Outagamie County Fair

Friday night I went to the Outagamie County Fair in Seymour, Wi with my sister -in -law, nieces and a friend of  one of my nieces. It was really nice weather and there were wonderful animals and displays to look at.  It is wonderful to see so many young people making creative articles, from fiber to woodwork to cooking.  The animals are always fun, love seeing the different types of chickens and types of rabbits. The girls got to go on the fast rides and of course loved it.  I decided not to go on the ferris wheel as I had planned-they've changed it so it's not a bench seat but round with seats on both sides and it now has a top over each seat so you can't see the stars so will just go with my memories of the way it used to be. 

ANN ARBOR ART FAIR

The Ann Arbor Art Fair is acctually 4 art fairs in one- Ann Arbor Street Art Fair, the Original; State Street Area Art Fair; The Guild Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair; and Ann Arbor South University Art Fair.  Looking at the official event guide I estimate that  there were around 1100 artists/craftsmen there in all mediums and 500,000 visitors were expected to attend. .  I always find it inspirational to look at various mediums and see the colors used and shapes.  I saw a very pretty pastel painting and thought " oh, that section would make a beautiful purse".  I try to look at everything but sometimes will think "that's so ugly or tacky" and someone will come up  beside me and say "I just love this"-and that's what makes art and life so interesting, the variety. So even though it was hot, Hot, SWELTERING HOT it was worth it.  I sunscreened every hour, took breaks inside to cool down, drank plenty of liquids and took my time.       

I'm Back

I didn't post last Sunday as I have pneumomia (again).  Spent Saturday a.m. in the emergency room so didn't feel up to posting last week.  Have spent this past week doing nothing, just didn't have any energy.  Went to my doctor Thursday and got put on an additional round of antibiotics when this round finishes tomorrow but the good news is I am finally starting to feel better and not so worn out.   Today I finally was up for more than two hours before I felt like I needed to go back to bed.  Wish I could  say I've gotten some craftwork  done while lying on the couch but that hasn't been the case, just didn't feel like it.  This week should be better as long as I remember to listen to what my body is telling me and take it easy.   I plan on going "back home" in 2 weeks and learn how to upload pictures and a lot more that I don't know about this blogging business and computers.  So until next week take care of yourselves.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

As I am learning the ins and outs of blogging and until I learn to post pictures I'll probably just post weekly.  Hope all of you have a safe 4th holiday weekend and BUCKLE YOU SEAT BELTS AND OF THOSE WITH YOU.  I've started to read a book that was reviewed in Cloth Paper Scissors Studios Summer 2011 issue on how to make etsy work for you.  The book is "How to Make Money Using Etsy: A Guide to the Online Marketplace for Crafts and Handmade Products by Timothy Adams. So far it is interesting and will be helpful when I get to the point of being ready to open an etsy shop.  Stay safe and take care.