2012 Halloween Light Show - Gangnam Style

OK - here's a silly Halloween post - a Halloween light show set to "Gangnam Style"! (I couldn't watch the whole thing....)

Watch Out For Those Witches!

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Here's a snapshot of some Scrabble Tiles, paired up for earrings. This batch has wet resin on them. Tomorrow I'll be turning them into earrings at Bird On a Wire from 11am to 4pm!

WOYWW? Week 177

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday - week 177! I haven't participated in Julia Dunnit's weekly blog hop in a while! Here is my work desk today. I have to say.....this is not a accurate representation of my work space! I'm taking these photo's at the beginning of my day....it will get MUCH messier as the day wears on! See the cute little pumpkin? My daughter went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch yesterday and that was her pick!

I have a new favourite coffee mug:

This Saturday, I'll be at a local store: "Bird on a Wire", working in the window! I've decided to work on greeting cards and Scrabble Tile earrings and necklaces...

...so today I'm prepping for Saturday.

It all starts by reaching into my LARGE jar of Scrabble Tiles, and drilling a hole through them.

Organizing them...

...into pairs.

Stacking them up, ready to be glued down.

Thought I'd work on some key chains (on recycled Rummikub tiles), while I'm at it!

Here's the store window:

We set up this small display yesterday!

My mom is helping me prep the cards for Saturday....she posted her work desk *here* (#146)

More Halloween Decorating Ideas

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Mosaic Monday - Halloween Decor

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A Visit to Salmagundi West...and Updated Calendar of Events!

This week I paid a visit to one of my all time favourite stores in Vancouver: Salmagundi West (321 West Cordova Street) - "A collection of interesting things". Sadly, the proprietress, Lynn Brown passed away recently, but the store will live on in the fine hands of Anne!

I bought this wooden crow, which I plan on having on display at my craft fair tables!

I also bought this glittery owl to add to my Halloween decor.

Anyone who knows me, knows I can't resist old photo's!! These will probably be made into Valentine's cards down the road.

Last weekend I had a booth alongside some "Portobello" vendors at the Vancouver Home and Design show. Here's some blurry snapshots of my space (taken with instagram).

I ***finally*** updated my calendar of events to show all of my winter shows/fairs that I'll be at this year!! Click on the link up above...

Recycled Tile Art Magnets

Here's some recycled tile magnets that I've been working on:

Instagram

uh-oh - yet another thing for me to get obsessed with.......Instagram! I've got a crazy terrible addiction to pinterest, and now Instagram is sneaking into my daily life too! lol Here's a few snapshots from my account (ravensrest):

My Lambretta.

Our girl cat, Fiona, sunbathing.

Summertime Fair.

Quick owl sketch I made this summer.

End of Summer Catch Up

I've had a long break from blogging! The summer was just so busy, and we went full tilt into school. Lately we've been hunting and gathering acorn caps so that we can make felted acorn ornaments:

I haven't watched this full video yet, but it looks like it will help us make our acorns!

Our great summer weather has extended throughout September and now into October! Here we are out on a boat, practically in our back yard: Deep Cove, British Columbia.

The weather is still great to go out on our scooters too!

The summer markets are now over, and I've been getting busy making new things for the Christmas markets! I'll be posting the shows I'm at over the next couple of days!

Artful Sundays on the Drive

It's a beautiful day to be hanging out at "Artful Sundays" today!

Nearing the End of Summer

It's almost the end of Summer break for the kids and things are winding down. It's been a fun and busy time around here! I've been super busy with Summer markets, and the kids have been busy doing the usual Summer things (like swimming lessons, bike/scooter riding, park play, Summer fair etc.).

Here's some snapshots of some of the things I've been making for the markets.

I have some new items, which include these teeny-tiny smashed bottle cap earrings, and brass necklaces.

I'm loving the vintage look of the brass.

Scooter girl in action:

We were scooter-riding around English Bay and stopped for a bit at the beach.

I just have a few more markets left this summer - one of them is this Sunday on Commercial Drive - "Artful Sundays".

Here's some photo's of my booth from an earlier date this year. There was a cancellation for this Sunday (the last market date of the year), so I was able to do one more date! If you're in Vancouver, and in the neighbourhood, it's in Napier Greenway (Napier St. @ Commercial Dr.), from 12pm to 5pm.

School starts Tuesday - woo-hoo!!!!

Another Year Older

Yesterday was my birthday! One of my favourite artists is Cathy Cullis. I had bought one of her paintings (the one on the left) recently, and my mom gave me the one on the right for my birthday!

She also gave me this doll head:

My son is NOT impressed with "the baby's bloody nose" (and actually gags when he looks at it).

Here's the cards that my kids made. I'll definitely be keeping these.....and probably pulling them out when they're 13 lol.

Yesterday my hubby came home with 15 red roses to celebrate our 15 years together. Our house smells niiiiiiice!

I Haven't Disappeared!

I've disappeared! lol - not really. I've been in Vancouver, but just super, super busy! Busy with markets, festivals and fairs, and busy with the family too. We've been enjoying the summer holiday! Here we are hanging out at White Rock beach:

Yesterday I was set up at the "Bloom" market in Fort Langley:

It was HOT.....but FUN! Great music, great vendors, great weather and great shoppers!

Check out this awesome vendor who was set up right across from me: Carmen West Creative. She makes fantastic jewellery and accessories, and had a super-duper set up! I just LOVED her vintage big-eyed business card holder!

Here's snippets of my table at night: