More Wayward Plans *sigh*

I didn't get to work on the blanket last night. I found out shortly after I got home that the sweet young mommy was on her way over. I had enough time to hide it *lol*

So I decided to work on my polar bear instead. I'm not sure if I like the paper. I think it has a bit too much tooth and it is hard to get the nice smooth finish I am looking for. I'm happy with him so far.

Too busy to think straight!

On Saturday, I received an invitation to a baby shower - that is this Saturday! Hmmm...nothing ready to give...let's knit a blanket!! Egads! A blanket in a few days on top of everything else. We will see how it works out. I have a nice start, and it is so pretty so far. Lovely blues and greens, so very soft and fuzzy. At least it is nice to work with if i don't get it done on time.

I have also decided it is time to overhaul the website. I'm tired of the layout, so I need to do something new. It is probably a major contributing factor to the fact that I am so lazy about updating it *lol*

I'll post a pic of the blanket in progress tonight :)

Wayward Plans

Well, I didn't get any drawing or painting done over the weekend. Instead I spent some quality time in my long-neglected gardens. I weeded, cut, pulled and raked until every spot of my body ached. Then I got a wild hair, dug a whole, and proceeded to fill it with a tree. I got an Autumn Blaze maple, one that will hopefully give me the wonderful fall colors I adore. Of course, it may take a while...the ropes used to stake him are thicker than the trunk! I look forward to watching him grow. I've never planted a tree, so it is a growing experience for me too :)

But just to show I haven't completely abandoned my creative side, here are some beads I made a few weeks ago. I call them "Blue Girl's Garden" because the roses remind me of my Blue Girl rose. She didn't bloom this summer, but she is still growing strong!

Oh...I did work on my polar bear a little bit last night, still have a looooooong way to go!

Have to make some time!

I haven't updated my blog in quite a while, mainly because I have nothing to update! Work has been busier than normal, a lot of new projects and changes, then when I get home it takes a while to de-stress. My goal for this weekend is to have something new done! I've been itching to dig out the oil paints. Fall is quickly approaching, and I think I may try a nice plein air. At the very least, work on my polar bear. Poor guy feels abandoned. We will see how it works out :)