Posts for category ‘HomePlace’

Okay, well… not exactly with me (although I’m open to discussion on that matter!). With my hand made Pine Cone Fire Starters. That’s what’s been on ThornesTable lately.

I’m making a fresh batch today. I think I’ll blend the magickal oils for the new batch for relaxation and comfort and security. I’m going to call this blend “Peaceful Home”, and tint the wax blue.

These things are great if you hate to mess with crumpling paper or ugly, smelly pressed wood and wax starters. It only takes one cone to start a roaring fire, and besides… they look awesome sitting in a basket next to the fireplace until you use them up!

I’m upcycling like a mad woman these days, trying to piece together some fun items for sale, while using up the wealth of materials I have around here. One of my recent projects was this purse made from a pair of tan jeans. I made 3 more small ones, but still have to finish the hand stitching and beads, before I take pics. Not bad, really. 4 bags out of one pair of jeans and a kid sized shirt.

Doing a bit of stained glass as well. Just finished this custom order for a friend who is sending it to a family member in Hungaria!! I’m excited. I think that makes about 8 countries that ThornesArt has traveled to.

Drop me a comment if you’d be interested in How-To’s on any of these projects, n I’ll see if I can get them up.

Right now though, It’s nap-time in Thorne’s World. Too many late nights and early mornings makes Thorne a grumpy grrrlll.

Peace, out!

Stumble, Tweet, “share”, “like”? Do you use Tumbler or other social networking sites? Do you play games there, comment and post interesting bits of news and current events? Do you use them to promote your business? Thornie wants to know.

Here’s the deal, oh Constant Reader. You all know by now that I live the hella out in BFE. And you know from my Desert Gardening and Anti-Pioneer Woman posts (among others), that’s it’s a pretty rough life out here in the desert, and that your ever-lovin’ Thornie pretty much works her ass off just to have a reasonable amount of comfort here in this 1800′s built home on the range.

What you don’t know, is that I’m doin’ it pretty much all on my own these days. The GirlyBoi and I have, shall we say, ceased to cohabit. Don’t cry for us, lovelies. We’re still BFF’s and we still love- in fact, we have simply (in her usual short but sweet words) “broken up to stay together”.

But what that means to Thornie is that it is all on me. The firewood (post on that anti-pioneer woman adventure upcoming soon). The home repairs, the frozen pipes, Mom, dump runs, the garden, the bills, the birds… all of it. ( I needz a Cabana Boi! Bwahahahahaha Please apply using the contact form- Thornie is an equal opportunity employer-gender is not an issue.)

Shit. Rain and there are clothes on the line. Be right back. (Talk among yourselves… Hahahahaha)

Just so we’re clear- I’m not whining. It’s hard, and it’s a lot of work, but I’m up to it. And I love my desert. I wouldn’t leave it for greener pastures.

BUT.

But- there are no jobs out here (even were I so inclined and even were taking care of my Mom and this place NOT a full time job in itself), so I’m once again bustin’ out the artwork and craftin’ my hiney off to try to make enough money to support myself and my rescued critters.

I’m trying to stay upbeat and positive and manifest that prosperity and I’m squeakin’ along… but.

Here’s where you come in, oh most awesome Constant Reader. Share me. Tweet me. Stumble me, like me… promote me, please!! If you see anything you like, please shop with me. If you have something in mind in stained glass or ceramic tile mosaic; a photo or image collage or custom curio box; sewn items like purses, totes and quilts or crochet items and you don’t see it in my stock, please message me. I specialize in unique custom orders of all sorts and frankly it is where I am at my best- designing especially for someone. My Etsy Store is just a click away from here in this post or always on my sidebar.

Like and Share my Thorne’s World Vintage Arts and Treasures page on FB, please. Take a moment to click the little invite friends link on the left sidebar and invite any of your friends and family who you think might like the things I make. Then ask your friends to do the same. Twitter? Please retweet. I’m Thornesworld. StumbleUpon? Thornesworld. Tumbler? Thorne’s World. Kaboodle? thornesworld. (Are you sensing a trend here? hahahaha.)

If any of you can help me better understand how to promote my business online- have tips or tricks to help me get out there, please comment! I can do this- but I can’t do it alone. I need your help, lovelies.

New Hand Made Tapestry Clutch on Etsy

I won’t ask you to donate to help with my bloggy and domain expenses, but I will ask you to click my donate button to help me feed my birds, if you have a spare buck here n there. These six big birds eat a lot!

So that’s it from Thornie today. I have a tote on the sewing table and some magick pine cone fire starters in the kitchen today. (And I will be posting a How-To with images on those. I think you’ll like making them if you don’t just buy some from me!)

Peace, out!

Thorne’s world has been a busy place lately, no doubt about it. The last 45 days or so have seen me back in full production mode. Stained Glass:

A huge undertaking with my first home made sugar skulls for Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead for we gringos) I want to give a huge shout out to Angela, of MexicanSugarSkull.com. She has a wonderful array of Day of the Dead items and sugar skull molds and supplies and she is quick not only to ship your items, but to offer advice and assistance. She even came to visit me at one of my Pomona Show dates! Thank you, Angela!!

I still have a few Sugar Skulls and various sugar art items for sale at my Etsy Store In case you didn’t know, they last just about forever, if taken care of properly. The molded sugar takes about a year (for the larger pieces, especially) to fully cure, but as long as you keep your sugar art dry it will last for 15 years or more. Never put it in a sealed container- that’s the trick. If you put them away after the holiday, just wrap them in tissue paper and put them in a cardboard box where they can breathe.

I had loads of fun and enjoyed the people and many beautiful ofrendas at the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in Riverside, CA. I had a booth there for the 3 hour show and it was packed!

Thorne's World Booth @ Riverside DotD Celebration

A Traditiona Ofrenda @ Riverside DotD

My personal Favorite Ofrenda @ Riverside

But that was then and this is now. My frantic pace continues as I get in production for our local weekly Farmer’s Market and Craft Fair and gear up for the Winter Solstice Festival hosted by Long Beach Women Spirit on December 4th. On the drawing board are a variety of projects ranging from stained glass, to bird houses, to broken tile and stained glass mosaic, to bath salts and magickal gift baskets, to scented fire starters and maybe even aromatherapy candles…

You might guess that every flat surface in my entire house and both studios is covered in working (and semi organized) clutter! It’s driving me crazy! (I can’t imagine how I’m ever going to get it all cleaned up to decorate for the holidays- maybe I’ll just drape it all in maple leaves and then cover that in tinsel and call it good!)

No matter how busy I am though, I have to take some time to give back. A little gratitude. A little “as above, so below”. You see, in Thorne’s World the Universe rewards right action. That’s one of the many reasons that every night (or morning as the case may be- your mileage may vary but in Thornesworld it’s still “night” until I go to sleep), while I unwind from my busy day watching a little CSI or my new fav show, AMC’s The Walking Dead, I crochet at least one 6″ square for Shelly’s SAS 2010. Our Shelly is a red headed gal from Texas with a heart as big as her home state. This is her 3rd year organizing happy hookers like me from all around the world to crochet 6″ squares- as many or as few as we each wish- to be made into afghans for kids with cancer. It puts a perfect cap of love and giving on my day. Stop by her place and check it out, or join the SAS 2010 FaceBook Group to learn more about this awesome project.

Wow. See what happens when I don’t post regularly? I do just go on, don’t I? More soon, constant readers.

Peace, out!