APPRENTICE AT WORK...

Daughter home for a few days for a visit,  and of course had to have a go at mosaic.  I think after all the pics I have sent her, she was keen to try her hand.

SO HERE WE GO......

After lots of research decided on a Ying yang

Quick instructions on tile cutting.....

Boarder in place and outline coming together after more "mental hopscotch " deciding colours...

As she is going back to  Canberra on Saturday, it was nose to grindstone - worked to 11 pm finishing up - had to move inside as it is absolutely freezing 

All grouted and cleaned up - ready to take home - I reckon she has achieved a lovely first attempt mosaic. ....maybe another mosaic-aholic in the making...LOL

SNEAK REVEAL....

 My latest...I am  happy with this...and now want to learn how to make more beautiful  mirror surrounds.

Lots of shuffle here and there of the pieces. ..yes/no decision, making up my mind if i feel happy with it is part of the experience and enjoyment of mosaicing. ..they say you get in the zone...

So after the "mental hopscotch" as I call it  comes the grouting......
Which I dislike intensely, but as it is part of the process I must carry on - ideally I would love a friend who loves playing mud pies (little bit like grouting) and I could design & the mud person could grout....not happening...I'm sure.


Final result .... 

Next project being decided.....

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ANTICS. ..

Canberra Grandson has been busy with his mates making a YouTube video.....They have named it Classic shots and I have put a link further down the page (I hope it works - like him I am constantly learning stuff about the internet and blog links etc...)

They grow up so fast - above in his uniform when he 1st started High School....and now he is in Year 10 - has a part time job at McDonalds...plays sports and generally has become a teenager overnight........Below is how fast he has grown....taller and taller...

This is the link to their video - have a peek at how Aussie kids fill in their time during holiday time....keeps them off the streets and their minds busy - figuring out the go-pro stuff an loading it onto the net.....

CLASSIC SHOTS VIDEO.......CLICK BELOW

YOUNG MINDS AND BODIES AT PLAY....

Classic shots in video is about basketball
Below is another sport he plays...could also be Classic shots..

Grandson, SIL and Daughter way back when..........memories happen fast.....
Hope you like Gai......

TRIM UP - SHAPE UP

Very late to tackle  job this year.....all the leaves have fallen and been gathered up...but this year it is a bit too much for Hubbie to attempt, so our son was recruited for the job.....If you would like a refresh on this tree check it out here http://lesalp.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/remember-this.html

Ladders at the ready.......

Up we go..........

And into it with the electric chain saw.....He is a bull at a gate and worked non stop....

All loaded up on truck and trailer.......

Notice the clothes line.....Yep! have been through years of tree trimming and line destruction..this one can be put down.....and the tree is ready to bloom once again next summer and encourage the birds to sup at its lovely red blooms.....check out the link to see the progression....

SEE YA.....