Creative Journey Week 43

I can't believe it's believe I've been doing this for over 40weeks, it all started here.  I have been doing at least one creative act everyday for over 40 weeks now.  There has been days when I haven't taken a picture of what I have done every day but I have been creative. 

So Thursday was my surgery, it almost got cancelled but the surgeon fought for me and I went in for surgery late.  I don't normally react well to anesthetic so it took me hours to recover. I went in for surgery at 3:30 and we didn't leave the hospital until after 9:30pm. Poor Rock, it was a long day for him.  I am doing ok, resting and resisting the urge to get up and go. Working on projects but not completing them as fast as I would like.  Ha ha, I guess I should give myself a few days to recover.

Theses are some of the things on my to-do list over the next few weeks; Halloween costumes,  birthday invites, creative activity for the party, loot bags,Christmas cards, get my Etsy shop up and running, new blog, Christmas presents, inventory for the shop, sew a new purse etc. See big list, let's see what I actually get done.

 If you want to see what I am up to on a daily basis you can check me out on facebook or twitter.

Tuesday

Almost done making a second hat for Tutu

Wednesday

working on the hat in the car on the way to work.

The girls got invited to a birthday party on Saturday so they asked me to sketch them something to colour for the cards.

Thursday

I had finished Tutu's hat and forgot to take a picture of it. I started this hat when my surgery was originally scheduled and by the time I got called it I had almost finished the hat minus about 5 rows.

Friday

Tutu spent the whole day beside me watching over me. He played with the ITouch while I crocheted.

The 2 finished hats

Finishing off the scales for the girl's mermaid costumes. So behind on the costumes this year. Life has gotten in the way.

Made and added a flower on the hat and were giving it as a present for the birthday party.

Started on a new hat.  My friends are worried I may run out of yarn the next few weeks.  Although I did make my mom go out and get me some mustard coloured yarn so I could make myself a cowl at some point.

Saturday

Not the best picture of me but this is where I am spending my recovery period, usually with all 3 monkeys in bed with me. 

Progress on the newest hat

The finished hat.

Sunday

Started on a new hat for some custom orders.

Halloween costume central, my mom and I trying to figure things out.

I had crafters ADD and 4 projects on the go. I was waiting for my mom to sew things on the machine and bring them to me so I could work on the next steps. 

Progress on Tutu's dinosaur costume.

I guess I got a lot more done then I thought I did. 

I hope everyone had a creative and productive week, and the upcoming week is as productive and creative.

 Ania

 

What I Wore Wednesday - She's Connected

This week I only got 2 pictures and you think with me attending a conference there would be more but sadly there was not. I was helping out and sneaked out a few times to attend some sessions.

I got to meet Lisa Marie which was awesome she is just as nice and awesome in person. I also got to meet her friend Lee. I also had the pleasure of volunteering with Michelle she was so sweet and made the time go faster.

Yet another week of no being as productive as I like but I will have a bit more time to accomplish projects come Thursday. You can check them out here where I hold myself accountable on a weekly basis and post my pictures on facebook and twitter daily. 

 

I am getting incredibly nervous about Thursday and my surgery. I know it's all routine but I am still nervous.  Plus on Friday Rock leaves for the weekend for a conference in Ottawa.  My poor mom will be stuck helping me all weekend since my dad works and she will take all 3 kids to a birthday part at an indoor playground alone.  We should be ok. I am trying to get as much set up before this happens. Tonight I cleaned the house from top to bottom. Tomorrow I will set up the room I will be sleeping in so everything is easily reached. Rock is getting me some movies and TV series to watch.  He will also be picking up some frozen meals that my mom an just throw in the oven and we will definitely be having some take out.
 
 As with previous weeks I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy , and the Transatlantic Blonde.

 

Saturday - She's Connected Conference

 

 flower pins - made by me

pearl necklace - from my Aunt

earrings - made by my mom

sweater - Lane Bryant

t-shirt - She's Connected

belt - Penningtons
pants - Addition-Elle  (I got these brand new on clearance for $3, seriously how awesome)
brace - physio
socks - Target

Tuesday - work

sweater - from a friend
peacock pin - from Rock's Aunt
jeans - MXM

I hope that everyone had a great week and  creative week.

 

Ania

 

Creative Journey Week 42

I can't believe it's believe I've been doing this for over 40weeks, it all started here.  I have been doing at least one creative act everyday for over 40 weeks now.  There has been days when I haven't taken a picture of what I have done every day but I have been creative. 

So this week was a bit better at getting stuff done but I didn't always take very timely pictures. I guess I'm still in partial vacation mode.

So this week is my surgery, I am getting nervous about it but hope to use the 4 week recovery time to work on my projects. I have a huge to do list of all the creative projects I want to complete in the 4 week recovery, birthday invites, Christmas cards, get my Etsy shop up and running, new blog, Christmas presents, inventory for the shop, sew a new purse etc. See big list, let's see what I actually get done.

 If you want to see what I am up to on a daily basis you can check me out on facebook or twitter.

Tuesday

Working on fashion designs for a t-shirt project for Monkey's upcoming birthday party. I am going to draw them onto the t-shirts and let the girls colour and/or paint them in.

Working on a new hat for Tutu while the girls are at gymnastics.
Wednesday

Progress on the hat

Another sketch potential for the t-shirt.

Thursday

Started the ribbing on the hat

Friday

Made a flower

Saturday

Working on a new flower en route to the She's Connected Conference

Sunday

Enough scales done to start 1 costume. Need to hurry up and get this done Halloween is almost here.

Monday

Another sketch potential for the t-shirts

Finished another flower today at the Dr's office.

 Here are the 2 different flowers I made.

I hope everyone had a creative and productive week, and the upcoming week is as productive and creative.

 Ania

 

What I Wore Wednesday - Niagara Falls

So I haven't been as good at taking pictures. I think being sick hasn't helped that much.  We had a busy week, after we returned from KY last Wednesday we went to Niagara Falls with my parents for a few days. It was a nice little get away for all of us.

I am excited about this Friday, to attend  Shes Connected and I get to meet Lisa Marie. I have know her for years on-line from a local parenting group but now I will actually get to meet her.   I still have to figure out my outfits for the days. I will be volunteering, in hopes to get over my shyness.  I am extremely shy when I don't know anyone or get put into a new situation but once I am comfortable, watch out.

This week wasnot so productive  in terms of my projects, Lots of sketching and crocheting going on. You can check them out here where I hold myself accountable on a weekly basis and post my pictures on facebook and twitter daily. 
 
 As with previous weeks I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy , and the Transatlantic Blonde.

Thursday - Niagara Falls

 hat - made by met

jacket - from a friend

 Thursday night - dinner at Jack Astors

t-shirt - Fashion Bug

sweater - Lane Bryant (one of my new one piked up in KY)

belt and bracelet - Forever 21 

skirt - Penningtons

Friday - Clifton Hill

The only outfit picture I got was in the Fun House mirror.

hoodie- Walmart
jeans - MXM
brace - physio
running shoes - Running Room 

More Clifton Hill pictures

Saturday - My Godson's Baptism

 I coloured my hair Thursday for this night. It ame out darker then I wanted it to but I decided to rock a 1940's hairdo. I love how it turned out.

flower pin - gift from my mom

earrings - made by my mom

top and sweater - Lane Bryant

belt - Forever 21

skirt - Penningtons

tights- Target

shoes - Walmart 

My 3 cuties

My little man, looking so grown up. A new haircut and gel. sigh.

My dad and my little man after an outfit change (the indoor fountain was too much for him to resist).

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cousins, my Godson and Tutu

 Monday

Taking pitures after a long day doesn't look flattering. I tried the 1940's look again but it didn't hold up at work with my headset.
sweater - Lane Bryant
flower pin - gift from my mom
jeans - MXM

I hope that everyone had a great week and  creative week.

 

Ania