This is all I managed to get done today. Shop and make a halloween ATC. Okay, I had the car inspected, bought lightbulbs for the tail lights so it will pass re-inspection tomorrow *sigh*, did a bit of homeschool and I think I ate a meal, maybe 2. That's it.
EDITED: I changed the card to add a web in the corner. So if you already saw the first one, no, you're not going crazy. I just didn't like the blank space...
I swear I bought enough food to feed a small country. We were low on EVERYTHING! (see receipts below) And you can imagine what my grocery list looks like shopping for 2 lo-carbers, 1 vegetarian and a hungry 8 year old!
RESPONSE to comments: Actually we live in the USA. One of these receipts is from Sams Club, a 'buy in bulk' store, so things LOOK more expensive but the packages include double food. And YES, we have too much food in this house. (Kathy, you're welcome to come eat here! ha) I'm hoping this might last almost for a month instead of the usual 2 weeks. In fact I'm planning on it. lol (Note to family: quit snacking on EVERYTHING!) DD decided she is having pizza, waffles and fruit roll ups for breakfast. Yes, its the skinny-little-bottomless-pit-of-an-8 year old. I told her 'carb carb carb!' She said 'I'll throw in some carrots and lettuce.' lol Logic of an 8 year old.
Oh, and mom sent me a pic of them on the porch of their hotel, rocking away, watching the sun set over the beach. Is that torture or what?
What did you get done today?
(I will say, I started my canvas/collage yesterday. So something is right with the world. Pictures of the progress to come...)
(<-----my grocery receipts for today!)
Ohhh, the suspense is killing me! Okay, off to Random.org I go... I'm baaaacccckkkkk!!! And the winner of one of my ATCs is..... Sharnie.R!!! I think you're in New Zealand if my memory serves me! If you'll email me with your address, I'll mail out the card of your choice (see the last post for the 2 cards to choose from)! What fun was this! Thanks to all who commented and joined my Feedblitz email group! I have more fun things happening soon (aka: freebies!) so stick around!
(Inchies shown are the previous prize, sent out to MD.)
Our homeschool has started again and surprisingly is running smoothly. I'm sure that will change! lol But for now, we're doing well. I've started making art again, hallelujah! Had some obligations to meet of ATCs for swaps. These were fun to make. Vintage Paris, Birds, Numbers and Colorful Collage ATCs. I think the last are my favs, but then again, my last made items usually are! haha
I just rec'd the latest copy of Cloth Paper Scissors. I always think the last issue is my favorite and then along comes a new one. Each one almost makes me dig out my sewing machine everytime! lol I'm only halfway thru but I'm already in love. I'm more determined than ever now to start my altered daily journal. I keep putting it off but I'm doing it this time (Who wants to do one with me?!!!!) There was a fabulous article about journals by Jean Littlejohn. I found a new up and coming artist whose work I'm in love with too! Charlotte Little. Go check her out! You've got to read this issue!
I also realized this week that I've let my Stampers Sampler and Somerset Studio. I'm about to cry! I'm off to re-up on my subscriptions. Post and tell me your favorite mags to read, especially art mags! I need some new suggestions.
Oh my criminies. I say this all the time. I mean, when things shock me. However I just looked up 'criminies' to see what I might be saying (you know, didn't want to embarrass myself too much on my blog saying something I shouldn't.) It's means "a meaty cultivated brown or tan mushroom that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the larger and more mature portobello". Sooooo... essentially, I've been saying 'oh my meaty brown mushrooms!' I'm a dweeb.
Can you believe its been a whole 'nother week since I blogged? Not that you all were waiting around with baited breath or anything for my wonderful words of wackiness. It's been a hugely busy week and a 1/2. Been planning the homeschool, listing on ebay like it's going out of style and so many other equally important things I can't think of at this precise minute. Not a brush, image or paint has been harmed in the making of this week. I have not made ANYTHING! I'm having withdrawls. Seriously, but until I get life in order, its on the back burner. I hate that. Homeschool starts tomorrow so hopefully that will start to run smoothly. Ebay is another can of worms.
Do you list auctions? I do. Again. I've done it off and on for over 7 years, with mostly success. DD and I decided we're back into it. I taught her how to list things and we're trying out a new accounting/listing program they offer (for a fee of course) so we can streamline everything. We plan to become PowerSellers. Not sure it will happen, but its a good project for us to work on together. Getting rid of extras around here for now. I listed the cutest tin, I almost kept to keep art supplies in. You should go see it. My ebay.
You should see the gift my friend Kathy sent me! She is just the mostest talentedest friend I have I've never met in real life! lol SHe sent me an ATC and a surprise of one of her prized metal tin quilted wallhangings I've been coveting. Get a gander at these babies ! And they're all mine! WAHHH HA HA HA HA (my attempt at an evil laugh. Did I scare ya? lol) GO see her Etsy store too!
Anyway, just wanted to check in and say hi. Thought I'd give away a freebie this week since I've been so lax in posting. If you're new to my blog, sign up for my feedblitz (over on the right column) to get an email when I post a post. You'll just need to confirm it in your email. Or, if you already belong to my feedblitz, to enter, just post here about the last thing you were looking for on ebay. I always like to see what people look for! OR, post your favorite clean saying. Anyone else out there say 'oh my meaty brown mushrooms!' ??!
The winner will pick between these 2 ATCs I've had sitting around needing a home (you take home 1 ATC). Tell you friends to come play! I'll pick a winner Monday. Enjoy!
This is all I managed to get done today. Shop and make a halloween ATC. Okay, I had the car inspected, bought lightbulbs for the tail lights so it will pass re-inspection tomorrow *sigh*, did a bit of homeschool and I think I ate a meal, maybe 2. That's it.
What did you get done today?
