Finally some progress!

I made fourteen crafts tonight!!! Woo-hoo!! I made six pairs of earrings, five fridge magnets and a ring. It feels so good!

Hoping to post some pictures very soon. It's late and I have school in the morning so not tonight.

Stay tuned! Things are going to pick up!! :)

Time Marches On

How are we here, in the middle of April already?? Well, I guess nearing the end of April... oh my.

I know I've been slow on the posting and creating. This is due in part to my promise (only slightly dented) to my husband not to go crazy with this until school is over. Well... school is almost done. Tomorrow is my last day of patient clinic, I have a one-week computer course, then it's off to a local dental practice (will wait for permission before I mention them by name) for my three-week work term, and then I will throw myself out into the world of work in hopes of finding a job. :) I'm feeling somewhat optimistic... and a little terrified.

Anyway... the upside to this is I will hopefully not procrastinate much more on the creating side of this venture. I still haven't fully decided where the money will go, but the Children's Wish Foundation is ranking pretty high again. I can't help it... it's such a good cause and I already have a decent relationship with the people there. Still open for suggestions though.

Now, it's late and I should be sleeping already. Tomorrow is a half day (yay) followed by a big end-of-term group lunch. I made fudge tonight for our last day... and then my good friend and I are going to do a little shopping for some scrubs. This is exciting. Doesn't sound like it to most people, but for us it is quite thrilling. No more ugly white jacket!! Woo-hoo!

So, good night everyone... thanks for reading this and for your patience as I wrap up the scholastic portion of my life. Can't wait to explode button crafts all over the place. Good night and go spread some smiles tomorrow!

So Happy!

Today I got into the button craft making!! I made a pair of earrings, little blue buttons with clear star buttons on top. I also made a bracelet in earthy autumn tones. To add to that I made two pairs of hair clips, one with black and orange buttons, one with black and green buttons. My lovely friend came over and made some crafts too! She also made some hair clips with striped buttons and a ring with a fabulous black and sparkly button she found in the collection.

Good times!! I will post pictures, but not yet... I have to take them and I want to be sure nothing falls apart. We had a little difficulty with the glue, but I think it might have been because it hadn't fully set. Here's hoping!

So... we're off and running... yay! March Break is going to be good news for this project!!

Good night!

Quick Update

I have bought some more supplies...

Have had a few offers of buttons, still working on the pick-up/delivery... but thank you thank you!!

My son said the sweetest thing tonight... for details to to http://acanvasaday.blogspot.com He is amazing!!!

Two Crafts Tonight!!

I was struck by a bit of creative fancy this evening... so I made two keychains out of buttons. I think they turned out rather well so I think I'll make some more. One is yellow and white, the other purple and blue.

I have some beads that I might use too... sort of a mix. I'm going to focus on the buttons though.

So, I don't have the pictures off the camera just yet, but I will get them up here soon.

Oh, and hello to viewers in Latvia and Columbia! So far there have been readers in Canada, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Germany, USA, Australia, Netherlands, Columbia and Latvia. Very exciting!!

Not too much else is new... my little guy turns four this weekend... that's pretty mind-blowing... for me anyway! We're doing a birthday party for him and it is looking like most of his daycare buddies will be coming!! Good times!

And now... to bed. Another long day comes to an end and I'm happy to say it was a very good day.
Spread the happy!!!

Gone for a bit, not forgotten!

Hey all... yup, took a little breather for a bit... had to focus on wrapping up A Canvas A Day (met & exceed my goal, yay!!!) and school of course. In the past couple of weeks our whole house has been sick, but we're on the mend once more so things should definitely hit the upswing.

I have plans to make some more cell phone charms in the near future. I've even had a couple of friends express an interest in crafting together, so this ought to be great! I welcome suggestions for a charity. I am starting to think about Plan Canada... maybe setting a goal for one of their larger gifts of hope. Or to support a specific project. I'm not sure, but the idea of it being a practical gift to improve the lives of a family, person, community, what have you, seems like a good idea to me. What do you think?

In other news, it's only 9pm... on a Saturday night... and I'm exhausted. I fell asleep watching Mary Poppins with my husband and son. Eep! So, although it seems a tad lame, I'm going to bed super early. Well, maybe the extra sleep will help with my lingering cold and upcoming scholastic ventures. Good night all!

Button Bonanza!

This morning one of my teachers approached me in the hall... with a huge tupperware thing FULL of buttons!! There are some from her, her mother, and her grandmother! So amazing!!!

I'm including a picture because it was a very nice, and quite unexpected way to start a Monday morning.

And here are some pictures of my first button craft... a cell phone charm! I've already received two requests for one from ladies in my class! Here's to fun accessories!

I also want to thank a good friend and mentor for her email today with a few suggestions for button crafts. Thank you!!!

And now... to bed! I'm doing an evaluation over tomorrow plus a new one... radiograph time!! Woo-hoo! Here's hoping all goes to plan. :) School is going very well so far and I hope to keep on a positive track. So, with that, good night and happy thoughts!