Pirate Island Cake Test Run

I made a Pirate Island Cake for Aidan's birthday party with some friends of ours and decided its my test run for the one I'll do at the end of the month. What do you think? It was a lot of work and didn't work exactly as planned, but I guess that goes with test runs. I need brand new cake mix next time and I'll be buying premade buttercream icing vs making it myself, and a few other decorative choices, but I think it didn't turn out too bad.

My Projects

They recently cut hours at Christopher's work and so we've been forced to reevaluate our finances. My thinking is I am handy enough I can do some hand projects and perhaps sell them to help. It won't completely make up for the loss in pay, but it won't hurt either. So, here are a list of my projects for while my Hubby's away.

*2 newborn quilts-boys
*2 newborn quitls-girls
*5 adjustable headbands
*5 fabric flower clips
*10 bow clips
*Finish Aidan's newborn quilt
*Finish Aislynn's newborn quilt
*Start Rhiannon's newborn quilt
*Lots of scrapbooking!!!!

I'll post pictures as I do things. Wish me luck!

Hairbows

I'm learning how to make boutique bows, headbands and fabric flowers. I still have a lot to learn and still needs tons of practice. Here is what I accomplished today. What do you think? Any suggestions?

Christopher's Dragon

I bought this ceramic dragon from a really cool ceramic store (that actually no longer exists) in Orem probably 6 or 7 years ago. It was supposed to be a Christmas present for Christopher to go with this really cool dragon shaped puzzle, but apparently time ran away from me and I didn't finish it until tonight. Well, I guess almost done. There are a few minor details left but I don't have the right colors of paint or the schlack that will seal the paint on it. But here is how it looks!

Painting Projects

Here are two projects I'm currently working on. It was inspired by pregnancy induced anxiety and lack of focus on much of anything else. Each item took just long enough to pay attention to in order to complete it. Good for keeping me busy!

First 7 Parts of Disney's Summer Magic

Last Six Parts of Disney's Child of Glass