the Spring 2009 Beehive Bazaar is this weekend!

Ooh- I can't wait for this weekend. For some up to the minute sneak peek photos check out the Beehive Bazaar's Facebook page.

home school and other stuff

This is the scene I came across as I walked past M's room. C and all of his friends had been somehow lured into "school" by the big sister. Each student had his own white board and marker- they stayed attentive for quite awhile, carefully practicing their letters. Just about the cutest, most hilarious thing I've seen all week.
I've been making hair clips for the Beehive Bazaar and listening to NPR all day. (is this twitter or a blog entry?) Anyway, back to work craftin' it up for the upcoming event.
I think these hair clipys turned out very cute, I want to wear them all.

let's get together yeah, yeah, yeah

Here is my favorite quote:
Live simply, so others can simply live.

This picture is just a little example of how much fun you can have wandering around an antique store with your camera phone.

spring break

What we have here is not a springtime miracle (wow for 7000 ft, Torrey sure has a lot of flowers blooming this time of year- hey little dude- great tan!), but alas- it's a stock photo from last summer.
This is how life has been rolling along lately. Hectic. We are in the middle of a fabulous spring break at the G & G's house in Torrey Utah, but I am back home today (3 hr. drive) with Q for a 10 minute orthodontic appointment. Her retainer (she just got the braces off last week) fitting, she says it hurts bad- after only a week without any guidance those darn teeth have already shifted. Good thing we didn't wait any longer to pick up those pesky retainers...
I planned to share some great photos of the good times so far but, my camera, battery charger, USB cable are scattered all over this great state. So, I skip the download, and share a cute picture of last summer (can't wait for this summer...)- and back into the car we go for 3 more hours, to return to vacation mode. Let's hope the children snarf down all their Easter candy quickly so I don't have to resist the temptation any longer than I can handle.
See you next week- have a wonderful week.

crafty goodies

I sure am loving all of the handmade items I found at Craft Sabbath. It was good to get out with my ladies for a few hours on Sunday- escape the madness. Not that I don't love my people- I suppose it was mostly the workload I needed to escape from- when I'm home I feel like I need to be sewing all the time. It was fun to see what the other crafters are up to- and get some inspiration.
Here are a few faves- the purple cuffs were calling my name- what is it with me and purple? I can't stop sneaking back to that color. It was my "favorite" for many formative college years- my sleeping bag is purple, a cherished ski jacket I've been wearing for 20 years, there were also the infamous purple Patagonia tights I used to wear climbing- long since retired thank goodness... let's just say- I'm luck Steve O gave me a second glance after seeing me in those crazy tights.
Put the fanny pack back in the closet- there are so many applications for my new holster, I don't even know where to start. (I guess I need to start with wearing a belt)
Just a little something silly to toss in with any outfit. "Um, excuse me lady... but I think there is a bee in your hair." (Yeah that's right I'm a lady or a ma'am now)

some purses

-been making purses all week, wearing my puffy nonstop because this week's theme was back to winter. I guess I wasn't missing much holed up in the studio or sweat shop as I lovingly refer to it one month before the Beehive Bazaar. As you can see I've been loving making the cut up fabric collage purse in bright colors. My favorite is the tiny purple owl amidst all the fabric in the first picture. Why it 'tiny' so funny to me?

local craft

I'm looking forward to Craft Sabbath on the weekend.