I am working on a lot of new things these days. Above you see how messy product development can be! I am working on a new owl design created lovingly out of recycled felted wool and cashmere sweaters.
As a family, we are also working on introducing new healthy foods to our family’s weekly menus (though this has turned out to be more of a pre-schooler fasting episode since he refuses to eat 90% of what we put in front of him). We are working on potty training (which has been pretty messy and gross) and re-child-proofing our home to save those special things from 20-month-old fingers. I am working on Halloween costumes for the kids. Here is a photo preview of my daughter’s semi-completed Tinker Bell fairy outfit.
And we are learning to cope with fewer day-light hours, cooler temperatures, and a new pre-school schedule.
On the blogging front: I am reading Tara Frey’s book Blogging for Bliss: Crafting Your Own Online Journal: A Guide for Crafters, Artists & Creatives of all Kinds
I have to say thank you Tara for giving my fingers renewed inspiration to keep blogging, writing, and creating for myself. This space is a creative outlet I didn’t fully appreciate before. I am glad to say that I am almost back, with some new enthusiasm, excitement, and ideas I can’t wait to explore and share with you. I hope you will keep reading and sharing with me what you have to say in the coming months. I look forward to it.
So true! Making costumes is TIME CONSUMING!! But since I am trying still trying out my new sewing machine it is kind of fun. Except for the invisible thread. I’ll post a little preview of my son’s Speed Racer jacket soon. He almost wouldn’t give me back the logo applique piece. The fairy costume, expensive. Very. The jacket, not so much. And thanks for the “adorable owl” comment. You made me smile.
Thrift stores actually, and friends.
I frequent 4 in my area and I am actually able to get cashmere sweaters for $1. Most of the time it is about $3-$6 per sweater. Always go on sale day, and go early! It is fun finding those diamonds in the rough.
Your owl is adorable and kudos to you for making the kids Halloween outfits. Tried that last year and ended up spending more in materials (won’t mention the time it took!) than I would have if I bought on at the Costume shop.
Where do you get your sweaters to recycle?