Ringing in the new year

Christmas at our house is all about celebrating with family.  But when it comes to the new year, friends become the center of the holiday.  Each year we look forward to going out to dinner with a large group of friends at a favorite local restaurant.  That is followed by a late night party and another one the next day, so it is really a two day New Year's celebration.  One year I even overheard one of our friends claim that it is the best 48 hours of the year!  Happy New Year to all our friends and family!

Presenting: MagdaleneJewels

 This priceless little baby cocoon and hat is just one of the items that the multitalented MagdelineJewels presents in her two Etsy Shops,  http://www.etsy.com/shop/magdalenejewels and http://www.etsy.com/shop/magdelineknits   As a fellow knitter, I can attest that her work is lovely and her jewelry is stunning, both for the holidays and in all seasons.  Please take a moment to visit the shops of this fabulous Etsy Blogger!

Etsy Bloggers are Natural Authors!

The Etsy Bloggers Team is discussing book writing in one of their blog carnivals this month and asking if we were ever tempted to write a book.  After many years of longing to do so, I finally did!  Of course, it's about crafting.  In "Confessions From A Crazed Crafter", I expound on the ten reasons why I craft.  Some are serious:  some are rather silly such as confessing that it takes precedence over housework! 

I'd encourage all bloggers to try this.  It's easy and fun to do with one of the "vanity" publishers such as Blurb.  I'd look forward to some of  your efforts!

Tomorrow!!

Tomorrow is the big day;  will try to post pictures!

Two to go

 and it's panic time!  Now that we've heard how many are planning to attend our big craft fair this weekend, we're worried that we won't have enough merchandise!!  Actually, that would be pretty nice, now, wouldn't it?

Tonight I'm baby sitting and will try to finish these darling baby Santa hats:

Wow!! Only Three!

Now I feel like the White Rabbit....I'm late, I'm late for an important date in just three days.  No time to post a picture, just say that most goals were made, and I'll get done what I can tomorrow!  Hopefully then there'll be more of an update!  Off to bed!

Just Four More

days until the big sale   We did even more promoting today so we hope lots of folks stop in on Friday and Saturday to see some neat crafts and visit with us.  We plan to have fun!
This morning brought a great sale, but that means I had to complete an amigurumi lion today along with the scrubbies and tagging and tomorrow means a giraffe along with more scrubbies.  What fun!  Here you can see the little giraffe and lion that went to Missouri today: