Hey there! What? It's August 4? Oh, well you're gonna have to excuse me for being a little late. I'm sure you understand. You're awesome, and thanks for reading!
We kept plenty busy in July, with Craft and STEM opening on the 10th, exactly three months after we signed the lease for the space. Three months of construction is really not bad, though it took longer than we would have liked. But the space is up and running, functioning beautifully, and you should definitely stop by if you haven't already.
We welcomed a new member of the Belnap Family on July 7!
Sir Aaron <3
He's such a sweetie! We now have kiddos' birthdays on July 6, 7, 8 and 15. Still no July 4 birthday. Maybe next time.
Speaking of birthdays...this lil guy turned 7 in July:
aka Finn the Human
We also had an early birthday party for this lil gal:
Complete with custom-made Jessie shirt
He's not the youngest nibling anymore, but dang is he cute!
All the grandkids, ages 10 to 3 weeks
August is MY birthday month, so it's always been my favorite. I started throwing pumpkins (no, not that way....on a wheel!) on July 31 because I cannot wait for Autumn to be here. Also, I've been filming everything.
Our first Beginner's pottery class at Craft and STEM starts on my birthday, August 21, so I'm super stoked about that. My amazing pottery friend Jeannie Awesome is going to teach, and she's coming on board to make sure I don't totally destroy the kilns. Details about the class are coming ASAP! Keep an eye on our social medias, which I'm sure you're already doing because you're here reading this. Seriously, you're the best.
Thanks for reading, y'all! I'll catch you on the other side of 33 years old.
Handmade Crochet Baby Blanket - Popcorn Stitch - Pink Blue Green Yellow White Time left : 6d 11h 36m Price : $ 10.00 [View Detail] This handmade crochet baby afghan is seriously gorgeous! Shades of pink, blue, green and yellow in a popcorn stitch that gives it bulk and a great texture. This gem makes for an amazing baby shower gift. The acrylic yarn is durable and completely washable - must haves for babies! Measures 32" by 36" and in perfect condition. No pilling, tears, stains, pulls or holes.
While fiber and clay are my main mediums of choice, every now and then I'm inspired to paint. I haven't had any formal training, which bothers me, but I can't seem to resist the urge to put pigment to paper when the inspiration hits. I've worked a lot with acrylics in the past, and some oils (they require a lot of clean up that I don't particularly care for), but my experience with watercolor is pretty limited. I've been obsessing over watercolor tattoos, of late, and I really think the medium is ripe for exploration. So, I gave it a shot while the boys were still sleeping last weekend. This is probably my favorite of the bunch. The splatter effect probably should have been put down first, but whatever. This is not my first painted jelly fish; I did one in acrylic paint for my son's room before he was born. It is, however, the first watercolor jellyfish I've ever attempted. And it turned out okay. Certainly there will be more to come. This is ...
The biggest, in fact! When I showed the latest crocodile handbag to a purse expert (a friend from work; she knows her stuff!), she suggested that I take the design to the next level with a shoulder bag. Not one to turn down good advice, I did as I was told. This is the result: Pretty awesome, eh? I'm seriously tempted to keep it! Here's the back: As with all my bags, the scales were constructed separately from the bag and attached to the one-piece bag. This one is seriously hefty: it measures 14.5 inches at the base, and the main compartment is a full 12 inches tall. The strap's inner perimeter measures 26 inches from one end to the other, and it's finished with a reverse single crochet that adds strength & wearability. The flower appliques were the finishing touch. Being that it's so tall, I felt the bag doesn't really need any type of closure. I figure it's going to hold your tablet, phone, wallet, notebook, pens, sk...
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