Life

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Tried something new

I have always wanted to be able to paint a picture. But sadly I just can't.  Shoot I can't even draw a circle without it looking lopsided.  Oh well I can do other things so I guess I can settle with that.  The end of this month at church there is a Relief Society in Excellence program for the women. The theme or idea is for us to learn/do something we have wanted to do. Also to bring anything we have made recently to show the others and then explain how we made it.  I plan on taking a couple of my totes I have made and I even bought a couple new print placemats for spring that I plan on making.  They have butterflies on them, I love butterflies. I also am taking the car seat coverup that I made for Logan.  A couple weeks ago I saw on Facebook where someone had posted about this painting class that was going to be at Blue Chip Casino.  I saw the picture they were going to make and fell in love with it.  I figured why not, the website said you don't have to have any experience in doing this, so...I signed up.  I couldn't find anyone to go with me for that night, but I was determined to still go even though I really don't like going places where I don't know anyone.  But I put my big girl panties on and went.  I HAD A BALL!!!  Turns out there were a couple of people I knew there. Which was great and I met a lot of really nice women in the class.  They had all the supplies for us to use, a finished painting of what we were going to do and a very patient teacher up front.  Mine may not look like the original but that's ok. I am happy with it.  I don't think there were any two paintings alike in this class of about 35-40 people.  Everyone just put their own spin on it and they all turned out great.  I plan on seeing what they are going to offer this next month and see if I can do this again.  The picture was called Stained Glass Dragonflies.  This business offers many different classes around the country. It is not in every state but quite a few.  The website is www.wine&canvas.com   Check it out and see if they offer this in your area, you won't be sorry.  Here is my painting.
It may not be perfect but I am proud of myself for taking the chance and opportunity to do something I have always wanted to try.

My daughter went back to work last Thursday and I am watching my grandson Logan.  He is such a cutie and a really good baby.  He is not so sure at times about taking the bottle because he is a breastfed baby, but he manages.  He is just about 7wks old and has such a cute personality. Well of course I am a little biased.   Here he is today attempting to hold his bottle.
My sister dropped by to drop off some material for a tote I am making for her and a friend of hers and she was holding Logan and he was so comfy he started to fall back asleep while she was holding him.
Today is my grandson Noah's 2nd birthday.  Here he is with my great granddaughter Randi. They were both sitting very patiently waiting for a piece of my moms birthday cake last month.
Well that's about it for me around here.  Just babysitting my precious grandson, crafting, trying to declutter some so that when I get my new carpet when the weather gets nicer, I won't have as much to move around.  Keeps me busy that is for sure along with all the activities and things I need to do for my calling at church working with the Young Women.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and stays safe.






1 comment:

Decor To Adore said...

I love the colors you chose for your first painting. Well done.

That sweet Logan is growing so fast!