I have about a week to go! I just wanted to let you know what I've been up to. Stay tuned for the grand opening!

Save the Trees Bracelet

Hey guess what? The free project of the week for the Mixed-Media Group over at MyCraftivity is from Plexi Class! If you aren't a member of MyCraftivity yet, head on over and sign up--it's a great place to find creative inspiration and share what you're making with others. After you're signed up, if you go here, you can download this bracelet project from the book and try it yourself.

Heart-It-Forward VIII

Good morning! The early bird gets the worm, or at least the first person to comment (and agree to play) gets the bracelet. This bracelet was fun to make and I am looking forward to playing around with some variations on it. Oh, and I almost forgot, the winner will also be getting a nifty extra surprise!

Heart-It-Forward VII

I know it's been a long time since I've posted a HIF project (thirty-three days! sheesh . . .) so if you aren't familiar with the rules, check them out here. And I'll try not to take so long before the next HIF! But for now . . . be the first to comment, and agree to play. Happy Saturday! XOXO