it's true.
as crazy as messes can make you feel (after awhile) they can also be so pretty too.
the craft room is a major huge mess.
and it feels good and happy.
pillows stacked over my head.
fabric piled everywhere.
scraps all over the place.
i am sure these pictures will make some of you cringe from all the mess…but it's just me.
my friend susan dropped off these boxes of ribbon just to be nice.
she thought i could use them on a cora project.
they are so happy just to look at and i can't wait for the perfect project.
i have stacks of shirts and hoodies to keep me busy yet.
i have been through many big boxes of stuffing.
my scrapbook supplies are buried back there somewhere…i will get back to that someday.
as i sew and cut i just let it fall on the floor.
i have only slipped on it once….
we've have been able to have the windows open even….so refreshing and sunny.
just after the funerals….i decided to paint the craft room.
it was something i could control.
nothing sad would come of me painting a wall.
i did the whole wall in chalkboard paint.
IT IS SO COOL!
the little girls have been busy while i sew so it's win/win.
and are you wondering where the craft room is?
remember the new bathroom?
you have to go through my bedroom, through the new bathroom to get to it….
like a secret room just for me.
if i had a computer up there….i may never come out!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
ok…..time for some shop talk.
i have lots more items to list.
my neighbor made a bunch of things for me to list.
i made many more pillows and shirts.
my PLAN is to list it all today.
then ship everything that sold last week tomorrow and friday.
and then start making things again.
but that was my plan yesterday too.
i screwed up my pictures…i was very crabby…so were my kids….and i had a headache.
in effort to be proactive, today i MADE myself go for a walk for sunshine and exercise and health.
and i feel much better.
check tonight for the new stuff in the shop.
just so you know…i am LOVING the shop.
LOVING that you like it.
LOVING that the playground project is going so well.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
it is beautiful.
she's beautiful….oh those cheeks and blue blue eyes!
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
pve - Alright, that is so me, every day when I work, I laugh, dance and have the most fun while I work and get paid to do it too. Please never ever let them grow up.
pve
Christina - That expression is priceless-how wonderful that you, too, know that delight!
callie grayson - Annie is just so cute! and I love that her life is all about colours and mixing them all, building and creating beautiful pieces of art!
callie
jeanetta - You’re so good about letting kids do those kind of things. I’m horrible and thats worse because apparently i’m supposed to be an artist and former art teacher. LOL 🙁
Hopefully with the nice weather I’ll be more apt to let them play around with it outside. I fit would just quit raining.
And that pic of the toad on your header would have fit right in with my town this weekend. Its Toad Suck Daze!
maribeth - oh, fresh paints! that’s the best!
Sandy - I can’t tell you how much I love that your home is beautiful AND Annie is allowed to paint at the coffee table right in front of the couch. Homes that kids aren’t allowed to be kids in really bother me. Congratulations on being a great mom!!
Starnes Fam - Fun! I love her hair, btw. I love moms who will cut their girls’ hair short b/c it contradicts what most expect out of girls, it seems. I have 2 boys and then a 19 month old baby girl….lots to learn…..but I do know now that I love little girls with short hair. I’m sure I will do the same.
meaghan easterhaus - LOVE what that one mom commented…carpe diem for real!
Shannan - Beautiful! Calvin always just mixes all of the colors together until he gets brown. 🙁
Lee Ann - Love that you share something so special with her.
Christine - i’m not sure why, but i’m always hesitant when my little girl asks to paint….
sounds so silly to admit that!!!
SO I’m trying to be more relaxed about things, and realize she is my last child-gotta seize the day!!! Plus it’s great to see the creativity.
carpe diem to all of us moms!!!
chas at the wild raspberry - don’t you love when you can surprise them with a ‘yes’!?
good stuff….
have a great weekend.
chasity
Lisa - YOUR A GOOD MOM
HUGS FROM MAINE
sara's art house - Yes I know know how she feels too!!!
traci - OK…she has A LOT of paint on that papaer and her clothes look CLEEEEEAN!!!! HOW??? Love that you let her do that right before leaving I just cant figure how she stayed clean for grandma? lolol
adrienneK - LOOOOOVE it!! thats a big water color pallet! where did you get it? we only have the single row one s
traci - she definately has her mama’s creativity gene. so cute.
Sophie - Awww, Annie is SO adorable and a rather talented artist, might I say (:
Sophie x
Ruth - Love that look on her face!
Happy weekend 🙂
Sheryl @ My Joyful Home - Oh, she has the expression of my preschoolers when they mix a new color! I love it!
Meg - Looks like a fun day. Join my challenge if you want 🙂