straight to the point sheaths

the chemise look / smart choice wardrobe

diy winter scenes

 

Supplies:

Glass vase/jar

Epson Salt

Model train figures - I like HO scale - you can find them at model train stores or online (I've bought them here, here, and here)

Glue dots

White thumbtacks, white paper towels (optional)

Small mirrors, trees, etc.

 

 

For large jars/vases, consider wadding up some paper towels to create a base that the Epson salt can sit on - it uses up less Epson salt and gives a fun landscape shape.  For small jars/vases, you can just pour/spoon the Epson salt on its own - the spoon can be used to change the landscape a bit, although it will settle a lot more when you move it.

 

The glue dots can be used to stick the figures to mirrors (ice skating pond/rink), the bottom of the jar/vase, or (if you want more stability) to the top of a white thumbtack you can use to settle into the Epson salt.  Depending on the scale of your figures, they may be just fine if you set them directly onto the Epson salt.

The possibilities are endless!  See what you can come up with!! If you want to share pics of YOUR creations, just leave the link in the comments section.

family meal time

from one bedroom to four

 

plane ride

 

make good cookin' good lookin'

good cooks and good looks

 

ride away

 

when 3 kids seem like 300

better living through home improvement: 3

better living through home improvement: 2

better living through home improvement: 1

is it September yet?

I know, I know. 

But take comfort in the fact that I haven't forgotten you!  The new place is lovely, the boxes are about 60% unpacked - and what isn't can wait until Christmas break or the odd free Saturday - and the weather is cooler.  Life is good.  Hope yours is as well!

on the move...

Sorry for the dearth of posts.  The last few weeks of the semester were a little bit nuts.  I was looking forward to a leisurely summer spent scanning and posting, but as they say:  the best laid plans...

I found out I'll be moving in the next two months.  It's just across town, thank goodness - not anxious to do cross-country again any time soon - but it will still take up the free time I had planned.  I think it will be a good move once it's done, and now that I've had time to process everything, I'm excited for the change. 

So have a great summer and I'll see you in September (with more fun scans from my new & improved home "office/studio")! 

if it's going to be a great summer...

lord (?) and lady ronson

regal rings