Taking Off a Little Time

I usually take off this time of year. The kids are out of school and I normally need a break from all of the orders. This year has been especially demanding with my Etsy. I said I wouldn't let it get to be 'work' so it's important for me to recognize when I need to stop and take a rest.

Now that doesn't mean I'm being idle! I've been working with some 8-11 year old girls (like Girl Scouts but we call them Activity Day Girls) and they've been keeping me busy. We had a great time last Friday at our Daddy/Daughter "GONE FISHIN" Activity.

I should've taken a closer pic. The 'Fish Bowls' were made up with the glass marbles from the $ Tree and some fun little ugly wooden fish I made (my 8 year old daughter painted)! It all set on a green burlap mat with plastic sea creatures and a GONE FISHIN sign. Each table had a pack of GO FISH cards.



"SHARKY" --the photo booth! He ate a lot of heads!



$ Tree nets for the table and some of my own décor at home. These tables were filled with 'Chicken' dishes as the girls said they didn't want ANYTHING 'fishy' to eat. Watermelon, salads, green beans, and rolls completed the menu.

I've also cut, sewn, and prepared dolls for Fall and Christmas sales, and am currently working on some Women's 'clothing accessory' pieces to sell this year.

These were the last pieces I'd finished before shutting down.

I sold the Bee Skep right away to a return customer. Guess I'll have to make another one. It's made from a pattern that I adapted by Oodlekadoodle.

I've already cut some small wooden plaques for the girls to paint tomorrow. Going to teach them a little Decoupage. Should be fun and educational.....for me, too!

Hope your summer is going well. We're getting LOTS of rain but that always a good thing when you live on a lake!!

 

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Vicky



In the Merry Month of May

WOW. I obviously just skipped over April.

Over a month has passed and I don't know where it went. And now it's May. Where did 'in the merry month of May' come from?

I've been busy with 'school' orders. These name plates are very popular.

 They're actually easy to make, however, take time and I only make these 'to order'. This is my busy time making them......and in August......and again right before Christmas. It's a good thing!

Our OFG Team is getting ready for it's summer promotional. I've pulled out the Red, White, and Blue and a couple of great patterns from some very talented people.

This is Bouncing Sammy.

It is a pattern by Pam Gracia of SOFT IN THE HEAD. She is so talented and her patterns are super easy to read and follow. He'll be available in my Etsy shop after the 19th of this Month.

I've also made another Garland. Have had MANY inquiries for a Birthday Garland so here is my take on one.

Lots of fun to make and it is so festive with all of it's bright colors. It also will be available on a 'Made to order' basis after the 19th.

I'm finishing up this Bumble and his home today. It's a pattern from Oodlekadoodle.

I found this in the closet. This is from my 'One Stroke' days. I think I'll put a quote or scripture or something there in the blank corner. Add a pretty satin ribbon for hanging. Well, I'll think about it anyway.

Looking forward to school being out. I enjoy the summertime mode and playing with the kids in the pool.

Maybe I'll have a Giveaway on my FB. I've made a few of those Bouncing Sammies......yeh, I'll post a Giveaway today so look for my FB badge on my right sidebar and come by and visit. I'll post a link up at the top of my blog, too.

I'm spending the weekend with my Girls. They're spoiling me on Saturday. Wishing all of you a Happy Mother's Day.

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Vicky