All in the family

While I admit that Mama Picture This is my shop and to-date sells only items made by me or my own photos, I am getting a little help from my family. 

The hubby and I headed over to Home Depot last night to purchase some hard board for making my wedding (and maybe other) signs and we also got him a new drill bit set so that he can drill holes for my kid bedroom signs and I can add lovely gauze ribbons and/or jute for those who want them. I had earlier gone on my own to Joann's to purchase the ribbon, jute and a good hole punch too! Is it sad that this stuff is fun and exciting to me? ;-) I am also excited that my husband may be helping me by making recycled picture frames to sell in the shop along with my photos! It is fun having projects together and a great excuse to spend quality time together too. 

Working on ideas for bridal signs

As for my daughter, you may recall me sharing some pics of her hot pink duct tape handbag recently. I have offered to try to sell a few of her uber-creative projects, but she wants to have HER OWN shop and HER OWN blog etc. So for now... you guessed it ... she's on HER OWN!

So I was a little more than surprised (pleasantly) when I asked my 13-year old son to help me imagine what a younger boy might like to use to hang up his door sign if he was going to have one for his bedroom. He actually offered up either some sort of metal chain or twine (ended up with jute cause it is a bit thicker/sturdier)! Of course later when I told his Dad that he was helping me as my consultant, I think he said something along the lines of "meh huh wha? na relly..." or something like that. 

Tonight is made for crafting

Regardless of what he said (as if it could be translated), he did help me out and it was awesome. These days I really relish actual conversations with my boy because they don't happen as often as I'd like. 

Still a ways to go, but hanging photos make the space nicer

Something else that isn't happening as often as I'd like is comments on this blog. Come on people... my Blog Birthday Comment Contest will be over in one week's time!

The rules are easy: 
1. Comment on the Mama Picture This blog between now and June 6th
2. Share the post that includes your comment ... on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
3. You are automatically entered in a random drawing on June 7th (my bday)
4. Winner receives a t-shirt & 4-pack of photo cards (you choose the photos)
5. 2 Runners up win an 8x10 (or 8x8) photo print of their choosing! 

*** In addition, I will donate 5% of every sale in my shop between now and my birthday to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (in honor of my Dad). 

For those of you whose name I will recognize, feel free to comment anonymously but just include your name and last name initial in the body of your comment! 

Ciao for now,

Mama Zuzi 

Down time

Yesterday I delivered the beautiful "Purple Blaze" print and sent the "NH Dragons" from the Fizz (now Cosmic) "Eye Candy" show off to it's (or should I say their?) new home. 

Since the summer months tend to be slow in Etsy world and because it is getting hotter outside, I am using today for some "down" time in the basement shop making things. It is the coolest spot in the house if you don't include the pool outside!

So far today, I have made 2 trips to the craft store as I forgot I was out of glue the first time around. Now that I'm set for supplies, I have tackled my card orders. Mini sets are now completed and ready for delivery next week. I would love to turn up the stereo and make, make, make some more but other duties call.

I have some things that need to get done around my house and the kids are getting antsy to do "something" so I'll likely put off the magnet making for another day or so. 

For anyone considering an order, keep in mind that it is still Christmas in July with 15% off in the shop throughout the month! Use coupon code: CHRISTMASJULY2012 when you check out. 

Over & up (stairs that is).

 

 

 

June - What a Wonderful Month!

This month has been a whirlwind of activity for me. Despite having reached an age that I cannot believe I actually am, I have had a great month.

And what is so great, you might ask. Well, I'll
tell you what. 

1) School is out and we found a great nanny to watch the kids one day a week (big sister of school mates).

2) I got to celebrate my birthday not once, but TWICE this year at Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop (Thank you Sarah)!

3) I had (and the photos are still up) my FIRST EVER photo show at Fizz called "Eye Candy." (Thanks so much to Thomas Webb my wonderful painter friend for helping me through the process! The show isn't over yet... runs through the end of the month (or a day or 2 shy).

4) I sold 4 images from the show thus far (see photo collage): Shine Exposure (upper left), Tulip Trail (upper right), NH Dragons (middle) and Shine (bottom)!

5) If you like my Mama Picture This Facebook page in June, you will be eligible to win one of my "Eye Candy" pieces through a random drawing in early July... don't miss out. Like Mama Picture This today! 

6) I am beginning to list the images from the "Eye Candy" show in the Mama Picture This Etsy Shop.

7) I am open to any of my photos being made available for special order or by request in the shop. Just email me.

And not only are there 7 great things about this month so far, but my birthday is on the 7 th and  7  is my favorite number. Rock on my peeps! Thanks to everyone who has made this a month to remember.

Sitting in the car when I arrived at work ... had to listen to a co-worker doing an important radio interview!

The weather report says that tomorrow is supposed to be in the low 80's and sunny. I sure hope so as I am gonna have 5 or 6 kids at my house again from sun up to practically sun down. Today, however was wet and a bit chilly. Good thing my daughter reminded me of the importance of playing in puddles (in between my loads of laundry and house cleaning).

Airing our clean laundry

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• Back from work, 
• Hanging in the play house, 
• Listening to the sounds of the neighbor's backyard BBQ,
• Admiring the freshly cut grass,
• Finding ladybugs,
• Ready to relax.

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