Great Field Trips or just day trips to take with the family and you don't have to go very far! With the weather so nice it's hard to stay indoors! So I don't! These are some of the wonderful field trips I've had the pleasure of experiencing with my kids in the last few months. We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place that has so … [Read more...]
Just begun and out of time
I've been trying to find time to make some new creations and told myself I would begin sewing today! Every time I even get started with something, it seems I am out of time before I've really begun! I used to check my email first thing so I wouldn't miss anything important and it wouldn't get too cluttered, but now I find myself following it to … [Read more...]
Me? Homeschool my kids? Are you crazy?!
I never thought in my life I would be homeschooling my kids! I thought it was only for extremely religious people or people who wanted complete control over their kids. And now here I am a homeschooling mom! Why do I do it? Lots of reasons, but these are the top few: I am more interested in my kids being happy, caring, productive members of … [Read more...]
My Cats Sleep in the Weirdest Places!
Two fat cats, trying to curl up on one dining chair. Barely successful. One very early morning, I awoke to the sound of crashing, like bottles being thrown on the floor. I look up from my bed to see things flying out of the cupboard under the sink in my bathroom, with no sign of anyone around! Poltergeist?! Or crazy cat who had a grudge against … [Read more...]
Lord of the Flies at the Park- Stop the bullies or let boys be boys?
artist Greg Capullo It's difficult to know when to intervene, and when to let our kids deal with conflict on their own. We were at the park with a ton of friends today. My five year old son was thrilled and couldn't wait to get there! We were running late as usual and, by the time we arrived, there was literally a pack of at least ten boys … [Read more...]
Work, Art, Family, Kids, Education..How to fit it all together
I finally have a computer that works (pause for happy dance & screaming, Joy Joy Joy!!), so I am hoping I can keep up my new found motivation to stay up to date! Someday maybe I'll even have a phone or device to upload pics & blog instantly to truly be in the 21st century with you! For now, there are more important things. I've been … [Read more...]
Holiday Wreaths HALF OFF TODAY!
Come get your beautiful holiday door wreath for half the price today! I'll be at the Holiday Art & Craft Fair from 9am-4pm at Simpkins Family Swim Center in Santa Cruz. Large wreaths normally $30, will be selling for just $15!! Plus you get a coupon for 15% off my Etsy store with any purchase! Or pick up fragrant eucalyptus wreath (looks … [Read more...]
I will be selling at these Holiday Craft Fairs!
Come visit me and see my wreaths, stockings, and other crafts at these craft fairs in Santa Cruz- I will be at the Monarch Craft Fair at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, CA Sat, Dec 3rd from 11am-4pm. Admission is FREE to event visitors!Procedes from this fair benefit public alternative education and your … [Read more...]
Making Holiday Wreaths
I've been working on making holiday wreaths for some upcoming craft fairs (details to come). These wreath's are so simple to make I thought I'd share them with you. I found some wicker wreaths at Goodwill and removed the old decorations some of them had. As you can see, I had some help! Then wrapped them with pretty ribbon and hot glued some new … [Read more...]
Rio Bird Costume, Little Bo Peep, and her Darling Sheep!
I'm a little behind, but here are some pics of costumes I made for Halloween- This feathery dress, complete with wings, to resemble the girl bird in the Disney movie 'Rio'. I just safety pinned all the boas to a blue dress I made. And the hat was made by hot gluing feathers to a beanie ( I love hot glue!) & bending some black tag … [Read more...]
