Baby Books and Beads......

I was busy this weekend...I managed to finish the baby book that I made for my sister-in-law...more for my new neice. I just added an old photo of Karen in there, just to make sure a picture would fit. What do you think?

I also found these cool glass rocks, in thin and long shapes...so I made a couple necklaces.

Busy...Busy...Busy

I had a wonderfully busy weekend. Paulette came and picked me up on Friday to go to a clothing thing, Vernessa and mom came too. It was good, found a few good things.

We stopped to have coffee with Uncle Mike at Time Hortons. After that I had to get home. Joey worked, so did Joe, and Juhnea and Deneil came up for the weekend. They kept to themselves doing teenage girl things. Karen had a sleepover with Tasha.

I did manage to finish the coffin purse that I started to make. It did turn out quite lovely. I have to make one for Paulette. I’ll post a picture once I have one that looks good.

Saturday, Joe had to work so Karen and I picked up mom and Catherine. Tia was with mom too. So off to garage sales we went. I found a scrabble game for 50 cents…good buy since I want to try to make some tile necklaces. I also found a cool Bob Marley poster for $1.00.

Karen spent the night with mom and Tia.

Sunday, lazy day. I did start the Jack Skellington. I managed to do one layer of paper mache on his upper torso. Juhnea had doubts and didn’t think I could make him. So far he is looking good. I am a little stumped on his legs…how will he stand on his own? I still have yet to think of that. He’s going to be tall, at least 6-7 feet. I hope after all this work that he does turn out good. I will be mad if he doesn’t. I and Joe went to moms for supper and to pick up our child. It was sooo good.

It rained pretty much all day. It’s cold and the leaves are falling, falling, falling….I don’t like fall.

Monday…Juhnea goes back to the farm today; I wish I would have taken the day off to hang out with her for a bit…I really didn’t get to see her that much this weekend. I miss her so much.

Tonight, my plans are to do another coat of paper mache on Jack. Maybe try a new pattern with beading. I have to get my Halloween costume ready, but I still can’t find any snakes. I am freaking out…I better find something or I’ll be a witch AGAIN! Or I might try my scrabble tile necklaces. Too many ideas and not enough time.

All Hallows Eve Necklace

Juhnea and I thought we would start on our Halloween crafts. So we came up with this awesome necklace. It's with black and clear beads, the head of a doll and a heart of glass. It's kinda morbid looking, but perfect for Halloween.

Dirty Pretty Things Giveaway

I entered a give-away from http://ravenxxxx.blogspot.com/ and I won! I won a zippered pouch and a tissue holder. I received them on Friday and they are absolutely lovely. I was so excited that I won, and then when the package came in the mail it was like Christmas morning and let me tell you I ripped that envelope open. Thank you to http://theseawithin.etsy.com/ check out her website to see all her awesome creations.

Care Bear’s Garden

I went to the garden with my mom and Paulette. We checked on my tomatoes and onions…Picked all the yucky black radishes, which I don’t like and won’t be planting next year. My tomatoes at home that I started from seed are full of tiny green tomatoes…I am so happy!! I still have plans for making some salsa, since I am new at this it should be an adventure. My son Joey, loves salsa, so I hope it turns out.

Jewelry Crafts

I managed to make a few things for my sale next weekend. I am so busy right now trying to keep up with the orders for the Roughriders necklaces and earrings. I even had to meet a couple at Tim Hortons and lay out my goods on the back of her car. It was a good contact though, since she’ll be advertising for me.

I am setting up another artisan booth at a conference for Missing Women: Desalinization, Third Wave Feminisms and Indigenous People of Canada and Mexico. I am pretty excited for this one.

Storms

Holy crap, you should have seen the storm last night. We had to drive through part of it and it was scary. The lightening, though I don’t like it, it was brilliant. There was not a whole lot of wind, lots of rain, the ditches were full.

All other happenings…

Well I must say I am a little disappointed in my self for not going to my garden this weekend. I know it needs to be weeded, but it rained most the weekend. I did do some weeding in the plants I have at home. I even gave my mom my very first harvest from my potted plants. She took home a bag of lettuce, onion and a radish. I had a radish and the little sucker was hot.

I spied flowers on all my tomato and pepper plants. I am so very excited with my plants this year. I hope my garden at the university is doing well, since I have only been out there once last week.

My sister Paulette and I drove my son out to Craven for the Country Jamboree. I hope he had fun, I still haven’t seen him since Saturday. I trust his friends are taking good care of him and each other. They are a great bunch of kids. It was kinda funny cause Paulette would not leave him at the gates and had to wait for his friends to come and pick him up. Plus she questioned the security to find out how many people were working and how fast any emergency calls were responded to. I thought I worried. She is a good auntie, and my kids love her dearly…

I started a pair of beaded baby shoes. I don’t know how they will turn out since I am not too impressed with my color choice, but I thought I would finish them anyways since I already had them started. Hopefully I can get those done tonight.

Well our friends and neighbours are moving out next door…they should be moved out this week sometime. I hope the new neighbours are going to be good ones…

I’m Baa-ack!!

I have prettied up my backyard and my tomato plants are doing great. I even met this wonderful little lady at a convenience store across the city. This wonderful little lady gave me a bundle of winter onions. They were loaded with little bulbs (?), so that I could plant them in my yard and all year round I would have onion. I have to make a trek out to my garden plot today, I have a feeling the neglected weeds have grown to mammoth size. We did have one death in the plant family…my gourd plant has died. Its one lonely little gourd has shrivelled up and died. I don’t know what I did wrong, but I did try to save it.

I have beaded for a bit over the weekend. I haven’t done much, since I was thinking that my next sale isn’t for a while. Well opened my email to the pleasant surprise of an invite to another celebration to which I can have a table. So I think I might prepare for that one. It’s three weeks away, I wonder if I will have anything ready?

OOOhhh, I tried painting. I bought a canvas, some acrylic paints, and brushes. I stared at this little canvass and imagined what I would paint. Well I painted and I don’t like it. I totally thought I would just create a beautiful masterpiece, and I was disappointed. So my first painted creation was a disaster, I will try once more, since now I have kind of an idea what I want to make.


The Candy Shoppe

I went to this Candy Shoppe and it was wonderful. It was like a store that they would have on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I bought a pre-made candy bag for Karen and her friend, since it was obvious that they were having problems picking candies. My turn came to buy and I wanted to get something I wouldn’t find in a normal candy store. So I walked out with a box of Bacon and Cheese flavoured Crick-ettes, and two flavoured honey straws. Oh and they were real Bacon and Cheese flavoured Crick-ettes…real Crick-ettes the kind that jump and make music from the hairs on their drumsticks…as read on the back of the box. So I tried the drumstick, breast, wings, rump and flank….All this in one crick-ette. Needless to say I couldn’t look at it as I popped the hard and dried little carcass into my mouth. Crunch, Crunch, tastes like a bacon puff. Seriously!

A little bit of this, A little bit of that!

Let’s see what did I do?

Spent the part of the day with my mother and niece Taylor. We went to three different parks, fed the birds and there are babies already, went to the museum, had Slurpee's and ice cream. We went and looked at my garden plot, I am excited. Karen spent the night at my momma’s with Taylor.

Geri came over for a bit and got ready to go out on the town…I wanted to go, but decided to be good for a change. I am joking, I am usually pretty darn good.

Had a barbecue with Karryann, Rod, Christian and Drew. Had some barbecue drinks.

Joe, Vernessa and I hit some garage sales…fun, fun, fun. I found some really good deals and I even still had money left.

My son got a pocket quad, silly boys look funny riding those. We got a new family member for a while, Cody is one of Joey’s friends.

Juhnea went to the farm, she is also going to Kanye West and Rhianna concert. I hope she has a ball. She even babysat her sisters Janessa and Mandy.

Visited with my dad, Bonnie and my sister Patreece. It was really good to see her again. I have missed them lots. I plan on writing letters to my brother Caylum.

I made 6 key chains.

Aloe Vera

It’s another beautiful day out there. I finished another tile necklace and Juhnea said they are just lovely. I had gone back to the store that had the lettered tiles, and they were no where to be found. I found the original tiles that I bought in different colors.

Have you ever tried Aloe Vera Juice? Well I must say it’s the tastiest drink that I have tried. Plus Juhnea likes it too. It’s got little pieces of cut up Aloe Vera in it and you can chew on them as you drink. It’s one of those things you have to try. Plus we also bought the Aloe Vera Dessert topping…with real chunks (big) of aloe vera in it. We might try that tonight.

If you drink aloe vera juice, here are some of the benefits you can expect:
Good for blood circulation

regulates blood pressure

good for disorders of the bones and joints

benefits the immune system

defends the body against hostile organisms

provides exceptional nutritional value for health and energy

excellent for healing tissue damage inside the body

good for healing ulcers

good for controlling sugar levels in diabetics

helps to reduce itchiness in psoriasis heal

helps to make you regular and eliminate constipation

It's a beautiful day...

Well I must say I was a busy little bee last night. After some cleaning I stripped and shaped wire into hanging hooks to display my jewellery. Then I made a new necklace out of some tiles that I bought. And they do look pretty if I may say so myself. SO I am going to pick up some lettered tiles and make a necklace for Kendra and Quannah for the next time they come to visit me…I’ll have a little gift for each of them.

Mellow Mood

I'll play your fav'rite song, darlin'.
We can rock it all night long, darlin'.
'Cause I've got love, darlin',
Love, sweet love, darlin'.
Mellow mood has got me,
So let the music rock me.

'Cause I've got love, darlin'.
Love, sweet love, darlin'.
Quiet as the night,
Please turn off your light.

I'll play your fav'rite song, darlin'.
We can rock it all night long, darlin'.

Strike the hammer while iron is hot.
Strike the hammer while iron is hot.
Strike the hammer while iron is hot.
Open up your heart.
Open up your heart.
Let love come running in, darlin',
Love, sweet love, darlin'.
Love, sweet love, darlin'.

Strike the hammer while iron is hot.
Strike the hammer while iron is hot.
Strike the hammer while iron is hot.
Open up your heart.
Open up your heart.
Let love come running in, darlin',
Love, sweet love, darlin'.
Love, sweet love, darlin'.

Mellow mood has got me, darlin
Let the music rock me, darlin'.
Cause I got your love, darlin'.
Love, sweet love, darlin'.

Love, sweet love, darlin'.
(Repeat)

Well I finished my Bob Marley purse, it’s just a little one for trinkets…but I love Bob, so I made the little square of canvass (with Bob’s picture) into a purse. It’s lovely too. That was it for my crafting last night.

Things...

My new used car...

Well my van is broken down so Joe was forced to buy me a replacement car to use until I get my van back. The car he bought off a friend happened to be a standard. And I had to learn how to drive it...so my son taught me how last night and I am amazed at how quickly I caught on. I was thinking of excuses to use so that I wouldn't have to drive it...and I jumped behind the wheel, and off I went... it's not that hard. I got it!! It's true, you can teach an old flower (it was supposed to be dog, but I changed it to suit me...*wink*wink*) new tricks.

CRAFTS

I have made a really cute felt flower pin, it was fast to stitch up and voila...it's done. I am sorry I can't find the link to this one. If I do come across it again, I promise to post. I have found another pattern for a button pin... is my next flower attempt, it does seem easy enough... here is the link. http://artsycraftybabe.com/

Thank you for this tutorial.

Sibling Rivalry

Does every family have children that fight constantly? Well I don't want to say constantly cause that just ain't true. But holy moly, they can go at it and it truly bugs me. I can't see why they can't get along and why they can't see how mean and hurtful they can be to each other. Plus it hurts me to know that they say mean things to each other and just don't realize how that makes them feel. Words do hurt!!

Past is past…

“ If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrariwise, what it is, it wouldn't be, and what it wouldn't be, it would. ” - Lewis Carroll

I had a rollercoaster ride for the weekend. My heart was up and down and swung around.

I did manage to finish the loomed pieces I had cut off the loom, and I wound up with 6 barrettes and 2 key chains…oh and 1 bracelet that Juhnea made. Eric had made Vernessa a loom and he also made me another one. I like the one Eric made, but I am giving it to the girls to bead on. Karen was so excited that she already started a bracelet last night, and guess what? She finished it.

It was a good time with my dad and mom. My dad picked me up for dinner and I ended up taking the rest of the afternoon off, and it was well worth it. I enjoyed this visit with my dad. My grandpa is not doing that well in the hospital, and I hope they he comes out fine.

I had to make a trip out to buy some soil and pots for my plants. They are growing super fast. I do hope they don’t die cause that would crush me. My beans are about a foot tall already, my cucumbers are pretty big. I hope the containers that I bought for them will actually be good enough until I can put them out in the yard. I have a fan set on them to strengthen their little spines…Grow my pretties…grow!!!

As for my three angels…well, let me tell you there were a few feathers plucked off each of those kids this weekend. Sigh…

Easter has come and gone...

What a wild and long weekend it was.

Since it was a holiday this weekend, my days kinda blurred together.

I had a sleep over with Taylor at my mom's on Sunday...so Karen, me, mom and Taylor went visiting, then we went to McDonald's and let them play. Watched a movie, made crystals and had a good time. I woke up to uncle Gus, jumping over a sleeping kid, curled and knarled fingers coming at me. He gives me the claw thing and it hurts, cause he has some boney fingers. Anyways, he was making fun of me (thinking Joe and I had an arguement and I ran to mom's), silly, silly man...

I made a new keychain, it's a Bob Marley theme...with a marble and a picture. I have pics, just none on the computer. I already have a couple orders to make, so I am going to be busy. I still have to get those darn barrettes made to.

At work, Arlene is back from Acapulco, and she brought gifts....oh I am excited... She got me a key chain with butterflies, a bracelet with my name on it. I also got a T-Shirt, some glass hanging fruit, a frog decoration and two necklaces. I like everything she gave me... Everything is just lovely and she even brought bracelets for the kids. How sweet is that?

Easter morning, I felt a warm hug, and opened my eye's to Karen lying beside me. "The Easter bunny never came", she said. "Oh, I wonder how come", I told her, "The Easter bunny does'nt leave anything for kids, whose rooms are dirty..., I'd look around the house". Karen says, "so your saying it could be hiding", and off she went searching around the house. She didn't even tell me she found it, all I heard was the wrapping being torn, and that was it.

Karen and I went for Easter supper at Paulette's on Saturday night, then Joe and I went for Easter Supper at Vernessa's on Sunday. It was nice. I think for next year I want to plan something at my place for a change.

I have transplanted many of my plants this weekend, bought two bags of soil, some pots and off I went. Now if only the sun would co-operate and give my plants some rays, then we will be in business.

Busy Weekend

So my weekend started on Thursday, cause Friday was my Paula-day. It was busy...

Friday, Picked up mom and Catherine on Friday to do some errands........seen Chelsey and her babies, took some sidewalk pics of them, so adorable.

Went to a housewarming party for Janette on Friday night.....by myself, since everyone ditched or was busy. I did have fun anyways, glad I went. Met some new people. I got her a frame, with a picture of me inside...lol!

Saturday, made fry bread with mom, even got her to have a couple glasses of wine with me. I also babysat the Rotten's, and Quannah didn't even cry, he was all set and ready to stay with me. So that alone made my day!

Sunday, went to Sear's, bought Karen a Bratz bed frame and shelf, and it was cheap, I still can't believe it. Joe and I took Karen and Raedean sliding, and it was fun, I even went down the hills a couple times. We went fast too, cause the snow is hard and compacted (plus the weight of two adults)...oh yeah, flew down the hill and even came close to hitting the fence.

I did attempt to made a couple pairs of earrings from the wig jig kit that I bought..they look awesome if I say so myself.

Joe and I went out for supper.

Odds & Ends....

Happy Birthday Garrett!! (March 2)

Juhnea and Sam made some cupcakes and I took them over for Garrett's birthday. He was surprised to see mom, Catherine and I stop by with some birthday wishes.

I made a pair of barrettes and a medicine bag necklace.

Made supper for Terrylyn and her boyfriend Arthur. I cooked it myself, Chicken Teriyaki Stirfry. I even made a lemon meringue pie. Burnt the top a teeny tiny bit. Supper was good anyways.

Yikes, looks cold out today, the snow is blowing.

Beaded Necklaces

This is a picture of some of the beaded necklaces that I have made. I totally liked the peace sign necklace, I ended up giving it to my nephew Logan. The horse, playboy bunny and mirror necklace have sold.

I have soo many ideas stuck in my head and I have too little time to attempt to get them all done. I have been teaching my friend Vernessa how to bead and she is learning fast and it's nice to have someone to bead with. Even if it's mostly in silence since it's hard for me to talk, bead and count at the same time. Sounds bad, I know! Ok, I have to stop and give the think tank a rest...

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!

Considering that this weekend was not really my birthday, but I had a birthday party anyways. I was a little disappointed in the people who are supposed to be my friends, never came. I can't believe it, even those on my friend list on facebook didn't even have the nerve to place a simple phone call. Even the ones I seen in person who said they were coming....didnt' show. I am a little bitter.

Nevermind...

My party was good no matter. My sister Paulette got me a digital camera....I am so happy about that. She even tossed in a Hobgoblin Beer. I am way to cheap to open it and will save it for a time when I really am hurting for a beer.

My other sister Randine showed up, dressed as a goth fairy, she looks good, lost lots of wieght and looks good.

Other than that my party lasted all night and into the next day....come 2 (afternoon) I needed to sleep. I dont even know why I drink anymore, it sure hurts me the next day and I totally swear off alcohol. Until the next time that is.

Anyways thanks to all those who did show up and all those who sent good wishes. Much love!

Here is a picture of the Halloween art frame that I did for my birthday party. I know it's a little morbid, but I thought that it looked cool and it freaked out some people. I also did a couple smaller frames for my sister's work and even sold one.... I was a little worried people would think I was a little twisted.

This picture is huge, her eyes are blacked and filled with glitter. I had her on the wall next to the stairs. Well when you go up you can't help but notice her, looking at you and it's kinda freaky. She scared me so bad one night, I forgot she was there and almost fell down the stairs. Oh yeah,,,it's true.

Here are the other two I did, the one in the brown dress sold and the other will collect dust in the basement.

The other day while sneaking away for a much needed smoke break (I know I should make another attempt at quitting), with my friend Geri, I noticed her cute beaded earrings. I know the picture does absolutely no justice for the earrings.

I had to comment on how lovely her earrings were. She looked at me with this puzzled and confused look and said "well yeah, you made them". How nice it was to see how pretty they were and then realize that I made them. Oh my gosh, we laughed. I will be making more of those in the near future.

How nice it is to see something you really like and then find out that you made them....lol