Valentine's Day

Quite a few new pieces of jewelry have been added to The Clever Corner's Etsy shop! Please, check it out...and make a purchase! Valentine's Day is coming...buy something unique and special for your sweetheart! And if you're single, buy something pretty for yourself! :)

The Clever Corner's Etsy Shop

learning to sew...

Ever since I was a little girl I've wanted to learn to sew. Well, this past 'Black Friday' I splurged and bought myself a Singer sewing machine that was on sale for $50. I am so excited that I'm finally going to be able to make some cool things by sewing!

Tonight I learned how to thread the bobbin and needle and started to sew! I had a few knot issues, but finally got it working. So, for the first time ever, I sewed a pillow all by myself!! :) I figured it would be best to start with something simple...like a square! LOL :) So here it is, my little mini pillow made out of vintage material and adorned with a simple vintage button on each side. I am so excited that I've learned how to sew and can't wait for my next real project! :)

Photoshoot with Danny Vasquez Photography

Yesterday, The Clever Corner did a photoshoot with Danny Vasquez Photography. Poor guy, I'm not experienced with being the focus of a shoot, but I'm glad he was able to capture this photojournalistic viewpoint of the cupcake/baking aspect of my company.

At home with The Clever Corner...

Don't forget to check out Danny Vasquez Photography

And be sure to visit The Clever Corner often for all your cupcake needs!

Princess Baby Shower

Sunday afternoon I provided Princess themed cupcakes for a baby shower. Sweet Brianna is pregnant with a little girl and is excited for her new addition to arrive. The ladies at church all got together to celebrate her soon coming arrival and to shower her with gifts and love.

There were three cupcake designs in all. As you can see below, there were white chocolate molded crowns with pink accents, white chocolate molded baby footprints, and pink meringue cookies atop the scrumptious cupcakes. Super cute!!!
If you need cupcakes for your party or event, please contact The Clever Corner.

www.theclevercorner.net
jody@theclevercorner.net

pages of history

Its always fun finding something unusual when least expected!
Recently I was at the thrift store looking through some old books. I like looking through all the old dusty books, reading covers, and finding different books on crafting, decorating, beading, painting, or anything that catches my eye. Well on this one particular day, I found a book that I just had to buy! Sometimes you've just gotta snatch the book that you never thought you needed or knew was out there! LOL :)

A New Year...A New Obsession

Today is the start of a New Year!
2011 is here...
and with it comes new adventures, treasure hunts and....obsessions! LOL :)

As you know, I love the hunt at thrift stores, flea markets, yard sales, etc. Well, I have a new obsession that I'm hunting for...

Cameos & Pocket Watches
I love the uniqueness of them, and the story behind them. Its probable that I won't find the ones of extreme value for $0.25 at a yard sale, but its fun going on the hunt. I found this vintage Lucerne pocket watch (above) at a little thrift store in Coos Bay, Oregon (while on a road trip with my mom) for $1.00! Yep, that's right, only ONE DOLLAR! It was marked $20, but since I showed the lady working behind the counter that it didn't work, she parted with it for $1. So that was exciting! Now I just need to get it working again. And this lamoge cameo broach (above), I found it at a local thrift store for a couple bucks as well.

As I realized my new obsession growing, I decided to go through all my jewelry and see if I had any others of this sort that I had forgotten about. Sure enough, I had 4 more cameos mixed in with my other vintage broaches that I had been collecting over the years.
FUN FUN FUN!!
It was a hunt in my own jewelry box! I love that!

I also recently purchased an Ingraham/Biltmore 1940's pocket watch for $10 that is currently not in working order, but I researched online and I found one going for $400 in restored/working order! Hopefully I can get it all fixed up, and either keep the fabulous find, or resell it for some profit. We shall see! :)
So, if you have any lovely cameos and pocket watches that you feel no special connection with and are willing to part with, please let me know! I would LOVE to add to my newly started collection!

* 2011 *

What better way to start a New Year, than with a cupcake?!

Sparklers...Sprinkles...and Scrumptiousness!

May your 2011 be filled with tasty delights!
(made by The Clever Corner)

Happy New Year!