Necklace Time!

I'm starting to think I might be addicted to craft supply shopping and subesquently craft making! I just had to nip over to the store on my lunch break today to pick up/clear out all their magnets and I bought a bunch of cord/necklace stuff too. They didn't have the pin things I want for the keychains, but I know where to go for those. Perhaps tomorrow night...

I had signed up for a soccer class, but sadly not enough people joined so it got cancelled. Ah well, another night of the week free for craftiness!

I'm feeling pretty good about making it to my 500 goal! And... over 400 page views so far! Somehow I doubt that it'll crack 12000 like last year's project, but then again I was blogging every night and posting pics of the week's work on the Fridays. I haven't done that this time because I'm just too busy. That year took a lot out of me... worth it of course... but hard to keep that up!

Getting super excited for my new job... I'm working there this Friday and then starting up 'for real' next Friday. Should be pretty awesome!

So... that's some happy for me, now I'm going to send some happy out to the world... and one person in particular. A really sweet, kind person that I know is having some medical tests done on Friday and she's nervous about it. So... if you can, please send some happy vibes out there for her. Thanks!!

And now, let's see if we can get to 500 views by Hallowe'en... share this blog with your friends! I'll try to get some pictures up... you know... eventually!

Good night!

New Ideas!

So tonight I made another dozen magnets, but the best part is, my husband helped me figure out how I'm going to make the keychains I so wanted to make! Now I'm extra excited to do those too!!

It'll mean another trip to the craft store(s) but I think it'll be worth it!!

I'm also going to try to sort out getting a table at the local farmer's market, probably in late November/early December. I think another friend of mine (who does stunning art work in a variety of mediums) is interested in getting a space too. That would be nice... to sell some art and keep each other company. :)

Anyway, not much else is new... just trucking along. I think I just might reach my goal!

Still debating the charity though... Plan Canada or Children's Wish? Thoughts?

Shopping and Creating

Today I took my son out for a shopping trip. We went to Michael's and Wal-Mart in search of buttons and things to make crafts with buttons. It was a success... a tad expensive, but what the heck... once the finished products are sold it'll more than make up for the up front costs.

So... today I made fourteen bobby pins and three necklaces. I think I need to get more chains/cords because wow did they ever turn out well!

Sadly the jewelry glue I was using doesn't seem to be doing the buttons any favours... some of my crafts seem to have a dull sheen on them. Luckily it wipes off, so perhaps I just need to give them a gentle wash and they'll be good as new. Would really hate to have all that work be for nothing!

I paid my fee for the craft show in November... I'll be in the gym again so I sincerely hope it's an unseasonably warm day. Otherwise, at least I know now to wear my boots, several sweaters and bring a blanket! It's not too bad if you're a shopper, but when you're just sitting still it can get very, very cold!

So anyway, that's it for tonight's quick little update. Seems a friend of mine has found a baggie of buttons for me so I'll try to swing by her place this week and pick them up. Thanks Fran!!

Have a great week and spread some happy!

Two Dozen!!

Tonight I made two dozen fridge magnets with buttons! I like them... I would keep them all if I could... but I'd rather sell them and do some good in the world.

So... I haven't yet done a full tally of all the completed crafts, but I'd wager that I've cracked the 100 mark by now. As I'm hoping to get to 500 I still have my work cut out for me. Luckily, the rate I've been working at it lately will/should get me there in time!

I have tentative plans to see if some of my friends would want to get together for a crafty party sometime in October. I think that could be fun... munchies, buttons, good times. :)

Tomorrow: more fridge magnets! I have enough magnets to make another 16 at least, and I know where to get more! I even have a fun idea for how to display them at the craft show(s) I'm going to go to. I've got my eye on one for sure... but I'll see about some others soon. I don't want to go too crazy... but they were fun to do last year and I expect they'll be fun again this year too.

Good night all... if there's anyone still reading this. My apologies for the lack of pictures so far and the big hiatus during the summer. Maybe this weekend I'll get a tally going and some photos. Maybe. :)

Spread some happy!!

Back In The Game!

Phew... has this ever been a long time coming...

I have made a whole bunch of earrings in the last week or so and have organized all the finished crafts into a tupperware thingy. I also have plans to attend at least one local craft show this November.

So... while there was a bit of a grinding to a halt over the summer, I'm back at it with a vengeance now.

Sometimes I lack follow through it's true... but I'll be damned if I'm going to let the busy-ness of finishing school and trying to find a job while juggling two (somewhat demanding) children to keep me from my goals. I may not get to 500, but I'm sure going to try!

Hoping to get to a dollar store or a craft store soon to get more supplies for fridge magnets. They turned out pretty well so far so I'm going to make more!

Another update to come...

Ten More

Tonight I made ten more pairs of earrings. Some are one button, others have as many as three per ear. I'm enjoying it... although I'll admit I was a bit clumsy this evening and my fingers have some gluey patches. Only time will make them good as new!

My lovely friend Veronique was talking about setting up a website and fundraising for Plan Canada's Because I Am A Girl. I thought, why not? I was thinking about Plan Canada early on and not quite sure if it was doable... but since she's already made some button crafts with me, and I think if we pool our resources we ought to be able to make a good go of it. At the moment I believe her plan is to set up a separate website where people can donate, and this one will keep on with the buttons (yes, I will post pictures eventually I swear) and we can sell button crafts here and at craft shows as the year progresses.

So... if anyone is out there reading... we have a plan. For Plan. Canada. Yup. I guess I should get some more details and contact Plan Canada to see if there are any bureaucratic hoops to jump through. So... more details to come!!

And for now... I'm going to bed. Happily moving this project forward because, yup, I'm done school! Our three week work term starts this week, I start on Tuesday, and then I'm going to be a licensed dental assistant. Watch out world... here we come!

I'm full of happiness right now and I hope it spreads out to you too!!

Good night!

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!! :)