Bad bad bad me. I know. It's been a few weeks since my last update...and I was doing so good. Well this post is going to be a quickie!
I've finished off several pairs of "no bling" Butterfly shaped Washi Paper earrings, and posted them in my etsy store: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones. I have 2 different gloss finishes available. Crackle, and Smooth. I posted a set in each finish of each Washi design. I also posted 3 with bling. The prices reflect the amount of bling or crystals used. So, FINALLY, I had something new added into my store.
I've been getting nowhere very quickly with my Cross-Stitch. I guess I'm just not as passionate about Lotsa-Heart as I was with Swift Heart. I only seem to work on it during my lunch break at work. I guess there isn't much motivation since I still don't know what I'm going to do with it.
On the flip side, I start teaching Crochet class next month. It's a 4 week class, so everyone, including me, gets homework in order to finish the blanket at the end of the month. So far, I'm scheduled till the end of December. We'll see how well it goes.
Now, today, I've got some bread dough rising for home made bread and some Christmas Cards to make for a card exchange...so CIAO!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
08/20/2012
Another Monday, and here I am. Let me just say, thank goodness for calender reminders!
The last couple of days have been busy! And not on the crafting front. So today, has been a little light cleaning (even though it needs more), catch up on laundry, and I took time today to start sketching out designs for a friends website.
As it stands, I have not created any more new jewelry or washi jewelry. Bad me! I'm about to place an order to get more bling...but I'm just waiting for the right moment.
I'm 16.5 hours into my cross-stitch. I would say, I'm probably 5+ hours away from finishing the top half. I don't think my goal of end of August is looking very realistic. The problem with this one, I've been too busy to work on it at home during the evening. The only times I seem to work on it is during my lunch breaks.
And well, when was the last time I added something to my Etsy store? I can't even remember...but I'm thinking it was July. My phone reminder for that one always happens at the most inconvenient time...and is impossible to for me to wrench the computer away from the hubby. But, these are the downfall to living in a modern time. He and I need to work out a better schedule, that's all.
Well, this weeks post was another quickie, only because I need to get back to that "light" cleaning ;)
The last couple of days have been busy! And not on the crafting front. So today, has been a little light cleaning (even though it needs more), catch up on laundry, and I took time today to start sketching out designs for a friends website.
As it stands, I have not created any more new jewelry or washi jewelry. Bad me! I'm about to place an order to get more bling...but I'm just waiting for the right moment.
And well, when was the last time I added something to my Etsy store? I can't even remember...but I'm thinking it was July. My phone reminder for that one always happens at the most inconvenient time...and is impossible to for me to wrench the computer away from the hubby. But, these are the downfall to living in a modern time. He and I need to work out a better schedule, that's all.
Well, this weeks post was another quickie, only because I need to get back to that "light" cleaning ;)
Monday, August 13, 2012
08/13/2012
So here goes my weekly post.
I haven't much to report, so unless I wax poetic about SOMETHING, this should be a short one.
I've been super busy at work this week...I know, I know, everyone says that. But it's been true in this case. I have come home every night exhausted, that it takes all my energy just to have a nice evening time conversation with my husband. One of our people went on vacay this week, and somehow I got everything dropped in my direction. You try balancing your normal duties plus someone else'. Grrrrrrr.
So in short, my cross-stitch has suffered. I've put about 3 hours into it this week, and that was all during my lunch breaks. She's (Lotsa-Heart Elephant) coming along nicely...just not nearly fast enough. She's built from the top of the tummy to the base of the nose/trunk. No new pictures to add of it. Maybe for next week.
Some good news though, It was approved that next quarter (October - December) I will start teaching a crochet class. Each month, we should complete a whole blanket. October and November the students will be able to choose from two different patterns. December, I made it easier on myself, and everyone will be making the same blanket. So, most likely the fruits of my labor will wind up listed on Etsy. Since I'm teaching it as a class, there will be homework each week to have completed. I've gone over the patterns, and already decided how much needs to be finished during each class to complete the blankets. That also means that I will have to do my homework too!
Well, that's all I got, so thanks for stopping by. And don't forget to check out my Etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones
I haven't much to report, so unless I wax poetic about SOMETHING, this should be a short one.
I've been super busy at work this week...I know, I know, everyone says that. But it's been true in this case. I have come home every night exhausted, that it takes all my energy just to have a nice evening time conversation with my husband. One of our people went on vacay this week, and somehow I got everything dropped in my direction. You try balancing your normal duties plus someone else'. Grrrrrrr.
So in short, my cross-stitch has suffered. I've put about 3 hours into it this week, and that was all during my lunch breaks. She's (Lotsa-Heart Elephant) coming along nicely...just not nearly fast enough. She's built from the top of the tummy to the base of the nose/trunk. No new pictures to add of it. Maybe for next week.
Some good news though, It was approved that next quarter (October - December) I will start teaching a crochet class. Each month, we should complete a whole blanket. October and November the students will be able to choose from two different patterns. December, I made it easier on myself, and everyone will be making the same blanket. So, most likely the fruits of my labor will wind up listed on Etsy. Since I'm teaching it as a class, there will be homework each week to have completed. I've gone over the patterns, and already decided how much needs to be finished during each class to complete the blankets. That also means that I will have to do my homework too!
Well, that's all I got, so thanks for stopping by. And don't forget to check out my Etsy store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones
Sunday, August 5, 2012
08/06/2012
Now my next step is talking the husband into taking nice pictures so I can list it on Etsy. It's already washed and dried. and shrunk up as much as it will shrink.
So, now to completely devote my time to the Cross-Stitch. Hopefully, I can finish it by the end of August. In October, hopefully, I will be teaching a crochet class. We will see how it goes.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
07/23/2012
Today is going to be a short post. The hubby and I went to the beach yesterday on an all day trip so all the cleaning that didn't get done, is just calling our names.
I have several pairs of Washi earrings in the mix. Some plain, some with a little bling, some with a lot of bling. My Cross-Stitch is progressing well. Still waiting on the yarn to finish my Fillet Crochet blanket, but that will probably (hopefully) come this week.
The going away gifts were a hit with the co-workers. Both ladies loved them.
I made two birthday cards to my BFF's two little ones, a boy and a girl. Since the post office is closed today, I'll get them sent out tomorrow. I went to a stamp club this week since mine wasn't meeting this month. And as usual, I still have to add items to etsy since Saturday nights, the hubby is usually watching TV at the time my reminder goes off.
Like I said, short but sweet. Catch you next week.
I have several pairs of Washi earrings in the mix. Some plain, some with a little bling, some with a lot of bling. My Cross-Stitch is progressing well. Still waiting on the yarn to finish my Fillet Crochet blanket, but that will probably (hopefully) come this week.
The going away gifts were a hit with the co-workers. Both ladies loved them.
I made two birthday cards to my BFF's two little ones, a boy and a girl. Since the post office is closed today, I'll get them sent out tomorrow. I went to a stamp club this week since mine wasn't meeting this month. And as usual, I still have to add items to etsy since Saturday nights, the hubby is usually watching TV at the time my reminder goes off.
Like I said, short but sweet. Catch you next week.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
07/16/2012
Last week was been hectic. I feel like it's been all work and no play. I feel extra tired...and of course on my 2 days off, I don't get to sleep in. I think my husband and cat conspire against me.
Any way, I've got a nice lead on my New Project. I'm making a counted Cross-Stitch of Lots a-Heart Elephant from the Care Bear Cousins. Here's my progress after 7.5 hours put into it.
I know, it's still pretty amorphic, but what you are seeing is the top part of the white tummy, part of an arm, and part of a hand. Those dark pink splotches are elephant fingernails on the right side.
I'm still waiting on my special order of green yarn to come in...so finishing the blanket is on hold. But once it's finished, I will definitely post a pic. That has been a labor of love let me tell you. I don't think I will be trying one of those again anytime soon. And if anyone ever tells you Fillet crochet is easy, laugh at them and walk away. While the patten is simple to read, actually doing it is another matter.
But I muddle on with my various projects trying to bring order to the chaos. I need to add some more items to my etsy store; http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones and I need to fine tune my Washi projects.
And speaking of Washi projects, I just got a sampler with 6x6 pieces of 25 pattern and 25 solid. I've gone through and matched the pattern prints with a coordinating solid. I cannot wait to start making earrings with them. I've got 2 glued down, and now I'm in the process of sealing them with matte Mod-Podge. I use about 3-6 coats, depending on the amount of gold in the image. Then I punch out the design and then seal them with a heavy acrylic. I use so much Mod-Podge because I found the acrylic makes the gold paint (or whatever it's made from) bleed through on lighter areas, such as white. It's still a work in progress, but I know I'll eventually nail the key to no more bleeding.
Hopefully, I will have more accomplished to talk about in next weeks blog. See you then!
Any way, I've got a nice lead on my New Project. I'm making a counted Cross-Stitch of Lots a-Heart Elephant from the Care Bear Cousins. Here's my progress after 7.5 hours put into it.
I know, it's still pretty amorphic, but what you are seeing is the top part of the white tummy, part of an arm, and part of a hand. Those dark pink splotches are elephant fingernails on the right side.
I'm still waiting on my special order of green yarn to come in...so finishing the blanket is on hold. But once it's finished, I will definitely post a pic. That has been a labor of love let me tell you. I don't think I will be trying one of those again anytime soon. And if anyone ever tells you Fillet crochet is easy, laugh at them and walk away. While the patten is simple to read, actually doing it is another matter.
But I muddle on with my various projects trying to bring order to the chaos. I need to add some more items to my etsy store; http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones and I need to fine tune my Washi projects.
And speaking of Washi projects, I just got a sampler with 6x6 pieces of 25 pattern and 25 solid. I've gone through and matched the pattern prints with a coordinating solid. I cannot wait to start making earrings with them. I've got 2 glued down, and now I'm in the process of sealing them with matte Mod-Podge. I use about 3-6 coats, depending on the amount of gold in the image. Then I punch out the design and then seal them with a heavy acrylic. I use so much Mod-Podge because I found the acrylic makes the gold paint (or whatever it's made from) bleed through on lighter areas, such as white. It's still a work in progress, but I know I'll eventually nail the key to no more bleeding.
Hopefully, I will have more accomplished to talk about in next weeks blog. See you then!
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