Isabel was a Lovely Zombie

My family has no regard for blogging.  They have not released all of the Halloween photos to me, so I am going to go with what I've got.

I have Isabel as a lovely zombie girl, see for yourself.

Isabel is so funny!  I love the way she is taking the role so seriously.  Sebastian got this hat a few years ago.  He lent it to Isabel after intense negotiations.  She did the make up all by herself.  We all wanted to help, but she had a vision and knew what she wanted and I think it turned out great.  We went out to the Tempe Marketplace and Isabel received numerous compliments on her face makeup.

Here Isabel is taking off her glasses.  Hey, zombies have to see too you know.















I also got a blurry zombie smile.  I think her hair is so pretty, Isabel is a lovely girl, er I mean zombie.

















I hope you are having an amazing weekend.

Friday Family Fun

The kids are helping me get our online shop ready for the holiday season.  As I add new items, they must be photographed and listed.  Both Isabel and Sebastian are helping set things up to get better photos.  We are trying to use props and show our work as it looks when worn.

Sebastian moved my sewing model into the corner and hung up the lamp from the light box.  The light was harsh so he hung a tissue paper as a filter.  You can see the light box on the right, it is glowing because of sunlight coming in from the window. Isabel dressed the model so we could show our necklaces in action, we are also going to use a plain white shirt to see which looks best.  She hung the baking tin that is our magnetic jewelry holder in the upper right corner.  It helps us keep track of our things as we take photos and it's pretty too.  We just used a lovely scrapbook paper to cover the baking tin, then added magnets and presto.

Before I knew it, they had a little photo studio ready for action.  I love that both are helping and feeling part of the project.

We have a large cardboard (you can see it in the lower left corner of the photo) and are going to make backgrounds for a photo booth in the same corner.  We want to use it for Halloween, so we are still researching good background ideas and will begin work on it soon.

We are also going to use word charms and initial charms to customize a few of our pieces.  Sebastian likes using the hammer.

We also used clay to experiment with a few new ideas.  The round pieces were just cooked and now will be sanded and painted.  I haven't used clay in years and forgot how much fun it can be.

The feel of the clay as it gets warm is exciting, like the clay is storing warm energy to help make your creation come to life.

We are going to continue working on things this weekend, but also want to see a movie.  I am voting for Looper, the time travel sounds interesting. 

I hope your weekend is at least as fun as mine, even more fun if that's possible.

Here I Am

I am working on an update of the profiles for our shop so Isabel and I need to take some photos of each other.  I wanted my photo done with trees and with the little light box we made.  Then I wanted to try with hat and without, so Isabel did a little photo shoot for me.  Here I am.

I love this hat I made last year, it has a great flapper look.  I use it when we go out sometimes.  There is a flower pin on the side.  I know the lighting is not great, we had a light pointed behind me.  We are going to do another photo shoot tomorrow when the sun it out.

My hair has grown, but the bangs seem to want to stay short.  My wooden man was in the way too, we thought it would be a great prop.  I think we'll do without him or at least re-position him next time.

Isabel was so patient.  I had my glasses off then on again, then off.  She has a great eye.  I think when we set up better lighting, the photos will be perfect.

What do you think, hat or no hat?

Profile-Isabel Sophia

I asked Isabel to help with this post and she sent me an email.  She is thirteen and goes in and out of a teen funk, which I think is pretty funny.  Let's enjoy her teen angst.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to:  Isabel Sophia

Favorite Colors: black purple red blue

Least Favorite Colors: yellow pink

Hobbies: Netflix, computer, DSI drawing, sleeping

Favorite Classes: Social Studies, lunch, Choir

Policies: It doesn't matter what color religion gender or sexuality you are if you're cool, you're cool bro.

Thoughts on school: I like it I guess. Don't like uniforms and I don't have enough classes with my friends but I think I can survive it until next year.

Favorite Quotes: 

"Cool story bro but it needs more ponies." -- unknown 

"Watch it, or I'll take your soul." --Soul Eater

 "That's nice..." --brother

When my family was here to visit, each adult asked Isabel what she wants to be when she grows up.  Isabel said she wants to be a Comedian.  She loves watching the stand up comedy on Netflix.  We'll see, maybe she will change her mind or maybe she will have her own comedy tour around the world.  I am going to do my part and love her for who she is right now.

Let's take a look at her six bracelets, they are funny.  I am going to list what they say from top to bottom and left to right.

Left Arm:

1  Adorkable    This is a play on adorable.

2  Free Punches in the Face

3  Rock Star

Right Arm:

1  Blood on the Dance Floor (a band I think)

2  Swagg Does Not Cure Ugly

3  Gir    He is a green cartoon character.

Isabel is a contradiction.  From Adorkable to Face Punching to a cartoon character, who is this girl?

This is posted on her door.  She has an astronaut, a photo of her camping buddies and a page that has I love you written in a bunch of different languages.  There is also a sticker that says she forgot her ID and the logo for her favorite Lindor Milk Chocolate Truffles.

Isabel also has beautiful and long mermaid hair, she was tired and busy yesterday evening and didn't want to brush it for me.  She dyed it red, but I made her use the non permanent hair color that washes out after a few weeks.  

Isabel has a great chin and very expressive blue green eyes.  I think she looks a bit like a young brunette Drew Barrymore.

So there you have it, my complex and lovely daughter.  I am honored to be her mother and although I poke fun, I appreciate the quirks that make Isabel one of a kind.  I only hope she has a daughter as interesting.  

Tomorrow is Workdesk Wednesday.  Come by and take a look at what's on my desk.

I hope this short week is a good one for you.