Wamer weather....????

Hello hello!  It's February, a short month but oh so enjoyable.  It is so nice to see that we are having longer days here in CO.  The sun is shinning, it's still cold but we haven't had as much snow and not very many storms.  I'm secretly glad, I'm such a chickie when it comes to driving.


 Anyhow..guess what I have been working on?  You got it!  New Soapy Goodies.   Happy Valentines Day to you my friends early...yes..I am determined to be on time...and if I forget...Happy St. Patrick's Day tooo...see now aren't I really ahead of the game?  *grin*   of course my goodies can be found here

Until we chat again!  What are you working on?  or up to this winter?  I would love to hear from you.  :-)

crocheting

 Hello hello!  I have started off the new year with a Bang!  A crocheting kinda bang.  I love yarn!  I'm rather addicted.  *Happy Dancing*  It had been awhile since I really was able to sit back and just enjoy my hooky yarn time.  I am determined to make time every few days to do something that I enjoy.  I made this dresser scarf for my son.  He arranged his goodies on top of his dresser by himself.  He likes everything just "SO"  and...if things couldn't get any better, my daughter has learned how to crochet as well..woohooo!  Double skipity.  Off to play work....err....I mean crochet. 

Is there anything that you enjoy doing, working on that you are determined to make more time for? 

Happy New Year

Happy New Year friends!

I am in awe that 2012 is gone and 2013 is here.  So many changes that sometimes it's hard to grasp.

This last year flew by in such a flurry.  Seems like I put my running shoes on and never took them off.  
December was a month of business but also a wonderful family time month.  

Our children both had memorable events.  Our son moved up in rank.  He is in Boy Scouts....soon he will be an Eagle Scout.  I am so proud of him!  He has worked extremely hard for so many years.  It looks like all of his hard work is paying off.

Our daughter had her first Winter Formal-scary!  She looked beautiful!  It was also her 12th Birthday this month, she is turning into quite a unique little lady.  

I also had many craft shows/bazaars the last 2 months.  They sure kept me hopping.

My baby  nieces are 6 months!  I am in awe, and so delighted every time they reach a new milestone.  What little Angels.

Now on to the New Year...this year the hubby and I will have our 17th Wedding Anniversary..WOW!  Who would have thunk?  Actually, it has been AWEsomE!  The first few years were the hardest, now seems like we just fit perfectly.

On to business talk...my lil shop has taken off.  Sometimes I just sit and think about how much I love it!  Besides my family and friends..I am just so happy.  I can remember when the idea came to me, I was in such a state of excitement that I couldn't sleep..still happens.  Every request, order and customer means that someone likes/enjoys my products.  Fancy that. :-)

My craft studio has been a flutter with new Valentine Goodies..want to take a peak?


Here's one of my Dunkin Suds Combo-White Chocolate Raspberry Whoopie Pie and Coffee Bean Coffee...oh my!  Smells good enough to eat.

 I love these lil grab bags..so many fragrances and ideas...so little time.

 I also started a new promotion for the New Year-my Fragrance Of The Month Sale...all items in my shop with my Goji Berry Bliss are 10% OFF...I love the little vintage bathtub and sink...I have the toilet too..but wasn't sure if it would look tacky, what do you think?

 All of my goodies can be found here.  Back to playing...errr...I mean work.  May you have the most Prosperous New Year. 

 

Organizing

Hello hello!  Now where have I been?  Why...still working like a little elf.  The orders keep coming in...woohoo!  I really am excited about all of them.  Creating soapy goodies and sharing them is just so awesome.  And of course candles are fun too.

However..my craft studio was starting to show major signs of disorganization..like couldn't find what I was looking for disorganization.  Last week I spent over three hours hunting down supplies, packaging up 3 orders and still felt like I was spinning my wheels. 

This weekend with the help of my dearest hubby..we re-arranged.  Now for some, arranging a room is fun and exciting.  For me..well I'm a creature of habit..once I re-arrange I always change it back to it's original setting..just can't get used to it.

 My craft studio has been hit with the organizing bug!


Here is my work station..it's a little messy but I'm working (what an excuse huh?)  ..putting together orders, ordering supplies, and chatting with friends on the Ville. 

 Here's what I call my "waiting room"  haaa (doesn't that sound so professional?)  it's where I can now sit and work on crochet orders..see the scarf started..it's all alone..no one to bother it.  :-)

 This is my favorite part..my Packaging Station..I can now package up orders in one whack...so love it!  My dear friend Rose was going to toss this shelving unit, but I knew I would find a good home for it. 

 This is where all the magic happens.  I have my soap/candle melters and a small microwave to melt, and reheat my cuppa coffee when necessary.  I haven't arranged the cupboards yet..one holds yarn and the other soapy/candle supplies. 

 What do you think?  I also finished a BIG order.   160 Ollie's!  woohooo!  I was excited to create them and had quite a marathon going...soaping every hour for about 3 days.  I am happy to say, they were packaged and dropped off at the post office this morning.

All this work has rendered me exhausted...seriously need a nap but instead I shall crochet.  Until we chat again.  hugs!

Thankful

Hello there!  Today has been such a wonderful day that I knew I just had to share a bit of it with all of you.  As you might know I have been working like a busy elf for the past two weeks..like seriously working..non stop..10-12 hours a day creating, taking pictures, typing up descriptions of all of the new items as well as taking care of my family and in between trying to get myself motivated to keep working out. (only worked out 2 days last week, but it's better than 0 days right?  *evil grin*)

After all the creating I have been filling orders and getting ready for the holidays..anyhow.  I was feeling just a tad bit bummed cuz I just wasn't getting the views to my Etsy shop...so I decided to work with team members..I apologize-but when I was working I just couldn't squeeze in time for Treasuries..geesh..I sure am rambling.  Anyhow I have been working like a busy bee creating treasuries and am really trying to work on being a team player.

Today I have been featured in 7 treasuries!  WOW!  While some may think this is not a big deal...it IS!  It takes lots of time, creativity and effort to put a Treasury together.  Someone thought of me...lil ol me 7 times!  I am over the moon happy and but most importantly Thankful.  Thankful for my fellow Etsians-I am not sure if I can express just how grateful and thankful I really am. 

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!  Here are the links if you could please hop on over to check them out..we all would be so appreciative.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAxNTQ3MTd8MjcyMDk3NzM3Mw/pay-it-forward-great-fall-finds?ref=af_shop_tre

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/Nzk4MjgwNHwyNzIzNDUzNTgw/christmas-is-just-around-the-corner

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTk2OTMyOTV8MjcyMzU0MTM4Mg/cinnamon-red-hots

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTMyMTB8MjcyMzU0MzQ4Ng/red-red-wine

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE2MzQ4NDh8MjcyMzU0MzQ2OA/gfm-style-winter

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjYzMjk5MDJ8MjcyMDk3MDY5OQ/holiday-shopping-bns-open?ref=pr_treasury

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzkyMnwyNzIwOTY2ODc3/preview-owls-lunch-bunch-bnr-wednesday?ref=af_own_favtreasury

Before the holidays begin ....hello

Hello there!  Seems so very long since I have last posted. 

First things first..I am officially finished with my seasonal job.  Woohoooo!  It sure was a tough season. Now the real fun can begin.

I have so much to share.  My craft studio has been busy with holiday preparations.  I love Christmas!  Not for the gifts but the time spent with family and friends.  Isn't it just the best to sit and chat and reconnect?  I feel like life is always so busy that I really must make it priority to just BREATHE. 

Here are a few goodies that I have been working on.

 I actually had a customer try to take a bite of my Gingerbread Soap..soo funny!

I just love glitter!  Sparkly goodies make me smile.  I can remember when I was a preschool teacher, the children loved glitter!  It just makes whatever you are making more special.   What is your favorite holiday?

Fall is here!

Hello there! My Oh My!  I sure have been gone for awhile.   Life has a way of keeping me super busy.  My seasonal job is about to end and I am over the moon excited.  Not that I don't love it, but I really miss blogging, working on my Etsy shop and creating goodies for all of you in a more relaxed manner.

I have been working all weekend in between cleaning and organizing, and packing up orders.  Here are a few of the new goodies that I have created:
While whipping up this yummy lotion bar, I kept singing to myself..."you put the lime in the coconut..."  So funny, my family was getting a kick out of my silliness.

 Back by popular demand, the Pomegranate Solid Perfume Stick-I was down to just one, now we have plenty to share.  B-)

 Ohh laaa laaa..I have 16 new lip balm flavors..another favorite among many..can't wait to play and create more.

 As I was walking out my front door on my way to work this last week, I looked up and saw the most beautiful sunrise.  Had  to take a picture to share with all of you.  We live out in the country, pretty vacant out here, but the views are amazing. 

I will be creating more and more as I prepare for the winter craft sales, but will also have more time to pop in.  Hugs n squishes!