I heard the impending storm referred to as Snowpocalypse today and almost fell out of my chair. It really struck me as funny.
In preparation for the storm, I’m going to have celebratory cocktail with my local girlfriends this evening and then I’ll be battening down the hatches for some hard core crafting.
While I’m not normally a fan of snow, I am always a fan of days off from work.
Here are some pics to welcome the snowfall!
Hooray! I was finally able to update my new Etsy shop with some original hand-drawn pendants and my very first ACEO.I’m hoping to make another update later this week. I’ll keep you posted.YAY!
So it is after midnight and I have a bunch of new items to add to my new shop.
Problem is, I didn’t anticipate problems with photographs!
I haven’t really mastered close-up pics on the new camera yet. I took pictures of everything but I don’t feel they represent the pieces well at all. Since pictures are extremely important on Etsy, I’d just rather hold off until I am happy with all of the shots. I’m going to try some different lighting techniques tomorrow after work and will hopefully complete the update then.
AGH. How frustrating.
Until then, I’m posting a couple of the pictures that came out ok below.
Stay tuned tomorrow and thanks for your patience!
Saturday was my husband’s birthday.
I made him this funny little card starring him, me and our pets using watercolor pencils.
We went to a local Spanish restaurant and had the most delicious dinner! I can’t wait to go back. Here are some phone pics from our meal.
Tonight I’m going to do my very first (new) shop update with some CUTE hand-drawn jewelry. I’m very very excited about it.
See you in a bit!
Some snapshots of Mary Kate’s birthday party on Friday. So much fun!Love my ladies!
First and first, calling fellow crocheters! I wanted to share that Amber of Hoot -N-Annie is hosting a granny square swap! Head over to take a look and sign up because this is going to be fun! I think craft community projects like this one are really great for motivation.
While browsing Flickr for the granny square images (like this one from shutterhoney who has a really fun photostream), I came across some insanely cute amigurumis from irenestrange. The GIRAFFES!!! I love. And what do you know, she also has an Etsy shop. Hooray!
Tonight we had band rehearsal for our show at Crash Mansion in NYC next Saturday. I’ll post more info about that tomorrow.
It’s been such a busy week that I’ve had no time to get crafty. We’re in for some heavy snow this weekend so I’m looking forward to holing up at the homestead with some craft supplies, yummy tea, the weirdo twins and Mousey the cat. Maybe I’ll even get to see my husband!
PS, is anyone else watching Project Runway this season? I can’t get into it. Although I think I have a little bit of a girl crush on Maya.
Ok, time to call it a day!
Had a fun time at book club with mah homies.
We are reading Methland by Nick Reding.
It’s an honest look at the causes and effects of meth use in a small Iowa town. We had good discussion about the book, the food industry, music and bananas. I’m hoping to finish the book this weekend and I’m excited to find out what we’re on to next!
Now it’s time to wind down and spend some quality time with the weirdo twins. I really miss them terribly when I’m away. I think I may have an unhealthy co-dependent relationship with my dogs.
My little guy, Martini, does the funniest thing when he’s excited to see me. He sits and then jumps around in a circle. Poochiemonster bounces like a pogo stick. I need to make a video of them one of these days. They’re hilarious.
Anyhoo – off for relaxy time.
Tonight I had grand plans to work on my drawing, take some pictures and get my reading done for book club tomorrow… but none of that happened.
I made a giant pot of cauliflower soup instead and it is very delicious if I do say so myself!
I also cut my bangs. This is entertaining because every time I say I’m never cutting bangs again, I cut them one or two days later. You could set your watch by it…. Anyway. I think they look cute. I’ll post a picture soon.
I took the picture with my new camera. I love it! My friend K and I have signed up for a digital photography class beginning in March. I am SO excited!
Also, in the picture, I’m wearing a headband that I made last year. I’m thinking about whipping some more up. I think they’re kind of fun. Thoughts?
Ok, time to take the puppies out and then bed.
It’s snowing here… eek!
I love this little calendar feature on Flickr that shows the month in pictures.
It’s serving as motivation for me to take more pictures in February!
What’s on your goal list for February?
