My3littlemonkeys

Hmmm

2009-06-07T08:37:00.003-07:00

Hello
First I must apologize for my lack of blogging. I am a very busy girl with 3 little boys running wild through my house. It's not that I can't squeeze some time in the day to do a quicky post. It's Murphy's Law, sit down to do something and the entire house needs you for something. Then by the time I'm finished with the needy ones, there is dishes, laundry, vacuming. Then off to run errends. Then I have forgotten all about my blogging.
With this said I am off for more coffee and to clean up crayons and finish the laundry.

Hmmm

2009-06-07T08:37:00.001-07:00

The Great Escape Attempt

2009-06-02T17:25:00.000-07:00

Well the weather here has been beautiful. The boy have been out playing and with having 3 boys it is hard keeping a constant eye on them. The older 2 can play outside as long as they play in the yard. Sometimes for 1 of them it can be difficult. Today he was busted running up the ally way so he was sent to his room. His life nearly over!!
To his rescue comes the 6 yrs old. We caught him breaking into their ground floor bedroom to bust his younger brother out so they could play together. Daddy caught him halfway in the window or out the window.
Isn't it amazing that they fight like crazy but are the best of buds when one of them is in trouble.

2009-05-20T12:48:00.000-07:00

No Wheels

2009-05-08T18:47:00.000-07:00

Finally a blog update. The last week has been crazy busy.
The etsty team I belong to had a massive sale, so I was busy tweeting and posting away.
Last week my others truck broke down, so he took my beloved mini van, for 2 weeks. It is very difficult to get around on public transit if you are not well acquanted with the new city you live in.
So I pulled out my pouch sling and braved the bus with 3 little boys. They have been surprisingly well behaved and the people that are often on the bus are interesting. All in all it has thus far been an OK experience, It does take forever to get a simple task done like 3hrs for getting 2 bags of groceries. Making it difficult to get anything accomplished at home.
Only a few more days until I get my van back so I'm sure we will all survive.

Fur kids

2009-04-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hi all I just thought I would update on the kittens. They were 4 wks on the 9th. They are climbing in and out of their box home and playing together. Here they are being sneaky.

Bad Dog Beautiful Day

2009-04-11T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hello

It has been beautiful here the last couple of days. Yesterday the older boys went to a friends house who lives just a couple houses away. being the overprotective mother I am, I walked over with the baby just to make sure all was well. All was well so i came home to find my dog had eaten the metal blinds and stuck his big fat head through our bedroom window screen. Boy did he look happy big head and paws hanging out the window. Now I have to buy new blinds and posibly a new screen. He is such a brat, 9 yrs old and still he acts like a puppy.

I love patterns

2009-04-02T14:38:00.000-07:00

I love sewing patterns, I just entered to win one or two more bitofwhimsy doll patterns. You can enter to just go here http://sevidesigns.com

2 weeks and 2 days

2009-03-28T18:59:00.000-07:00

Well here are the babies at 2 weeks and 2 days. They are just to cute.

ugly little owl clips

2009-03-18T17:52:00.000-07:00

Awwwww! They are so darn ugly they are cute. I can't help but giggle when I see them. I just listed them in my etsy shop.

Patterns

2009-03-18T11:09:00.001-07:00

I have been trying out pattern drafting. I usually just wing it but I have a few things I want to make alot of and they have been stuck in my brain. So I am drafting and actually completing my daydream projects. Stay tuned I will post pics today.

MOM, MOM

2009-03-12T08:51:00.001-07:00

MOM, MOM, MOM Dishrag grew banies in our room. Well here are the new additions to our family.

New Pattern

2009-03-10T21:50:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased a pattern from a wonderful etsian.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5062394&ga_search_query=bitofwhimsy&ga_search_type=seller_usernames

Here is what my Boo Bears look like. Please meet Snowflake and Misty Mints.

I had made a white one first a polar bear if you will in honor of our never ending snow but he was snafoozled by my youngest. He lugs him around and gives him hugs and kisses. He is so cute.

Snow

2009-03-03T21:45:00.000-08:00

We had snow this morning but it warmed up and went away. YAY!!!

Then i was informed we are due for a snow storm. Oh well. It is pretty!!

I have listed a bunch or new cards in my etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5553431

Here is a link.

What fun to step away from my usual sewing and into something a little different. I still apply the basics with color and layouts but with paper. The boys are getting into it aswell. It is nice to do something together I really do enjoy it.

Well off to bed and sweet dreams of creating.

SPRING?

2009-03-02T16:04:00.000-08:00

Well it is march first and a slight sign of spring here in central Alberta. The snow melted and I was able to shovel it off the deck. No sign of grass yet but I'm sure a few more warmish days like today and it will pop up.
We are in our new home now and are for the most part set up. I have managed to set an area in which to do paper crafting. My new hobby! It was tough to get inspired as I have been trying for awhile. My sewing machines are not set up as my basement is occupied at the moment. So maybe it is easier for me this time around. NO distractions!!
I have found that creating with paper is very much like sewing but of course with paper. Layering, color combos and best yet my kids can join in. the boys seem to enjoy it and the baby can join in as well. He tends to color on everything (himself,the walls, the dog) Thank goodness for washable marker. LOL.
I feel that most of my cards are decent enough for a stroll on etsy.
So please take a peek in the next day or two and I will have them posted.

OMG!!!

2009-02-11T14:18:00.000-08:00

What the heck my blog does not update itself? LOL
Things have been crazy busy here and to top it all off we are moving. 3 sleeps and 4 days away. I am excited and worried of course. I pray everything goes smoothly. We did hire movers as hubby is away at work. Nothing should get broken this time.
This is by far the longest i have not created something. My house is a disaster as I go through all of my crap. I don't know where it came from but man there is alot of it.
Well i'm off to bury myself in some chaos.

Brain Freeze!!

2009-01-24T13:03:00.000-08:00

Well my blog is not being updated as much as i would like. I have good intentions but kids and work seem to get in the way. Oh and I TWITTER!!! Hehe.
I have decided to take a mental break from work (sewing) and do some creative sewing. I am currently working on some patterns for critters and such. I'm not worried about when they have to be finished and i seam to accomplish more.
Post pics soon of the boys and their monsters.

MY MOJO IS BACK

2009-01-11T11:08:00.000-08:00

Well my New Years has had a sad slow start. Bummed out after the holidays and still no ability to pull money from my ars. I have made zero resolutions for the New Year and have stuck to that with no problems at all.
But alas I have been brain storming as I lay quietly with my boys at bed time. They still want everything as apparently christmas was not enough for them. Unfortunatly they have to eat and they haven't got the idea that food costs money to.

So I have some brilliant new ideas for my etsy shops and I still have to finish the baby slings I have been plugging away on. After 80+ slings they tend to be manotonous.( did i spell that right?). Only 14 more to go and then 10 nursing covers that were just ordered.
Maybe the new year won't be so slow.
So now I'm going to clean the living room there are toys everywhere.

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

2009-01-03T10:32:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone.

Sorry it's late but I have not caought up yet I'm still back in Nov. of last year.

I am going to try to get caught up this year, Plus I am hoping to get a little more creative and make a few life changing decisions.

Well I'm off to get some coffee and catch up on last year.

It's December What?

2008-12-11T19:10:00.000-08:00

WOW. It's the second week of December already. I'm not even close to being ready for Christmas. I haven't even started my shopping yet. Where has the time gone?
I have sewing for the local baby boutique to finish and I have plans to sew for the boys.
AHHHHHHH!!!!! I need an extra month to catch up. Well looks like I am in for some sleepless night so I can finish everything. Wish me luck and a merry HOHO to ALL 8)

Big Bad Betty

2008-11-13T20:46:00.001-08:00

My new machine now has a name. BIG BAD BETTY ! She has her decal and I am just waiting on more oil in her motor before I get her up and running full time. Off to the NAPPA for oil. HEHE

I was trying to work on my sling but my machine that I just had serviced and picked up on friday crapped out again. WHY? I have 17 left to do.

Check out my etsy shop for fresh listings www.maceme.etsy.com

New Etsy Listing

2008-11-10T10:29:00.000-08:00

Hi All

Here is my newest Listing for my etsy shop. A Calgary Flames crochet top hand towel. you can find it here www.my3littlemonkeys.etsy.com.

I have finished my secret santa gift for my etsy team mate. All this secret stuff is killing me.

I'm going through all of my creations and will hopefully list them in my shop today. Then work on my baby slings. I hope:)

November already

2008-11-09T13:11:00.000-08:00

November 9th already. Where has the time gone?
I'm working on my baby slings for the local baby boutique.
I'm just about finished my secret santa gift for one of my fellow etsian. Can't say who. I have to make a quick trip to the store for gift wrap and containers to sort my craft supplies and the extra's are going to destash in my etsy shop. There are a few personal projects I would love to be working on but I must prioritize especially this close to Christmas.
Well that is all for now.

HALLOWEEN

2008-10-31T20:55:00.000-07:00

Hope you all had a Happy Halloween.
We went to the mall trick or treating crazy busy but much safer as my kids have no concept of street safety. They honestly think they are invinceable. ( did i spell that right?)
It is taking forever for the kids to wind down. One has managed to cover himself in a layer of gum. Funny I didn't know you could do that with gum.
Looks like my post will be cut short now that I have to scrub gum off a kid.

The new machine

2008-10-30T17:36:00.000-07:00

Well I've tried and tried and I have a problem with either the way i'm threading my new machine or something. The top thread keeps jumpiong out of the needle. How frustrating.
Everything else seems to be running smoothly so I guess I will call the repair guy Friday.

Well I guess I will have to work on something that does not need straight stitching right away. Out comes the serger. Now what shall I make? Off to figure it out.

Go Big or Go Home

2008-10-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

Hi,

Here is my new sewing machine it's not pretty but let's hope it get's the job done.

I picked up 2 in Calgary yesterday and sold one before it was out of my mini van.

Won't hubby be surprized. He buys a big truck I buy a big sewing machine!!

Finished custom handbags

2008-10-29T12:10:00.000-07:00

Here we go my custom order handbags all finished.

Etsy

2008-10-26T14:33:00.001-07:00

Hi
I forgot my blurb on my shop at etsy and my etsy team.
I have 2 shops on etsy www.my3littlemonkeys.etsy.com this shop has minagerie of items and my new shop www.maceme.etsy.com is going to be more geared towards fun grown uppy things. That is once I am a bit more organized. Hopefully you can take a peak.

I am a member of the alberta team on etsy. So full of talented and uber friendly people. I love them all.
Thanks everyone for your help and ideas.

Psssst! Alison I will get to Calgary for coffee soon.

Hi

2008-10-26T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody,
My very own blog.
WOW

Well I had 2 custom order handbags yesterday and had to whip out to buy a new iron and a new sewing machine. They just don't make em like they used to. It was a fairly smooth outting until we hit Giant Tiger. My Darling son pulled the fire alarm. The fire truck came and we had a good talk with the fireman, and the store manager, and several employees and customers. I have to say that they were pretty good about it. There might have been an employee or 2 that were upset but that was it. Oh and a very upset and emberassed mommy. Oh well with having 4 boys i'm sure it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Well off to get all of my new stuff set up to finish my orders.
Wish me luck
Candy