I've managed to kill two computers in the past week, and last night I put another in ICU.  Fortunately, the ancient (yet functioning) guy made a quick recovery, and I am back to the blog. Nevertheless, without a working computer you'd think I would have plenty of time to craft. And I did manage to get a few things cut out and one thing sewn, but nothing has been photographed. I am knee deep in ideas, and works in progress, including an outfit (or two) for the eldest daughter, a tiny first aid kit, and the Lindie Bag.

Instead, I've been trying to fill our days with crafts and project. It seems there are a million ideas out there, but few that I manage to put to the test.

Five years into parenting, you'd think I'd be over the bean decorations. But I'm not. There are just too many pretty colors of beans and lentils out there.  I was reinvigorated by a craft we did at VBS last week, which involved decorating wooden cross magnets with various natural elements including baby pinecones, lentils, acorns and the like. It looked like so much fun I wanted to make one of my own. I didn't, but I was tempted.  The mosaic above is from Martha's Crafts for Kids section, which has some great ideas.

And I've been shopping:

This is a ring made by PoppiGirl from glass and sterling silver. I love the colors, but it looks like it would be extremely uncomfortable. I'm particular about my jewelry. It must be virtually unnoticeable. 

And just because sometimes we need a reminder:

This is Reed Seifer, and I love his stuff. 

And I'm trying to practice it, in the hope that all computers will be up and running again soon.