Chicken Teriyaki Bowl #7

It is 10pm on a Thursday night and this is the first time I’ve had to work on any art or blog or even journal in ages.  I’ve been working like mad to finish a large project for a client.  I’m on the cusp of having it finished - yay!  Except I don’t have any more big ones in the pipeline.  Boo!

I’m working on a couple of pieces.  The first is a jewelry box made of a huge thick book.  I got the idea from Crafting for Cheapskates.  The link takes you to her version.  Mine is much thicker, so I had room for the two drawers plus I’m adding space under the lid for goodies as well.  I really should have taken photos as I went along, but this one is going so well, I’ll probably do another and post that one.  I did find that it is easier to make the cutouts if you first use Modge Podge or Gel Medium - two thick coats - to the edge of the pages, without gluing down the cover.

I’ll post photos when it is done.  It is going to be for my niece for Christmas and she’s a real horsewoman, so the colors will be brown and red with photos of horses.  I’m going to sign, date and name each one I do as well - treating it as a work of art instead of just “some craft project”.

I’ve got a second project I’m almost finished with.  I finally decided tonight what it needs to finish it, and it will be done this weekend as well.

My brother’s birthday is on Saturday, so I’m going to bop over for dinner and get some family photos.  I’m making everyone family tree magnets for Christmas, so getting photos now means I can get a head start on that.

BTW - always look at your store receipts.  I just found one from Michaels and realized that it included a 50% off coupon that expires on Sunday!  Needless to say that puppy is getting used.

Well, I really should head off to bed.  Next week is looking quieter, work wise (not necessarily a good thing) but it means I have more time for artwork and writing!