Squueeeeeee!!

I've done it.

I've taken the plunge.

I've opened an Etsy store.

And now I'm freaking out.

That's normal, isn't it??

So far I have two scrabble tile pendants in the store. I have a couple more to take pics of and sort out chains for. I think that can wait until I don't have the little boy underfoot. There are also a couple of other pieces of art jewellery going through their drying and curing stage, so they'll be up in a week or so.





I've been researching this move for about, um... well, months. I figured it was time to stop with the reading and researching and thinking about it and just plain DO IT already.

Now I've worked my way through all this computer stuff, I think I'll go and paint. Or do housework... which one?

Crazy house...

That's pretty much sums up this place during the weekend. We cram so much family time in that there is little time for anything else :) Although add to that the fact that our power kept shorting out (still haven't worked out what the problem was, but it hasn't happened again so far this week), meant I haven't been near the computer much to do a blog post.

Miss Scooter had her Grade 1 orientation yesterday. I went along for a look because she begged me to ;) But it was nice to work out where the Gr 1 classrooms were and who the teachers would be next year. All the Preps were so cute sitting down in the Gr 1 classroom doing the activities. Now I just have to sort out her uniform... she needs new shirts, new socks, a new hat (wide brim), and a sports uniform. I think also a swimming bag, and a sport's house shirt (I think she is yellow). Thankfully she still fits her skorts and her shoes are perfectly fine. Sometimes its a blessing to have a slow growing child ;)

Its supposed to be getting to 38'C today. I think I'd be melting if it wasn't for the aircon. A storm is brewing for tonight though I think, some rain would be nice.

In terms of being creative the last few days... I have several projects near completion, but will photograph them later when they are done.

But I finished this digital layout for my All About Me (AAM) album. They are pics of me as a baby in the bassinet on the verandah. They aren't the best pics, but they show off the surrounding area quite well, and its amazing to line up what was there 30 years ago to what is there now. Some things have changed and some things have remained.



I have heaps more photos to scan in and scrap. And hopefully remember the stories to go with them :)

Getting messy

I love playing with clay...

I gave Rabbit some plasticine and I worked with the real stuff LOL



Some new pendants coming along... small biscuit cutters are fun.
And I showed Rabbit how to make a little pinch pot... don't think he was really all that interested though ;o)

He looks like butter wouldn't melt in his mouth....

*sigh*



Today the little boy has driven me almost completely insane.
Did I mention that the other day he rode his trike down the deck stairs (its only a couple of steps, soft landing, so not hurt other than a bruise)... he goes head first into everything and flat out. There's no stopping.

Today has been one of those days.
He woke up waaayy too early and has fluctuated between manic and sooky except for the hour of bliss when he had a small nap this afternoon. Its a pity an hour isn't actually very long when you have stuff to do. I've got both kids outside playing at the moment to give me some quiet time and give my ears a rest lol. I'm proud that Mr Rabbit can talk really well, he just never shuts up!

Tonight is the school's Awards Night. Being in Prep, this is Scooter's first. Apparently they are singing a song and getting little Prep Graduation certificates - cute!
Unfortunately it is at another venue and from 7-9pm (our school is Prep-Grade 12, and there is no way we can fit everyone in our auditorium). So Rabbit is off for a half night sleep over at a friend's place and here's hoping that Scooter doesn't crash and burn because a certain little brother woke her up early this morning as well.

But it should be fun. I forgot to ask Scooter's teacher if we could bring camera's, so I'll pack it anyway (or at least the little one) and take some pics of the kids beforehand if we're allowed.

Okedokee, I'd better go save the cat by the sounds of it and get these kids in the bath and cleaned up before giving them a little something to eat for dinner. I wonder if I'll get a sleep in tomorrow....

Swim

Miss Scooter is getting so much better with her swimming. She's been having lessons since February this year (we did have a couple in Nov/Dec last year, but then had that 6 week break which sort of stuffed it all up, so we won't count them!), and her confidence in the water is growing with every lesson. From a little girl who would kick and scream when getting in the water, she can now swim a couple of metres, float on her back and front and loves to play in the water. Exactly what we wanted with the lessons.

This all means that we can quite happily go to Nan & Pop's place and swim in their pool without having to worry about her going mental... we just have to deal with Mr Rabbit instead lol

Here she is showing Daddy how well she floats in the water.



Credits here :)

Practice makes perfect

I'm really only a beginner when it comes to drawing and stuff.
I vaguely remember being able to draw 'okay' in primary school, but then music pretty much took over ;o)

So I'm re-learning.
I search libraries, bookstores, blogs, everywhere really, for ideas and tips and techniques. And then I just play.

I'm not the best, but I don't want to be, I just want something fun to do.

This is taken from a photo of Miss Scooter. It was mostly for a practice with shading and stuff as I have always been a little bit afraid of going the whole hog with shading faces and things. I figure the more I play, the less nervous I will get.



The pic isn't the best, but I have a 2yo yelling at me ;o)

And yes, I need to finish the ear...

When something doesn't quiet go to plan...

keep it for yourself ;)

I've been busy making pendants and jewellery and little bits of altered art. I'm hoping to have something in my Etsy shoppe next week (excited!!)

I finished this one up, but I unfortunately bumped the glaze and its got a little dent in the corner.

So its now adding to my jewellery collection :o)