Pippa

The newest member of our home! Her name is Pippa.  Her foster mom gave her the name and we think it's really cute.  Not a purebred to be sure but we're calling her a Russian Blue Tabby.  Adorable and adjusting to her new home quite well.

Homeschool Books for Sale!

Here is the beginning of my list.  I have a bunch more!  E-mail me if you're interested in any of these.

BJU Press Fundamentals of Literature Student Edition – Very good condition, minor shelf wear - $18.00 ppd

BJU Press Excursions in Literature Student Edition – Good condition, some shelf wear, corners slightly bent - $16.00 ppd

BJU Press Pre-Algebra Hardback Student Edition – Very good condition, writing on about 20 pages in pencil $16.00 ppd

BJU Press Algebra 1 2^nd ed Student Edition – Good condition, some shelf wear, corners bent, front cover ripped at top $18.00 ppd

BJU Press Algebra 2 2^nd ed  Student Edition – Very good condition some shelf wear, corners slightly bent $30 ppd

BJU Press Geometry Student Text (3rd ed.) Student Edition – Very good condition, minor shelf wear  $30.00 ppd

Light Box

One of my biggest obstacles in my Etsy Shop, Ellie Marie Designs, has been taking pictures.  I'm not a photographer but I've learned a few things in the 7 months I've been on Etsy.  One thing is to use natural day light.  Well that means I need a sun shiny day and generally between 11 am and 3 pm.  Being unoccupied and at home during those hours doesn't always work out.  I soon realized that I needed a light box.  Well, those are expensive. So I decided to make my own.  I did a bit of checking on the web and got some advice from my Etsy friend Angel, bought some cheap fabric and some $4.00 light bulbs and voila!

I still need to perfect my picture taking skills but they have improved!  Here's an example:

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AFTER

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