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    T Tuesday: Random edition

    September 17, 2013 - By 

    If you’ve read my blog much, you know that I’m all over the place when it comes to arts and crafts.  So for today’s T stands for Tuesday post, hosted by Elizabeth, you’re going to go on a whirlwind ride with me. What is scary is that I’ll be showing you how my brain works. You may not want to know.

    Before we get started I have to say THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes for my mom. We had a nice day out together.

    early morning coffeeThis morning started at 5:30am as usual. By 5:45, coffee is made and the first of 3 lunches are packed. I have 5 mins left before I wake Big J to start his morning routine. Now fast forward about 2.5 hours and I have the house to myself.  Well, Gracie is still here but she’s having a sleepover with her friends.

    So what do I do with my time beyond the list that never seems to end?

    cork crazy

    For one, I play with corks. These are going to be a new item on my table at the an up coming craft sale.

    senior pictures

    I’ve been editing senior pictures for the neighbor.

    bunker front

    battle damage

    I finished the miniature terrain pieces I’ve been working on, complete with with simulated battle damage. Did I not tell you that you might be frightened of how my mind works?

    upcycled shirt

    And what’s this? A pile of rags? Nope…you’ll find out about that one in a later post.

    And now I must move on with my crazy day…filled with paperwork, friends, knitting, groceries, ortho appt. and lets not forget the ever growing list.

    I also wanted to mention especially to my fellow T stands for Tuesday friends that I am no longer able to answer each of your comments as I had in the past. I just don’t have the time but I wanted you to know that I read and enjoy every single word.

    I may be late visiting your blog but I’ll get there ladies!

    What are you doing today?

     

  • Blog - Crafts

    Soap day 2

    September 13, 2013 - By 

    soap blocks barsI was able to remove the blocks or loaves of soap from the molds today.

    The oatmeal topped one smells so good!!

    I cut them into bars and set them to cure for the next month.

    I have to say that they already felt “soap-like”.

    The next thing I need is a better way to cut the blocks into bars to get a more even, consistent bar. They are all approx the same weight but they are definitely not even.

    Can’t wait to do the next batch! I have to make room in the storage room before I do more. Space…it always seems to be an issue.

     

  • Blog - Crafts

    Soaping today

    September 12, 2013 - By 

    The garage is finally a comfortable temperature again so I got my soap making supplies out and made two batches this morning. The first was an unscented batch that I felt comfortable making again as it turned out well the first time around.  soap

    Next I decided to branch out a bit with new recipe, fragrance and an inclusion. I’d observed this soap being made by my friend Patty so I had a clue before starting.

    The inclusion is oatmeal ground in my coffee grinder. I sprinkled a few oats on top of the mold so I’d be able to tell the two batches apart very soap moldseasily.  The oatmeal acts as a wonderful exfoliant and general grime fighter.

    The molds are tucked away in the storage room waiting to be released from the molds in 24 hrs or so. I lifted the wool blanket a wee to show you the two batches. There was a lot of heat under there.