Yesterday's projects...one complete so far.

                                                    

So yesterday I started my first major house decor project. I had a small chest/table that I wanted to paint. It had been sitting in our garage for 2 years, so figured an overhaul would spruce it up. I also am working on redoing our dining set. I bought 4 new chairs on Craigslist. They are older and really squeaky, so that is something else I need to figure out. I am hoping the work I put into them will be worth it. (Already made plans to give our old chairs to a close friend.) I am keeping our table, but will paint the legs and stain the top. The chest is complete and now off our dining room area. I have finished one chair, and after covering 2 seats I realized 1 yard of fabric wouldn't be enough. It's spendy even on sale, so thinking I will get a cheaper fabric for the other two (something that won't clash too much). ((The chair paint is gray, just looks blue in that picture))

Holy Batman....it's been over a year...

(Completed this a few months back...was my first Pinterest project)

Just decided to start blogging again as a place to share my latest craft projects. I am really excited about what I am working on! It is a nice escape to have on my days off. A lot has changed since I was on here last. My son is now 4! Very busy, likes to talk back, and sweet at the same time. I finally got a regular part-time job. I have been there for 6 months now too! It is not the most thrilling job, but I am learning new skills and slowly chipping away at my student loans. 4 months ago I also had weight loss surgery. (Lap Band) I am down almost 50 lbs...but I am still working on trying to exercise more. My hubby and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary in May. blah, blah, blah.... Think I should stop for now.

It's been a long while.....

I have been really sick since just after New Years. Have that bad cough thing that won't go away, and then this week I got a new cold on top of the old one. I feel like maybe my immune system disappeared or something.

Anyways, I also went back to work this week and will be working full time for the next 3 months for sure. I have lots of new ideas, and just need to find some time to work on them. At least now I will have some actual income to use towards my creative endeavors. I have finished a few paintings and am considering getting prints made to post.

New Etsy Ideas in the Making

Right now I am still working on cards, but also trying to spend time painting as well. I am hoping to post some prints of my original paintings soon. Looking for work, having a 2 1/2 year old, and currently dealing with a cold has kept me busy this past week. I am hoping to spend more time this week on my shop and getting more items posted. I am going to try and aim to get my shop up to 25 items this week!

New Cards!

So I am working on getting up some new cards. Some are featuring new stamps that I carved, and some are valentine's themed too. I also found a really easy program to edit my photos, so I am excited that I can improve my shop a bit more too!

Vacation!

I am leaving in the morning for a much needed 3 night beach trip. (which means my shop is on vacation mode). I am really looking forward to running around with my son on the beach and his new rain boots. I may also get up early to look for another hidden glass float. I technically found one in 2008 when I was newly pregnant, which made it a very memorable trip. I say technically only because when I called to register the float it wasn't one they hid, and I still have yet to learn who made it.

The float is currently sitting proudly on my hutch. I have spent at least 5 New Year's beach trips looking, even getting up at 7am to search.

As for Etsy related news, I got invited to sell my cards at a craft fair in April, but I think it is the same day as my step-sister's wedding, so we will have to see. I have more cards to finish too, as my very sweet family as given me 5 sales in the last few days. Be back in 2011!

Job Interview!

I am leaving in about an hour for my job interview. I am looking forward to the experience even if I don't get offered a job. I would love to ultimately run my Etsy shop instead of work, but I am just starting out and something has got to help me pay all my school loans.