0 Traditional Thursday 12/18/14 (WINNER, 2014 GIft Guide and Give-A-Way)

Is it really only a week until Christmas?  OK, how am I going to get everything done? 

am not sure how I'll find the time to get it all done, but I always seem to!! There is a weekend coming up - and I can get help....yep, that will work!!  How are you doing on your gifts?  Your decorations??  Will you be ready??  

 

The winner has been announced, Congrats to Tee K.  

 

Have you seen the new bracelet I am working on?? You can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day!!

If you haven't seen the 2014 Gift Guide, now is the time!!  You can find some of the most amazing handmade artists in this guide you have ever seen!!!  And they will be happy to help you with Christmas, after Christmas, Valentines, Mothers Day.......orders!! :)  

Click to view 2014 Krafty Max Originals Gift Guide on SLIPP.IT

 

 

I am proud to announce that I am part of this amazing group of artists that are doing a ACEO Swap and also a bunch of give-a-ways!!! Check out the give-a-way page - comment, like and share - all the art creations you would like to win and then go look at the SWAP page and just be amazed at the talent there!!

 

  

 

 

 

Don't forget, the 30% off sale is only through the holidays.....it will be ending soon!! http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/home/KraftyMax

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.  

2 What's New Wednesday 12/17/14 (CrossStitchCards, Fireworks and Give-A-Ways)

Is it really Wednesday already?  How many days until Christmas???? Oh my.  Who is ready??  I am not sure if I am or not!! I don't think so...guess it is time to get out my list - check it twice - and figure out what else I need to make and/or buy!!! 

 

Have you seen my fireworks bracelet yet?? You can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day!!

 If you haven't seen the 2014 Gift Guide, now is the time!!  You can find some of the most amazing handmade artists in this guide you have ever seen!!!  And they will be happy to help you with Christmas, after Christmas, Valentines, Mothers Day.......orders!! :)  

Click to view 2014 Krafty Max Originals Gift Guide on SLIPP.IT

I am proud to announce that I am part of this amazing group of artists that are doing a ACEO Swap and also a bunch of give-a-ways!!! Check out the give-a-way page - comment, like and share - all the art creations you would like to win and then go look at the SWAP page and just be amazed at the talent there!!

 

  

 

Don't forget, the 30% off sale is only through the holidays.....it will be ending soon!! http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/home/KraftyMax

Today I would like to tell you more about my dear friend Ms. Gail Pither the owner/designer at CrossStitchCards.  After making cards for all her friends and family she started making them to sell a few years ago while she was living in California!!  I was lucky enough to be able to meet her in person when I was home on Vacation a couple of years ago and let me tell you - we are kindred spirits!!  It is amazing how bits of floss and paper can turn into such amazing pieces of art.  And let me tell you, when you hand one of these cards over to someone....the fun and joy in their eyes is worth everything!! (That reminds me, I need to stock up again)!!

Selling and stitching her own cross-stitch designs makes everything she does unique and beautiful!!!  Here are a few of my favorites.....it is so hard to just choose a couple!!

And just look at some of her other creations.....amazing!! 

 

www.CrossStitchCards.etsy.com

www.facebook.com/CrossStitchCards

www.CrossStitchCards.com

 

Today I would like to leave you with this thought;

Life isn't about finding yourself.  Life is about creating yourself.  ~George Bernard Shaw

2 Talented Tuesday 12/16/14 (CrossStitchCards, Fireworks and Give-A-Ways)

Today I will be working on my Fireworks bracelet, doing laundry and maybe even putting the roast in the crock-pot....maybe!!  Beading and finishing Christmas gifts seems to take over my time right now....the dishes can wait!! :)  Do you ever feel overwhelmed?  Like there isn't enough time in each day to create all the things you would like to??  I already don't sleep much, now I am dreaming of the projects that I have still to do.....but at least they are happy dreams full of beads!! :)  

Just look at how this bracelet is coming along!!! I have to say that this will make someones NEW YEAR special!!  You can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day!!

If you haven't seen the 2014 Gift Guide, now is the time!!  You can find some of the most amazing handmade artists in this guide you have ever seen!!!  And they will be happy to help you with Christmas, after Christmas, Valentines, Mothers Day.......orders!! :)  

Click to view 2014 Krafty Max Originals Gift Guide on SLIPP.IT

I am proud to announce that I am part of this amazing group of artists that are doing a ACEO Swap and also a bunch of give-a-ways!!! Check out the give-a-way page - comment, like and share - all the art creations you would like to win and then go look at the SWAP page and just be amazed at the talent there!!

  

 

Don't forget, the 30% off sale is only through the holidays.....it will be ending soon!! http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/home/KraftyMax

 

Today I am honored to introduce you to a friend and fellow artist; Ms. Gail Pither the owner/designer at CrossStitchCards.  This amazing artist started doing Cross stitch about 12 years ago.  It all started with a design out of a magazine, and then..... she fell in love with Cross Stitch!  I personally have given many of her cards out and it is easy to see the joy that people get when they open that envelope and see those cards (my mom frames them and puts them on her wall)!! 

Now she deigns her own patterns (and sell them too) to create her beautiful cards, wall hangings and bookmarks.  The way she finished her cards just adds to the beautiful stitching that she does!!  

Here are just a few of her designs, come back tomorrow and I'll tell you more about her creations and shy I love them so much!! :) 

www.CrossStitchCards.etsy.com

www.facebook.com/CrossStitchCards

www.CrossStitchCards.com

Today I would like to leave you with this thought; 

Hope itself is like a star - not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.  ~Charles H. Spurgeon

2 Traditional Thursday 12/11/14 (Christmas Tree, Finished ACEO, and Frankly It's Cornish Maid)

Today I woke up 'in the spirit'!!!  I just have to say that!! For some reason - maybe it is because we decorated the tree last night - I woke up with the feeling of the Christmas season!! Here is our tree.....simple, but REAL this year (the kids talked me into it).

Now, to just channel this into my day!! :)

Finishing my ACEO's means I get to start a new creation!!  I am going to make a FIREWORKS bracelet!!  This should be fun and make the day fly by!! Here are the colors!!  You can come over to my Fan Page, Google+ Page, or my Instagram Page  were I post 'working' photos throughout the day!!

Here are the ACEO's I have finished for my Swap.  They are off to the UK - I hope the lady I am sending them to likes them!!

I have been telling you about Ms. Michelle from Frankly It's Cornish Maid,  and today I want to tell you more!! This great artist makes her blankets to our order - color and design.  And let me tell you, her designs are wonderful!! I just love all the piles of squares (or circles) she posts!  It really gives you perspective of how much it takes to make each blanket!!  

AND, I am happy to announce - for her - that she has just been published!!  YEP!! The current issue of Love Crochet Magazine has her Fun Fungi pattern in it!!  And her pattern is even on the cover!!!  YEP!!  Now aren't you glad I introduced you to her.....you can say.... I knew her when!!! ;)

But now, I have to show you MY favorite of her creations....just look at this blanket!!

So make sure you go check her out - and tell her where you heard about her.... 

https://www.facebook.com/franklyitscornishmaid

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Click to view 2014 Krafty Max Originals Gift Guide on SLIPP.IT

Today I would like to leave you with this thought; 

Children think not of what is past, nor what is to come, but enjoy the present time, which few of us do.  ~Jean de La Bruyere