Must make crafts...work, work, work...

This is my mantra these days...as you can see, my workshop is getting filled up!earring cards filling up

my messy production area

I've managed to crank out 50 pairs of earrings and the "legs" to my felted angels. I also threw in some fun collage on a mirror...we'll see how that goes over at the craft shows!

Oh, did I mention I've agreed to do two this fall? Crazy woman. That's me!

Let's see...today...I survived today. I suddenly realized that I'm very glad I'm not a single parent. I do think that I would send my kids to public school or live MUCH closer to Merriconeag...driving to Freeport twice a day is NOT my idea of a good use of time!

Okay, I'm going to try to simplify my postings. Lists.
Ready?
10 Things I did today (out of the ordinary realm of my life...see, it's tricky!)...my therapist would have a field day with this one! I can hear her now, "Leslie, you are always wanting to accomplish things. You feel the need to produce all of the time." I know, I know...

1. Visited with a friend in Yarmouth
2. Spent some time looking for fun children's books at the library
3. Took a nap with Elvia (she usually sleeps in her crib)
4. Took care of banking crap immediately rather than waiting a month like I usually do
5. Made some yummy chicken soup and BISCUITS for dinner! They actually ROSE!!! No hockey pucks tonight!!!
6. Managed to keep the woodstove going all day despite me not putting wood on before I left at 8am this morning!
7. Had "family reading time" on the couch (instead of bedtime reading in bed)
8. Let Jolee and Meka sleep in my bed
9. Oh! I almost forgot! I "organized" my freezer! I know, scintillating, isn't it??? I had all of this blackberry puree in ice cube trays that needed to be put in baggies and stuff that was frozen and needed to be sealed. Phew! A big job done!
10. Relaxed on the couch and read my newest library book, I Was a Great Mother Before I Had Kids (it's close...not sure of the exact title)

and number 10 is "pending" so I have to end this and get on it!

Catching up...

Things have been quite lively here...getting ready for winter (sigh....) and having fun during this beautiful fall!

I spent a lovely weekend away at Kieve last weekend...having a blast with some of my very wonderful women friends. It's so funny to look around the table at women that I would never dream to be friends with, and realize that they are some of my closest "people." I share A LOT with them...maybe TOO much!!!

Anyone got a dollar bill????? (Inside joke for this fall's group!)

Anywho...

Painting anyone? Jolee and Elvia did an outstanding job painting these pieces of a birdhouse. We have it almost constructed...more photos of it completed later.

And a piece of art. It wouldn't be a posting without art, right?

Happy Mother's Day!

I had a wonderful Mother's Day.

My family made me a scrumptious breakfast: egg sandwich, strawberries, coffee and orange juice...all served outside on our patio. I had lots of lovely gifts...a new basket/tote filled with gardening goodies and a JoAnn giftcard! My thoughtful husband also got me a "grow-light" contraption for starting seedlings. He's so thoughtful!!! They also bought me some beautiful purple pansies...lovely!

We went to Lowell's cove just in time for low tide. I looked for sea glass and other treasures while everyone else had fun in the water. I know, ocean water in Maine in MAY!!! Craziness!!!


We then went to lunch at a lovely cafe in Harpswell.

We came home, I made some art. Donny made an amazing dinner and now I get to share my creations with you!

Enjoy!

Some artful stuff...

We spent an amazing week in St. Martin and I was inspired to do a line I call "Orient Beach Originals." Here is a peek at what's coming!

And here is a photo of the knitted dolls I finally finished up before we left. After many failed attempts, I think I finally have the heads down!

Jewelry

Another addiction? Me? I do love to make jewelry. I think I may have overdosed a bit at this fair, but it was all for a good cause, right? Money is certainly a good cause for me!

I try so hard to make things that are unique. I love doing fun wire work!

I've been busy!

I know, haven't had a post in a LONG time! Well, I've been busy making and selling my wares. I finally decided to participate in a craft fair/art sale at the beginning of the month and went a little crazy trying to get ready for it.

This is a basket filled with felted soaps that I peddled at the show. I purchased the handmade soap from Julie Henze, a friend from Meka's school. I had a blast making it. Meka actually made some bars as well...shhh! grandmothers are getting some for Christmas!

I'll be posting some of my other art soon...between diaper changes and naps...yes, MY naps!

And no blog update would be complete these days without a goofy photo of my daughter, Jolee. She is a NUT! And the main reason that I do not update my blog very often! She's lucky she's cute, that's all I can say!

Till next time!