bits 'n bobs and a birthday girl...

Remember this photo?  You have to have been reading this blog for a few years.  It's my Artgirl Faithie, from the parade a few years ago, when all three Artgirls joined a few of us women as "everyday superheroes".  Faithie, as you can see, decided to be Peace Girl.  She may be a few years older today, but she hasn't changed in this respect.
THEN...

Faith as a super hero in our local parade, age 8.

AND NOW...
 HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY, PEACE GIRL!


Faithie this September, weaving a basket...



...just like the Mayans...if the Mayans had pipe cleaners.

 I see what parents mean when they say it goes by so fast.  I don't know how much longer she'll think I'm worth spending Monday afternoons with, so I'll treasure every minute of it!

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Now, if weaving baskets from pipe cleaners and yarn isn't your thing, here's a project you might want to try.  This is what one of my friends made here at Second Saturday Studio:

DeNell saw something like this in a catalog, and knew she could make a similar sign for her family's cabin. She started it here, but cut and drilled the deer antlers in her wood shop at home. 

And yes, I have accomplished something this week.  Progress has been made on the fireplace redesign.  Since I have to finish before the beginning of next week, I think it's safe to promise a shot of the finished job on Monday.  It won't look anything like this, so you better check back!