April 29th, 2007
For as long as I can remember we have been going along to Keswick Conventionsand this weekend we’ve done it again. I almost said ‘continued the tradition’ but thats not really why we go. It used to be that we would go just for the meetings but ever since our involvement with SIM we go to put up our SIM display and represent the mission there too. Of course theres always a lot of catch up with people we haven’t seen in a while.
Our SIM display this time was nice and neat. I was hopint it would look a lot messier by the end of the convention (indicating that a lot of people have been there) but sadly it looks much the same. There are however a few magazines and brochures less so thats a good thing.
This time we just weren’t able to stand there and mann the display for much of the weekend. Normally we stand there half an hour before and after each meeting. We didn’t get to hear a lot of the speaker either this time, mostly because I needed to stop Kezi yelling in the middle of the message!
Here’s some pics from the weekend and the improved grounds of Camp Wattle Grove, home of Keswick Conventions in WA (click the link if you want to know more about them).
April 27th, 2007
PF theme this week is ‘relaxation’. The photo I took this morning of Kezi at her first swimming lessons suits perfectly!
April 27th, 2007
Probably not, but then I would understand why. It stands for the POLYMER CLAY ARTISTS GUILD OF ETSY.
I’m part of this guild which has just celebrated its 4 month anniversary so its brand new and a lot of fun. Being a polymer clay artist in western Australia means that it can be hard to find others who use the same medium so its been great to be part of a group with similar interests.
One thing that the guild does each month is a challenge with a theme attached. This month the theme was ’something inspired by the signs of spring’ which makes sense for anyone living in the northern hemisphere. I don’t mind being reminded of spring when its Autumn here of course.
I have entered with this piece which is called ‘blushing blooms’, a necklace and ring set in coral pink with handpainted swirls. It is for sale in my Etsy store, although it has a ridiculous price on it currently as I don’t really want it to sell until after the competition voting is over. Its a requirement of entering the competition to list your item for sale in your Etsy store.
The competition is won through voting and anyone can vote. Please go to this link:
PCAGOE Blog
and cast your vote by leaving a comment in the comments box (comments remain invisible). Don’t vote for me just because you know me, vote for whoever you think is best! You can win a great prize by voting too by the way!
PS For those of you who don’t know what Etsy is. Etsy is a place where you can buy and sell all things hand made. I have an Etsy store which is polyclarific.etsy.com
April 25th, 2007
Ok, thought I’d better explain about the pic in the post below. This is Malachi, my cute little nephew. In this pic (not taken by me) he’s wearing his Uncle’s scuba gear (not Michael’s). Thought it was a priceless shot. You can read about what his parents do on their blog by clicking here.
April 24th, 2007
and he’s about to expire! When I say expire I don’t mean he’s due for the butcher’s shop, I mean the listing of him in my Etsy store is going to expire this Sunday. He’s only $4.50 US and very cute if you’re a piggy collector! Just click on that link right there to take a look at the listing.
April 21st, 2007
I must say that today was a mish mash of great and strange things. Its easier just to list them so here goes:
1. I have been getting up the nerve to drive by myself recently (I hate driving) and got in the car this morning to do two things - go to the local gym and mail out 500 SIM WA newsletters. The car had a flat battery!
2. When Michael tried to fix our printer this morning (which has been mucking up) he ended up having a bit of trouble with it and we got toner everywhere (if this has happened to you then you will understand how bad this is)!
3. I ended the week with FOUR orders for my polymer clay items. I started the week with none really! Thank you Lord! Two of these were via my Etsy store after having no orders since March 25th! The other two were via private customers.
4. Michael ran our first YPFM (Young People For Mission) meeting tonight. 5 people came including him. I said last week that if 10 people came then I’d call it a success. Turns out its not about the numbers and those that came are enthusiastic. They have a great idea for a missions promotion evening.
Looks like Monday is going to be a big mailing day then, four orders, 500 newsletters and a parcel to my brother and sister-in-law!!!! What a strange Saturday.
April 21st, 2007
Recently I’ve had a few custom orders for miniatures and its been great fun. When I first started out with polymer clay I thought of getting into dolls house minis but aftera while they just didn’t sell. It was suggested to me that little girls just aren’t into dolls houses anymore, so I stopped. I thought I would just keep the mini’s I’d made for when Keziah is old enough to play with them. I already have a nice little stash building for her.
Now that I’ve had a few orders I’m thinking of other things I could make, cakes are popular amongst miniaturists (sp?) but I would love to make some very unique, different items. If you’ve got a suggestion please leave it in the comments box. I’d love to build up a list of ideas.
Anyway, here’s some of my latest custom orders:
April 19th, 2007
Just wanted to remind any Perth people that our first Young People For Mission meeting is this Saturday night. If you’re a missions minded Christian then you’re welcome to come along! OMF and SIM have joined together this year to run these meetings which will happen around 6 times a year.
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