water and mesh

We had a nice end of week (as opposed to weekend...we came back Saturday). We went up to Mike's gpa's lake house a couple hours away for his cousin's wedding. I got a bit of a tan, rode the Jet Ski with Mike, then his little sister, went on a boat ride with some fam (which Ki loved) and ate good food. It was nice. I wouldn't call it relaxing - chasing a 19-month-old around a house, trying to make sure nothing got broken and he didn't escape - but it was nice.

Last night my cohort came over and helped me make some screens. She needed a screen for a couple orders, so I'm selling one to her for cheap (material cost). I already had 5 1" x 2" x 6' woods, so I took them over to the 'rents and cut them all by myself! So proud. And I still have all my digits (my mom was worried). I cut enough for 5 screens. Mandi and I built the frames, then put mesh on 4 of them before we ran out. I ended up with 3 mondo frames (guess I'll be getting tons on those suckers) a smaller frame that I love the size of, and a really cute (yes, I'm calling a screen cute) square frame, about 18 x 18 that Mandi kept.

Overall it was superb! That is a gigantic accomplishment. I just doubled my screens. And cheap. I've made 5 screens now for about $40. That's just over what ONE screen costs to purchase. I am in love. And I think I got Mandi hooked, too. It's really easy, just takes some time. Mandi also came up with plenty of jokes regarding screen making that I never knew were possible...she's quite entertaining. I have to get all my time in with her now because she's moving in a few weeks and won't be right next door. Weird.

So today the plan is to put emulsion on a few screens and get some images on them. I also need to print new designs from the screen I made last time & possibly make more designs while the screens dry.

OH! I didn't tell you about the underwear I printed for Mike's cousin (the bride). I'm still not gonna. You'll just have to wait, cuz that's how I roll. It's pretty sweet though. I will tell you it's white with blue ink...something blue...

these...look delicious!

Seriosly. Crashed Potatoes. Yum.



So my birthday is tomorrow. We're going over to my mom's tonight and she's making dinner. My choice. Yum! I was going to choose grilled chicken, but we ended up having that for Fathers' Day. After much thought (like since Friday or Saturday) I finally came up with something! It's a big decision, you know. You're only guaranteed one a year. I chose snicker salad the other day. (If you don't know what that is...I really need to post a recipe. It's to die for.) Last night, Mike suggested chicken shishkabobs. Sold! I called my mom and told her. She added some good rolls to the list (I am SO a bread girl...unfortunately!). I'm pumped.

Tomorrow we're chilling, maybe going out for breakfast, and relaxing. I'm looking forward to a free day with my boys. :)

Little Man & Prints

My munchkin is supposed to be going to sleep. Key word there is supposed. Instead I hear "ahhhhhh" and "K.I." along with occasional fussing. Thank goodness he hasn't figured out how to get out of that crib! A few nights ago he was saying good night to Mike. We have been teaching him ASL since about 6 months, so the little routine is a hug, kiss, sometimes a high 5, or they pound fists. Then he says "love you Daddy" and signs "love". On this particular evening he did all the above, then said "love you fish" as he signed love. Mike and I were cracking up! He's such a goof. He's my favorite little boy. Until I have another, then they'll both be my favorites. :)

Here are a couple custom maternity shirts I've done in the past couple weeks. I have more to show off, but I really need to get to work! So these 2 will have to suffice. I'll show you my end product with the screen in a bit, hopefully!!

A funny little maternity t I made. It was a neat idea (not mine) that I had a blast making! And love how it turned out. Thanks Maureen!


Custom colors for this preggo chika! (I'm glad...I'm getting tired of the tan and think I will be making it in a different color when I open shop again.) Thanks Becky!!

MikeyMike

I'm proud to say...my hubster has a blog and is actually posting! A couple years ago I decided to start one for him. I thought it would be neat if he got in on it since I enjoyed it so much. I don't think he posted once. But my friends and I did. We had fun...Ha! It took a bit of encouraging to post at first, but he's doing it on his own now. I feel like an evil person for some reason. Maybe he's getting addicted and that's why. Well, I don't know about addicted quite yet. Regardless, you should hop on over and check it out and leave him some comments. He is new after all! (And a graphic mastermind.)