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October 7, 2008
October 6, 2008
I did it!
Well there is lots that I have done since my last post only 4 days ago. I'm hoping to get pictures up soon but, here is what I did that I've wanted to do for months
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5882953
yes, I finally listed something on etsy.
Other things I've done.
- No laundry- yes, the piles are getting higher
- spend 2 days with myDH hunting a cow elk and thanks to his great guiding I was able to kill one so I'll have a full freezer (this elivates some stress I was having). Pic to come.
-I was lucky enought to get home early and spend some time w/ my friend rochelle in her booth at art in the park and sell hairbows (hard to belive I can make hundreds on those little things) so I now have money for more crafting supplies.
-Rissa and I made a halloween house out of foam
- Hunter and I snuggled. My good bed boy missed his mommy. He didn't go to bed til 11:30 tonight. I think he thought I'd let him sleep with me (not so lucky, I'm a mean mom in that catagory, I don't let kids sleep in my bed (long story), it's for their own good).
- Oh I made lots of bows that need clips while we were hunting
- read 75 pages in a book for pleasure (wow)
- got one of my 7 super saturday projects cut and peeled- I'm proud to say the hardest one. My wood is almost ready.
- counted souper sat registrations.
- wrote on my blog
On the most it important thing I did this week end is realized how blessed I am. I'm sorry to say I've spent the last 2 weeks feeling sorry for myself and the fact that I don't have all that I want when I want it. (ok there is more to it but, that's all I'm willing to devulge here) A dear friend of mine got some bad news and I learned a great lesson. I have a good job, my family is health and I can pay my bills, it's ok that I can't buy cricut cartidges when they are on sale or go where I want when I want to. It's part of life. I just need to work harder! I do however have lots to be thankful for. I have 2 beautiful children and a husband who loves and supports me in my crazy craftiness. I have more than 2 parents and sisters who love me, and some realy great friends to listen to me, craft with me and cry with me. I have a house big enough and warm/cold enough to meet my needs and food on my table and in my frig and freezer now. What else could I ask for. Oh birthday presents oh I'm sorry Nothing else.
I'm so glad for the wake up call I just wish it wasn't at my friends bad news. But, I'm happy to be out of my funk. I'm thankful for a Heavenly Father who gave me a gentle reminder of my blessings and not a huge ton of bricks like I've needed in the past.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5882953
yes, I finally listed something on etsy.
Other things I've done.
- No laundry- yes, the piles are getting higher
- spend 2 days with myDH hunting a cow elk and thanks to his great guiding I was able to kill one so I'll have a full freezer (this elivates some stress I was having). Pic to come.
-I was lucky enought to get home early and spend some time w/ my friend rochelle in her booth at art in the park and sell hairbows (hard to belive I can make hundreds on those little things) so I now have money for more crafting supplies.
-Rissa and I made a halloween house out of foam
- Hunter and I snuggled. My good bed boy missed his mommy. He didn't go to bed til 11:30 tonight. I think he thought I'd let him sleep with me (not so lucky, I'm a mean mom in that catagory, I don't let kids sleep in my bed (long story), it's for their own good).
- Oh I made lots of bows that need clips while we were hunting
- read 75 pages in a book for pleasure (wow)
- got one of my 7 super saturday projects cut and peeled- I'm proud to say the hardest one. My wood is almost ready.
- counted souper sat registrations.
- wrote on my blog
On the most it important thing I did this week end is realized how blessed I am. I'm sorry to say I've spent the last 2 weeks feeling sorry for myself and the fact that I don't have all that I want when I want it. (ok there is more to it but, that's all I'm willing to devulge here) A dear friend of mine got some bad news and I learned a great lesson. I have a good job, my family is health and I can pay my bills, it's ok that I can't buy cricut cartidges when they are on sale or go where I want when I want to. It's part of life. I just need to work harder! I do however have lots to be thankful for. I have 2 beautiful children and a husband who loves and supports me in my crazy craftiness. I have more than 2 parents and sisters who love me, and some realy great friends to listen to me, craft with me and cry with me. I have a house big enough and warm/cold enough to meet my needs and food on my table and in my frig and freezer now. What else could I ask for. Oh birthday presents oh I'm sorry Nothing else.
I'm so glad for the wake up call I just wish it wasn't at my friends bad news. But, I'm happy to be out of my funk. I'm thankful for a Heavenly Father who gave me a gentle reminder of my blessings and not a huge ton of bricks like I've needed in the past.
October 2, 2008
Stretched to thin!
This is for you Rochelle. I've posted.
I was up cutting and sealing ribbon last night so I could take it with me this weekend and was watching the Oprah show I had DVR'd. (is that a word). Any who.
It was about being overwhelmed with life. It's not that life is overwhelming it's that some of us try to do to much. I have not mastered the art of saying No. I am guilt driven and think I can do more than I can.
I have not written as I've been stressed to say it mildly. Life is attacking me and I'm not sure I have the energy to fight back. I feel like for every step I try to take forward I'm taking 3 back.
But, that is life and this to shall pass. I know I have so many blessings I think I just need to sit down and count them. I've been a little to wrapped up in financial issues to see beyond them. I realy have nothing to moan about all my bills are paid and current and I have food and a secure job, many people are losing homes and that is not a worry. But, I want more. Yes, don't we all. I feel like I work for more and want more. Anyway I'll post some pictures when I return from my trip this weekend.
What have we been up to?
Well cleaning my house- somehow I never learned to keep a clean house I have to master this as I don't want my children to have this deficiency as well.
Rissa's 4th birthday party- Princess theme
My Dad and Nana came to town for 5 days- we got to visit with them and that was fun.
Getting ready for souper saturday- see www.soupersaturday.blogspot.com for more info.
Cleaning and staying behind in laundry- Just once I'd love to have all the laundry done. Any suggestions for this?
Planning future craft shows! Yes, the crazyness continues!
trying to make $$ so I can get a head of life if at all possible!
keeping up with 2 adorable kids- trying to remember to take time to play with them. Rissa told me today after we played how happy that made her. I need to learn to take the time to do this.
Working on my to do list.
I hope that is enough for now.
I promise pictures by monday!
I was up cutting and sealing ribbon last night so I could take it with me this weekend and was watching the Oprah show I had DVR'd. (is that a word). Any who.
It was about being overwhelmed with life. It's not that life is overwhelming it's that some of us try to do to much. I have not mastered the art of saying No. I am guilt driven and think I can do more than I can.
I have not written as I've been stressed to say it mildly. Life is attacking me and I'm not sure I have the energy to fight back. I feel like for every step I try to take forward I'm taking 3 back.
But, that is life and this to shall pass. I know I have so many blessings I think I just need to sit down and count them. I've been a little to wrapped up in financial issues to see beyond them. I realy have nothing to moan about all my bills are paid and current and I have food and a secure job, many people are losing homes and that is not a worry. But, I want more. Yes, don't we all. I feel like I work for more and want more. Anyway I'll post some pictures when I return from my trip this weekend.
What have we been up to?
Well cleaning my house- somehow I never learned to keep a clean house I have to master this as I don't want my children to have this deficiency as well.
Rissa's 4th birthday party- Princess theme
My Dad and Nana came to town for 5 days- we got to visit with them and that was fun.
Getting ready for souper saturday- see www.soupersaturday.blogspot.com for more info.
Cleaning and staying behind in laundry- Just once I'd love to have all the laundry done. Any suggestions for this?
Planning future craft shows! Yes, the crazyness continues!
trying to make $$ so I can get a head of life if at all possible!
keeping up with 2 adorable kids- trying to remember to take time to play with them. Rissa told me today after we played how happy that made her. I need to learn to take the time to do this.
Working on my to do list.
I hope that is enough for now.
I promise pictures by monday!
September 22, 2008
I made tip junkie
Check it out http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com/2008/09/super-saturday-crafts-wood-crafts.html I did it! I made it!
Now if I only had my stuff up so people could realy buy it. I'm hoping I get something besiede copiers but, Hey I get inspired from others too.
I saw that cute eek on their and thought Hey that was my idea. Glad I already taught that class as it was an original!
Now if I only had my stuff up so people could realy buy it. I'm hoping I get something besiede copiers but, Hey I get inspired from others too.
I saw that cute eek on their and thought Hey that was my idea. Glad I already taught that class as it was an original!
September 17, 2008
I miss fall!
I have been blog stalking instead of working on craft projects. I was inspired and did find a few ideas. Does that make it better? I hope! Anywho
I was noticing all the people in their nice fall clothes, long sleeves and even some jackets with nice green grass and all that fun stuff that we just don't have here in Nevada.
I'd love to see some leaves change colors and smell wet leaves. We were do lucky to get a few cm of rain today. My kids get so excited I try to always let them go outside but, now they have moved their stuff out and the ground is dry.
I'm sick of all my kids winter clothes I'm ready for new ones. Pants, jackets (rissa's favorite), and sweat shirts. How I long to sit at a football game and be a tad bit cold. Not freezing like I was in Idaho but, nippy. I want to decorate my house for fall but, it just seems to early when it's still 100 outside. I guess after my show this weekend I'll buck up and just do it.
Happy Fall everyone!
I was noticing all the people in their nice fall clothes, long sleeves and even some jackets with nice green grass and all that fun stuff that we just don't have here in Nevada.
I'd love to see some leaves change colors and smell wet leaves. We were do lucky to get a few cm of rain today. My kids get so excited I try to always let them go outside but, now they have moved their stuff out and the ground is dry.
I'm sick of all my kids winter clothes I'm ready for new ones. Pants, jackets (rissa's favorite), and sweat shirts. How I long to sit at a football game and be a tad bit cold. Not freezing like I was in Idaho but, nippy. I want to decorate my house for fall but, it just seems to early when it's still 100 outside. I guess after my show this weekend I'll buck up and just do it.
Happy Fall everyone!
Where to find me this weekend
Harvest Boutique
Meet our Talented Crafters!
You are invited to shop with members of the Las Vegas Crafters Guild at our annual Harvest Boutique. Our members include many of the finest crafters and artisans in the valley who will be bringing you their best works including jewelry, quilts, baby items, fashion accessories, home accessories, woodcrafts, signs, ceramics, paper mache sculpture, primitives, dolls, stained glass mirrors, egg artistry, Fall, Halloween, & Christmas decor, gifts & more.
Meet our Talented Crafters!
You are invited to shop with members of the Las Vegas Crafters Guild at our annual Harvest Boutique. Our members include many of the finest crafters and artisans in the valley who will be bringing you their best works including jewelry, quilts, baby items, fashion accessories, home accessories, woodcrafts, signs, ceramics, paper mache sculpture, primitives, dolls, stained glass mirrors, egg artistry, Fall, Halloween, & Christmas decor, gifts & more.
Show Dates: Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 2008
Show Times: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday noon to 4 pm
Location: Heinrich YMCA
4141 Meadows Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Show Times: Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday noon to 4 pm
Location: Heinrich YMCA
4141 Meadows Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89107
September 11, 2008
How many bows?
I've had several people ask me how many bows I took to the show. I know everyone wants to start a bow business these days. I took close to 4,000 bows. Yes, I made them all my sore hands can testify to this! It is the secret to my success. I also might add it was nice many times to hear people recognize my company Lollipops and Bows and hear comments such as "These are my favorite bows, her bows are so nice, These are the only bows that stay in my daughters hair." I'll admit I have looked into purchasing some premanufactured bows but, had to decline as the product was not up to my quality standards. I enjoy making my bows it just seems I don't have time to make other products. And as we all know Variety is the spice of life!
September 10, 2008
Pictures from Harvest Festival
Here are some pictures of my booth from Harvest Festival this weekend! Doesn't it look cool. I feel official or something! 
Aren't even my signs cute!
Here is my model (Clarissa, my daughter) wearing a tutu and a C shirt and wand. She made the hat at Miss. Spiders Tea party they were having at the show. She was so excited to go to that and can't wait to go again!
It made me want to throw a Miss. Spiders tea party!
Aren't even my signs cute! Here is my model (Clarissa, my daughter) wearing a tutu and a C shirt and wand. She made the hat at Miss. Spiders Tea party they were having at the show. She was so excited to go to that and can't wait to go again! It made me want to throw a Miss. Spiders tea party!
Where have I been?
Sorry I've been MIA! I'm hoping to get some pictures of my show from this weekend to post soon.
I was able to participate in Harvest Festival the largest craft show that Las Vegas has this past weekend. I kicked butt. With my $2.00- $8.00 bows I was able to keep up with my friends and their larger items. I think that may be due to a slow economy but still. I rocked. Thank you Rochelle for letting me share part of your booth! I'm so excited but, need to get motivated to get the rest of my craft projects complete for my show in a week and a half!
Life has been busy as you can imagine. If you get a chance check out my blog www.soupersaturday.blogspot.com It's coming a long great. I just need to get my products on my www.lollipopsandhairbows.blogspot.com and vinyl up on etsy and e bay so I can kick butt there too!
It's nice to find your niche in the market and go for it. I feel like all my hard work and sleepless nights have finally paid off!
I'll try to be better about writing here!
Oh m y new quest is to be on the Martha Stewart show. She is looking for crafty teachers. Look out NYC here I come. I love that city. I think that is the only regret I have in life is not atleast living there for a summer!
I was able to participate in Harvest Festival the largest craft show that Las Vegas has this past weekend. I kicked butt. With my $2.00- $8.00 bows I was able to keep up with my friends and their larger items. I think that may be due to a slow economy but still. I rocked. Thank you Rochelle for letting me share part of your booth! I'm so excited but, need to get motivated to get the rest of my craft projects complete for my show in a week and a half!
Life has been busy as you can imagine. If you get a chance check out my blog www.soupersaturday.blogspot.com It's coming a long great. I just need to get my products on my www.lollipopsandhairbows.blogspot.com and vinyl up on etsy and e bay so I can kick butt there too!
It's nice to find your niche in the market and go for it. I feel like all my hard work and sleepless nights have finally paid off!
I'll try to be better about writing here!
Oh m y new quest is to be on the Martha Stewart show. She is looking for crafty teachers. Look out NYC here I come. I love that city. I think that is the only regret I have in life is not atleast living there for a summer!
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