#makermom

Happy International Women’s Day! I’m spending some time today thinking about what it means to be a mom, a metalsmith, and a writer, always trying to do so much, all in an ever-changing world. I feel like it’s a great opportunity to think about both blessings and challenges; specifically what is unique to me and what is systemic. What changes do I want to see in my society to make life better for both my daughter and my son? Do you celebrate/observe Women’s Day? Do you feel empowered or defeated? Energized or exhausted? Maybe all of the above? #womensday #indieartist #makermom (at Langley, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpibKKxvklB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Just had a couple of days off with my sister, nieces and my son. Great time having fun and making memories. Mocktails, eating, ferias and swimming. Back to work today and I've allocated the next 10.5 hours to catch up on orders before bed, Hawaii 5-0 on it the background for something to watch (my guilty pleasure)! Time you crack on. #selfemployed #makermom #mompreneur #etsy #etsyseller #worktolivenotlivetowork (at Vera, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChhKuaII6pI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finished the Gryffindor beanie ... next up is Ravenclaw . . . #knit #knitbeanie #makermom #knitter #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #craftymom #madebyhand #handknit #handmadeisbest #handmadewithlove #harrypotter #gryffindor #gryffindorbeanie #yarnlife #knitlife #proudmadhatter #keepinnogginswarm (at L'Anse au Loup) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfG766Kujdy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hufflepuff hats for my daughters. I gave them a few options for colors and stripes and whatnot and they chose what to go with and I took it from there. My 10 year old started reading the books, so I'm reading them with her (first time for me) and naturally the girls sorted the whole family into our appropriate houses (all 3 of my kids got Hufflepuff) . . . #knit #knitbeanie #makermom #knitter #knittersofinstagram #knittersgonnaknit #craftymom #madebyhand #handknit #handmadeisbest #handmadewithlove #harrypotter #hufflepuff #hufflepuffbeanie #bernatpremium #yarnspirations #yarnlife #knitlife #proudmadhatter #keepinnogginswarm (at L'Anse au Loup) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce_xdu-O8Gu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

School sends an email saying the kiddo needs an elderly person costume in a couple of days so what does my genius brain decide to do ... yep, make this wig (because I'm not already drowning in my to-do lists, right?!?) ... she's cute tho . . (Pattern is from antiqueandorunique on etsy) . . #crochet #crocheter #crochetwig #makermom #meandmybrightideas #bernatsupervalue #yarnlife #handmade #madebyhand #makersgonnamake #makerlife (at L'Anse au Loup) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBctP7raYU/?utm_medium=tumblr

Feeling extra “witchie” this week, so working a little something up with this absolutely spellbinding colorway (by the infinitely talented @laineandlotus). I am so shocked at how fast time is flying! Looking forward to the extra long weekend with the kiddies. So happy it’s Friday...ready for warm comfy pants and yarn! ~cheers~ y’all! 🍷 #makermom #makerlife #yarn #yarnaddict #handdyedyarn #knittersofinstagram #knitting #slouchbeanie #basicwitch #octoberproject #longweekend #familytime #cozyweather #tgif #merlotmom https://www.instagram.com/p/CGI2MfRByGg/?igshid=6a7r0zz7cdxu

“Never have I ever”....knit with Boucle yarn! Plenty of crochet experience but this is something new! Here’s to adventures in my crafters realm. As always, very much so looking forward to a long weekend with my lovely crazy family. TGIF & ~cheers~ y’all! 🍷#makermom #makerlife #handcrafted #handmade #madewithlove #knittersofinstagram #knitting #yarnaddict #dailydoseoffiber #boucle #boucleyarn #tgif #happyweekend #merlotmom https://www.instagram.com/p/CFkuoJch_CT/?igshid=ss3it8yz8kqc