New content

Coming soon – a redo of my content. I still crochet and knit, but, recently, I have begun deco journaling and building a planner. I hope to document everything here and on Instagram. I also hope to open a Patreon where I will share exclusive content and host swaps and giveaways.

Two new projects…

I am starting two new projects this month.

Project number one: I discovered Ali Edward’s December Daily project this past week. I only started reading her blog this year, so, I didn’t participate last year. I thought it might be a fun way to use these stickers. I originally planned to do an advent calendar, but, this is close enough. 🙂 I also didn’t realize how many Christmas themed papers I have. So, I have an idea and will be building my own album. I have the papers picked out and will be cutting and assembling the “base” for the album to be filled in daily in December. I will be posting pictures of completed pages, hopefully, every day or so.

Plus, stay tuned for a little surprise to be announced when I post page number 25.

Here’s a sneak peek at my selection of papers.

Project number two: In honor of Thanksgiving, I am calling November, thank you month. I have a lot of thank you stamps and am going to try to use each of them to make a bunch of thank you cards for the shop.

Giveaway #1

Giveaway #1 is now active. To enter, leave a comment here. To make is interesting, answer this optional question. “Who should leave feedback first, the buyer or the seller? Or does it matter?” Please leave an e-mail address, so I can contact the winner.

No purchase required to enter, but, anyone who makes a purchase from my shop will receive 2 entries.

The drawing will take place after the 25th flowerlette is sold. Check the countdown in the right hand column. Again, no purchase necessary to enter, but, I will not draw a name until the 25th flowerlette is sold, so, I do not have an exact date of the drawing.

Now, for the goodies. I will be giving away this stamp and ink set, plus, some surprise goodies. The stamp is unused and the ink still has the wrapper on. The stamp says “destiny”.

Good luck!

Second

Some more info on my new project – 1024.

My goal is to make a limited edition run of 10,000 flowerlettes. I already have a big pile waiting to be added to a project. They will all be made out of reclaimed sweaters including cashmere, lambswool, and other natural fiber. The flowerlettes will be used in cards and my new knit project; and, will be included in handmade embellishment kits for use in your own projects.

Now, for some extras and goodies. I’m starting a flowerlette fund. For each flowerlette sold, I will add 10 cents to the flowerlette fund. That’s for every flowerlette, so, if a project has 3 flowerlettes, that 30 cents. I will keep a running total on my blog. Every time the total reaches a minimum of $20, I will donate that to one of my favorite charities.

Plus, I am going to have some giveaways. I have a lot of supplies I would like to clear out, starting with stamps and ink. I started using clear stamps awhile ago and found I don’t like using wood mounted stamps so much, anymore. They’ve been sitting in my drawer, unused. Some are still new, in fact. The same with ink. I have a lot of ink pads I haven’t used because I’m favoring a certain brand, right now, and that’s all I’m using. My plan is to put together little packages of a stamp or ink pad and a few goodies and then have giveaway drawings for them.

Drawings will be free to enter, no purchase necessary. However, anyone who does purchase something from my shop will automatically receive two entries per listing purchased. I will have a drawing for every 25 flowerlettes sold and a special drawing with bigger prizes for every 100 flowerlettes sold. Anyone can enter for free, but, I will not hold the drawings until the 25th, 50th, 75th, etc., flowerlettes are actually sold. More details will be coming.

Both will start when the first flowerlette goes in the shop.

Next, I will discuss more about the cards and embellishment kits.

New things 3…shop renovation – sneak peek

I am finally getting started on the major project I have been planning for awhile, now. I will be adding a new line of products to my shop this week. As I have mentioned before, I am concentrating more on the paper side of paper and yarn. However, the paper project is based on a yarn project.

A couple of years, ago, I made a line of cards that included a small flowerlette crocheted out of cashmere, reclaimed from sweaters. I have a large number of leftover flowers. I also have a large amount of reclaimed cashmere, so, I decided to start a new project. I’m calling it – 1024 – pronounced 10…2…4 – as in 10⁴. That’s 10,000 for those who do not wish to do the math. As in 10,000 flowers.

I am using these flowerlettes in all my new projects. Each new item in my shop will have a flowerlette incorporated into it. Even new knit items. I will be adding cards, embellishment kits, and a new knit item series.

Here is a picture of some flowerlettes and a sneak peek of a card not quite finished.

But, there is more to the 1024 project than just the flowerlettes. Come back tomorrow for another update…

p.s. all current items will be going into a sale category and will not be coming back.

New things…

I’ve been meaning to do this for awhile, now. I’m adding a new feature. I love to bake and I have some favorite things I make both for dinner and desert. So, I’ve decided to start posting pics and recipes or links to things I’m making.

Sunday, we ordered pizza, so, nothing special there. But, I did make some of my cinnamon rolls for Father’s Day.

The brown stuff is melted sugar.

This is my own adaptation of traditional rolls. It’s very simple. My twist on it is to use this – http://www.pillsbury.com/products/rolls/Refrigerated/RecipeCreations.htm. I love how it’s not sweet and so doesn’t compete with the sugar cinnamon.

This recipe makes eight rolls.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. I used to use a pie pan to bake them in, but, recently I tried using a muffin tin and I like it so much better. So, get out your muffin tin and grease eight sections, really well with softened or melted butter – I like softened.

In a bowl, make up a mixture of equal parts brown and white sugar – I use about 1/4 cup each. Add about 1 or 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Set aside.

Unroll the dough onto a flat surface. Spread the dough with more softened butter. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly on top of the butter. Roll or fold the dough into a pinwheel – reverse the direction that you unrolled it.

Cut into eight equal slices. Place one slice into each greased muffin tin. Sprinkle any sugar mixture that fell out back onto the rolls. Bake for 15-18 minutes depending on your oven.

Icing – mix about 2/3 – 1 cup powdered sugar with enough milk to make a pouring consistancy – I add a teaspoon or so of softened butter, too. Pour over the warm rolls. Enjoy!

New work and new feature

I have some new work I need to photograph this weekend. Then, I will update my shop, hopefully, on Monday. I have a new series of knit “pockets” for credit cards or business cards and tea packets. I will also be putting up some bamboo washcloths – sooooo soft. 🙂

Also, I moved the notice on the right hand column up to the top. I will be adding suggestions for people to do to help stop the spiralling self-fulfilling prophecy of job loss. I noticed the news is finally doing stories about how one job lost affects hundreds and more. How skipping that Sunday brunch can lead to the loss of your own job. Please pass them on.

Change to the Giveaway and rules

Here are the rules for the giveaway:

I am having a giveaway for the Holiday season. To enter***, follow the instructions on this Etsy forum post: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5889008

If you do not have an Etsy shop, post a comment on this post***.

I will accept qualified entries*** through Dec. 12. Then, on Dec. 13th, provided I get at least 25 entries***, I will draw one name from all qualified entries***. That person will receive this item:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12282233

for free as a special Holiday gift.

Let’s see how many entries we can get. 100. 1000. 🙂

Feel free to promote this giveaway on your blog.

***Important notice: I only ship inside the U.S., so, only members within the U.S. are eligible for this giveaway. No purchase necessary. If I do not get at least 25 entries, I will cancel the giveaway.

P.S. I have a target goal of 53 sales by the end of the year. If my sales reach 53 (that’s 15 more) by Dec. 13th, I will add a second drawing for a special surprise to be announced later.

Holiday Giveaway Promotion

I am having a giveaway. You can find the details here in the Etsy forums: please see next post for new info.

If you have an Etsy shop, please play along on the forum post to enter. If you don’t have an Etsy shop, you can still enter. Just leave a comment on this post. But, please read the forum post first for the rules. By commenting, you agree that you have read the rules and agree to them.

Have fun.

Here is the item I am giving away.

Favorites #4

Favorites #4 – an amazing artist.

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Are these not adorable?