I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas before I shut my computer down for the next few days. My littles are tucked into bed with instructions that Santa won’t come unless they are sleeping. After the last few days of celebrating they’ve had I can’t believe that they will be up long.I’m sitting here […]
Gingerbread Houses and Grasshoppers
We have also celebrated our Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa Lapacek. Earlier, Grandma Diane had made Gingerbread houses for the girls – they were very proud of their creations (Capri especially proud of her mailbox). One of our traditions for this celebration is to enjoy Grasshoppers – the adults are ‘special’ and the girls […]
Christmas Time – the early celebrations
As I’m sure it is for many of you – Christmas time is a busy time. For us a personally, we have ten Christmas celebrations to partake in this year. So far we’re half way done and my children haven’t quite turned into monsters from all the presents, sugar, and attention they get at the […]
What’s Your Style: African
Moving down the list of ‘style’ options in an alphabetical fashion – next up is African. (paraphrased/summarized from wikipedia African Art article)There is a lot of diversity in African style but a few common themes in the total visual culture of the African continent. Thematic Elements Emphasis on Human Figure African Style Mixed Media 3d […]
Block-A-Palooza – Runner #1 COMPLETE!
Yeah! Another one is compete! Runner #1: Block 6, Block 13, Block 11 Block 6 – You are HereBlock 13 Block 11 Runner #1: Block 6, Block 13, Block 11 It feels so good to get some WIP’s finished before the new year. I have the last three all quilt and machine bound – […]
Christmas Lights
Every year at Christmas time, Jared takes me on a drive to see all the cool light displays around. This year, we put the girls in their PJ’s, ignored that it was a school night and went for a drive… I decide that I love taking pictures when they don’t know you’re going to! They […]
Abstract Treasuries
Inspired by my first style lesson in Abstract my treasury for etteam: ‘What’s Your Style: Abstract’ by TheApple I’m starting a new series on my blog to help educate myself (and others if they’re interested) on different style categories etsy allows you to choose from: first up – abstract:http://kimlapacek.com/2011/12/whats-your-style-abstrac Abstract Macro Photo Yellow … TheShutterbugE… […]
What’s Your Style? Abstract
If you’ve read my blog at all you know that I sell on etsy. Recently (well, it seems recently since it all happened right around when I had my newest baby) etsy has added some more listing options. One of these options is choosing two styles that your creation fits in. Well – a few […]
Mystery Monday – Baffled in Belmont – Step 14 & 15.
If you’re just tuning in to the Mystery Monday from the Quilts by Barb 2011 Quilt Retreat be sure to take a look a back at Choosing Your Fabrics Steps 1 & 2 Steps 3 & 4 Steps 5, 6, 7 & 8 Step 9 Steps 10, 11, 12, & 13 Step 14. Sew a […]
First Tooth!
Pip got her first tooth today! Lower right 🙂 So exciting!