Signs of Sunday

Amazingly my 3 day weekend is all but gone. I did manage some house cleaning, grocery shopping and to cart my children around to today's birthday parties too. 

In between I've been playing with signs. I re-did my wedding sign (The Bride & The Groom) listing here: Shabby Chic Wedding Decorations - Shabby Chic Sign Set Victorian Vintage Wedding Reception Sign Set Scrabble

I also finished the first of my Halloween signs today which is now available in the shop and ready to ship: Halloween Decor - Spooky Home Decor Sign - Scrabble - 8"x10"

And last but not least, my current personal favorite that is not yet available in the shop (but could be by special order) -- it is a photo transfer image on a wooden sign board, ready to hang. Could be used at a small business, as home decor or maybe even an intimate wedding: 

And that is what's happening on Sunday for me and "in my shop" too. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Feel free to fill us in on it by commenting below. Oh and if you are on Pinterest, follow me there! I'll follow you back! I've got a contest going on and I'll fill you in on details tomorrow but you may be able to find it for yourself... a little like a scavenger hunt. 

It's Tuesday - Without a Tutorial

Once again it is Tutorial Tuesday and despite being in process on a sign-making tutorial, I am not able to share it with you quite yet. 

As I sit here on my couch watching "Mary Tyler Moore" and "Rhoda", I was trying to think what I could share with you tonight. What I have decided is to share a couple of my favorite folks I've found on Etsy. 

First off is a friend of mine who has creative overflowing... she is a talented photographer and jewelry maker too. One of her recent project is bejeweled book marks - just gorgeous!

Check 'em out at her Etsy Shop Storm Shade Designs. 

Another new Etsy friend is David over at SoffittaUSA. They make such creative and useful items. Who needs a table or desk when they can have a great hand crafted solid wood lap desk or sofa tray. 

I LOVE this idea. Perfect for a space where you have no room for a table but want to safely set down your drink. Love, love, love! Check out all their options in their shop. 

Well now I need to finish icing my knee (tweaked it at work today) and work toward getting the kids and myself to bed. I am looking forward to making more progress on these signs each night and then some major headway with a 3 day weekend. 

Enjoy your week and I'll keep you posted on all things Mama Picture This. Oh and by the way, for anyone who was waiting for the outcome of my great photo transfer experiment (on porcelain plate and glass)... it was an unequivocal fail! I have another option to try but it will probably be a little while before I can get back on track in that direction. 

Good night!
Mama Zuzi

White Wedding ... some ideas

Playing with some wedding/bridal sign ideas. 

Totally happy to do: 

• Mr. & Mrs.
• Mr. & Mr.
• Mrs. & Mrs.

Your wedding sign wish is my command. Now I need more coffee. Later tators!

Mama Zuzi

Tutorial Tuesday - Cute!

To be honest, I was trying to think of a tutorial and there are a few I could do but I just didn't have enough time today. When I got home from work and picking up the kids, I went into the shop and finished this wedding sign! 

I also paid bills and did a craft run at Joann's. I got some more white paint, ribbon, this fun "something blue" wedding backdrop fabric and some fun Steam Punk letters for experimenting. 

And so the Tuesday tutorial today is one I sooooooooo want to make rather than one I already know how to make! I have a new favorite blog written by Gabrielle Blair, mother of six, who lives in the French countryside blogging about the intersection of design and motherhood! Check out her Design Mom blog and her awesome tutorial on The Perfect Gift: School House Gift Box. 

Gosh knows I only have 3 more days to get it done and delivered to school teachers and administrators, but I can sure try! Don't you love it... so cute: 

And speaking of cute, I just hare to share the most adorable pictures sent to me today by the Mama of two of my favorite customer (and a favorite customer herself), Ruth and Quinn! They look SO happy with their door signs -- it makes me happy! 

Ciao for now, 

Mama Zuzi

Studio Sunday - Birthday Weekend Edition

Thankful to everyone who made my birthday special this weekend! You all rock and I love ya! 

You may have noticed that I managed to miss a post yesterday. Sorry about that but I figured I was allowed a break the day after my big celebration. 

Now it is Sunday and I've got a list a mile long of things to do regarding the kids, our house, chores, friends and of course the shop/studio. 

As to what is in my studio today, here's a quick shot: 

In the upper right is Quinn's bedroom door sign. Since taking the picture, I have wrapped it up neatly and it is ready to be purchased in the shop and delivered (hopefully during this last week of school)!  

To the upper left, is a photo for my BFF Lisa. I just need to mount it on it's board and figure out with her the hanging options, and it will be ready to deliver to her -- again -- finally! Thanks for your patience Lisa Schmisa. 

In the center is a soon-to-be wedding sign and you may notice the wedding date! The sign is for the reception at the end of the month but they just got hitched yesterday! Congrats to Mintra, Paul & Paul's Mama Valerie too! 

Since it is a gorgeous day out and I have so much to do, I'm going to leave you for now. But tomorrow is another day. Back at 'cha then. 

Ciao for now, 
Mama Zuzi

PS... Happy 50th Birthday to Johnny Depp! 

Things I'm Liking Sunday - Memorial Day Weekend Edition

1:   I'm really liking organizational tools for crafting studios. Mine is a stuffy hole in the basement with a giant desk with loads of potential but in need of some serious design, planning, organization and love. 

Pinterest is bursting with ideas for organizing a crafting space. There are tons of images pinned there that I would be thrilled to emulate in my studio such as these: 


















2: I am also in love with the fact that the British TV Series "Doc Martin" is going to start running from the very beginning on my local PBS channel every Saturday Night. What a perfect excuse to get caught up before the next season airs! I just love watching this show set in Port Isaac, England (which doubles as the imaginary Port Wen)... it's gorgeous.

3:  This wedding blue color (I need to get some craft paint in this shade and ribbon too) for bridal signs. 

& 4:  I'm also pleased and liking the newest sign I'll be adding to my shop for boys' (and girls') bedroom doors: 

Available in the shop now, just click HERE!

Happy Memorial Day weekend and please remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 

Ciao for now, 
Mama Zuzi

Five things I'd rather be doing

It's Friday. While I'm enjoying a quiet evening at home after dinner and a movie with a friend... I can certainly think of a few things I'd rather be doing. 

Sleeping. I haven't been sleeping well and it may be because of the warm weather. I keep waking up at 5:30 a.m. no matter what time I go to bed.

Waking up to a clean house. Unless the cleaning fairy comes overnight, I'll be busy cleaning the place all day tomorrow.

Figuring out just how to make those wedding signs I've been thinking about. I have ideas but I need my wood worker back to help me out.

Playing with the kids on a beach in Oahu. This one is highly unlikely, but a girl can dream.

Winning this contest: 

https://apps.facebook.com/intuitlovelocal-tm/?x=us-en_lolb2desktop_42750 

You can help -- vote every day from now until May 12th (just 2 more days)! Vote for: 

Something borrowed, something blue & something Etsy!

So much for a quiet Sunday. I have been busily doing promotion for my Etsy shop online! 

I have also been developing some great friendships including Lisa from Minnesota. Her Etsy Shop can be found at: belou492 Thoughtfully repurposed items with a shabby chic touch♥. Just click on the link to check out her great wedding and other themed items such as a few of my personal favorites: 

great for the kitchen or dining room

great for a little one's bedroom

I love that the items are re-purposed. Still trying out just how I might do that with Mama Picture That items... maybe someday soon. The creative juices they are a'flowin... 

She and I have been discussing various ideas and I am unveiling one of them here. The latest listing in my shop and the first in what may hopefully become a line of Wedding Themed PIY (Print it yourself) Digital Photo Images personalized as Save the Dates, Wedding announcements and more... Please go check it out and pass it along to anyone you know who may have a wedding (and all that planning) in their future. I'm sure I could make at least some of it easier on them ;-) 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/130040309/rustic-pink-flowers-personalized-save?ref=shop_home_feat

PS... check back regularly as I am thinking about making Sunday's on the blog be "Some Things I Am Liking" Sundays -- recommendations from me to YOU!