kids , dogs , crafting, blogging , Etsy, .. how to get it all done??

I have spent the better part of this day feeling totally overwhelmed with the " list of things to get done" floating around inside my head".

Anyone out there struggle with this????

My list today has consisted of a whole range of things, such as....

soccer games ( loving the action ) , finding out my girls are completely out of socks ( does anyone else in the house know how to run the washer & dryer, I ponder) :) dog walks, lunch ( as I look in the fridge I realize a trip to the grocery store is looming :( , running kids to b-day parties, hubby finally getting over to pick up our newly purchased used lawn mower ~ the yard is officially 4 " tall, bought a book , Blogging for Bliss by Tara Frey, and started reading, now I just need the time to apply, jewelry projects waiting to be finished , a painting too, yard work other than mowing, an engaging book called Gods & Kings by Lynn Austin, keeps tugging at me to throw it all aside and just go lounge on my deck in the sunshine.....

Just a small preview of my list . On any given day , I am dreaming up new ideas of art and jewelry, many requiring skills that I am unfamiliar with so it would require me to take time to learn them . All the while my children need me, my husband, dogs... and it is Mother's Day tomorrow, so I have to make a dessert for the dinner my mother is so graciously going to prepare for our family.

One day at a time , just breathe , pray , have patience & joy ... I know these things help tremendously , but some days ..... whoa!

It is a packed crazy ride , that is for sure .

Peace to you all~

Longing for spring & summer to fully arrive!

Ok , so all the ladies in the house who are sick of the wind and chilly weather ,

will you please say , "Amen sista ! " :)

I know that I am sooo ready for the warm weather to arrive. Usually I would have some pots planted by now , as well as a few indoor vegetables started. I did not get around to that this year, ( thanks to Etsyland & all 3 of my kids in soccer...) so it needs to get warm so I can get some veggies going in the garden .

I find a lot of my inspiration for my art in my gardens so I thought I would share some of my favorite pics from past summer gardening triumphs .....

Awe, just looking back reminds me that it truly is such a joy to play in the dirt!

May all you fellow gardeners out there have a beautiful , abundant garden this coming season!

meaning behind my bangles.....

So , I thought I should share a bit about my inspiration on my message bangles.

I started painting the wood bangles with the intent to just beautify them.

I also enjoy using my wood burning tool to add depth to the detail . I love all the dreamy patterns of scrap booking paper , although I have long since abandoned using them to make scrap books for my girls. ( just could not keep up after my third babe arrived!)

I usually listen to tunes from my Ipod when I am working on my art. I love music that touches my soul , makes me look deeper into life . I am more into the words than the music, although of course a good beat is important. :)

Some of my favorite music styles are Christian worship, jazz, blues, world, alternative .....

There are some songs that just lodge into your soul , where you find yourself singing the words often.

Chris Rice's song , " Life Means So Much " is one of those songs ... it makes me cry , smile , like my heart is going to burst with the love for my family, friends ~ both current and past , those that are hurting.....

~Everyday is a gift that you've been given .... make the most of the time every minute your living~

Trying out "bloggersville"...

Ok, so I have "ran " around Etsy picking from my favorites list and looking for those that also have blogs, then linking them on my blog whew, .... it is all about making connections , right?

Probably need to go run some more around bloggersville and comment on their blogs... ah, but maybe it is "all good" for now ...

All I really wanna do is go mess around in my creative cat corner.....:)

The start of something ... new

Hello out there..... here I go , jumping into this crazy world of blogging and I am freaking out!

You might ask why the freak out, lady? Well , it is sooo "greek" to me . I follow one blog, yep , that is right , one . Even then I do not read it often enough ( because it is sooo good, it is in my favorites, 40 acres of heaven )

I struggle with time , as I am sure you all do , plus , I would rather be crafting....

(picture to the left is one of my mosaics that you can find on Etsy , seller name is Zasra. )

I am starting this blog to " SHOUT from the roof tops " that I have a shop on Etsy , and Zasra is my name . I just opened it about a month ago and everywhere I look on Etsy , everyone has a blog or I am reading articles on Etsy about blogging to help promote yourself.

Only time will tell if I can make it in bloggerville.....

Of course, I will do my best not to only talk about Etsy and my art.... :)

I will share about family , friends, life , the good, the bad and maybe even the ugly, nah.... who wants the ugly, right ?