Fourth of July, Cooking and Crafting!

It's almost that time! June is flying by, and your July celebrations need some work! Visit our sister site for some inspiration and fun ideas!
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Crafty Cat is Dancing with Simplicity.......

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Dancing with Simplicitywww.dancingwithsimplicity.com

Living life with faith in the Living God. And throwing in some Crafty Cat Crafts!

Christian Artists and Crafty Folks

See the sidebar and click over to His Kingdom Come for some very creative and active groups for Bible study and art (writing too). There are two groups set up for 2015, which will allow you to pursue a devotional study (weekly, or monthly).  In the chat forum you'll find art groups and one writing group to post your creative projects in. Tutorials and classes (paid and unpaid) round out the group.
Click the side bar.

Crafty Cat continues new endeavors at Dancing With Simplicity. Watch for a craft section or craft articles to be added to the site.
Thank you for visiting!

Dancing..........new blog

Crafty Cat has a new blog, Dancing with Simplicity.

Dancing with Simplicity, Walking in Faith.
Journey through life in pursuit of simple living, based on faith.

Visit and subscribe today!
Watch for the Craft page on Dancing with Simplicity, coming soon!!!

One of my favorite crafty videos!

The Craft of Writing

Taking the time out to congratulate my friend on the release of her new Christian romance novel! I'll be reviewing soon, but for now please visit Amazon for all the details on the new book.
Congrats Norma on Land of My Dreams

To blog, write or Craft?

Crafty is currently pondering the state of things.........
Whether to write, blog or otherwise, craft or both?
Considering that we were not born to be a bookkeeper, and that is what we have been doing since 1986......
well, maybe one of these days a combination of both writing and crafting will pan out.

Joined the Stamps of Life Die Hard club today. That should add some fun. The Stamp of the Month club membership has been a real treat!  And pondering some Cricut courses and other venues.  The web lends itself well to learning just about any craft.

On the writing side of things, have taken out a membership in Proverbs 31 Ministries Compel writing group.
A real resource for writers, Christian and otherwise.
Visit them at Compel .

And finally, on my third manuscript book launch team, having previously reviewed books for Valorie Burton and Lysa Terkeurst of P31.  This time around, Christian author Sheila Walsh's new book is in my Kindle and challenging my thinking.  Check out The Storm Inside.

Welcome to One Crafty Cat

Welcome to One Crafty Cat.
Yes, this is a work in progress, as I hope one day to move to a different venue and I hope I have many more blogging skills by then.
I am a small business owner, who would rather delve into writing, knitting, crochet, sewing and now paper crafts.  I just bought my first Cricut, and a Big Kick and a few other toys.  I'm currently learning to use them.
One day there may be jewelry making and quilting thrown in.
I welcome your comments, and membership.
If you are a crafty cat too, feel free to share any ideas for projects, books, tutorials etc. If you use your Cricut to make things to sell, share that as well.

Thanks for visiting today!
Crafts are certainly popular these days!  I never see my local Hobby Lobby empty!

Happy Anniversary Stamps Of Life

As a new stamper and paper crafter still trying to figure things out, nothing has been as enjoyable to me as Stephanie Barnard's web site The Stamps of Life. The products are always cute, clever and fun.  She's got everything from stamps to paper, ink to buttons to decorate with.  So pretty!
You have to see the videos she puts out, which are always informative and again FUN!
I recently joined the monthly stamp club, where for a low price you receive a monthly stamp set.
Each one (and I have about four now) has been just delightful.  They arrive every month a few days after the first of the month, and the whole package costs me $12.95. You never know quite what they will send next, but every set has been something I gladly would use on my cards.
She recently set up a new club offering matching dies:  the Die Hard club.
That one was so popular, it now has a waiting list. I'm contemplating signing up soon for that one.
Thank you Stephanie and Co. for making us smile, and putting out a great selection of product.
Happy fourth anniversary!

Crafty has a mild case of fibromyalgia.  Her favorite site for hand-crafted comfort is The Mother Cat company.  Visit them for a comforting selection of microwavable heat wraps. 
Fatigued from fibromyalgia?  She has more personal experiences on Fibromyalgia Fatigue.

Have a crafty 4'th!

Need some special ideas for your holiday party?
How about crafts for the children, and some invited guests to enjoy them?
See the link for ideas
Crafty Ideas for Your July 4'th Gathering

Paper, and Card Stock and Pens and oh my.......

Crafty Cat has decided that playing with paper crafts supplies, fabric and yarn is far more interesting than many other things.  Of course, what cat doesn't like yarn.
We have a new mission to get a Cricut or a Vagabond machine.
Thanks to our friends for sending us to various fun and entertaining craft sites.
With videos, and projects out there for free one could lose one's crafty mind.

And did we mention Pinterest?
Yeah, another fun addiction.
Stay tuned, CC is working on some new ideas.........

Christmas Embossing Folder

Just started my journey into card making.  Had been looking for embossing folders with a true meaning of Christmas theme.   This is the Provo Craft Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder: 3 Kings .
You should be able to find it via Crafty Cat's Amazon Shoppe.  Just scroll down and enter into the search engine.  A great price, a nice design.
Can't wait to try it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back Online

The new plan, to keep One Crafty Cat alive.  Hoping to make use of such offerings as The Mother Cat company which features handmade useful items for my fibro friends.  I'll also be following some paper craft sites, among others.
We'll see how it goes!

Mother Cat Company

Mother Cat Company Working Mother's at Home, handcrafts these excellent heating wraps.
Great for fibromyalgia, arthritis and other painful conditions.

Crafty Cat was able to obtain one of the wraps for free, and just loves it.
And not only that, we like the name!!!!!

Clover Needlecraft

Loving this web site for all the products and projects.
Check it out.
Crafty Cat likes the blog too!

Thanks to our Friends at Clovis (NM) Pet Rescue

Clovis Pet Rescue~Humane Society
“Breathing Life In To Homeless Pets”
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NM150.html

Don't Miss Our Amazon Store

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Happy Craft Book Shopping!

Crafty Cats Get Rescue Puppy

Besides being busy with all sorts of things in life in general, Crafty Cat has a new puppy!
Baby Mindy is a rescue dog, found running the streets in a town in our state.
We love her dearly. Please support your local animal shelter and the rescue folks who run them.
To us, a rescue pup doesn't need a lot of analyzing, they need a home.
And you know if you are a good home provider for a forever friend!
We love our new baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The DIY Dish.com

The DIYdish.com.
Giving away two Janome machines.
Lots to see and sign up for..........