tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954341877372537752024-03-12T21:03:36.647-04:00All About The ButtonsBarbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.comBlogger297125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-12968989904727321042013-10-13T11:07:00.002-04:002013-10-13T11:09:33.979-04:00I'm tired...<span style="font-size: large;">I really cannot sit in front of this computer much longer. I need a break from the promoting, the marketing, the mentoring, the liking, the pinning and even, the arguing. I'm tired of the promises, the breaking of promises, the requests and the mind changes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This site, that site, do this, see that...I'm tired.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't get me wrong-I still love creating but the other side is wearing me thin (HA-that's a wishful thought...thin!)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We know I'm not faithful to this blog but I have been attentive to Facebook and Pinterest and my shops & I need to step away. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The scary part regarding getting up from this chair is what to replace these activities with? How to fill the time? Will I survive not knowing about the trivia? Will anyone remember me? Question my whereabouts?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We'll see. It may be short lived but up and out of this chair I go. I actually think if I do this I may (fingers crossed) give more time to just writing and this blog...maybe. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">No promises.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I need a change.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I'm tired.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(Can't even find an appropriate photo!!!!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-32690304317289978192013-08-06T14:59:00.004-04:002013-08-06T14:59:59.922-04:00So bad...<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This will be my last apology for not keeping up with my blog. It's never that I don't like writing or that I even don't have time. It is just last on my list.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Anyway,last posting was about the horrors involved in the building of my new porch. Here are some photos of the completed space. We love it!</span></span><br />
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<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-9344779120914676252013-06-04T15:29:00.002-04:002013-06-04T15:29:50.813-04:00A smooth path...<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The screened in porch is our favorite room in the house and we use it year round. DH decided an enlargement was necessary. The porch is/was attached to a patio that is never used so enclosing the whole area made sense....right?!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We endured a pretty long process interviewing 6 contractors for our "small" project-no outdoor kitchen or fire place or big screen TV installation...just a screened room.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We ultimately chose the one that we deemed most professional and experienced. We could not get a personal recommendation from anyone so this was going on our instincts.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Once permits were received and materials delivered, 3-4 days we were told. Ha! Today is #12 of actual work. (Side note...it's now 3:30 and there's no way they'll finish today or tomorrow!)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There were arguments between the 2 workers, bad saw cuts (remember "measure twice,cut once"?), and mis-calculations. Good work but excruciatingly s-l-o-w. Amazingly, the weather cooperated only raining on their days off.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So here we are, 15 days from the start and the end is in sight but not today.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And after all this, all I can say is how blessed and lucky we are. We do have a roof over our heads. Our possessions are in place and despite Friday's fender bender on a new car (DH was NOT hurt) we are safe and sound.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My thoughts are with the battered folks that have experienced the recent tornadoes and floods. May their future path be smooth.</span></span><br />
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Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-75531837592463605352013-05-05T12:35:00.000-04:002013-05-05T12:35:01.694-04:00Crafter's Diversion<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think, no I know, I may have crafter's ADD....I am constantly looking for something new and different to make. I have the "I can do that" mind set. Friends and family are always asking "Can you make this?" And more often than not, I say yes. <span style="font-size: large;">{Sidebar...my mother used to tell me that the word NO was so powerful and should be used more often...I haven't learned that lesson but I am trying!}</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday at my grandson's soccer game, my daughter-in-law pulled up a picture on Pinterest and said the dreaded "Can you make this?" phrase. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now I am not a confrontational person but the challenge was set so after dinner last night I made the request.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cute? Yes.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I</span>dentical to the photo she showed me? Pretty close.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Am I proud of it? No...<span style="font-size: large;">took too long for my advanced beginner crochet skills and <span style="font-size: large;">most importantly, I didn't enjoy doing it. if I made them to sell, the profit vs. effort ratio would not be in my favor. I must like/love what I make and if I don't, it's a no-go.</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Has this cured <span style="font-size: large;">my ADD regarding crafts? <span style="font-size: large;">No...a neighbor just requested a....oh, don't ask!!!</span></span> </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-44536327884746299272013-04-05T14:41:00.002-04:002013-04-05T14:42:58.921-04:00Copying.....<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">It is said that there are no original designs, just re-works of old ones. Also, "imitation is a form of flattery". I'm not sure if I agree but I am always a bit befuddled by the generosity of those who post "how to" tutorials. I guess they aren't selling their item and just want to share...bravo, I guess.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I have been asked "how to" make my tape measures and have politely declined. They are a huge (my description) seller for me and why would I want anyone to cut into my sales?I call them my "pet rock". No, they aren't copywrited or licensed so recourse might be slim.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Recently a customer bought a tape measure from me and quite nicely gave me a "shout-out" on Ravelry. I went to see what what was said and discovered there was a swap going on involving decorated tape measures....uh,oh. Apparently my customer didn't have time to make one and bought mine instead but I was 'worried' that others might be copying me. Not so! Phew! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Am I being possessive? Yes! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Was it my original idea to make a decorated tape measure? No.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Am I making these in an original way? Yes! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">And what will I do, if or when I do see copying happening? I don't know but for now I will breathe easier and keep on making my semi-original product. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Hopefully it won't happen until the cow flies over the moon!</span><br />
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Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-50195037064242313622013-04-05T12:55:00.001-04:002013-04-05T12:55:36.375-04:00Copying...Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-27307833695012509172013-03-09T19:33:00.001-05:002013-03-09T19:33:40.399-05:00Technology<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My mind is blown....again! In my lifetime so many technological changes have come about. Hey,even the word technology wasn't in every day vocabulary when I was growing up. I haven't taught for over 10 years but even 10-15 years ago I'd say something in my class and the kids would go "Huh?"...like phonograph, cassette or transistor radio...dating my self here! Teaching kids how to tell time<span style="font-size: large;"> on a real clock, not digital, became a real challenge and so many other changes.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I remember, over 20 years ago, my cousin was the first person I knew who had a cell phone. We went shopping together and I was holding her handbag while she tried on some clothes and of course, her purse rang and I nearly jumped out of my shoes! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I've jumped on most of the band wagons and truly appreciate the convenience, the knowledge, well, everything about technology. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today had a weird techno-twist. Grandson #1 had a baseball game and as usual the score boards weren't working. Sometimes innings are so long that it's easy to forget outs or innings and definitely the score. Grandson #2,younger, said "Baba, get Score Simple"...my turn "Huh?"...in 30 seconds he downloaded a baseball scoring app for the iPhone. Piece of cake! In fact the official scorer kept coming to me to double check the numbers...cool!</span></span><br />
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<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-65043798458693378642013-01-27T20:25:00.001-05:002013-01-27T20:31:01.721-05:00Buttons<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have never done this before but I am referring you to another post on another blog. It is amazing, moving and in a very different way, all about the buttons.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://bonkersaboutbuttons1.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/holocaust-memorial-day.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Holocaust <span style="font-size: small;">M</span>emorial</span></span></a><br />
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<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-27449449417316857852013-01-14T20:56:00.003-05:002013-01-14T20:56:46.724-05:00Tape Measures<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Who knew that little pocket tape measures would become a bit of a pet rock for me?!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A magazine mini-feature, a wholesale order of size and over 250 sold by me directly!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So what's the problem? Is there a problem? A little one....I want to hear if YOU have any ideas for designs...I'm a bit stuck. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Usually the fabric is my motivation. Plenty of straight patterns are out there and of course holiday themed (which don't sell!) and kid-like prints.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and the ones specific to knitters.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've done special orders...professional football teams,colleges and baseball. (Of course, it is all predicated on finding the right fabric and honoring licensing laws.) I've even made some tapes from treasured clothing scraps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So...what else can I look for? Throw your ideas at me...I can take it!!!!</span><br />
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<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-21703024767906226152013-01-07T17:35:00.000-05:002013-01-07T17:35:05.669-05:00The Teacher Is Back!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Good start to 2013...some sales, some project completions and the crazies have died down. We had guests this past weekend...the boys! The parents "wanted to get rid of us" as the 7 year old stated and so down the road they came. I am happy to say that although I am tired, I am not exhausted! They got along, listened and were really well behaved but oh, how times have changed! Children make you mark time!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The 10 year old had to rewrite and revise a composition/essay/paper (whatever they call it today) and had been fighting his Mom about doing it so my son said "Ma, can you help?"...sure! And we did<span style="font-size: small;">....</span>peacefully. I loved when he came up with a better word substitution than I did. <span style="font-size: small;">R</span>emember, I was a teacher for many years.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The little one is really reading beautifully with a terrific vocabulary and I was thrilled to see and hear this. One of their favorite things is to go to the bookstore since I rarely will say no to a book. The little one had some trouble making a choice. Two he picked were just beyond challenging and way too hard<span style="font-size: small;"> and unhappily he put them back. </span> Finally, they both made their selections and we left. In the car I tried to explain to them both not to be a page turner. Don't just say the words but understand their meanings.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We then started a vocabulary game and they were doing great until....Grandpa said "You have to use your cerebellum"...and blank looks crossed their faces. I said "You use them everyday. What is it?" and without skipping a beat the 10 year old said "Your penis?"....out of the mouths of future men!!!</span></span><br />
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Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-83699577189609091752012-12-30T13:56:00.001-05:002012-12-30T13:56:29.742-05:00Hanging Head In Shame..........<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The thing is, I like to write. So why is keeping this blog current such an effort on my part? WHY?</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nothing since Nov.15th? Shame on me.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A smack on the back of the hand is due.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's almost 2013 and I am not going to-again-resolve to be better at posting. Either I will or I won't and you can be the judge as I admire and am in awe of all of you who do what I apparently can't. There's lots of things I can't (and don't want to) do but we'll see.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Four shows this season...3 terrific,one awful so generally pretty okay. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">To all the sometimes and always readers, please stay tuned. I love hearing from you but no promises about regular postings. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After all, it's almost resolution time and they're made to be broken, right?</span></span></div>
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<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-57532881695936237432012-11-15T19:40:00.004-05:002012-12-30T13:42:34.825-05:00One Of A KindOne of a kind....what does that mean? Well, there's one. And it's the only one. There will not be any more. To me, it's that simple.<br />
Yesterday, 2 people on Facebook went at it regarding a pair of my handwarmers. Each posted "I want". To the one I deemed more serious I said "One of a kind!'" In truth, this was the 4th of the kind as I was able to get more yarn after pair #1 and #2 sold. (There is still a #4 but different style) But now for sure there's no more. I received back from both what my retail-career husband calls "babble"...excuses... #1-"Tomorrow when I get paid" and #2-"Let me ask my friend if she likes them". Neither asked me to hold them and I would have, but no request.<br />
Guess what? Today they sold to person #3. And that, my friends, is what happens to those who hesitate. When buying from independent crafts people online, make no assumptions regarding availability.<br />
Like it?<br />
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BUY it!!!<br />
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The top pair are gone and <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/AllAboutTheButtons/artwork?artworkId=521987">bottom</a> is still available and then that's it!!!!Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-78410630268080465762012-09-14T17:38:00.000-04:002012-09-14T17:38:19.759-04:00Everything Old Is New Again<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have a wedding to attend next week a mere 800 miles away! We debated about whether or not to go and one condition was that we both had the right clothes to wear and shopping (read:spending more money) wouldn't be necessary. Once that was determined we responded yes to the invitation. My friend is shocked & thrilled that we're coming and said she didn't expect it. I told here, sure, ours was a throw away invite "They'll never come!" But all kidding aside, we are looking forward to it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took out that 'little' black dress and a jacket that works great with it and then searched for the shoes/heels/torture containers! I do not wear heels except for...weddings! I'm tall enough and have bad feet.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, the shoes appeared to be fine but style-wise, I wasn't so sure. They are 12 years old!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I decided I'd make 2 stops to find new shoes and if not, oh well. Not only did they have to be stylish but not big bucks. I might not wear them for another 5 years. At the 2nd stop, I found a great pair, partially comfortable and the price was excellent. On the way home I remembered I had an evening bag that would work great. Bingo!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a <em>very</em> sentimental piece. My father was a leather designer and in his day very modern and clever. I only have 2-3 of his pieces & the bag is older than I am and we know, that's old. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I took it out and it instantly made me smile. As I opened it....rrrrip....the stitching was coming out on the sides...dryness,old age (just like me!). Glue? Nope. I have a machine but wouldn't dare attempt it. I took it today to a real old style shoe repair shop and gave him the details and could you please have it done yesterday? Pretty please? Well...45 seconds and $3 later the bag is perfect! I am so silly excited to be able to use it. It will hold a tiny comb, a tissue and little else but I will have my Dad's work in my hand at a special wedding 800 miles away. </span><br />
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Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-64126427471465372462012-09-09T21:26:00.000-04:002012-09-09T21:26:00.332-04:00What To Do or It Never Ends...<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Actually, I do know what to do but it gives me agita!!! Being a parent never ends. We birth and parent our children until they leave the nest and become parents themselves. Then, unless asked, we should keep our mouths shut when we see behaviors or actions that we might have done differently but sometimes.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">First I must say how fortunate I am to not only have a close emotional and intellectual relationship with my son but physically he lives 3/10 of a mile away. No long distance between us. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am about to confront my son regarding his children. Grandson #1 stands tall and unintentionally casts a huge shadow upon grandson #2. My son is aware of their differences and is 'usually' tuned in and responsive to the vastly different needs of the boys but he blew it last Thursday and I must tell him. I was witness to an unintended diminishing of #2 because of his Dad. Blew it big time. His wife was not witness but knows what happened and she also knows on this point he's liable to listen to me first and it will be 1 less battle she has to wage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So always trying NOT to be a meddling mother or mother-in-law I will confront my <em>child</em> - 6'3",age 38, tomorrow and tell him he blew it! Agita!!!!</span><br />
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Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-87065462063384043322012-09-02T21:37:00.000-04:002012-09-02T21:37:46.286-04:00Yikes!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We, yes YOU, and I are so wired to be connected electronically that disaster ensues when one or more devices fail. No electric = no internet = no social interaction = kerfluie!!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today, Zibbet's site has been down and multiple tailspins could be felt in the cyber universe. Really? We're all in the habit of checking our shops at least once a day (well, YOU should!) and possibly more times...tweaking, arranging, listing, etc. and today that privilege was taken away.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I,for one, was a bit thrown at first BUT it's not only Sunday but the middle of a holiday weekend. Will there be much business lost? I don't think so.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And what is wrong with walking away from the shop for a few hours, a day? I still accomplished many shop related things. I took photos of about 8-9 items and tweaked them after I uploaded (like the cowl below). I made 6 new tape measures and finished 1/2 of a new crochet head band. I printed several sheets of labels and made some mailing envelopes. I straightened up some supplies and pulled others to list on Facebook...a full business day out of the online shop!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes it's good to walk away. Now if it's still down tomorrow I may have to be creative again with my time and be a bit concerned but it's out of my hands. It is what it is. Chill!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love clocks and have a small collection & many years ago decided to make and sell some. I thought they were pretty and clever, made from plates and boxes, books and discarded CDs. Some 'strangers' have agreed and I've sold over 100 in the past few years. Custom requests were numerous and one even appeared in a published book. Reactions to them have always been so positive or has everyone lied to me?!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But they have come to a screaming standstill. They are on the expensive side to make with the cost of the clock works tripling over the years. I love the creative process when I make a clock and that satisfaction is over.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm done! It doesn't make sense to keep making something that takes up a fair amount of space, are awful hassles to take to shows and don't sell. I believe they make great little art pieces and are a wonderful house gift or any kind of present but the world does not agree. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Below are some of my current favorites and check <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/allaboutthebuttons">All About The Buttons</a> this week....drastic reductions. Think future gifts, Christmas, etc. If you agree with my family and friends, buy one for a great price! I'm kind of sad but the hand writing on the wall says STOP!!!</span><br />
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Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-66933717267095546742012-08-12T22:23:00.000-04:002012-08-12T22:23:08.123-04:00N.Truro,Cape Cod<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our escape destination was guessed correctly on Facebook. Just want to share a few fun photos from a great trip, extremely long ride and fabulously fattening vacation!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are the first 2 photos and an answer like "the beach" is not acceptable! More pix and clues will follow if no one gets it now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sorry, JoJo, but I have to eliminate a guess from you because I think you know!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have realized I'm better off busy. These past few weeks have been filled with the usual....work, baseball,home stuff, gardening, crafting,online promoting, etc. but additionally I've been watching the kid's house and their cats, getting out the wholesale order, anticipating what 'may' happen when the magazine hits, preparing for a getaway and dealing with DH's chorus issues....a fuller plate. And guess what? It is all getting done in a timely manner. My focus can go in many directions and I can still achieve a goal. Meals have still been prepared and the house is clean (moderately!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">While we're busy we daydream about doing nothing, just relaxing and zoning out. But too much of that and we get antsy and start creating our own personal busy-ness. At least I do! Somehow doing nothing is not satisfying. I'm not saying that resting isn't valuable but the mind starts wandering into the "Gee, I could..." mode. So I welcome the busy-ness and enjoy the satisfaction of tending to all the aspects of life! The alternative is not good! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Almost.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">They need to be bagged, labeled, packaged and mailed but that's a not a big deal. If I don't change the sheets this week, done!!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Now if I can get another big order and have no time to cook.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anyway, I'm NOT bragging but sharing some exciting personal/business news.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, the fall issue of <a href="http://www.knitsimple.com/">Knit Simple</a> magazine will hit the news stands on July 24th and my tape measures will be a small feature....yippee.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Second, a shop in North Carolina has purchased some tape measures for their store opening in August....yippee twice.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And finally <a href="http://www.patternworks.com/">Patternworks</a>, an established, long time yarn and supply business, is about to purchase a slew of my tapes for their online shop....yippee phew!!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Oh, and a local yarn shop in Denver is making inquiries also....yikes!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many more still in my <a href="http://www.allaboutthebuttons.com/">Zibbet shop</a>.</span><br />
<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-76701533937948639432012-06-12T22:47:00.001-04:002012-06-12T22:47:15.821-04:00Why?<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recognize, understand and have been witness to previous generations criticizing the young ones. New things come along and the older citizens don't get it. Rock 'n' Roll, long hair, war protests...I was there, they didn't get it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think of myself differently but I am a (proud) member of the new older generation. I have many of the 21st century toys. Some I don't but I get it, just don't 'need' it all. But I don't understand some things. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why must you be on the phone 24/7 ?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why do you have to put on mascarra while driving?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why is texting while driving so necessay?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I could go on but the other day I was greatly dismayed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our area has a wonderful Saturday food market downtown closing off several blocks and creating a pedestrian mall. This past weekend they added a "Touch the Truck" event for kids....garbage trucks, fire trucks, 18 wheelers and pickups were all parked allowing little ones to...touch! Great weather and great crowds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Walking down the street was a young couple pulling a classic little red wagon. Sitting inside was a blonde toddler boy, tucked among his parents' purchases. Cute,cute,cute...yes? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NO! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He was playing some electronic hand held device. WHY? It was a beautiful day and lots to look at. Why couldn't life entertain him as he was being pulled along? WHY? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know, I'm old, but stop and smell the flowers,people!</span><br />
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<br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-61624809913417897572012-05-22T08:02:00.001-04:002012-05-22T08:02:19.922-04:00Stash Busting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I honestly never knew what a 'stash' was until a few years ago. I also never admitted or recognized I had a problem so here is the confession....I probably should NEVER buy yarn again. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have some leftover, never used yarn that qualifies for the term vintage, if not antique. I also have a load that is under ten years old. A good sale is hard to resist and couple that with over-buying or never completed projects and you have a stash problem!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the past 3 years I made a New Year's resolution to work from the stash and not buy. One year I made it all the way to February...not good.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have yarn I know I will never use and have sold some collections to those who need more in <em>their</em> stash but still the bins multiply.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But I think I have the solution to this ever increasing issue with yarn.....create something that doesn't use yarn. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sound weird? Yes, but hear me out. I have been making unique tape measures and as mentioned in another post, they have been a hit and will be in Knit Simple magazine in the fall. Consequently I haven't been in the stores searching out the next yarn buy. Oh, I'm still knitting and crocheting but have been ferociously attacking the stash. In the past month I completed 3 scarves and 3 sets of hand warmers from my bins. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So that's good, right?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Uh, that would be a no....the tape measures call for fabric. Ask me how that stash has grown!!!! Any suggestions?</span><br />Barbrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046563690791495529noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595434187737253775.post-90213059495223122382012-05-12T09:19:00.002-04:002012-05-12T09:19:59.948-04:00A little rant.....<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am not the most profient computer user. The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know. But, I do know a fair amount and don't understand something that has nothing to do with computer skills. It's manners, plain and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">simple.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am talking about business e-mails. In 2012, how can you expect to have a viable, if not profitable business without responding to e-mails?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why does a business advertise an e-mail address or a 'contact us' link if they aren't going to answer?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am not talking about huge corporations or even large ones. I am talking about small local businesses and online shops. I am referring to businesses who are NOT so overwhelmed that they cannot devote a bit of time each day for correspondence.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Whether an inquiry is about a possible purchase or just a general question, how are these letters ignored? Who knows what positive event may occur?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">And as long as I'm on my soap box....watch your spelling and sign your e-mails when you send or when you respond. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I just received a 3 sentence (questionable sentences!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">response that was 12 words long, 3 typos/spelling mistakes, missing punctuation and no signature. Think I'll do business with you? That would be no!</span><br />
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