Works in Progress and Finished and Something Super

Just a Picture of some stuff in Progress, some stuff finished and a "super" little guy.:)

I've finally reached my Boiling point....

Well, at least my little cow has.:)  As you may have read in former posts, I do a lot of "creating" in the kitchen.  Well, I had the little cow in the picture above, sitting on a little ledge above the stove, when lo and behold, the little guy decided to jump into the pasta pot while it was boiling.  I quickly retrieved him with my tongs.  The good news is, he actually did me a favor.  Now I know that my little dolls are totally water proof!!!  He doesn't seem any "worse for the wear", but he told me he prefers drier pastures.:)

Still working on my little dolls and I ran into a small glitch.  I realized that i have to create some little stands for them as they tend to be a little "wobbly".  Well, I figured out what I will create, but this is yet another setback in my posting.  I DID post a few pics of what I am working on.  Also, I am starting an album of paintings on my facebook.  Hopefully will have more time to paint.  With homeschooling , chasing a toddler who is into EVERYTHING and balancing my home life, I treasure every minute I get to create.  Also, I feel bad I am not commenting as much as I used to on my "fave blogs".  Know that I am visiting when I can.:) AND will try harder. :)

I hate to complain, but am fighting a stomach virus.  Am pretty much over the "tummy part", but am let exhausted.:)   So, am trying to take it easy today and get a little caught up on posting.  I want to head out and capture a little "Fall" on my camera.  It's been so nice here.:)  Well, gotta run, little guy is teething and keeps biting our dog.  Our poor Golden.  He is the sweetest dog in the world  to put up with such abuse AND he still loves Ethan as if he is his own puppy.:)

Summer's end

There is a definite change in the air.  I am looking forward to Fall.:)

Something Olde is something new.......

Coming soon............ "Forgotten Friends"..... stay tuned for time and place......

Happy Second Birthday Ethan...:)

Can't believe our little guy is two!  We had a little party on his big day with neighbors out on the front porch.  Thanks for your creative cupcakes Ellory!

Organizing...(or The Battle of the Clutter Bug!!)

We are in the process of working on the house.  One of the projects we are finishing up is Ellory's room.  It is a little "bitter sweet" as I painted over her "little girl" furniture.  It's not that my paintings were that great, but it's more that I am sad and happy at the same time that my little girl is growing up.    We are having fun decorating together.  We ordered some new furniture pieces, new carpet is ordered, and we are looking for some accessories to help her organize.

I am busy fighting the "clutter bug".  I am trying to create in a very small area and  trying to keep it neat and tidy at the same time.  I finally gave up and moved back to the basement once again.  I am busy mixing my paints and experimenting with mediums.   ONE OF MY EXPERIMENTS HAS BEEN WITH PAPER.  I have been "distressing" it many times over, using various techniques until it is as soft as fabric.  On the little "pillow" in the picture, I painted it first and then distressed it.  I did this with several samples.  Although the paper is soft and pliable, it's hard to see the composition.  Some were really bad.  Sooo back to the drawing board.  This time , I will try to prepare the paper fisrt, THEN paint on it.

I am still targeting for a "beginning" of September re- opening of my etsy shop.

I am so enjoy browsing everyones' blogs and am spending way too much time on Facebook.

We have been having computer problems all summer.  Hopefully, this will be the last fix.:)  AND i will be able to blog more.

Speaking of bugs,  Ethan and I are the only ones who have, (so far), "skated" from a summer cold.  Yikes.   

Well, our warm weather has arrived with a vengeance.  I think we will head to Grandmas and swim....:) I will probably take some projects "to go" as well.

Sneak Peak

Last parties of the summer in Folk Town before the Fall Festivities begin.........