next patch on my sleeve

Hi everyone! So i am FINALLY done with this semester!

hip hip... HOORAY!

hip hip.... HOORAY!

somehow it flew and i was so busy! i know it is only going to get worse as every semester brings me closer to graduation

i have already submitted all requirements to start the official degree program classes this fall

well, i have sewn a few things but have forgotten to take pix *blushes* i will get some pictures for you when i go to the fleamarket this weekend because i left the items there.

i will also be sewing a few things between tonight and tomorrow:

2 half aprons for little girls

1 full apron for a little girl

an oven mitt for a little girl

and finishing a diaper bag that i have been making probably for as long as my friend has been pregnant haha

as for my sewing class: when i went to the shop on saturday, the shop was closed. i guess when i missed last saturday she announced that itd be closed and i missed the memo. that reminds me... i have to call to find out about this saturday =P

so i finished school on monday and celebrated tuesday with another patch on my sleeve =)

remember the goofy little drawing of a candle i put back in this post...

well again, i am glad my artist (alex @ red skull tattoo) can translate my kindergarden drawings into awesome permanent art!

 this was the first time i had to be positioned laying down to get the spot i wanted tatted on my arm. my arms were sore the next day from laying like this lol... it was just under an hour but i stay pretty tense during a tat so im thinking thats why i was hurting the next day.

 and it begins...

 i was becoming smurfette =P

 why i chose blue : to remind me that while i am often burning the candle at both ends more often than i should, i need to remain:

calm, relaxed, loveable, optimistic, lively, joyful, calm, warm, giving, approachable, feminine, (like) water, tranquil, stable, strong, healthy, and dependable

 thanks again to Alex for more awesome art! i am so excited to be building on my canvas

cant wait until next time!

(the next one will be a piece for my grandpa... tossing around ideas still)

xoxoxoxox

Lily Bean

First weekend @ fair = success

Howdy! I don't think I had previously mentioned that I would be selling my good at the I10 fleamarket and fair. The grand opening was this past weekend and it was a success. Naturally, still some gliches to be worked out but I am sure it will be super awesome in no time.

I had a great time meeting new people and selling things.

I wanted to highlight not only my area but also a few of my neighbors so you can see

here's some pictures from the booth i am at with my uncle. he makes jewelry, fimo clay things, paintings, and also brought out some of his collectibles to sell.

Across from us in an art school. Your kiddos can try it out for a few bucks and if they like can sign up for art classes or art summer camp.

Another neighbor across is selling his line of clothing "Q'bo" (check out their site here). They have some funny shirts and cute workout clothes.

 (I personally love the style of the back of this top)

and our next door neighbor does metal working. these things are so pretty. he does amazing work!

 this is my favorite piece! it is a planter made to look like a swing set. and it does swing =D

 He has angels made to hold your long glass candles. these are so cute! i love the swirly wings

 he can make these tables for any team, any sport, or even custom orders. they have a trash can and a place for your cold beverage of choice

 my household with own one of these by the end of the month. it is designed to hold your jalapenos upright for roasting in the oven or on your grill. perfect for any stuffed jalapeno recipe!

  and check out these versions of the table he makes. this one is a gorgeous mosaic (perfect for mother's day... *cough*cough*)

 and this one with bottle caps (perfect for father's day)

 If you are one of my local readers feel free to come by and support your local artists.

And if you are one of my distant readers: these guys ship =) I will be sure to get contact info for you. Let me know if you are interested.

I will be at the fleamarket on the weekends now (studying between customers). I did not make it to my sewing class on Saturday but i will start sewing my dress this week and continue next Saturday.

Speaking of my sewing: I was wearing one of my aprons around the swap and got 3 special orders from other vendors! pretty neat!

So here i am, in major crunch time! my presentation (I decided to do necrotizing facitis... yummy) for anatomy class is due this Friday. wish me luck! and finals a week from today... wish me more luck.

then 4 weeks of free time!

hooray!

til then,

xoxoxo

Lily Bean

(ps... thats the apron that got me sales. everyone loved how it looks like a skirt and the pockets hold well)

I was featured! Hooray! (and sewing class update)

Every Tuesday for the last few months I have been adding a link over at a law student's journey. Kitty hosts "Tute Tuesday" where anyone can share a tutorial, recipe, or how-to. At the next week, Kitty names the link with the most hits and highlights a few feautured links.

Go ahead, check it out... i was featured!

it made my day... week... no month. HOORAY!

on to the update of my sewing class:

here are my shorts all cut and ready.

this saturday in class i start assembling the dress and shorts.

i missed last saturday. i had to be in my cpr class which was a lot less fun. but i did not miss much. the other students were learning how to use their sewing machines and sew straight lines and i am already good with that.

so i may be MIA for the next 2 weeks...

here is my end of semester schedule:

this friday: respiratory test

next friday: turn in project (i chose necrotizing fascitis) poster board, powerpoint presentation, and 5 minute speech

monday may 7th: anatomy/physiology final

then i will have a few weeks open before school hits me hard

and i plan on crafting the heck out of those weeks!

wish me luck!

xoxox

Lily Bean

for the love of Christmas!

just got back from Red Skull Tattoo.

I got my bough of holly today!

hooray.

it is burning right now. i always feel like the healing process if worse than the moment when you are actually under the needles

Me with Alex. He is such a cool artist. I am comfortable enough to just chit chat instead of focusing on the pain and forgetting to breathe haha.

i am super happy!

He does amazing work! i can't stop looking at my arm... the shading is so perfect. Really brings it to life!

Thanks Alex =)

I have an appoinment for May 8th to get my candle.

Cannot wait to see what he does with my sketch to make it super awesome!

xoxoxox

Lily Bean

it's a good news kind of day

hello! hello!

I have had a pretty good day

for starters, i had to retake my placement tests for school. my appointment was at 0830 for math and essay. i started work at 0615 because i wanted plenty of time to be sure my brain was awake and to eat a good breakfast. i was so nauseated while waiting to be sat in the testing room. i paid extra attention to my essay since i had previously scored too low when i tested in February. i followed all the tips that my friends, family, and tutor had given me and i am proud to say

I PASSED!

i could have cried when i found out! i had been so nervous

so now all i have left  is my CPR class this Saturday then i can see my counselor next week to complete ranking for my degree plan. i start this fall and graduate june 2014

also, i checked my bank online and see that my tax refund is scheduled to be in my account come tomorrow morning. i will first pay for tuition and put some aside for school books but i have some left over after that. i contacted my tattoo artist and will see him tomorrow to discuss my next 2 tattoos and set appointments.

i hope to get one on friday (if he has an opening) and the other in 2 weeks. i will keep you posted, of course!

so i finished sketching out the 2 tats just now. let me remind you: i am no artist. good thing is, my artis is good at taking what looks like an 8 year old drew it and making it awesome.

first i want to get a bough of holly. i will have it colored green and red, naturally.

i will put this on my right forearm just in front of the crook of my elbow

 and then in 2 weeks i want to get a candle burning at both ends. i have reserched the meaning behind different colors and decided to color this piece blue. i will put it on either arm just below where the elbow bone sticks out. i am pretty scared of the pain in this area. wish me luck!

 if you are wondering why i chose blue it is to remind me that while i am often burning the candle at both ends more often than i should, i need to remain:

calm, relaxed, loveable, optimistic, lively, joyful, calm, warm, giving, approachable, feminine, (like) water, tranquil, stable, strong, healthy, and dependable

and since i have uploaded cell phone pictures that i took today, i decided to include this picture of my sweet hearts sleeping in a heart formation

arent they so cute!

xoxoxo

Lily Bean