This week, I made a photo mask for a “June Bride”. Or, it can be used for any other photos. I’m kind of running out of ideas for masks at the moment, so unless you have suggestions, I might just take a break at 20. Anyhow, here is the mask for this week. PU only – Enjoy!
Hmmm, I’ve been following a few wonderful bloggers that frequent estate sales, find the most interesting things, and create even more interesting things with their finds. Well, of course I’d have to have a go at it, and wouldn’t you know it, I came across an ad for an estate sale, and off I went. The sale started at 8:00am, I arrived at 8:15am, and stood behind five people to enter the house. I felt a bit uneasy, like I was intruding… Images of the scene from A Christmas Carol came to mind, where the old ladies are going through Ebenezer Scrooges material goods… The lady in front of me turned, smiled, and I asked her about estate sales…And she explained a few things… This was an estate of her friends parents. The family had chosen whatever they wanted, and the rest of their estate was being liquidated. Orphans needing new homes… Ok, feeling a bit better… Step into the house, lots to see, but I zero in on the holiday craft supplies. The atmosphere was positive, upbeat, and happy. I left with a bag of things and a feeling of goodwill… My first estate sale.
You know what they say is the definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That about sums it up for my efforts in making lampwork beads… I make them, list them, and “hope” to sell them. At the very least to support my lampwork beading habit… Am I insane? Whatever, I have fun doing it, and a husband who just wants me to be happy, sooo…
I took advantage of cool weather we had a couple of weeks ago, and sat down to make some beads. And I am finally getting down to listing these beads on Etsy. Once I start making beads, it’s a lot of fun, but my mind is racing in so many directions these days, I don’t think much about sitting down in front of the torch. And now, the weather is unbearably hot, so I may just have to wait till the fall to do it again. Any way, here are a few sets I managed to make, they can be found at my Etsy shop (my insanity is kicking in again! :)).
I added the “Bead Babes” at the last minute. What do you think? do they help? 😉
I’ve noticed a few bloggers participating in Pink Saturday over at How Sweet The Sound. And, I just love the color Pink, so I am posting one of my favorite flowers – Pink Peonies. Unfortunately, it’s too hot where we live to grow peonies, but I can indulge in them seasonally at our local Trader Joe’s:
Thought I’d give dads an equal time – here is a simple, yet meaningful photo mask for that special day. Personal use only – Enjoy!
I had lunch with a few of my friends the other day. They asked me what do I do with all my vintage finds? I told them I make things, why?… just because. I love my friends, but I don’t think they get it. Right now, it’s just something that gives me pleasure – to create. So, I made this bunny tussie mussie patriotic ornament for a swap that Viv organized. I got the tussie mussie idea from Nancy, she makes the prettiest tussie mussies. And here is another one that I made. I’m glad I was able to use the bunny and teddy. I might just pick up the giant needles again and make a few more felted cuties (and poke myself in the process).
There are so may flowers in bloom in our garden right now, but I’ll focus on the hollyhocks. They have kindly returned every year for the past three years, surprising us with such a variety of pretty colors.
Here is a view of our front entrance. The flowers are so pretty, and they seem to grow taller every year. Do you see the scratches on the lower left of our door?
Here is the little culprit – Koko. She has figured out how to sneak through to our neighbors yard in the back, and come around to the front to scratch at the door. This happens if I don’t let her back in right away… little stinker.
DD graduated from HS last night. Our youngest child… so happy for her to move on to college, but I will miss her…
The other weekend, DH and I experienced what “empty nest” would be like. DD took off for an overnight trip to Disneyland with friends. We started the morning with breakfast out – nice! Then we headed to our local event “Art In The Park”.
They had an exhibit as well at the Smiley Library. Here is a photo I took of a drawing done by Leo Politi. He is one of my favorite artists. I am lucky enough to own one of his lithographs, the three little Japanese girls.
Here I am with my very talented friend, Muriel Dolemieux. She is a local artist from France. Muriel paints the most vibrant paintings of citrus and flowers. I am very fortunate to own two of her works; one I purchased, and the other gifted to me by a very dear friend.
And I just had to add this photo. After a full day, DH napping on the couch with Hiro. Hiro actually sleeps with all fours in the air, but I took too long to grab the camera and get a shot – he rolled over and gave me the eye for making such a ruckus.
I’ve made a simple gradient style photo mask to kick off summer vacation. Personal use only please. Enjoy!
This is a simple mask, but a very meaningful one to many of us. In our case, DD’s HS graduation. So, for those of you who will be using this mask, Congratulations! PU only please.
Now that I am in a creative mood, I need to make sure that I actually get to the “creating” part. I have a tendency to get an idea for a project, gather the materials, then move on to the next idea in my head before implementing and completing my first project. With this in mind, I sat myself down at my desk and finished DD’s pinkeep. Since she will be off to College in the fall, I added a few more things. I used a vintage Josef owl toothpick holder to hold the little scissors, and thread. I also added a little button for a needle station. I think it came out pretty cute:
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