The real world is calling

I'm about to start a full time job again, which means my escapades of crafting and piddling with things at will are going to be over sooner rather than later.  So, I make a list of several things I want to accomplish before starting work again so I don't have as much on my plate.  I have been painting up a storm and making all kinds of things lately!  My apartment looks like a science experiment.

First, what crafter can't bring some homemade goods to their new workplace?  I have set out to make a wreath made with antique book pages.  I've made the cones at this point, and have a pile on my living room chair.  Stay tuned for pictures on a how-to!

I also found some 25 and 50 cent old frames at a thrift shop, which I painted this weekend.  I found that since 2 of my walls are cubicle style, I will be able to just stick these up with some velcro!  The frames are painted and ready for some inspirational quotes (and I'm waiting for inspiration to hit me to find something).

Finally, I'm getting ready for a large charity crop for the Rape Crisis Center this week, which means putting together freebies for the goodie bags, a raffle giveaway, and a make and take.  While those are together, I still need to get out my items for the display table and figure out what the heck to make myself?  I'm thinking of some Christmas card ideas (I know it's early) to sell at craft shows coming up.

I leave you with another card I made with the undefined stamp carving kit.  I thought about how I loved the bird, and it really needed a nest.  So, I made one!  Keep in touch and I will have pics of all these in progress projects soon!