WIP

WIP = Work in Progress...that's what this is....a WIP. A sneak peek. A long time ago I spotted this tutorial on how to make clothespin dolls and saved it so I could make some of my own. {Caution: These dolls are not yet fully clothed!}

So I've been painting and trying to work on some clothes for them...which is seemingly harder than it should be! They are so fun and I can't wait till they are all dressed and I can show you them!!

Here is my Daughter's WIP...she says this little blonde doll looks just like her and I'd have to agree!! She is working on a Red, White and Blue doll for the forth of July...

She {My youngest!} is so funny....everytime I come into the studio....she has moved the little clothespins into different positions....sometimes in a circle, sometimes as little couples, sometimes they look like they are dancing...its very funny to come in and see them doing something different each time...

I'm currently sick...some kind of summer cold thing...not sure I understand why...it could be because the weather here is funky....one day its in the 90s and I'm sweating and hot and the next day its in the 60s and I'm on the couch with a blanket on! I think my body just doesn't know what the heck to do...unless of course I suddenly have allergies and that would be no fun!

Well that's what I'm working on....in between the pool and Six Flags and movies and the crazy schedule of teenagers and almost teenagers!!! What exciting things have you been getting yourself in?

Wednesday's Words.....a little late...

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{I love when I forget something....and then remember after midnight...}

Working on some fun things....Have been painting cool stuff for the last couple of days...Can't wait to show you!
Have a Great Day...

Summer is Here!!!!!

Wow! Summer is finally here! This is the first time in a L O N G time the weather has been in the mid-seventies and I'm liking it!! I'm sure I will be complaining when its 105 degrees here, hard to breathe and sticky but mid seventies to mid eighties...I'll take any day!!

My summer postings will be sporadic as always....stopping in a few times here and there but nothing specific on the agenda! I will be working on some things to make and give using fabric scraps since I have boxes of beautiful scraps that I want to start downsizing and I have thought of 32 things so far that one could make and give using scraps!!! Woohooo... so I may or may not end up in my studio {it is the one room in the house that has an air-conditioner in it...so I can keep nice and cool in here!!} I like to keep the summer open for who knows what adventures come our way!



I wanted to share my Birthday gift from my older Kids {yes, I turned older!}......I've been wanting a chandelier for a really long time and my Kids got me this one!!! Its so awesome!! Its Beautiful, colorful and funky fun!! {Love} I also got some mushroom salt and pepper shakers that I thought I'd share!! {adorable}

Well...I'm off...time to go work out in the pool...tomorrow...its Washer and Dryer shopping day....hoping I can get a good deal on them because they definitely were NOT in the budget but both of them have worked hard and apparently have come together and decided to both not work right at the same time...grrrrrr...
Hope the start of summer is going your way!!
Have fun!!!

Word Up!

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Whats been happening??? I am still making candy leis'...I have 20 to go and then I am caught up...kind of happy about that...I think I've gained 5lbs since I started playing with all the candy!!!
The sun finally started peeping out and I was able to go to the pool yesterday...when you don't work out for a week because of the weather...its not that good.
Hard to believe, School is officially over for the summer tomorrow and I will no longer have a child in Elementary school!!! I can't believe they are all "Big" Kids now! Let the fun begin!!!
Hope things are going your way and you have a Great Day!!!

Big blossoms.....

I've been working on fabric blossoms for the candy leis' and they look so pretty just piled up on each other I thought I would share a peak of some of them...

I still have about 25 more to go before I can start of the actual candy lei part and can't wait to see all of them made!! I think I need a little thimble....two of my fingers are sore from working with the needle!!!
Hope you're doing something fabulous! Have a great Day!!

Wednesday's Words.....

{I can't remember where I found this picture...maybe Pinterest? Sorry}

Working on Big Blossoms today and wondering when the rain will stop and the sun will come out to play...it is June already!!!
Hope you had a wonderful long weekend! My Sister flew in and I was busy playing...now...I'm going back to work!!
Have a wonderful day!!

Hawaiian Raaaaainbows.....

Okay...I've been working this morning!! I know...can you believe it?! Really, I did! I made a few of the candy leis' for the end of school, which are now officially called Big Blossom Candy Leis'! They turned out toooooooo cute and are so fun!!! I think all the Girls classmates will love these!!

I didn't use curling ribbon as most suggest because its just not my favorite item, instead I used colorful ribbon. Many people also use Saran Wrap but I used cellophane to wrap the candy and there is a lot of candy in these....but my favorite part is the Big yo-yo blossom! This thing is HUGE and happy and when the candy is gone....it can be used again!! Maybe to make a hair band or a brooch or on a scrapbook page...{Love!} Who knows what the Kids will come up with!!

I grabbed the oldest before he ran out the door today....so helpful to have a handsome, willing participant {even if he does need a shave...ahem!}...here he is striking a pose for me, wearing one....

I'm happy they turned out as I envisioned....its always good when I don't have to scrap a project after I've purchased all the supplies!! Have you ever done that?? Not fun!

The Girls are off school again for Memorial Day but they also have two forced furlough days too, so it's another 5 day weekend!! I'm excited about it...my Sister is flying in for the long weekend...a belated Birthday present to me and it should be a super fun time...so I'll see ya next week!! Oh and in case your intrested in purchasing your own Big Blossom Candy Lei....I put some in my esty store!
Have a great weekend!!!
Hugs,


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WhipperBerry
Katie's Nesting Spot
Creation Corner
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Simply Sweet Home

Words.....

I bought all the supplies for candy leis.... and I'm gonna work on one tomorrow to see if its all that I envisioned....hopefully I'll be able to show ya one tomorrow!!
Have a great night!!

Happy Sunny Monday!!

Well...my dear Daughter made it home safe from 5th Grade Camp!! She had an incredibly fun time and came home with no bumps or bruises or tick bites to speak of! I was very happy that the Teachers took such good care of them and that they took pictures and uploaded them each night so we could see what they were doing! {Love that!!} I decided to send in a little "Thank You" to the Teachers that went.

Since I haven't figured out how to make my own graphic labels, I always search around the Internet for some...They are usually inexpensive and quite cute! During my search I came across Lauren McKinsey's Design blog....she makes some adorable printables and these were on her blog for free for Teacher Appreciation Week! I Love Free!! I downloaded them and decided I would use these...they were perfect!!

Using some Prima Flower bottles I had been saving....I spray painted the lids red and started sticking the labels onto the Hershey Kisses....added the bow and tags and thought it needed something else...so I put a pencil under the bow and viola...adorable....just like my Daughter....here she is at camp...playing in the tide pools...getting ready to pick up a crab!!!

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The end of the school year is already here! I am thinking of making some candy lei's for the last day of school...so am I on the search for things to make them with....
Hope your week is wonderful!!

Wednesday's Words.....on Thursday!

Its perfect...


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The wedding we went to on Sat. was beautiful....and I so wanted to show you all the little touches they had everywhere.....like the candy bar and photo booth....and as I pulled out my camera to capture everything....I realized I had no card in it and couldnt...whhhhaaaaaa....I was pretty bummed out about that....but managed to enjoy the evening anyway!!!

Today....I'm going to craft a bit without worrying about the mess that is my house and my Daughter wants me to pick her up after school and go see Bridesmaids with her since her Sister has been at camp all week having a blast. Seems only fair!! =;O)

Have a great day!

Packages, Boxes or Bags!!!

Heading to a Wedding in a couple of hours but thought I'd share the packaging I did on our gift...I used the colors of their wedding and even popped off the monogram from the invitation to add some more personalization.....not very traditional but then again...I'm not so sure, I am either!?!

Been a busy, busy week....working on a custom order, trying to work on a shop update, soccer...practice and games, swimming, softball games and my little Daughter is heading away to camp, next week...for the whole WEEK! Ahhhhh! Life is sometimes crazy busy!
Hope you're having a great Weekend!!

Word.

Wednesday Already!!!!

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Mother's Day....completely emotional. I thought at first, I would be able to control my emotions thruout the day. 4 months have gone by. As it turns out...not so much. It was bittersweet. There were tears, laughter and love, all day. My Kids were awesome. The day was wonderful and I'm glad it has passed.

Working on some things for an etsy shop update. Need to make another Teacher Appreciation gift and must find an outfit and a gift for a wedding.

Hope you are doing something exciting!!

Teacher Appreciation!

Wow! How could I have forgotten this was the week? Easy, really...our school is not celebrating it this week?!? What? Not celebrating Teacher Appreciation?....Well, not this week. Due to the budget, our school has a furlough day tomorrow so they've decided to celebrate it next week, when school is all week long!

However, when I opened my pinterest today and saw this easy and adorable teacher gift from Lisa Storms blog {which by the way is absolutely awesome!}....I just had to make it for my Daughter to give to her Teacher....today, this week, Teacher Appreciation Week!{I know, such a rebel!}

I went to Joanns' and bought a couple of the reusable cups. They were $5.99. I stopped off at Safeway and bought the Sugar Free, Ocean Spray on the Gos {only because the packets are pink!} When I got home I downloaded the little tags from Lisa's blog that she has shared {for free, Thank you!} and wrapped a little scrapbook paper around several of the drink packets. I added a sweet little bow to each one for fun and popped in a Starbucks gift card with a little note!! Easy, inexpensive and super cute!! LoVe this!!!

Did you do anything for Teacher Appreciation Week? I'd love to check it out!

Since tomorrow is a furlough day I think I'm going to take the Girls to the San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers as tomorrow is National Public Gardens Day and many gardens are participating in a free day....print out your vouchers and go....if you're interested you can see if there is a garden near you by going here...Better Homes and Garden! Fun!!

It's in the 90's today...time to head to the pool!
Have fun!!

Wednesday's Words.....

Freak Flag:
A characteristic, mannerism, or appearance of a person, either subtle or overt, which implies unique, eccentric, creative, adventurous or unconventional thinking.

I Love this.......

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Probably because I carry my own little freak flag! Do you?

Let your freak flag fly....

Restoring!!

What a good week last week was!! Spring Break is a good thing!! We watched movies and ate too much. We took a day trip to Six Flags Discovery and played around, riding rides and watching shows. Volunteered at a local shelter to help serve dinner and cleaned up afterwards. Went shopping, which is always a crowd pleaser!! Drove down the coast to Monterey, which was my favorite! We went to the aquarium and then spent time at the beach....I think my favorite place is the beach....I could sit at the beach watching the waves come in for hours...


With all that goodness, fun and sparkly stuff going on....a little reality must get thrown into the mix, just so I realize and remember how all that sparkle stuff is so awesome....My Daughter got bit by a tick and that is seriously not happy! They put her on some strong antibiotics hoping to kill any Lyme disease that can occur....horrible!! and I think I may have walking pneumonia and haven't been sleeping much {the cough syrup the Dr. gives you to help sleep...not working!}....its been a good thing I feel better when I'm up and about rather than lying down!!

I also had a little time to work on my online Soul Restoration class I'm taking from Brave Girls. I love this class. Behind as usual but loving it anyway. Thought I'd show you a few peeks of my progress....

This little book is just for me...and I like it! I've never made myself anything before. Nor have I done a lot of collage art before so it's been a new experience.
The assignments each week are uplifting and self motivating and the art work just makes you feel better!! As part of the class, I've started my art journal as well! Learning new things about myself, accepting things and moving past and onward.....

My Daughter has been coming into my office to see what I'm doing and will then go work in her art journal!! Very Fun!! I love that!! Last night she asked me to do a journal prompt for her....so I wrote in her journal, on the page she picked, {of course}....I wrote..."What are some of my Best Attributes?" and numbered 1-15....as I gave it back to her she said she couldn't think of 15 things!! I said yes you can...and 30 mins later she came and showed me her page...it was beautifully decorated, all written in different colored markers with swirls and doodles...and there on her page were 15 wonderful things about her....{LoVe} She will definitely be a Brave Girl too!!!

I hope your doing something fun for yourself as well. I often forget its important to take time out just for fun! Just for yourself. Just for your Family. Without working too hard or cleaning too much or worrying about it all {I do that last one a lot, the other two....well I just worry about how I didn't do those!}. It can be super refreshing and good for your soul. I'm glad to have had a week off to relax, have some fun and not worry about what I "should" be doing. I'll get back to that this week! =;0)
Hope last week was good to you! Hard to believe its now May!!! Wow this year is flying by!!!!!
I'm off to clean...really, I have to...its so sad... but some sheets need folding and counters need bleaching....Hope your day sparkles....