It's a Surprise!

I finally got back to my workshop today.  It's been almost a month since I last worked on a new creation.  I can't post a picture of my creations yet.....they're a surprise. I did, however, post a clue in the picture below. 

The reason the creations are a surprise is that I'm going to give them to our son for his 26th birthday.  My kids are usually my guinea pigs for my  new creations.  With three of the four being adults now, and always looking for accessories for their own homes, I love helping them decorate.  They know that in addition to all the fun stuff they receive for their birthdays, they usually always get a mom-creation.  It's usually pretty evident these first editions are in need of improvement.  And, I usually do find ways to spiffy them up before they go in my Etsy Shop.  But, I like to think that the kids all have creations I've made with each of them in mind.  There's always a story behind each gift.  

I'll post another picture soon.  The birthday boy celebrates his birthday soon.  Hopefully the mail man will deliver his package on time!  Happy Birthday, Andy, I love you!!

~ Alison (aka Mom)

My Bin Runneth Over!

                                                         

It's been almost a month since my last blog post, Etsy creation listing, or home DIY project. Where has the month gone? It has certainly flown by.

I've been busy getting back to work with the beginning of a new school year. My day job, as I call it, takes precedence over most everything else at the beginning of the year. I am busy settling into a new year with new lesson plans in the library for my 540 wonderful Wildcats. I love my job! I'm so thankful that the two things that keep me from progressing on the creative, home business, front are things that I love....my family and my day job!

The picture above is of how my day begins each and every day. Some people may look at that bin full of books and see an overwhelming amount of work to do. I look at it and think of all the wonderful adventures my Wildcats have experienced with the turn of every page.   I can't wait to check the books in and get more ready for them to check out again. I always strive to introduce them to the joy of reading in fun and exciting ways.....while touching on the exhausting list of standards they must meet in order to proceed to their next milestone in learning. (Or master on their standardized tests!) So, when I get discouraged about not making progress on my "side" job, or as my husband calls it, our pre-retirement experiment, I think of all my Wildcats and how much they love their library......