Busy........Busy........Busy

I goes without saying....the past few weeks have been very busy. I finally decided to look for a job that would allow me to use my accounting skills but would also allow me to be seated since I cannot stand for more than four hours.

I went on two interviews and on the second interview I was offered the job on the spot. I have signed papers and am waiting for my drug test to come back.

I feel as though a heavy weight has been lifted. My house really needs a new roof and now I will be able to save my paycheck towards that goal.

I will continue to make jewelry and post vintage clothes in my etsy stores.

The job is in Rockpot TX.....a very rich community just up the road. They have several thrift shops that are a treasure trove for vintage clothes.

Needless to say......I am doing the happy, happy, joy, joy dance.

Have a wonderful day !

Laraine

Sweet Easter Images For Your Artwork

Feel free to use these images for your Easter decorating. The colors are so bright and new.....I think I will print them out and then put holes on each side and string them like an Easter swag.

Have a creative day!

Laraine

The Octopus Stinkhorn

I love this life............I love learning something new everyday. Yesterday I was weeding the front flowerbed when I found this strange looking thing. It is a member of the fungus family called the octopus stinkhorn. The stink is like decayed flesh. Apparently the eggs are edible but not recommended. Thanks but I'll pass on adding to my diet.

Have a wonderful day !

Laraine

Earring Storage the Easy Way

Easy Peasy, Earring Storage. Cover a piece of cardboard with some old lace. Put in picture frame and hang on the wall. Now my earrings for sale on etsy are out of the way and yet easy to find.

Have a great day !

Laraine

Steampunk Exploress Outfit

While searching on etsy a few days ago, I came across this lovely Steampunk Exploress Outfit for the "reasonable" price of $510.00. The idea is fairly simple so I pulled a few things out of my closet and put together an out fit of my own. I really think it needs a set of goggles and a hat. I wish I had somewhere to wear it.

Dressing up is such fun !!

Have a great day !

Laraine

Beautiful Images of Spring

Sweet "Tuffy's" grave..a little overgrown with wildflowers. I buried his little body with his head towards the back door of the house. I still think of him and tears come to my eyes.


Lush wandering Jew growing in the shade.




Gorgeous blood red center Hibiscus. I used to have a white one with the blood red center but it didn't make it through the winter.

Have a great day !

Laraine

Sweet Spring Bird Nest's

I recently purchased a PDF tutorial, from another artist on etsy, on how to make wire bird nest pendants. They are usually made with pearls for the eggs....however I had a small selection of tiny bird egg beads in shades of pink, green and taupe. The beads are small and finely painted to look like a real bird egg.

The nest itself is about one inch across and takes over 36 inches of wire. I must say....I am happy with the result.

I chose to make the first nest with the green eggs. I have two shades of green antiqued seam binding and now have to choose between the darker "Herb" or the lighter "Shoots".

All this creativity is making me feel very spring like.

Have a wonderful spring weekend.

Laraine