At the start of every week I promise myself that I am going to catch up and perhaps even get ahead with my workload….but, somewhere between making faux cakes, preparing orders and painting canvases I never truly catch up. Could it be that I try to do too much……..hhmmm perhaps yes but I guess I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I’m pleased to say there is some light at the end of the tunnel with the faux cakes at least. I stop production next week so can immerse myself in the other unfinished projects like: the collection of almost complete vintage treasures and shabby finds; the new range of canvas art; the completed shabby doodles book that is waiting to go to the printers and perhaps some time devoted to getting all said jobs listed on the website. …..oh if only I had an extra 12 hours in a day!!!!
This batch of mini, small and large plum puddings are making their way today to the gorgeous Rick Rutherford at his Blue Mountains Country Home Store http://www.rickrutherford.com/ . If you are up that way, make sure you pop into see him.
The faux plum puddings can be seen here in his beautiful Christmas room.
Also on the agenda for this week, I want to complete my ornament for my swap partner in the Handmade Ornament Swap that I am currently hosting. Here is a little teaser – all of these items shown here are somehow incorporated into the design. I have used many techniques and mediums and found lots of useful bits and bobs in my crafting box. Gosh, isn’t it amazing what we hoard when it comes to craft/art supplies. When i was designing my piece I decided that I could really use a few tiny Burgundy beads and sure enough, down in the dark depths of my very large craft box, I found exactly what I needed. I only wanted a few and that was all there was too.
I will show you the finished piece when my partner has received it.
I will show you the finished piece when my partner has received it.
Alison Gibbs says
Great post Kerryanne, Love the goodies you are sending to Ricks.
Your swap item looks interesting. Look forward to seeing it when it is finished.
Alison
Alice W. says
I feel like I never catch up either! Such is the life I suppose! I’m excited about making my ornament for the swap exchange…this will be my first swap ever! Thanks for asking me to join!
See you at Natasha’s Prom…I’ll probably be running late…as I am in NY…hehe 🙂
Linda and Laura says
Hello Kerryanne, I have missed you in the last week and a half but am glad to see you were able to keep yourself busy whilst I was away!! I think if we could just do without sleep we could get so much more done!! How exciting that your plum puds are off to RR’s place, what a social gal you are, seen in all the best magazines and websites and even time to don your party dress. I might have to pop over and join you, but only if I can wear flat shoes!! Kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage.
Linda and Laura says
OH I forgot to say that those ornament goodies look very very exciting to me. Isn’t it so much fun to delve into our own personal ‘make it’ boxes like they have on Playschool!! That was always my favourite part, oh that and guessing which window we would be looking through today………OK enough now….TTFN KN LInda
Kari & Kijsa says
What fabulous goodies you have made! Yummy is the word that comes to mind!!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa