J has a water rocket derby with cub scouts today, so while I wait for his rocket launch time I'm gathering pine needles for some craft projects.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Amethyst Amulet Pendant: my first "twined" project
I made this amulet bag using the twining technique described in Mary Hettmansperger's book, "Fabulous Woven Jewelry." I used jute twine and purple embroidery floss to twine the bag. I then wrapped the bag handles with wire and embellished with seed beads and amethyst stone beads. The necklace is a simple strung necklace using seed beads, amethyst stone, a couple swarovski crystals, an agate bead centered on the bag, and a button clasp.
Chicken Coop on display at SF Flower Show, March 2010
I really like the design of this coop which is meant to move around.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Love apple farm at the Master Gardeners Sale
We're at History Park in San Jose at the Master Gardeners sale. 33 varieties of tomatoes. Customer favorite so far: black cherry!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Brown shell Easter eggs
We dyed some eggs for Easter and used eggs with brown shells which made the colors look antique.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
What happens when you visit the IRS on April 1
I had to get a copy of my 2008 taxes and it wasn't available online so I decided to go to the IRS office in downtown San Jose to take care of business. To ensure I was first in line I showed up half an hour before the office opened. I was the fourth person there. It happened to be an exceptionally chilly day (for California) and we huddled like penguins as the line got longer and longer behind me. The hopeful line of IRS pilgrims cranes their collective heads hopefully with every light flicker, guard movement, and internal shadow movement, hoping to be let inside the office where it looked nice and warm. Our urgent tax issues almost taking second seat to the desire to get out of the wind. Finally we saw him. A government employee emerged from the back of the room and shuffled slowly towards the door. I could almost feel the warmth of one of the padded chairs taunting us from behind the glass. Slowly he fumbled with his keys on the inside while the expectant line shivered with excitement as well as cold. The door finally opened, but only a crack. He poked his head out a bit and made an announcement to the puzzled group. "I'm sorry, but due to government cutbacks our office is closed today." The Chinese couple in front of me gaped in shock. Half an hour of waiting, wasted! The stunned silence was broken when I started to laugh. "That is one of the best April Fools jokes I've had played on me in a long time!" I congratulated the employee on a job well done. Everyone chuckled as the doors swung wide open and we filed in.
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