tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34390368136022099602024-02-19T14:55:49.221-08:00Pruitt CreationsProviding unique custom handcrafted promotional products for upsell profits and to extend your brand through embroidered & logo products.Linda E. Pruitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01995663574788649805noreply@blogger.comBlogger676125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-24661811991828041692014-08-11T19:31:00.001-07:002014-08-11T19:31:37.023-07:00New Children's Juvenile Fabrics ArrivingThings have been quiet for the summer, but I have just recieved several new juvenile patterned fabrics and I'm so excited about starting on some kid's aprons! Just sharing the fabrics today, will show completed aprons later this week! Here are just a few:<br />
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for bigger girls?? Says "girl bugs"! Cute!<br />
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Love the color in this one, besides, I love giraffes!<br />
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-22185495757705832922014-03-03T18:06:00.000-08:002014-03-18T17:41:25.323-07:00Sabbatical<b style="color: #76a5af; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Preliminary Note:</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This sort of post is one that you would usually find in January, not the beginning of March. A post about goal setting; or about re-purposing ones life and life practices; or about heartfelt resolutions; or refocus are commonplace at the beginning of a new year. No, this is not actually one of those posts, although it might seem like it. </span><br />
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I know that I am not alone when I say that I have struggled, at transition times in my life, with my purpose, and, then, staying on task once I have reached a decision about what my purpose is. You know: when you lost a job, became an empty nester, severed a relationship or had to care for an aging parent, not to mention those reevaluation points in your online business life cycle. I have questioned myself when goals are not met, sales were sagging, or life took a turn not expected. A few of us <u>do</u> have a singular purpose and <u>do</u> progress along steadily toward the reward, but not most of us. Most of us are still trying to find a singularly satisfying purpose.<br />
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Life is organic, and can take on a life of it's own, at times. We weave a curvy path in our days and look back and wonder what we were doing. We try to make sense of it all, we scour the web and blogisphere for tips about organization, goals, and the like. So why am I talking about all of this?<br />
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Actually I have decided to take a "Sabbatical". One dictionary puts it: "an extended period of leave from one's customary work . . . to acquire new skills or training (or to rest)"<a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sabbatical"> <span style="color: #a64d79;">source</span>.</a> I have come to a point, and don't get me wrong here, life is not bad and I acknowledge that am blessed, but I am sensing a needed transition to come. <br />
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So in order to discover what my future holds, in a pro-active effort, I am setting aside most all that I am currently involved in, to focus on some new projects. Undone projects that have been nagging at the margins of my life; I am making room for them, now. No more procrastination. No more excuses. No more false hope in things that don't matter. <br />
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For how long? I really don't know, but I am taking a break in order to achieve a new perspective. What will stop:<br />
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1) I am closing my original Etsy shop. I have been active since 2008 and need a break.<br />
2) I will no longer be active in this blog, although I will chronicle my sabbatical "year" in a <a href="http://sabbaticalventure.blogspot.com/2014/03/welcome.html">new blog</a>, if anyone is interested in following it. (Thanks for following this blog in the past---I appreciate you and your comments!)<br />
3) I will be stepping out of some of my favorite teams for the duration, although I love them and appreciate all my friends! I just cannot put in the effort needed to be a satisfactory team member. I will be following your blogs, though, as I can. <br />
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1) Finishing my Children's book and illustrations<br />
2) Embarking on a book plan with my husband<br />
3) Taking Watercolor art classes <br />
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I have other personal, spiritual and business goals for this Sabbath time, but you can read about them in the <a href="http://sabbaticalventure.blogspot.com/2014/03/welcome.html">new blog</a>! <br />
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-28728698325227160552014-02-20T17:36:00.000-08:002014-02-20T17:36:00.164-08:00Hot Air Balloon Party DecorationsYesterday I mentioned that I might do a tutorial on my grandson's birthday party decorations.<br />
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My daughter bought some assorted paper lanterns at a discount store. She tied four strings from the frame and attached a trimmed down paper lunch bag for the gondola basket. She decorated the "basket" with ropes and weights. Then my SIL helped her suspend the balloons from the ceiling with fishing line.<br />
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It was a wonderfully encouraging and educational scene, with the mind wondering how it would be to go on an adventure thru the air and around the world. Fun, easy and intriguing! <br />
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Tomorrow, a couple more ideas for the party!Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-170519305595259942014-02-19T10:56:00.002-08:002014-02-19T10:57:43.312-08:00Have Little Ones? Need party gift?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last weekend my grandson, Padraic, had a birthday party. All the decorations were about flying around the world in a hot air balloon. Maps from all over the world adorned the walls as miniature airplanes and a mass of small hot air balloons hung suspended from the high ceiling! (I'll try to get a tutorial of the hot air balloon decorations from my daughter--maybe in tomorrows post!)<br />
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Do you have little ones in the home? Then I know that you have frequent birthday party invitations floating in and out of your hands. Everyone loves a party! Ever thought of having a cupboard or drawer where you keep gifts ready for parties? I do. There is always that time when you have <u>no</u> time, you are super busy and your child reminds you that "the" party is this afternoon! That's when you go to the cupboard and unlike 'old mother Hubbard' you do not find it bare! Don't for get to stock it with gift bags and bows! A second idea, for the cupboard, is to use the cupboard contents for times when you need a reward for your own child. But if you use it in this way, make sure the cupboard is a secret from the kiddos, it just wouldn't do to have them begging for rewards! :) Also, the cupboard saves you time and thus saves you money, no more running around to the store and using up all that gasoline for each party!<br />
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I've listed a few ideas to begin stocking your cupboard:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jumping frog pencil bag by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/84397923/zipper-pouch-pencil-bag-jumping-frog?ref=listing-shop-header-2">PruittCreations</a></td></tr>
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By the way, if you visit <a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/">my shop</a>, check out the marked down/ CLEARANCE section for tags and cards!Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-23384369491589517522014-02-14T11:57:00.000-08:002014-02-14T11:57:47.473-08:00Sharing the Love!I know, I have been absent lately, nearly a month. My mom has been ill and I traveled to California to take care of her. Now I'm home and anxious to get back into my blog!<br />
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Usually Friday posts are for 'Friday (Etsy) Finds', but since today is Valentines Day, I am sharing the love, by promoting just one fellow Etsyian! Gwen has been on Etsy for about a year with personal care products that she originally made for gifts. She says: "<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">It happened more and more that I was asked 'Do you have any extra to sell?' And so my shop was born!"</span></span><br />
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She has lovely personal care items, that are great, not only for Valentines Day, (a little late to order for this special day) but for any day! Please check out <a href="http://gwenshomemadegifts.etsy.com/">GwensHomemadeGifts</a>; you just might find something that you just gotta have! Or something to save for when you need a little gift!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;">Oh, and . . . have a great Valentines Day!</span></b></div>
Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-46281691776843809332014-01-18T12:32:00.003-08:002014-01-18T12:32:58.769-08:00Baby Shower Hostess GiftThose of you who know me, know that I have a large family, and many, many grandchildren! Number 27, a girl, is due the middle of March! This little girl is coming to my oldest son's family. They wanted another child, but it never happened! They actually have two girls, one age 16 and one in her early twenties! We are all so excited for this new arrival!!!!<br />
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Today is the baby shower, and I needed a hostess gift for my hostess friend! You all know me--the scrap lady! I took pictures of the process, because you might want to duplicate this set of 'baby looking' coasters for your own future hostess! (Or I will have them available in<a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/"> my shop</a> :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will be a cute keepsake for the hostess to remember the shower! </span></div>
Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-51696008191479311872014-01-16T12:43:00.000-08:002014-01-16T12:58:50.377-08:00Bird FabricsYesterday, while I was working in my studio, I had the window open a little bit to let in fresh air. I can't stand for the room to be stuffy, even if it is cold outside. But in reality, what I let in, besides fresh air, was the sounds of birds in the trees. It was truly refreshing to hear the various bird calls and tweets while cutting out fabric. It made me think of fabrics with birds on them. <br />
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I have used this fabric in the past as the owner, of the business that I make aprons for, loves birds. I have also used this leftover fabric for a cover for my serger.<br />
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And, I have been looking at several more bird fabrics for future aprons. The first is a whimsical one:<br />
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Colorful "paper doll" birds:<br />
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A traditional feel:<br />
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A funky Japanese feel:<br />
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Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-48074127798493899762014-01-13T03:00:00.000-08:002014-01-13T16:05:49.074-08:00the Fog is coming in . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The end of December I did a blog post about fog. I come form a valley that was perpetually filled with fog for several months from late Fall thru Winter and into early Spring. My favorite Etsy Team has a monthly challenge and I participated with <a href="http://pruitthandcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/12/winter-fog.html">that post</a>. I further challenged myself to do an art piece about fog. </div>
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Just thought you might enjoy an update on the project not finished yet:<br />
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I am in process . . . I found a picture that I thought would lend itself to an embroidery design and dove right in. It involves embroidery floss with subtle shade gradations. I don't know if you can actually see the different gradations in my picture but they are necessary to rightly depict the fog. This design will obviously be monochromatic in the end, with shades of gray, although there are pale shades of tan also. Wish me luck on the completed project! <br />
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Linking with Create-with-Joy's Inspire me Monday<a href="http://www.create-with-joy.com/2014/01/inspire-me-monday-week-106.html"> link party</a>! (I'm on the second page--popular linky!)<br />
<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-85066469682792491262014-01-10T03:00:00.000-08:002014-01-10T03:00:02.864-08:00Intentional Life<div style="text-align: center;">
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Goals! Seems as if bloggers are all doing posts on business and personal goals for 2014. I've been thinking about it, but it was so hard to come to conclusions this year. I looked up my goals for the last two years, and that didn't inspire me! Some of those were completed and some were not! I hesitate to write goals and not meet them, but if I don't write them down then I have nothing to work forward to! So, here goes:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enamel Dollar Sign charms from <a href="http://charmingkathyjo.etsy.com/">charmingkathyjo</a> on Etsy</td></tr>
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1) I have made monetary goals for my wholesale business and my online businesses. Last year the online business was not where I would have liked it to be, but my wholesale business took off! I always have a hard time analyzing the online businesses. One shop did well, one just sort of sat there until Christmas, and the other one was rather status quo. I think the answer is in new creative products--we'll see how that goes!?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poinsettia Wall Art in progress</td></tr>
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2) Creativity--Last year I opened a new shop, a very creative one--Abigail Jayne ART! It did not produce a return like I would have wanted, but that does not deter me from further creativity! Onward and upward! I still want to explore more textile art techniques and have been asked to teach a class on textile art!<br />
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3) I am working on two books. One is a craft tutorial book on using scraps with instruction on scrap projects. I want to finish it and get it published later this year. The other book is a joint effort with my husband about our lives and how they intertwined and evolved. It is our vision to share it with our large blended family while celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2015. <br />
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Well, that's it! Quite a list, but I am excited to begin the new year's creativity!!<br />
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Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-16835745504756674022014-01-08T15:34:00.000-08:002014-01-08T15:38:09.623-08:00Postage Rate Increase!They're at it again! The USPS (and the Canadian Post) has announced rate hikes once again! Aye-yai-yai!<br />
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Several years ago, rate hikes affected my personal life. I had to stop sending Christmas gifts to my grandchildren, because the rates to ship were more expensive than the item being shipped--I lived on a limited budget! It wasn't worth it to ship; everyone said that I should send gift cards! I really didn't want to, as these were not personal enough for me. Besides, I enjoyed the shopping for each individual. Then I moved closer to my grands and problem solved.<br />
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Now, the post office is raising rates again with the largest increases being at the lower end, for First class packages. That is right where I do most of my business! I ship small items, lighter weight items, and my customers get a break over stuffing the items in a flat rate box. It feels like the Postal Service is fazing out first class packages. Again, Aye-yai-yai! Small business owners, like me are affected tremendously by this!<br />
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So my <a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/">Pruitt Creations</a> customers will not be affected, at least until January 26th, here what I will do:<br />
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1.) I will not raise my rates until the 25th. Obviously anything ordered on the Sunday 25th cannot be shipped until Monday the 26th, but I will honor the old shipping rate!<br />
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2) Anything in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PruittCreations?section_id=13040233">Marked-Down section</a> will be Free (domestic USA) shipping, if you use the coupon code FREESHIPPING at checkout. And if you are in the UK, Canada or elsewhere, the rates will not be raised until the 25th. Shop NOW!<br />
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3) and if you buy items that are not on clearance, with marked-down items, you can still use the free shipping coupon code! Remember USA domestic shipping ONLY.<br />
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I appreciate my customers and want them to get the best prices! Remember . . . . Time is running out fast!<br />
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View my shop <a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/">here</a>!</div>
<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-3075015978635857642014-01-04T13:28:00.000-08:002014-01-04T13:41:21.057-08:00A Christmas GiftFor Christmas, my oldest daughter gave me a gift card to my favorite fabric store! Gift cards are so awesome because your mind just goes wild with ideas! I always try to use them for purchasing something that I would not normally purchase with my hard earned pennies. Usually something that I want but consider not entirely necessary at present, something that can wait till another day for purchase. I'm sure you know the feeling!<br />
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Anyway, I was storing my ribbon stash in a drawer, and if you know my studio, you know that my space is limited and all space is premium. Drawer space could be used a little more efficiently, for sure! So see what I purchased! Ribbon Storage!<br />
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Formerly this space was unused wall space. Now my ribbon storage is vertical at the back of a plastic storage shelving unit, right alongside my tread, webbing and lace storage! Not to mention, the empty drawer space now ready for items that I use rarely and want to tuck away from view. <br />
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Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-35881322064829911812013-12-31T15:19:00.000-08:002014-01-03T12:30:17.077-08:002013 Year in Photo ReviewI usually do a review, just to get myself thinking about the new year, and what I will be deciding will be my new goals. Reviewing helps me get in the right frame. Hope you also enjoy the review! (Of course you can go back to any of my posts for more information on any of these subjects!)<br />
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Hubby and I seem to always gravitate to the beach in January. It's quiet and restful after the holidays. Planning to go again in January 2014.<br />
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In March, I worked on new products--mini art quilts, and yo yo hair bows for my new shop and the Spring Craft shows, respectively. New works in progress, but the best event in March was the purchase on my daughter's first home. It was so exciting! And we had Christmas there this year! Yay!<br />
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April brought a a string of quilt shows with a friend, collegiate softball for my Granddaughter and my new shop opening! The quilt shows further inspired me on to art quilting. Did I say that I have since been asked to teach a class on art quilts! Yay! (The one shown here is not mine but inspires me!)<br />
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May has mother's day, and hubby bought me a new camera! I used it for a tutorial and got the largest traffic to one of my posts for a napkin tutorial that I did.<br />
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June came and went with lots of work for me making aprons! And using my new camera!<br />
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July was the vacation month! I went to my hometown to see my mom, sister and brother, and then went with hubby to Sisters Oregon for the big outdoor quilt show! Such a fun month, I'm adding two pictures!<br />
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The biggest thing that changed our lives in August was that my granddaughter, Kayleigh left the USA for Taiwan as an exchange student! She will be gone for one year! We miss her!<br />
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I was quite busy in September with more apron orders, and preparing for my hubby's sisters and my mother's visit. We went to Seattle:<br />
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October was filled with more aprons -- one for my DIL shown here; a class on curved piecing for a journal cover; and lots of preparations for Christmas products--my new line of Christmas stockings (which I will show you in the November review!)<br />
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November brought two of the best experiences of the year! My acceptance into a big juried show that I just loved! I presented my new line of crazy quilted Christmas stockings, including my boot stockings and they were a hit! My best seller for the holiday season!<br />
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And the Operation Christmas Child campaign. Gift boxes for children around the world thur Franklin Graham's organization, Samaritans Purse.<br />
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All the year mostly gone, I decided to make mason jar gifts for all my (huge) family! Lots of fun ideas and I think they were a hit!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">a wonderful 2014 year!</span></div>
Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-42198914353930506782013-12-30T11:47:00.001-08:002014-01-01T10:14:01.498-08:00Winter FogWhen I was young, I lived in an area that almost never got snow. We had rain, although not very much of it; only about 2 inches per year . . . but we had fog! And, no . . . I didn't live on the coast! (more about that in a moment.) It was a mostly foggy dreary winter for us. It wasn't like Carl Sandburg's famous poem: <br />
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In our town, the fog never moved on! It was there all winter, and WOW! was it cold, since the sun never shown for days and weeks on end. It was not the normal fog that most people are familiar with and are used to creeping in early in the morning and then leaving ("moving on" as Sandburg puts it) like it does on the coast ("harbor and city"). This wintry fog is a phenomenon in the San Joaquin Valley in my home state of California. It's due to a temperature inversion, and is called "Tule fog"-- pronounced tu-lee. It forms after the first good rain fall in Autumn and it stays, because of the high pressure patterns of our weather, all the way through to March, sometimes! Here is a bird's eye view of the huge San Joaquin socked in for the nearly 400 miles of it! If you are familiar with the California coastline, you can probably distinguish the San Francisco Bay area, although I lived in the southern tip of the valley.<br />
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Sew, earlier this year when I made my art piece, called Emerging Foggy Spring, shown here, I knew exactly what I was wanting to portray. (Here is the <a href="http://pruitthandcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/03/emerging-foggy-spring.html">original post</a> of the making of this piece.) (Also did another<a href="http://pruitthandcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/09/misty-morning-fog.html"> post</a> a couple of years ago, of a foggy acrylic painting that I did.)<br />
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Now, I am wanting, pondering in my creative thoughts actually, to design an embroidery piece that embodies fog! Such a challenge, but I'm up for a challenge! Of course I will share it when I am finished! What do ya think? You up for a new challenge in your new year? Hope this post sparks some of your own creative juices!<br />
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Note: This is actually a blog post for my favorite Etsy team, the <a href="http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/2013/12/december-winter-link-party.html">Blogging Business Artisans</a>! Why not go on over and see what the other members have come up with--it might just inspire you!<br />
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Also linking with <a href="http://www.create-with-joy.com/2013/12/inspire-me-monday-week-104.html">Create-with-Joy</a> today!<br />
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-75387079695844854922013-12-27T03:00:00.000-08:002013-12-27T03:00:00.096-08:00Man's Mason Jar Gift Recipe <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Although these jars were for all the grown guys--SIL's and sons--in our family, these would also make a great recipe to take to a New Years eve gathering! My hubby likes to make his own trail mix recipe for TV snacks. He has definite proportions that he likes. So he printed the recipe, made it and filled the jars for the guys of our "Mason Jar Christmas"! (See previous posts.) Recipe shared below.</div>
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<li>1/2 c. Santa Fe Mix </li>
<li>1/3 c. peanuts</li>
<li>1/3 c.. pretzel pieces</li>
<li>1/4 c. roasted almonds</li>
<li>1/4 c. Corn Nuts</li>
<li>1/4 c. M&M's</li>
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Note: The Santa Fe Mix is a pre-made mix of peanuts, corn nuts and several small chili flavored crackers, including chili lemon sticks and sesame sticks. It is slightly hot with the chili powder flavorings. If you cannot find Santa Fe mix at your local store, you could use small cracker pieces and use chili powder, onion powder, garlic, and paprika to season. I don't think it would be quite the same, but you might find a combination that you like! Be creative~!<br />
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Mix all ingredients together evenly. Makes 2 cupsAbby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-4322826243155242672013-12-26T03:00:00.000-08:002013-12-26T11:09:10.268-08:00A Gift and a DisappointmentHope you had a wonderful Christmas holiday! I've been sharing my various mason jar gifts (see previous posts) for my Mason Jar Christmas! I know it is the day after, but I still wanted to share some more of my mason jar gifts--maybe you can use one of the ideas for a future gift!<br />
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These were for my older grand girls, Colleen, Courtney, Taylor, Kayleigh, Madison, Cassandra, Alessandra, and Hope:<br />
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These are filled with sewing notions for the beginning sewer. Tape measure, pins, needles, needle threader, safety pins, thread and seam ripper. All are pink because I want my grands to remember to take care of themselves (as I am a breast cancer survivor.)<br />
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But . . . and there is a "but". I have said in my blog profile that I share disappointments. So here goes: I followed several Internet blog instructions for this pincushion lid. But, most instructions did not say what to stuff the pincushion with. Being in a hurry (Christmas and all), I stuffed it with what I had which wasn't the best. Also, most instructions did not explicitly explain a good way to attach the pincushion in a way that the lid would fit onto the jar again. There was not enough clearance left for a tight fit. They look nice, but are not functional enough. Suffice it to say, that I will be replacing the lids of all my grand children's gift jars as soon as I have redone them. And I will share, hopefully, the solution.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sharing a few more mason jar ideas in the next post. Happier ones!</span><br />
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-69937047544683789032013-12-23T03:00:00.000-08:002013-12-23T11:13:25.822-08:00More Mason Jar Gifts!As I said yesterday (be sure to see that <a href="http://pruitthandcrafts.blogspot.com/2013/12/mason-jar-christmas.html">post</a>), this is a Mason Jar Christmas, so here are the ones I have for the little grand boys! Bug Jars!<br />
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They are filled with gummy worms, and lady bug playing cards! They come with a magnifying glass and personalization. And of course a screened top:<br />
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These will go to Indy, Roman, Paddy and Owen. Ok, now, that covers nine of my youngest grands . . . Tomorrow, on to the older grand girls! This is fun!<br />
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Linking today with<a href="http://www.create-with-joy.com/2013/12/inspire-me-monday-week-103.html"> Inspire Me Monday</a>! Join the party!Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-13998919904707505342013-12-22T10:03:00.000-08:002013-12-22T10:03:01.127-08:00Mason Jar Christmas!I've enjoyed looking at all the mason jar ideas on Pinterest these past few months. So, I decided to make this a Mason Jar Christmas! We have a very large family and to keep the costs down and still cover everyone, this seemed like a good idea! I've been talking about it among my online friends and they wanted to see what I have come up with. I hope my family doesn't decide to take a look at my blog before Christmas!! :) I will take the next few days to show the various jar contents. Today, the jar for all my littlest grand girls:<br />
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I made bath mitts from terrycloth and scraps of fabric in different colors and a bit of elastic. Super easy!<br />
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I bought some cute little soaps from another Etsy seller:<br />
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And packed them in the jar with rubber duckies taped to the top. Added bows and tags and there you have it!<br />
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These will go to LaRaya, Bella, Vivi, Ada and Jubilee! Aren't they cute?<br />
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-26091473733055331972013-12-19T10:41:00.000-08:002013-12-19T10:45:54.897-08:00Christmas Dinner Party at the ManorBeen busy, busy, with Christmastime here. No time for blogging . . . but I went to a dinner party and thought you might enjoy the experience with me. So I will share the pictures as they tell the story!<br />
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Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-69897425550600830422013-11-30T03:00:00.000-08:002013-11-30T03:00:01.582-08:00Customer Appreciation CardsI had so much fun the other night, making 'Thank You Christmas' cards for all my previous customers of 2013!<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/memoriesforlifesb" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Memories for Life</a><br />
Use Code 20Off2013 for 20% off your entire purchase<br />
Good Saturday, November 30th in honor of Small Business Saturday<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StalkingTheWildSnark" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Stalking the Wild Snark</a><br />
Use code 20Saturday2013 for 20% off on 11/30 for Small Business Saturday<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MisterPenQuin" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> MisterPenQuin - Handmade books, journals and clipboards</a><br />
Black Friday to Cyber Monday 10% Off All Items<br />
No coupon code necessary - discount applied during checkout<br />
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<a href="http://jnoriginals.etsy.com/" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">JNOriginals - Crocheted and felted wearable accessories </a><br />
Black Friday to Cyber Monday 10% Off Everything<br />
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CLEARANCE (scarves, felted bowls & more) – prices reflects 50% discount<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/storybeader" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Storybeader - Handmade journals and paper goods for the art lover</a><br />
Black Friday (11/29) through the middle of December (12/15)<br />
20% off all items<br />
Contact Deb and I'll make your purchase a special order.<br />
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<a href="http://abigailjayneart.etsy.com/" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">abigailJayneART</a> - Free shipping on any purchase on Small Business Saturday. Use coupon code ShippingZero.<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;">And of course my shop: </span></div>
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-1779570279451088182013-11-27T13:38:00.000-08:002013-11-27T13:38:18.449-08:00Holiday Party?<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Planning a holiday party--a dinner party for just a few or a huge ugly sweater party? Candle light, pine boughs, and dazzling decorations? Need ideas?</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinetree Yo Yo ornies by <a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/">pruittcreations</a></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How about hiring several teen servers for the evening? Matching aprons?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Small group in for drinks? Keep those tables free of rings and add to the decor with Christmas coasters:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Don't forget the table! It needs something special:</span><br />
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Use Code <b>20Off2013</b> for 20% off your entire purchase<br />Good Saturday, November 30th in honor of Small Business Saturday<br /><br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StalkingTheWildSnark" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Stalking the Wild Snark</a></div>
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Outdoor inspired jewelry, accessories, and home decor<br />Use code <b>20Saturday2013</b> for 20% off on 11/30 for Small Business Saturday<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lindab142" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">LindaB142 - LinorStore Jewelry</a><br />Use Code <b>THANKS25</b> for 25% off off $15 purchase<br />From 11/17 to 12/3<br /><br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MisterPenQuin" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> MisterPenQuin - Handmade books, journals and clipboards</a><br />Black Friday to Cyber Monday 10% Off All Items<br /><b>No coupon code necessary</b> - discount applied during checkout<br /><br /><a href="http://jnoriginals.etsy.com/" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">JNOriginals - Crocheted and felted wearable accessories </a><br />Black Friday to Cyber Monday 10% Off Everything<br /><b>No coupon code necessary</b> - discount applied during checkout<br />PLUS<br />CLEARANCE (scarves, felted bowls & more) – prices reflects 50% discount<br /><br /><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/storybeader" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Storybeader - Handmade journals and paper goods for the art lover</a><br />Black Friday (11/29) through the middle of December (12/15)<br />20% off all items<br />Contact Deb and I'll make your purchase a special order.<br /><br /><a href="http://abigailjayneart.etsy.com/" style="color: #ac0300; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">abigailJayneART</a> - </div>
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Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439036813602209960.post-2716577449429902832013-11-19T03:00:00.000-08:002013-11-19T09:53:18.999-08:00Thanks, American Express!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b>Small Business Saturday is November 30th this year! </b></span></div>
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Kick off the shopping season by planning to support local small businesses in your area. They employ your neighbors and need your support! Make a commitment, now, to visit at least one local small business on that Saturday! <br />
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As a small business owner, I appreciate <i>everyone</i> of my customers! Some of my products (mainly aprons) are sold in a small retail venue, and occasionally I get to meet my customers; it is always delightful! Customers are usually happy to meet me, and ask about my sewing history or tell me how delighted they are to wear and give my aprons! It makes my day and makes me smile. :) It causes me to envision the future customer who will buy my aprons, when I am making them! That makes it so much fun to sew!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selection of coffee cozies from <a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/">pruittcreations</a></td></tr>
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I want to celebrate my <a href="http://pruittcreations.etsy.com/">Pruitt Creations</a> customers by providing a FREE coffee cozy (a $6 value) with every purchase over $5 on<b> Small Business Saturday</b>! <br />
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Also, if you are a previous customer and join my newsletter list (see the right column for sign up), I will send you a free cozy just because . . . . I appreciate my customers!!!<br />
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<br />Abby / Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028566281703045829noreply@blogger.com2