There have been many days in the last year I have felt bad for neglecting my blog. I have even logged in and started a few posts only to think I have too much to share and too many things going on to do this right now. So instead I will appologize for my absense, promise to post more regularly to fill you in on my exciting past year, and offer this gem I just found: click the link below to find out how to knit an awesome wire bracelet!
http://laughingpurplegoldfish.blogspot.com/2008/11/beaded-wire-knitted-bracelet.html
~K
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
At last
After 2 years of living together my dog and cat are finally comfortable enough to sleep together! For a few weeks now Abbie has been sneeking onto Luke's bed when he wasn't around. As you can see she made herself at home there after a while.
Then just a few days ago I looked over and noticed that they were both over there! Luke in his bed and Abbie on the blanket!
Then just a few days ago I looked over and noticed that they were both over there! Luke in his bed and Abbie on the blanket!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Treasury
I'm in a Treasury today! It has been a while so I was surprised to see my "Merry Happy" card in the Treasury. I shouldn't have been too surprised though since half of the treasury is from the EtsyGreetings Holiday promotion that I am featured in this week. Make sure to click the link and visit the promotion. There are 30 card artist featured this week with 30 more next week. We will then continue to rotate until the holidays!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
I've been Booed
Today I got a little bag of candy and a note on my classroom door that said I've been "Booed!" I have seen the little ghosts in previous years around school but this is my first year being booed. I guess it works a little like a secret pal... after being booed you then boo 2 other people in school leaving them a bag of goodies. I think I'm going to try out Nichole's Origami box tutorial I found last night to put the goodies in. And maybe I will fill it with some small notecards instead of candy... :)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Ok, so I know it has been 2 weeks and still no Activboard photos. First, let me say that I didn't actually get to use the board for a whole week after installation. And then last week was all sorts of crazy just trying to learn everything. So, photos soon I promise... but not today!
I came across the best Rubber Soul stamp today that I will be ordering ASAP! I found it while looking up another stamp that I want. It all started Sunday when I attended the A Muse Make And Take at Impressive Ideas in Roswell. It was a fun afternoon full of laughs as Karen made her 2nd, 3rd and 4th cards! Crazystampchick was very helpful and we made a great Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas card! Back on track here... this stamp is a must have for me so that I can better recognize and appreciate those rare "normal" days.
Ok, so today is not one of those days... not only can I not post the image of the stamp but my computer is super slooooooow and uncooperative.
I came across the best Rubber Soul stamp today that I will be ordering ASAP! I found it while looking up another stamp that I want. It all started Sunday when I attended the A Muse Make And Take at Impressive Ideas in Roswell. It was a fun afternoon full of laughs as Karen made her 2nd, 3rd and 4th cards! Crazystampchick was very helpful and we made a great Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas card! Back on track here... this stamp is a must have for me so that I can better recognize and appreciate those rare "normal" days.
Ok, so today is not one of those days... not only can I not post the image of the stamp but my computer is super slooooooow and uncooperative.
Monday, October 8, 2007
My classroom
When I left work today the ActivBoard installation was still in progress. Hopefully it'll be ready to go when I arrive tomorrow but somehow I doubt it! Before the installer arrived I snapped some quick photos of my classroom to share. I'm surprised that my classroom does not look messier than it does as I did not straighen up before I took them!
If you are having a hard time seeing the photos, click on them to make them BIGGER!
This is the part of my classroom that I teach from. Notice the tiny useless chalkboard- this is where my new much larger ActivBoard will be! I will still be able to hook up my blue demonstration camera (hard to see against the chalkboard but it's there on top of the blue box) but now on the much bigger board. And I can check the super big space hogging TV back into the library. Check out my super cool color wheel clock! I knew those plain school issue clocks could be cool with a little help from the art teacher!
This photo shows the "Enter" door where classes enter the classroom. Paint shirts are conveniently located here so that they can grab one on their way in. The door with all of the pictures on it leads to the kiln room where we have a nice electric kiln and some shelf space. What are the big brown boxes you ask? Oh, that is my drying new rack. Unfortunately it has been sitting there for 9 weeks waiting to be put together. I think maybe this Friday someone is coming to help with that!
This is Sink 1 along with painting supplies storage. We have two nice windows that lead out to the main hall and let in some great light. I use every ounce of space in my classroom and have transformed the cabinets with doors into our Word Wall. We record all of our "good art words" here so that we can remember them later.
Yet another door... this one is the "Exit" door where we line up to leave at the end of class. While we are waiting for the classroom teacher we can review our "good art words" or the list of artists we have studied. I also record class behavior on the chart on the bulletin board. We have to make sure we can listen and follow directions, use supplies correctly, and clean up our messes before we can do certain projects like clay. Next to the bulletin board (hidden in the picture) is our Refocus Desk. We use this desk when we need to take time out to redirect certain behaviors.
You can see both sink 2 and sink 3 in this photo. We usually stay away from sink 3 because it is very splashy and messy! You can see the yarn and glaze storage on the shelves above sink 2. And on the back table is our (Envision) box of artwork all packed up and ready to be shipped to Original Works. 752 artworks completed, labeled, organized and counted. Feels good to have it done! This fundraiser brings money into PTA every year and is partially how I convinced them to get the ActivBoard for my classroom.
Here is our supply shelf. Most supplies we use day to day are on this shelf so that the table helpers can get them and pass them out. We also keep our sketchbooks here for easy access. Above the shelf are a few of my art teacher mottos and to the right is our door that leads to a concrete patio.
Just out of view on the right side of this photo is a really nice big window and my desk. The shelf is full of teacher books and magazines that I use for teaching. We also have 2 computers for student use. I wish there was more time for this during class but we normally only use the computers for art when we go to the computer lab as a class.
Oooh... check out the ceiling! You just can't look around this classroom without learning something!
If you are having a hard time seeing the photos, click on them to make them BIGGER!
This is the part of my classroom that I teach from. Notice the tiny useless chalkboard- this is where my new much larger ActivBoard will be! I will still be able to hook up my blue demonstration camera (hard to see against the chalkboard but it's there on top of the blue box) but now on the much bigger board. And I can check the super big space hogging TV back into the library. Check out my super cool color wheel clock! I knew those plain school issue clocks could be cool with a little help from the art teacher!
This photo shows the "Enter" door where classes enter the classroom. Paint shirts are conveniently located here so that they can grab one on their way in. The door with all of the pictures on it leads to the kiln room where we have a nice electric kiln and some shelf space. What are the big brown boxes you ask? Oh, that is my drying new rack. Unfortunately it has been sitting there for 9 weeks waiting to be put together. I think maybe this Friday someone is coming to help with that!
This is Sink 1 along with painting supplies storage. We have two nice windows that lead out to the main hall and let in some great light. I use every ounce of space in my classroom and have transformed the cabinets with doors into our Word Wall. We record all of our "good art words" here so that we can remember them later.
Yet another door... this one is the "Exit" door where we line up to leave at the end of class. While we are waiting for the classroom teacher we can review our "good art words" or the list of artists we have studied. I also record class behavior on the chart on the bulletin board. We have to make sure we can listen and follow directions, use supplies correctly, and clean up our messes before we can do certain projects like clay. Next to the bulletin board (hidden in the picture) is our Refocus Desk. We use this desk when we need to take time out to redirect certain behaviors.
You can see both sink 2 and sink 3 in this photo. We usually stay away from sink 3 because it is very splashy and messy! You can see the yarn and glaze storage on the shelves above sink 2. And on the back table is our (Envision) box of artwork all packed up and ready to be shipped to Original Works. 752 artworks completed, labeled, organized and counted. Feels good to have it done! This fundraiser brings money into PTA every year and is partially how I convinced them to get the ActivBoard for my classroom.
Here is our supply shelf. Most supplies we use day to day are on this shelf so that the table helpers can get them and pass them out. We also keep our sketchbooks here for easy access. Above the shelf are a few of my art teacher mottos and to the right is our door that leads to a concrete patio. 
Just out of view on the right side of this photo is a really nice big window and my desk. The shelf is full of teacher books and magazines that I use for teaching. We also have 2 computers for student use. I wish there was more time for this during class but we normally only use the computers for art when we go to the computer lab as a class.
Oooh... check out the ceiling! You just can't look around this classroom without learning something!
Whiteboard!
The man is coming in exactly 2 hours to install my new Interactive Whiteboard (or ActivBoard) in my classroom! I am so excited!!!! I have been waiting almost 2 years for this valuable addition to my classroom! I'll post pictures of my new room tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Merry, Happy
The holidays are coming before you know it! Don't forget to order your cards before its too late! Click here for the Holiday section of my shop. I currently have 4 designs posted and will get a few more added ASAP for your browsing pleasure.
Monday, October 1, 2007
30 days
As always I am multi-tasking this evening...
I'm semi listening to Prison Break on TV while I...
Pay da bills...
Balance my checkbook...
Browse on Etsy :)...
Read the Etsy forums...
AND check in on some other Etsyian's blogs.
I have finished all of these things and am now finally moving on to my work work for the evening. Of course I have at least 10 things that I HAVE to do tonight (and should have done for the last 2 or 3 weeks!)
While blog browsing though I came across the 30 Days to a Better Shop challenge on Christina's blog. I know I don't have the space in my head to even start thinking about this right now so instead I am posting it here so that I can check it out at a later date. Hopefully any other Etsy artists who come across my blog can benefit as well! I really do think its a great idea!
I'm semi listening to Prison Break on TV while I...
Pay da bills...
Balance my checkbook...
Browse on Etsy :)...
Read the Etsy forums...
AND check in on some other Etsyian's blogs.
I have finished all of these things and am now finally moving on to my work work for the evening. Of course I have at least 10 things that I HAVE to do tonight (and should have done for the last 2 or 3 weeks!)
While blog browsing though I came across the 30 Days to a Better Shop challenge on Christina's blog. I know I don't have the space in my head to even start thinking about this right now so instead I am posting it here so that I can check it out at a later date. Hopefully any other Etsy artists who come across my blog can benefit as well! I really do think its a great idea!
Birthday Cards
As promised here are the newest birthday cards in the Katiedid Designs line.
Notice that the card comes with a cute little matching envelope. Get it here!
This next card is made out of adorable rocket ship patterned paper and an awesome mustard cardstock! It will be posted to Etsy soon...
3...2...1...
Blast off! to a great new year! How cute would this be for a boy's birthday card?
Notice that the card comes with a cute little matching envelope. Get it here!
This next card is made out of adorable rocket ship patterned paper and an awesome mustard cardstock! It will be posted to Etsy soon...
3...2...1...
Blast off! to a great new year! How cute would this be for a boy's birthday card?
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