The Dandelion Attic

After many past attempts over the years to stick to writing a blog, I finally gave in again. I figured after a couple posts I should talk about the reasoning behind this one and how it came about.

First, the name. This past year I created an Etsy account and had to come up with a catchy name. Lots of different ones came to mind and "Addie Mae Adorables" almost stuck.  I really wanted to stick with baby themed items, but that's not me. I need variety.  I love rustic, vintage, old-fashioned, grandma's-perfume-smelling, dusty ol' junk and I wanted my shop to reflect that, in some shape or form. And then The Dandelion Attic came about. And the dandelion part? Well, they are simple, changing, and not from Arizona.

Back to why I created all of this in the first place. I love creating things. Anything from needlework to painting, from crocheting to sewing.  I want this place to be the "attic" that collects all the work I produce and allow you to find ideas and treasures throughout. I didn't want to have a super specific name that limited my abilities to create. I love the verses in Exodus that talks about different skills.

“I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, to make artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, 

that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship." Exodus 31:3-5

When my church, Second Mile, was going through the Exodus series a couple years ago, these verses stood out to me like none other. It isn't every day that you hear about craft making or artistic skills in the Bible. These are still gifts and skills that God has blessed us with and that He can use! What I love most about this verse is how it first talks about being filled with wisdom, understanding, knowledge and THEN craftsmanship. Honestly, seeking the Holy Spirit to fill me with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge is almost always after my craft projects. I hate how lazy the flesh can be in searching out truth first instead of last. I love, though, how Jesus still loves us AND our crafts and creative adventures!

So one more thing. If you're looking for a super regular blogger, that's not me. That's not realistic in my book. My (almost) 14 month old daughter would not really allow that to happen, and neither would I. So bare with me as I venture through this new world and share with you my current projects, projects I would love to try, and projects that just would never happen in a million years.

So here we go!

The following pictures are finished projects I've completed over the years for you to get a taste of my love of DIY with a splash of antiquity. Enjoy!

My first love, crocheting. Find this for sale here. 

 before and after clothing refashioning 

Needlework designing 

I also give all woodworking ideas to my hubs so he can make things for me :)

Last but not least, the gallery wall in our family area. Specifically the clothespin picture frame is the best. 

Almost every and all projects begin with an inspiration from Pinterest.... 

Do you have any projects in mind that you haven't been able to tackle yet? Tell me! I'd love to give you an extra boost. :)