B2B: bike to baby, not to beer.

I'm disappointed that my posts have been few and far between this summer. I think I've been productive, but I guess I haven't been putting it in words. I wanted to share the results of the box I was making.  You know, the kinda-secret but not-so-secret project. Results!

So the kinda-secret project was a box to hold cards for a surprise baby shower we went to this past Sunday for two fellow bike to beer ... bikers. Bike to beer bikers? Sounds redundant, but whatevs. And I crossed out surprise because future-husband spilled the beans the night before the shower, exclaiming to her, "yeah, I'll see you at your shower tomorrow!" D'OH. Needless to say, the surprise wasn't such a surprise, but the party was totally awesome. I must take notes from fellow crafter and party throwers Amie and Kara, because they rocks my party throwing socks. Onward!

So the concept came from the PMBA B2B sticker. You earn your sticker by riding your bike to get some beers. Good times! Hmmm... but then I was thinking: Is it inappropriate to put the B2B sticker logo on a card box, knowing that the recipient has been unable to drink beer for the past 8 months? Yes, for a beer lover that would be a certain slap. So I decided to do a different B2B logo: Bike to Baby instead. I think it came out nicely. After the stain dried, I did a light sanding to remove rough patches. I painted the inside green, then painted on some bold black silhouettes. I finished it off with a quick clear coat, and brought it to the shower on Sunday. All in all, a nice little project to do!!

it's been awhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiile

It's hard not to sing that awful song "It's Been Awhile" when you say it's been awhile. But needless to say, it's been awhile. I haven't posted in almost two weeks! FOR SHAME.

I think back on the past two weeks and wonder what I've done, other than gaining another 3 lbs. And guess what? I'VE ACTUALLY DONE A LOT. I just haven't written about it. Sometimes you just have to be in the mood to write. I've been in the mood to eat. (see weight gain reference)

don't be jealous of Sanford & Sons.

The one thing I'd like to share today is how ridiculously creative m'boyfriend is. As you all know,... or don't know, he's a bike enthusiast. And he's super talented with building and repairing bicycles. So every once and awhile, he'll have extra bike parts... chains, doo-hickey and do-dads, metal things and round things, mostly. I don't know bike parts if you've guessed. One extra he had at hand was a giant fat tire. He made this one into a planter! How awesome is that?

My goal for the rest of this week is to update the universe on what's been going on. Here's some topics I'm going to try to cover...

The Art Center! Bike Art and the BIKE RACE! Paintings for the Behbah! Mermaids! Sewing the cushions... AGAIN!  Indian Food!Stained glass and frames!

so...

In my blogging absence this week, I actually haven't been absent. I've been working on a project, but... it's been a secret! But, since the secret is now out, I can share.

I'M GOING TO BE A {CRAZYFRIGGIN} AUNT!!!!!

That's right! My brother-in-law and glorious older sister... my only sister I should add, is with child!Are with child? What is the correct word to use there? Either way, with child they are. I want to keep the project I'm working on for them a surprise, so this MSPaint drawing of my excited rabbit will have to do for now. There are other projects I'm working on too, I just need to find the time to take some photos and post some entries.

SNAP TO IT CRAZY AUNT JILL. TIME TO CRAFT 4 BEHBAH!.