Dashing through the WHOAAAAA.

HOLA!

Feliz ano nuevo.

Does anyone else feel like they are on the Polar Express?!

SANTA MARIA, time is just flying.

I'm hoping you all had a wonderful...well not too crazy holiday season. We have had a lot of fun running around, but I think I'm ready for things to slow down. Besides little people being under the weather and having to pay them pretty coins to take their medicine...things have been fun. X has been out of school for almost three weeks and so I'm pretty much...tired. LOL! J still would rather not use the potty, but HEY, whatcha gonna do? The great news is that I've had lots of ideas that POP into my head. Yes, I become like a mad scientist at night creating what I can. My nails are down to nubs, but it's not like anyone is looking. Right?! LOL. I say that about my gray hair too!

Okay, so I have been working on a few things. Annnnddd sometimes I don't get a chance to take photos before they sell. I THINK ABOUT IT. There's only so many photos I can take during the day with the chitlin's in full effect around me. First job Mama...till the sun goes down, then mad scientist. LOL. So, here are a few things I've been working on. Thumbs up, thumbs down...it's all good.

Felted cups. Because those Werther's Originals gotta go somewhere.

XOXO, 'cause hatin' is no bueno.

I love the sterling silver with lavender pearls. It's a fun little choker=0)

Fine silver Tree

This is fun and each ball can be a member of the family. Or it can just be a mushroom too.

KNITTING. You know I never stop. I'm starting fun Winter/Spring projects.

Cream shawl. In case you are going out to the garden for a cup of tea=0P

This is silk and merino wool. I know it! I can't stay away from the expensive yarn.

Sterling silver & abalone. Perfect combo.

This is a choker too. I want to just keep it. Would it be wrong?

My accountant would say SO WRONG. OY!

I got to make a wedding band! I was thrilled to do this, but a little nerviosa. It turned out to be just what she wanted. Baby Jesus was working with me=0)

More knitting!

Snow flake original watercolor.

Bird soaring original watercolor necklace.

Poinsettia original watercolor bracelet.

I've been working on faces. They will not b r e a k me. LOL!

Fine silver hammered for a very kind teacher.

Original watercolor pendants. These are gold plated and measure 3/4x1 inch.

More faces. This is really how much gray hair I have under all this dye. LOL.

These are a set of BFF pendants. I really like how they turned out.

Hope she loves them=0)

M O R E knitting. Yes, I'm out of control. LOL.

I just love the colors of abalone and the yarn hypnotized me and I had to buy it.

Wishing you all the best for 2012!

This year I hope to be able to post more often...WISH ME LUCK!

XOXO,

My other job.......

X-Mama, can you give me a hair cut tonight?

Me-Okay.

X-I want you to cut it shorter than ever before.

Me-How short?

X-A buzz cut.

Me-Ohhhh....wellll...I'mmm not so sure I can do that? I think your head is going to be really cold or something.

X-BUT everybody at school says I look like a girl. UGH, makes me so mad!

Me-Remember what Luna Lovegood would do when kids made fun of her?

X-Just cut my hair already!!!!!

The Striving Artist

HOLA!

It's Fall y'all=0)

I've been knitting...knitting...knitting. I'm trying to beat the chill. My little kneedles have been banging away non stop. I've been trying to fill up my shop for fall and winter. Hmmm, easier said than done. I'm telling you! A house elf would be SO very handy. I can dream *sigh*. LOL

So, I have a little bit to show you and a little bit to tell you.

First is that I was contacted over the summer by a very lovely gal that was going to be opening up a new store. Did I want to sell my things there?! UUUHHHHH....... OH BOY. I'm not very good at selling my things and she wanted to see them in person. OKAY, the day of my appointment involved A LOT of sweat and jiggly knee caps=0) MINE!!!! LOL.

The Striving Artist has opened and the grand opening is coming up! I'm super excited and *fingers crossed*. If you are local in San Diego and would like to see my pieces in person or other artists wonderful work, you should stop on by.

The first event is....

Now for what I want to show you! Fall and winter knitting now.

Fun wash cloth. These are nice and thick and can take a licking=0P

They are made of 100% cotton.

Fingerless gloves.

I love these because they fit most and are great for friends and family with arthritis.

You can use these around town or to garden.

100% Super soft acrylic

Machine washable and dry.

Black...gray...powder blue.

Gray, powder blue, orange and yellow.

Aqua, green, orange and pink.

Large dish towel.

Aqua, purple, pink and green.

Knitted hat with a fun design.

I love all these colors.

Now I'm working on these long fingerless gloves.

So do you feel nice and toasty now?

HA! It should be a warm winter now;0)

Hope you enjoy lots of pumpkin spice coffee this fall. I've already started filling my mug up!

XOXO,

My other job.....

X- Okay, I think I know what I want to be for Halloween.

Me-Super Mario?

X-No.

Me-Yoshi?

X-No.

Me-Luigi.

X-NOOOOO.

Me-Ummmmmmm. Princess Peach?

X-AHHHHHHHHH!!!! That is so ridiculous. Why do you say such ridiculous stuff?!!!!!

Summer...summer..summer time

HOLA SWEET CHEEKS!

Have you been enjoying the summer break?

These last few months have just flown by and now it's getting really warm. The little ones have kept me on my toes...you can imagine what they look like. Santa Maria! I need a pedi STAT!

So, I've been busy with custom orders this summer! I thought I'd show you a few=0)

I have a collection of sea glass that I've been collecting for years and I thought it would be fun to use a few pieces.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77878085/hand-stamped-sterling-silver-necklace

This hermosa(beautiful)sterling silver necklace just reminds me of the ocean side. Sterling silver hand stamped with texture work on edges, it just looks gorgeous in person. The whole pendant measures 1.5" x 1". A piece of sea glass that is wrapped behind name plate brings this unique piece to life! Plus three pearls add a little more color.

This one was a custom order.

This next one is for a blushing bride! I loved making this for her=0) She is getting married on the beach. I scribbled up a quick sketch for her and she loved my design. I just can't wait until she shows me a photo of her big day!

I've been working on a lot of custom rings too! These stacks are a lot of fun. Or maybe I just love using my hammer a little too much. I make these all by hand and polish them so they sparkle. I've gotten lots of positive feedback on these. I just sent out a set to Australia...can't wait for her to receive them!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73125531/custom-fine-silver-hammered-ring.

I finally got my studio together!!!! Yes...SAY WHAT???!!!! I've been working in the kitchen all this time. Yep. Coo cooo for coco puffs! I finally got my creative space together. And boy do I need A LOT of lights up in here. I was out of my head trying to get everything figured out. FINALLY!

My space. YEP...door and lock required=0) A big comfy couch too for my knitting. I really don't need to leave...ever. OH yeah, people have got to eat around here. Guess I still gotta fix the meals and wash the dishes. LOL!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Sorry for the bad photo quality=0( My husband used his phone to take this and I just had to show you. His MAD EYE MOODY face just makes me laugh out loud. I promise he was excited when he left the house. Here he is with his teacher=0)

FELIZ CUMPLEANOS TIME AGAIN!

Super Mario family party was a hit. Pheeeewww.

I made these mustaches for the kids, but they were over it in 2.5 seconds. I was really enjoying this look and totally respect the CHP for rockin' this look. I was just sweating bullets wearing my Luigi 'stache. However...couldn't take it off.

Even my parents wore them, LOL! X isn't too sure about all this, but the kids got a good laugh watching us=0)

Pinata Time!

Yes, I got to work the rope this year!!

GO X!!

Candy...cake...school tomorrow...it was a bit much=0)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

XOXO,

My other job.......

X-Today is my birthday!!!

Me-Yes, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

X-Did you prepare everything?

Me-Yes, but I won't decorate until you are at school.

X-Did you prepare a birthday breakfast?

Me-Yes, get dressed and brush your teeth!

X-A perfect birthday breakfast should be in bed.

Me-Ummmmmm. I guess I didn't plan everything.

X-I just wish you could do a better job Mama.