Progress

Many months ago I posted this broken birdbath determined to finish it quickly, and post pics along the way. Time got away from me, and it has obviously not been the quick project I originally planned.
After my studio/room switch around, this project moved way up on the priority list. In the basement I had lots of workspace, and having a huge concrete birdbath sitting on a table was not such a big deal. My new room is a different story. I love the space, but it is lacking in flat work surfaces. I still have a ways to go, but since I've been spending nearly every waking moment getting ready for the art sale at the boy's school this weekend, it has been nice to be able to add a few pieces at a time. I have a new found respect for anyone who organizes art/craft shows on a regular basis. It is a lot of work! Thankfully this time next week I should have lots of time to finally check this off my list. I'll be back here soon with details about this weekend's sale for any Portlanders. Have a great Monday everyone!

Classes

Things have been busier than usual around here lately. Throw in some computer problems, and it makes for some difficult blogging. My classes at the DIY lounge have been filling up and have been really fun. I've also been teaching a recycled arts class at the boy's school this semester. Here are a few pictures from that class.
These are before grout. I'll post more pictures when they are finished.This one is hard to see in the picture, but was done completely by a small group of kids. They designed it, cut the glass, and glued all the glass themselves. I am so proud!!
This last one is my favorite. Maybe the most fun project I've ever worked on. It is huge, and made from all the plastic bits that can't be easily recycled. We collected caps and plastic pieces for a few weeks. We had so many extras, that I think there may be more of these in the works.
I'm working on getting all the class photos together on flickr. I'll post again when that is done. If you are interested in the DIY Lounge classes, check them out here. Gotta run, and get the grouting done while the sun is out.

Look who found the Easter baskets first!

Yes, that is chocolate on his mouth. Happy Easter everyone!

Spring Break

The kids have been out of school for the past two weeks, which explains why I haven't had a second to type. Last week we headed to Mt Hood for a ski day. It was the first time for both Mitchel and I. I was happy that I only wiped out once. Mitchel was fearless, and Mason barely came off the slopes long enough for me to even get a picture of him.
We spent a good part of the week making lots and lots of felt food for a special cousin's birthday. It was so fun, I had to force myself to stop long after the boys lost interest. There are tons of great tutorials on the internet. I just googled "felt food tutorials" and chose the ones I liked the best.
We've been getting ready for our second round of visitors later today, and a birthday party for my very favorite almost nine year old. I can't believe he's turning 9!
School resumes next week, and I am hoping to get in some work time. Until then, we will be here hanging out with the world's laziest dog.

Spring is here....

Spring is finally making an appearance around here.
Even if in little bits.
We've had the windows open, and the peas are growing.
We had our first campfire of the season,
and we attended a spring piano recital. If you would like to see an extra bit of springy check out my niece in all of her St. Patricks day cuteness.

We have been living under a big germ cloud here. Hopefully it is finally passing. In between fevers and coughs and stuffy noses, I moved. Studio spaces that is.
It was a huge job. We had been talking about it for a long time, the basement was not working out. It is cold in the winter and I could not keep my eye on the kids when I was downstairs. The new space is smaller and took a lot of organization and purging of unnecessary stuff, but is really great. I have windows, and a door! I love it! When we moved into this house we planned to make the basement into a kid friendly living space. This move was the first on a very long list of to-dos. If you want to see a whole set of before and afters check them out here.

Finally

The floor is in! It looks great, and we can walk through the house again. The finish work is slow going. A lot slower since we were hit with the flu. I have lots more to share , but have to wait until the foggy head passes. Until then, be well....