Lazy, Snowy, Blah

The snow part.

The lazy part is not posting since the 12th.

Although, is it really considered lazy if it's because I have been working more hours? Kinda, since I just veg at night...or read. Reading is good. And not lazy exactly since my mind is actually in the ON position. But the body, not so much.

The Blah. Well, sort of goes with the lazy, but not really. Just not feeling very creative. Not for sewing, embroidery or writing anyway. Actually, I take that back, yes on the writing. Just not here. My journal is getting pretty full up though :)

I can add photo taking to the blah. Which contributes to the posting less here. I don't like posting without pics. Perhaps I should just get over it. Or kick my son off the computer more often. The time he is most often on is when I would sit & do this stuff. Maybe someone could clone my computer so we each get our own? No? Pooh.

Since I did manage to take snowy pics, I'll throw a couple more out here for you. Enjoy :)

New Job...s?

Okay - this needs to be said first....

Yup - that is the view out my window as I type this up. And yes, it is April. And yes, it was nearly 80* just the other week. Ugh. Go Michigan! Woo Hoo?

Okay, back to the original post.... I have a "real" job. Part time. And get this...it is at a fabric store!!! How sweet is that?!?!

I have worked only 3 days so far. And I feel like such a wimp - I left a 4 hour shift tired. But it is a busy job. Cashier is not just that...it includes all the greeting of customers, answering the phones, calling for assistance to the different areas of the store & some stock stuff....all at once. And there is one register - old school style. No scanning. It is up close & personal. The help on the floor is amazing. Everything is written up on a tally sheet & brought up to be entered line by line. And with the fabulous help everyone gets on the floor - no one seems to mind the extra minute or 2 to be rung up. Which is a good thing since I am still learning :)

But I did say jobS right? Plural. Well, sort of. There is a new artisan market opening up downtown in May. The Rust Belt Market. It is like Etsy live. It is a year-round market for the local artisans. And it looks like it's going to rock! I met the owners and their energy seems enough to carry it all by itself :) I have signed up for a smattering of Saturdays during the summer. It is a bit of a leap, but one worth taking. You can't make any progress without taking any steps forward. This is a big one :)

And there was even an article written up that has a bit about me in it :) You can check it out here if interested. And if you live nearby - pop on over opening weekend - May 7th.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Baby It's Cold Outside

Okay, yes, the teens are cold. But add in the wind and you get this...

...negative teens. It is kind of funny to see the heat index at 10.

Bottom line - school is out. The roads are horrid. Ice underneath the snow makes for an interesting drive...as I found out last night on the way home from the Ypsilanti Holiday sale at Riverside Arts Center. Normally it would take about 45 minutes. Last night, doubled. Cars off the side of the road...a couple dozen easy, in just a 3 mile stretch. Thankfully it looked like no one was hurt. But 30mph was about the limit.

It was a happy ride though. Why? Because the show went well. It was 2 weekends long which helped. Big thanks to Dee for setting everything up! I sold most of my small zip pouches, some larger wristlets, a large painted tote and my large giraffe hobo bag that never even got as far as my shop. That felt nice :) I think I may make more...what do you think?

I have some fun prints in this same textured fabric - almost a burlap feel, but sturdier.

Now I have to decide what to do with the rest of the bags that I am no longer going to create more of. Sale? A fun giveaway? Or as someone at the show pointed out...I should keep them as is & just point out that not only are they handmade, but only X amount of that pattern was ever even made...generally less than 10 and never the same material twice. Hmmm...

Either way, I need to buckle down and make some Xmas gifts before I do anything else shop-wise. That is one problem with this time of year...I want to make everything for everyone and make it now. Can't happen. Two hands and one brain can only work so fast. Especially when you sprinkle in the 5 year old LOL!

Ice Ice Baby...

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Snow - Then and Now

We just keep getting snowed upon...STOP ALREADY!!!
I know this is nothing compared to some places. And I know it's not exactly new to us. We get snow every year, just not always all at once like this. And not usually this cold...we have barely risen above zero (Farenheit) in the past week. But I am so ready for winter to be over...it is not pretty anymore. If you are a snow person or just want to get a good chuckle at our expense - click here for more snow.

Snow Snow Snow...No!

...well, at least it's pretty.
And these were after shoveling...