30 September, Friday
Last Friday I finished sewing the two bags that I was working on. I must say that I really like how they turned out. I had picked up this weird pink and clear button and I was wondering what it would eventually end up with. It turns out that it was *perfect* for the smaller of the two bags. The more I look at it, the more I love it. :) So here they are! They are both for sale; click the links if you are interested.
1 October, Saturday
In one of my most excellent fiber arts groups on Facebook, Fibers & Yarns & Handmade for Sale, there was a contest for new membership. I was one of the lucky winners! I recieved my prize on Saturday. It is angora / silk / merino lace-weight yarn by Dark Starz Designs. It is so soft and just the perfect shade of blue!
I got a message on Etsy asking me to do a custom yarn band in a very special way. She wanted to make it a birth announcement! How fun is that?! I like the idea so much that I am considering running with it. Don't be surprised if you see announcement yarn bands in my shop soon. :)
5 October, Wednesday
Time for Yarn and Coffee again! Every two weeks my friend hosts this fun event and it is a welcome break! I got to talk with fellow artists who understand what I do. While I was there I finished my socks! Yay! This pair is really dense and will make a great warm pair for the coming chilly months.
Time for Yarn and Coffee again! Every two weeks my friend hosts this fun event and it is a welcome break! I got to talk with fellow artists who understand what I do. While I was there I finished my socks! Yay! This pair is really dense and will make a great warm pair for the coming chilly months.
Afterwards I drove over to Black Sheep at Orenco where I keep some of my stock on consignment. I added some of my newer bags to the wall. :)
That evening was the final day in the insect skill merit at Royal Rangers. I brought in the Bug Barf soda. The boys were grossed out but thoroughly enjoyed it. :D. The next skill merit is Art! Right up my ally. I'm looking forward to it.
6 October, Thursday
I spent this morning writing up a proposal to sell my eco-friendly bags a local businesses. I have a few friends looking it over and then I will be emailing it to several local shops. I'm excited! I've been wanting to do this for a long time but "selling myself" is difficult for me so I had to be in the right mindset to be able to write this. Fortunately I didn't struggle too much as I sat down to work on it. My husband and I have been talking a lot about our prospective businesses lately and I think it has boosted my confidence. My fellow fiber artist friend & mentor has been helping me a bunch, too. :)
The rest of this week I have focused on my new job of before and after school care for a fellow mom at Thomas' school. I wont be telling stories about them but may occasionally let you know about some cool things I'm doing. The kiddos are really into dot-to-dot and other puzzle games so I'll link some of the sites I found. ;) I'm printing them for Anna - Thomas' age, so there's a variety of difficulties.
https://feltmagnet.com/drawing/dottodot-printables
http://www.coloringsquared.com/free-coloring-pages-math-for-kids/math-fact-coloring-pages/
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/color-by-numbers/
That evening was the final day in the insect skill merit at Royal Rangers. I brought in the Bug Barf soda. The boys were grossed out but thoroughly enjoyed it. :D. The next skill merit is Art! Right up my ally. I'm looking forward to it.
6 October, Thursday
I spent this morning writing up a proposal to sell my eco-friendly bags a local businesses. I have a few friends looking it over and then I will be emailing it to several local shops. I'm excited! I've been wanting to do this for a long time but "selling myself" is difficult for me so I had to be in the right mindset to be able to write this. Fortunately I didn't struggle too much as I sat down to work on it. My husband and I have been talking a lot about our prospective businesses lately and I think it has boosted my confidence. My fellow fiber artist friend & mentor has been helping me a bunch, too. :)
The rest of this week I have focused on my new job of before and after school care for a fellow mom at Thomas' school. I wont be telling stories about them but may occasionally let you know about some cool things I'm doing. The kiddos are really into dot-to-dot and other puzzle games so I'll link some of the sites I found. ;) I'm printing them for Anna - Thomas' age, so there's a variety of difficulties.
https://feltmagnet.com/drawing/dottodot-printables
http://www.coloringsquared.com/free-coloring-pages-math-for-kids/math-fact-coloring-pages/
https://www.pinterest.com/explore/color-by-numbers/
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