Cyndy Lauper must have known....
we are all so excited over the 2 new UTEE colors coming for CHA summer.
RED POPPY will replace Red Hot Red. This was a big request of mine for over a year. I wanted a redder red that went with the pearlized base that the other BRGHTZ have and now its here.
This is a vivid bright magnificent red that shines like you can't imagine.
When you place it in the pot next to the Violet BRIGHTZ you could just die !!!
To compliment it we've added SPRUCE GREEN...oh my God....it is like the truest color of a spruce tree...a deep green with bluish undertones. When you marble it in the pot with the Green Zinnia you totally flip out.
I'm going nuts with these colors....you will too..I completely promise.
YOU CAN PRE-ORDER if you like. And, don't forget...all the other UTEE's are on sale at 15% off.
This is the new Red, Green and the original Violet.
Back to the granddaughters....
After sushi lunch with the girls
we hit up Michaels Crafts where they were very excited to see their grandmas pix on products. We just don't make a big deal about that stuff around here !
Then, I let them pick out some beads so they could make their own necklaces. They loved this because they'd never done it before ! Quick learners....
Alyssa made this one
Needless to say - in the same plaza as Michaels was a TJ Maxx....more try-ons...they hit up every pair of shoes (the higher the better) and tried them on...it's all about "the attitude" when you play big girl!
The lady in the dressing room just wished we'd all disappear....
they tried on every dress in size 'extra small' they could find.
you do know.....there is no such size as extra small..I'm sorry! That is a totally unfair size no matter what age you are.
Meanwhile...back at the ranch....they convinced me that I needed a pair of flip flops....
I have never had a pair because I CANT stand that thing between my toes......but...they convinced me they'd find a really comfortable pair for me....
I'm such a sucker....however......I am still wearing them to show how freakin' brave and well adjusted I am.
After dinner, ice cream outdoors...whadda they know about calories or fat....they only know 'extra small'.
Then Darian showed us how to make the air dry clay roses....
STEP 1. Cut a chunk of clay, roll it in a ball, then roll it back & forth in your hand till it becomes a long bean shape
STEP 2: Cut it into pieces
STEP 3: Roll the pieces into little balls then flatten with the palm of your hand
STEP 4: Overlap each flat piece on top of the previous
STEP 5 Press each 'seam' down really well
STEP 6: Start rolling
FINIS '
I love this easy project....endless possibilites ! And to think..I learned it from a 12 year old. WOW !
Super easy and beautiful! Way to go Darian!!
Posted by: Barbara | July 23, 2009 at 08:53 PM
HI Suze,
I love the clay rose.. just delightful...Sure looks like you all had a lot of fun... boy the ice cream
looks yummy!
Posted by: pamela huntington | July 23, 2009 at 02:35 PM
I wish I could come hang out with you too! When are you coming back to England, Suze? We need you back!!
Posted by: helen lindfield | July 23, 2009 at 02:26 AM
Must be something in the gene pool because those roses are totally awsome!
Posted by: Kathryn in Benicia by the Bay | July 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM
OMG you are such a great grandma!!! How will they ever adjust to being home again?
Posted by: Michelle D in Oregon | July 22, 2009 at 11:57 AM
They look like a blast to hang out with! It sounds like you are really enjoying each other and that is awesome! I love those roses! And how easy are they? Thanks for letting her show us all how to make them!!!
Posted by: Jingle | July 22, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Girl, you know how to have a good time! Love the rose! And how could you go wrong with Tommy flip-flops? Can't wait to see you (and learn from you) in Orlando.....but I might have to rethink my gift because it isn't flip-flops.....and goodness knows you need those here!
Posted by: Peggy | July 22, 2009 at 07:50 AM
Suze, enjoy! The girls look like great fun, and the right attitude for shopping, like their Grandma. Dont you just love it when they teach you something! Love the new colours of utee, just wish I was coming to CHA :(
Hugs x
Posted by: Jennie | July 22, 2009 at 01:51 AM
Suze -
You sound as if you are having more fun than the girls are!!! They are just so adorable. They remind of the times I spent with my two nieces when they were little. It was time at Michaels, then off to have nails done, well you know the routine. Now they are much older and have better things to do than to hang with me - LOL! Although they do call me.
I love the paperclay rose Darian taught you. I will have to try that. Thanks for posting it.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | July 22, 2009 at 01:11 AM