Just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my etsy shop this morning with small pendants and buttons. If you are on my mailing list, you should have received my email early this morning. Another batch of buttons will be coming in the next few weeks if you miss out this time around.
Just wanted to let you know that I’ve updated my etsy shop this morning with small pendants and buttons. If you are on my mailing list, you should have received my email early this morning. Another batch of buttons will be coming in the next few weeks if you miss out this time around.
I turned on my digital camera two days ago and got no response–batteries charged, all parts seemingly intact…but nothing. I couldn’t believe it–I had a desktop full of buttons and pendants ready to post on etsy, two little sewing projects to share. I told my husband I couldn’t imagine a day without my camera—he told me it was an idol. Thanks, honey.
I’m starting to think that I’m a walking disaster zone–the broken cars, digital camera, and to top it off–yesterday, I was sweeping my bathroom floor and I bumped into the sink and it fell off the wall! (apparently this has happened before and my dad came to the rescue) but c’mon, I’m starting to wonder about myself!
Anway…my girls are champing at the bit to visit the thrift store this morning, their chance to play with "junky toys", and I’m fiddling with my new camera (thank you, Mom–another slightly early bday gift!) So here’s a few pictures of a little weekend sewing project…two very different looking elephants. One named "horse" by Mary, and the other "sally" by Emma.
"Horse" came first:
My plan was for a simple design, and I wanted them to have an "Eyeore-esque" tail…held on by a button
The second time around I wanted to chage the skinny long trunk, and the legs weren’t quite right…so "Sally" had some alterations.
They were roadtested yesterday on a day trip to my mom and sister’s. And they enjoyed it immensely. They mostly get carried around by their trunks or tails, but so far, they don’t seem to mind.
Alright, children are clinging to my arms, so I must step away–the thrift store is calling….
I turned on my digital camera two days ago and got no response–batteries charged, all parts seemingly intact…but nothing. I couldn’t believe it–I had a desktop full of buttons and pendants ready to post on etsy, two little sewing projects to share. I told my husband I couldn’t imagine a day without my camera—he told me it was an idol. Thanks, honey.
I’m starting to think that I’m a walking disaster zone–the broken cars, digital camera, and to top it off–yesterday, I was sweeping my bathroom floor and I bumped into the sink and it fell off the wall! (apparently this has happened before and my dad came to the rescue) but c’mon, I’m starting to wonder about myself!
Anway…my girls are champing at the bit to visit the thrift store this morning, their chance to play with "junky toys", and I’m fiddling with my new camera (thank you, Mom–another slightly early bday gift!) So here’s a few pictures of a little weekend sewing project…two very different looking elephants. One named "horse" by Mary, and the other "sally" by Emma.
"Horse" came first:
My plan was for a simple design, and I wanted them to have an "Eyeore-esque" tail…held on by a button
The second time around I wanted to chage the skinny long trunk, and the legs weren’t quite right…so "Sally" had some alterations.
They were roadtested yesterday on a day trip to my mom and sister’s. And they enjoyed it immensely. They mostly get carried around by their trunks or tails, but so far, they don’t seem to mind.
Alright, children are clinging to my arms, so I must step away–the thrift store is calling….
The mailman has been good to me lately…the mailman who lets me put envelopes in the mailbox without postage and never gives me that little brown envelope for postage due, the mailman who wants to buy tomatoes from me for his brother’s restaurant but doesn’t know I have ONE little tomato plant in my garden…
Anway, the first was an early birthday present from one of my dearest blogging friends. When Blair asked me if I would mind one of her quilted bags instead of the tea cosy that we had been talking about, I about spewed my cup of coffe on the computer screen. Did she even have to ask?? I told her I wanted to be surprised and that she could do the picking for me as far as colors and fabrics (I love a little surprise now and then), and man, did she pick the perfect bag for me! 
I love every yummy slice of fabric on this bag–from the green cursive alphabet to the tea cups and saucer fabric, to the vintage prints and polka dots. Its wonderful and so exciting to actually have a true blair bag in my posession. And the small details hidden inside make it so unique and special, too.
And to top it off, she sent along some other goodies from the daiso store near her house, including the cutest little "roly-polies"– as we call them in our home– wooden toys for the girls…Thank you Blair. Really– a big thank you.
Awhile back, I came across alicia’s wonderful blog after scrolling through the tie one on smock entries. Her simple little linen smock was one of my favorites and when I commented on how much I loved it she offered to make me my very own in exchange for one of my pendants. 
I obviously got the better end of the deal, in my opinion. The smock is wonderful! Fits perfectly, even though I’m not wearing it in the picture–I’m too hot, sticky and nasty to pose for a photo right now. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to wear it with a little tee and a pair of jeans. Thank you so much alicia!!
And last but certainly not least– this wonderful CD came from Courtney at two straight lines. 
When I saw the list of songs she put together for her kid’s music swap CD, I knew we must be something like musical soulmates…so she offered to send me a copy. And we love it. Just today, I put it on again in the car and Emma said, "mom, you really like this CD don’t you?" That says it all. If I didn’t have a crafty/family blog, I’d probably have a music blog. I love music and even more than that, I love discovering new music. So this one is a big score for me.
Thank you so much Courtney. Once I get my act together, I’m going to send you a CD in return. I think you’ll enjoy it.
The mailman has been good to me lately…the mailman who lets me put envelopes in the mailbox without postage and never gives me that little brown envelope for postage due, the mailman who wants to buy tomatoes from me for his brother’s restaurant but doesn’t know I have ONE little tomato plant in my garden…
Anway, the first was an early birthday present from one of my dearest blogging friends. When Blair asked me if I would mind one of her quilted bags instead of the tea cosy that we had been talking about, I about spewed my cup of coffe on the computer screen. Did she even have to ask?? I told her I wanted to be surprised and that she could do the picking for me as far as colors and fabrics (I love a little surprise now and then), and man, did she pick the perfect bag for me!
I love every yummy slice of fabric on this bag–from the green cursive alphabet to the tea cups and saucer fabric, to the vintage prints and polka dots. Its wonderful and so exciting to actually have a true blair bag in my posession. And the small details hidden inside make it so unique and special, too.
And to top it off, she sent along some other goodies from the daiso store near her house, including the cutest little "roly-polies"– as we call them in our home– wooden toys for the girls…Thank you Blair. Really– a big thank you.
Awhile back, I came across alicia’s wonderful blog after scrolling through the tie one on smock entries. Her simple little linen smock was one of my favorites and when I commented on how much I loved it she offered to make me my very own in exchange for one of my pendants.
I obviously got the better end of the deal, in my opinion. The smock is wonderful! Fits perfectly, even though I’m not wearing it in the picture–I’m too hot, sticky and nasty to pose for a photo right now. I absolutely love it and can’t wait to wear it with a little tee and a pair of jeans. Thank you so much alicia!!
And last but certainly not least– this wonderful CD came from Courtney at two straight lines.
When I saw the list of songs she put together for her kid’s music swap CD, I knew we must be something like musical soulmates…so she offered to send me a copy. And we love it. Just today, I put it on again in the car and Emma said, "mom, you really like this CD don’t you?" That says it all. If I didn’t have a crafty/family blog, I’d probably have a music blog. I love music and even more than that, I love discovering new music. So this one is a big score for me.
Thank you so much Courtney. Once I get my act together, I’m going to send you a CD in return. I think you’ll enjoy it.