object love…letterpress cards

Three days and counting until my letterpress class with Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day!  Yes, like the rest of you, I love letterpress. One day, my business card will be letterpress. But in the meantime, I will be making calling cards for Fiddlesticks & Nonsense. Here's a peek at the art work…

I had several other layouts, but after some input from Doc and friends, I landed on these. Typography is soo hard and challenging. I'm not cut out for the nuances and finesse it requires. I'm really hoping the sketch comes through; keep your fingers crossed! I'll share the results!

Thanks for checking in!

F&N

just like ali…

Can you jump rope? I mean really jump rope, Muhammad Ali style? I can't, but I'm going to try! 

I recently bought a jump rope to get some more cardio into my daily life.  Let me tell you, it's tough! Finding and maintaining your rhythm is challenging. Your child(ren) and husband will laugh as they watch you wrestle the rope. You'll groan in frustration every time your toes catch the line. But once you get into a groove, it's fantastic! I'm starting off slow, 15-20 minutes per day, just long enough to break a sweat, get the heart rate up, and put some color on my cheeks. 

Give it a go! It's cheap can be done anywhere.

F&N

ps…you're calves will be REALLY sore.

small stuff…[mostly] face paint

This is what happens when unsupervised "face painting" is allowed!

According to D, this is his pre-battle war paint. Of course, my initial reaction is to freak out and throw him in the tub. But then he so proudly describes what each symbol means and their associated super powers, and I let playtime continue. 

I hope you have some fun playtime this weekend!

F&N

more kite stuff

Kites have been a hot topic around here since our beach day. Did you know kites were invented in China? Well, that seems to be a popular theory. Based on my reading, the general consensus is the kite has been around for approximately 2,000 years. Did you also know there is a National Kite month?

Coincidentally, D pulled this book from our borrowed library books which are way, way, way, waaaay overdue! I had completely forgotten about it. We love all these books about the Kang boys and how their mischievous adventures result in a famous invention. What I like best are the author's note and project at the end of each book. 

The book reminded me of a great kite shop in Chinatown, and shortly after, we found ourselves here. 

I wished I had done more research as there is quite a variety of kites for various wind conditions. With some assistance, we chose some fine beginner kites! I'm fairly certain there will be a kite project occurring here during the summer. 

Some resources:

20 Kids • 20 Kites • 20 Minutes 

Sun Kite

Happy Flying!

F&N

family…go fly a kite

When was the last time you flew a kite? If you can't remember, I suggest you get one and get outside ASAP!! It is so much fun! D and I rendezvoused with my mom and her boyfriend at Pescadero State Beach one sunny afternoon. They brought kites; we brought enthusiasm. 

Given our current wet and gray climate, I sure am looking forward to some more kite flying weather!

Bye,

F&N