Self Portrait - School Year 2010-2011

Otis brought home the self portraits he painted.  One was from the first week of school and one was from last week.

September 2010

June 2011

It is amazing to see the difference.  I love them both.  These are keepers.

Totem Tree

Andy was in town last week and brought Otis this really cool cardboard tree.  I made sure to put it together once to see what it looks like.  Otis now has free reign and can make whatever he wants with all the pieces.

The tree is from a company called Kidsonroof.  They are a dutch design company that specializes in design for creative and playful kids and grown ups. You may have seen their Casa Collection which is a card board play house or their children's furniture both of which have been all over the internet.

I wish I had a chance to take a less busy picture but I was not putting it back together again just to take a picture.  It took me about a half hour to get it together.  I am sure it would take less time the second time around.

Bartering

This week I was fortunate to display my wares at two different events.  One of my favorite benefits of attending craft sales with other vendors is the opportunity to trade our craft.

Thursday morning the La Leche League Kitchener held a rummage sale which they also invited vendors to.  Karen from Little City Farm was there.  I am so excited to finally have some of her products  in the house.

The Other Items I acquired were at the Mill Court Community Centre.  The sale was in direct competition with this years Santa Clause Parade.  Which meant not many shoppers out and about. There were two women I traded with, neither of which have a website to direct you to.

Otis has slept with the Monkey since it came home.

Painting

I love this picture. Otis painted while I finished the rocket costume.