JellyBean Junction

Although my Etsy shops have unfortunately been moved to the back burner in preparation for holiday entertaining, I can't go too long without making SOMETHING. A couple days ago I made this pretty Autumn-y wreath to go over the fireplace.





But it begs the question...
How and where am I going to store it after Thanksgiving??

I'm fighting a monster headache tonight, so I'm not going to be able to do a team promo post for this week :(

But just head on over to Etsy, and don't forget to search
"dachshund team"
"teammids"
"pcagoe team"

Time for night-night!
Zzzzzz

More wonderful weirdness from Etsy:


ida.s dreams from unconventionalida


Little Poison Love by LittleCraftyShop


Purple People Eater Fingerless Gloves by BoysenberryLane

We don't get much in the way of fall colors here in Central California, but since pretty much anything is possible with polymer clay, I can get my autumn leaves fix just browsing through the team member's shops!


A simple browse through Etsy using the search "pcagoe team" will give you a glimpse into this wonderful world!


Fall Leaves Polymer Clay Pendant by fungibleelements



Fall Colored Leaves Handmade Polymer Clay Buttons by PolymerClayCreations


Fall Leaves Double Light Switch Cover by peggers


I was really planning on sticking with a "leaves" theme for this post, but this just made me laugh out loud!
"We're All Going To Be Pie Soon" by peggers

If you're like me, and living in a location that is less than famous for it's fall color, you can make your own garland of fall leaves to brighten your home. Simple and easy - even the kids can help out!

♥First, cut simple leaf shapes from felt, solid or patterned papers (or use all 3 like I did!) My papers are from my scrapbooking stash.

♥Punch a small hole in each leaf.

♥String your leaves together! I used vintage variegated fibers and crocheted a chain, adding my leaves as I went along - but you can use a simple length of yarn or string and tie your leaves. Make your garland as long or short as you'd like. My garland is about 4' long and is made of 50 leaves spaced about an inch apart.

Have fun!

Halloween is coming - bring on the WEIRD!

AlyshellsCraftShack has some monsteriffic offerings in her shop! Kazoot Votar comes with a hilarious backstory and an art card with an acrylic painting of his likeness.


I'm loving monsters lately! sweettaters has some cute sock monsters in her shop.


One more cute little monster to share today. This is Gracie from JunkerJane

Get lost in your own little world with Miniatures in Dollhouse Scales

Our official team announcement:
We are a Team specifically for makers and collectors of accurate to scale dollhouse miniatures for adult collectors.

Not all dollhouses and miniatures are made to scale for adult collectors. Some dollhouses and their contents are intended for children to play with and are more strongly made for play purposes.

There are many types of miniatures but the ones this group is interested in are in the internationally accepted dollhouse scales of 1/12th (one inch = one foot) - 1/16th (three-quarters of an inch = one foot) - 1/24th also sometimes called half-scale (half an inch = one foot) - 1/48th sometimes called quarter-scale (quarter of an inch = one foot) and the incredibly tiny 1/144th scale also known as micro minis (one twelfth of an inch = one foot).

Here are some other links to find out more about the team:
Blog - http://teammids.blogspot.com

Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/groups/mids/

Web Site - http://www.teammidsdollhouseminiatures.goods.officelive.com

Etsy - (Click here to search "teammids" on Etsy).

One of our newer team members, JasonsWoodworking, makes some beautiful turned pieces, including this striking vessel:


You will find some some stunning candle centerpieces in WhimsyCottageMinis' shop.
This one would look fabulous on a Thanksgiving table:


littletimewasters makes some beautiful tiny art.
Can you believe this handpainted rendition of the Mona Lisa is only 2 inches tall??