For some reason eyebrows really fascinate Renée.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Crazy tattoo idea
I was thinking last week about a Milky Way bar and how I didn't have one. There were no plans to run out and obtain one lone bar either. I wished how I could zap one into existence. From there, I thought about how zapping something into existence should carry consequences. That lead me to tattooing (the pain of the tattoo being the consequence) the Milky Way bar into the palm of my hand and then wishing it to be in my hand. The tattoo fading and leaving me to enjoy the caramel goodness.
Later that week, I started reading City of Bones. Would you not know it but the characters place a tattoo-like runes on themselves to give them special abilities.
Then, I watched Heroes. Would you not know it but there is a tattooist that sees things in the tattoos he makes?
And darn, there I thought I had a wonderful new idea that could make a great story. Ahh, I guess I should leave it to Stephenie Meyer.
Later that week, I started reading City of Bones. Would you not know it but the characters place a tattoo-like runes on themselves to give them special abilities.
Then, I watched Heroes. Would you not know it but there is a tattooist that sees things in the tattoos he makes?
And darn, there I thought I had a wonderful new idea that could make a great story. Ahh, I guess I should leave it to Stephenie Meyer.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Quilt Be Done!!!
I finished the Mommy Monster quilt. It is so nice to have completed this project. Quilting it on the frame by hand, embroidering Phoebe's childhood drawing, and finding the fun fabrics made it so fulfilling. This is the first quilt I have made and completed all on my own.
Many of the fabrics are Michael Miller. They were in a scrap bag! All of it except the backing, batting, and binding for $5.95. How totally cool is that!?!
Mike helped me buy the wood to make a quilt frame. It made all the difference for it. I do have other projects that need the frame, so this little quilt wasn't the only factor for making the frame.
I quilted ladybugs in the squares around the monster and they are an added cuteness.
Now, the drawing Phoebe did when she was 4 and it has many components that reflect how she viewed me at that age. While I must admit being personified as a monster isn't that fabulous, I must note that she was doing a lot of monsters and they were all nice monsters. This Mommy Monster has 4 ears because Mommy hears everything; 12 toes because she moves so fast; a big brain on her forehead because she is so smart; and 3 eyes because she sees everything. I don't know what to say about the teeth. Maybe I eat a mean ear of corn.
Many of the fabrics are Michael Miller. They were in a scrap bag! All of it except the backing, batting, and binding for $5.95. How totally cool is that!?!Mike helped me buy the wood to make a quilt frame. It made all the difference for it. I do have other projects that need the frame, so this little quilt wasn't the only factor for making the frame.
I quilted ladybugs in the squares around the monster and they are an added cuteness.
Now, the drawing Phoebe did when she was 4 and it has many components that reflect how she viewed me at that age. While I must admit being personified as a monster isn't that fabulous, I must note that she was doing a lot of monsters and they were all nice monsters. This Mommy Monster has 4 ears because Mommy hears everything; 12 toes because she moves so fast; a big brain on her forehead because she is so smart; and 3 eyes because she sees everything. I don't know what to say about the teeth. Maybe I eat a mean ear of corn.
Friday, September 04, 2009
Flippin' Crepe Madness
Well, maybe this is Crepe Flippin' Madness.
Sarah made us crepes again while we visited Colorado. I got the recipe and made them again. Her's are so much better! There is something delicious about another person's cooking!
The recipe is here. Phoebe's favorite is with powdered sugar. Mike likes peanut butter with jam. I loved how Sarah made them with chicken, sauteed mushrooms, and asparagus spears drizzled with garlic-lemon butter. Totally fantastic!
While home in Colorado, Dad turned me on to Charlie Rose with a show about the movie Julie & Julia, or is it Julia & Julie. Whichever! I decided during the crepe making that I wanted to give it some flair and flip! Phoebe got some video of the experience. Excuse any stove dirt. I cook therefore it gets dirty.
Sarah made us crepes again while we visited Colorado. I got the recipe and made them again. Her's are so much better! There is something delicious about another person's cooking!
The recipe is here. Phoebe's favorite is with powdered sugar. Mike likes peanut butter with jam. I loved how Sarah made them with chicken, sauteed mushrooms, and asparagus spears drizzled with garlic-lemon butter. Totally fantastic!
While home in Colorado, Dad turned me on to Charlie Rose with a show about the movie Julie & Julia, or is it Julia & Julie. Whichever! I decided during the crepe making that I wanted to give it some flair and flip! Phoebe got some video of the experience. Excuse any stove dirt. I cook therefore it gets dirty.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
Phoebe's blog
Phoebe started a blog to share her interests and fun online stuff. Check it out at http://pokemonpheaux.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Dollhouse is back for season 2!!!
Dollhouse is back on Fox for season 2! Yeah! This is some great news! I only hope that they will actually show the 13th episode that was part of season 1. I ordered the DVD with the unshown episode, but it hasn't arrived yet. Friday, September 25, you know where I will be at 8? That's right! Butt plant on the couch!
Jewelry holder
I found these woodcen picture frames at Michael's for $1 each. With some 1/4" screen, some wire snips, and a few brass hooks I now have a place to easily place my jewelry. It is easy to see what I have and coordinate appropriately. I am getting braver and have started wearing my gold. Silver is my favorite.
The balance is way off. Once I started adding my stuff, they went lopsided. That is fine with me. $2 and I am ready to go in a flash each morning. I don't know who said it, but apparently wearing earrings and necklace make you appear thinner. Give me a Snicker bar! I got birds hanging from my ears!
The balance is way off. Once I started adding my stuff, they went lopsided. That is fine with me. $2 and I am ready to go in a flash each morning. I don't know who said it, but apparently wearing earrings and necklace make you appear thinner. Give me a Snicker bar! I got birds hanging from my ears!
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