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Spring Break

April 25, 2009 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

It is time for me to bid adieu to April vacation! I feel as though I have spent most of it in the car driving here and there to appointments, visits with friends, and errands that just can’t seem to get done any other time! But, here are a few pictures from vacation:

Bradbury Mountain…my friend Amanda and I went hiking at Bradbury State Park which is only about 30 minutes away from my house. The weather on Friday was perfect for outdoor activities.
Craft Project Time!!
I did manage to accomplish one craft project this break which was a duvet cover. My bedroom is pretty neutral so I wanted to add something with a little color, especially moving into spring and summer. It was a really easy project…I bought 5 yards of striped fabric for the top and then used a flat sheet that I already had for the bottom. The total project only cost $2o!
Photography Makeover
I have decided to give my photography business a tune-up. I am changing the name, designing a new website, and hopefully learning more about the technical side of things this summer by taking some classes. I also think I would like to gear the business more toward senior portraits, since they are about 90% of my business as it is. The new name of the business is House Eight Photography and I will be sure to post when the new website it up and running. In the meantime, here is a link to an iMovie I made featuring senior pics!

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Hello! I’m Kelly-Anne!

I’m an avid DIY and home decor enthusiast, wife and new mom, teacher of 15 years, and a Mainer now living on a farm in Virginia. Here you’ll find creative endeavors of all sorts!

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