time at the Studio

So, this week is the 1st official time that I'll be back at the Studio since moving into the new building. I've spent a lot of time there doing other projects, in meetings and helping with little things here and there but I haven't really had Guests. 

I'm hosting a Girls Night Out this week. We will be catching up with each other, eating treats and making Open Top Terrariums. I'm looking forward to it. I've really missed the girls. I'll be sure to take pictures ;-)

Meanwhile, I've been working on little crafts here and there to keep me going. Lots of ATC's, most of which I forget to scan or take photos of,  but a few other things as well:

This little white bag with a pleated bottom was sent through the printer as a test. I think it came out great! I was so surprised. I did have problems with one that was black ink. It smeared across the folds. I think a bag that doesn't have a pleated bottom would work better.

My 1st Altered Domino. I decided to keep it simple and just made it a magnet.

I've made quite a few more altered spoons (mirror) I keep getting requests for them. I'm not very good at remembering to take pictures.

I stumbled across a swap for altered Rolodex Cards and I remembered that I have a big rotary flip file stashed in a box. I dug it out and joined a few of the swaps and I love it! I can hardly wait until my card file fills up. What fun to have a rolodex full of art inspiration sitting right on my desk!

A couple of Halloween things:

can't get enough of these little charms:

another Rolodex card:

Halloween ATC

I need to get better at taking photos. 
I usually remember just after I've finished packaging to mail :-/

Trying...

...to get back in the swing of things 

since foot surgery, packing, moving, unpacking and physical therapy. 

Life is settling a bit and I miss my arting and crafting.

I've made and sent off quite a few things over the past few months but photos have taken a back, back, far back seat. Only a few were sitting out when I stumbled across the camera over the past couple of months.

I'll get back on track with this photo and posting thing. I just need a little re-training :)

Quick post, nothing special

Lots has been going on and I've just been squeezing in a little crafty time here and there to fulfill swap promises and obligations.

a couple of charms:

a pocket booklet:

a whimsey pocket stuffed with goodies:

some altered clothespins:

altered BINGO card:

another altered spoon, Spoon Mirror:

a bunch of ATC's, many with no picture but here a just a few:

A little all over the map but that's part of what makes them fun. 
Even us ADD types can finish them  ;o)

A visitor

I've been crafting here and there, pictures coming, but I just had to share this butterfly that hung out at my front door most of the day. 

Something about this hanging plant that Donnie got me on my birthday really attracts them. This is the third type of butterfly I've seen at this basket.

R&R and Crafty Time

Snuggling with my little girly dog is like taking vitamins. 

We are both feeling better and are ready to get back to things!

Plus, life goes on and we don't have much of a choice.

I've been on an ATC kick because I want to have a few ATC workshops so we can get the Studio swaps underway. But first:

Plant Marker time!

or "Plant Bling" is how I like to think of it.

There was a swap listed that was for plant markers with the suggestion of making them from paint sticks.

That sounded waaaaay to rustic for me but I remembered the steel markers that I had "the man" laser cut for me but I had never used. A little paint, some sanding, a rubber stamp and brown pigment dye and finally some old and broken vintage jewelry and "poof".  Plant (marker) Bling! Fairly fun and easy project. I hope my swap partner likes it.

Then, the ATC's:

Then a tag because I needed to send off a Chunky Tag. This one is muslin sewn to a manilla tag then embellished.

 

Forgot to take pictures of the upcycled charms. 

Will have to add them next time.

too much. brain toasted. nearing mumbling and drooling stage

Without the gory details, we are minus one lovable little fur baby since my last post, almost lost a second fur baby and I'm still in a boot cast and can't wear shoes. We have had a friend stay for a couple of weeks, my brother and his wife were here from San Diego for a weekend, we found out that we will need to move soon and I'm sure I've forgotten something as that doesn't seem like I've listed enough for only 30 days worth of events.  
Here is one of my biggest challenges at the moment:

This cute little dog of mine is wearing a children's tank top is to keep her from chewing out the metal staples that run from her neck to her nether regions. The vet's  instructions are to "keep her quiet and calm". Do these doggie Dr.'s not have experience with terriers?

On the upside, I have been making and mailing off a few crafty things here and there but the taking of the photos has been hit or miss with more misses. Here are a few of my last month's worth of creations.

altered spoon - now spoon mirror

altered clothespins

muslin drawstring bag

altered slide mounts

 charms

ATC's

There have been Altered Tins, Bottles, more ATC's, Chunky book pages, Chunky Tags, Lots of jewelry for a show I did, (Punk Rock Flea Market) handmade charms and other things I can't remember. 

Hopefully things will be at least semi-normal very soon!

Last but not least:

R.I.P. little Zoey kitty 6/2009 - 6/2011

We love you and miss you every day :'(