First Kreado of 2011 - Decoupage & Painting

A belated happy 2011 to everyone!

We've already had our first Kreado session for this year on the 15th of January. From the above picture you can see we decoupaged trays and we painted them with some interesting paint techniques. For this year i've decided to mix up some techniques. Next up on the menu for Kreado is glass frosting and painting. This is for some reason a very interesting topic for crafters because already have 5 registrations which is unusual so long ahead before the session. 

Kreado is now in its third year and still just as much fun as ever. I have to admit the last couple of session the number of dames joining me for crafting has lessened. But still every time there are a couple of new faces and a couple of regulars. I do not consider having a small number of people crafting as a sign of a dwindling Kreado. Rather i'm grateful to be able to be able to do the crafting with them! To go through whatever recipe we have to do that day together makes me more familiar with the issues they're experiencing. And so i also made a tray last Saturday. And almost finished it too.

I say almost because the glass jars (remember them?) took priority this week. And yes you'll be proud to know that they are finally finished! Triple yay! Thanks to the help of my other half, we were able to finish them this week. I took pictures already and will post them in the next post.

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!

3 Mosaic Crosses

As promised i'm posting a pic of the crosses i'm busy with. This pic was taken after the grouting was done. In the mean time i've also painted them white. There are some final touches that need to be done. Currently though my art work has been put on ice because of the move. 

This December is beyond hectic for me. Fortunately after this week i'll take a break for a couple of days over Christmas just to get my breath back and catch up on some much needed sleep. And for a couple of days i really do not want to be thinking of lists. It's funny how certain personalities (the organising types) go totally nuts with making lists. I do consider myself an organiser and in times when things start getting chaotic for me i tend to makes lists which take up more time than actually getting things done. Why is that? I've got a theory that lists make me feel more planned and in control. So this must make me a bit of a control freak. What i have been wondering is how people who are not organisers get the job done? Are they more relaxed or do they break down under the pressure the moment everything needs to be done? Or do they just not care?

One thing i have realised though is that moving is not fun. I used to enjoy it but i think that must have been because most of the work was not up to me. Now i have true sympathy with my mother. My other half commented the other day that he would rather us buy the place than move again. I on the other hand think that a moving company is the way to go. But as far as i know they still don't pack things. Just move it. Either way, any help will be a big help!

Dreams of decor

I find myself really interested these days in decor that focus on libraries, home offices and kitchens. Might this be because i love books, cooking and baking and also am dreaming of a home based business? Quite possible! Another reason must be because of the move. I've dreamed of having my own library for years. Actually the library dream has evolved  into a bookshop/coffee lounge idea. Another dream is having an art studio. From next year i think i'll have a art studio/library/study in the spare bedroom. It's a small beginning but an exciting one. Now about the kitchen interest.... well i suspect it's because i've been discovering my inner chef. Ok, apprentice chef. Personally i think that anything created is art.  Don't you agree? Whether it be cooking, crafting, writing or photography, it all comes back to art doesn't it? Isn't it wonderful to have such a variety of art forms? Go visit http://freshome.com for some fresh ideas on decor and the latest trends.

On the Move!

Luna has been having a ball of a time with the boxes i'm using for my move. Every box needs to be inspected, sniffed and approved. My curious cat i think is finding the move rather interesting. Ever wondered what on earth must a cat be thinking? A couple of days ago she decided to take a look at an empty glass cabinet. No, nothing broke! But it was funny seeing my cat in the cupboard. This will be her first move and i hope it all goes well. I've heard that you must keep the kitty indoors for a couple of days so that she can get used to the new home first. She'll be going to the kennels and when she comes back, we'll be in a new apartment! Much the same really except that this one is double the size of the previous one. Oh! All the excitement!

I must be one of the few people in the world who loves to move. I admit it is very tiring but it is also very exciting preparing for a new place, dreaming about what i'm going to put where, looking forward to more space... Ai! It's going to be wonderful even if i'm going to be half dead by the time the unpacking needs to be done.

Interesting though (or should i say typical?) i've hoarded a lot of things since i've moved into my current flat of almost 4 years. It's amazing what i have gathered. The amount of things! What's even stranger is that i don't really want to get rid of anything. Yes, i came across diaries i used in school years ago...but do i want to throw it away? It was nice looking at the again... and i feel a bit sentimental. On the other hand i'll probably only look at them every time we move! 

Hey! It makes the move fun OK!!! Remembering and laughing. 

Wish me luck with the packing because it's not for the faint of heart!