Oh Yeah....Origami!!

Today my Son asked why I don't do Origami any more. Good question. So, I got out some origami paper and the book, "Amazing Origami for Children" By Biddle. Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into all kinds of shapes.

We did some old favorites like the cranes, some new ones for us like the penguin and we wrecked some paper trying some even harder folds.

My stash of Origami paper is real low (gone actually) so I need to lay in a new supply.

I'm reluctant to try and do a step by step tutorial on Origami, since I'm not the best at it. But, there are usually directions for at least one project in the packaging of the Origami paper itself. Of course, your local library can provide a free, low-tech way to learn some Origami.

I have been fascinated by Origami since I was little and as a High School exchange student to Japan, I got to experience this beautiful art up close.The paper is so fun and it's relaxing to do the folding. I am glad that my Son reminded me about it.

I think I forsee a resurgence of Origami in my near future!

Man (or Family) Cannot Live On Crafts Alone

I was headed Downtown to grocery shop and I somehow ended up at Otion The Soap Making Bar and buying soap making supplies instead of food.

I came home with nothing to eat but everything I needed to make some totally luscious Honey,Milk & Oatmeal Soap. It sounds yummy, right? The smell is also heavenly and satisfying, but you still can't call it a snack.
So, a little later, I will head out again to buy Groceries. I promise!

In the mean time, I'm going to get my soap molds and other goodies out and see what I can make! (Instead of Dinner.)

Recycling,Reusing and Remembering

I am seized by the desire to craft. It's getting a little out of hand. You can see evidence of this for yourself at www. asnailspace.etsy.com I have been gathering supplies, writing down ideas, cruising the library and bookshops for free and cheap old books and magazines, and yes, actually also crafting . I have been admittedly cutting corners here at home. I mean, if some frozen food or a delivered pizza are going to let me work on my projects a little longer, so be it! Clothes go unfolded and put away less frequently and my son is watching a bit too much television these days.But I have been prolific and the muse is upon me. Of course, I am blessed to have such a wonderfully self entertaining Son and understanding Husband. I am lucky to be able to ride these crests of activity only because of them.

Today though, I just couldn't walk by the pile of papers on the kitchen counter, or the dirty dishes or the voice of my boy asking me what we were going to do today. So, I stopped. Hand-in-hand we walked to the park and played there for a long time. It was a priceless day and I was so glad I had heard him.

Later, I caught up on my housework after dinner and watched a movie with my Husband before bed. Unlike my Son, my Husband will not always come right out and ask for my attention. I have to remember that he needs me, too. It feels good actually, to know I'm so important to others.

Balance is a good thing and I am constantly working on bringing it all together to try and be the Mother, Wife, Sister,Daughter, Friend and Crafty Woman I want to be. Best job I ever had, this is!