The Sweet Smell of Success

Over the weekend, I was a vendor in my first ever Craft Fair. That's right people...I sold my wears and cleared a little over $200. I have been crocheting for about 10 years now and I have never sold anything. Now I am motivated to crochet and sell my items (for a reasonable price). I had hats and scarves and the only things that sold were the hats. I am not sure why the scarves didn't sell (we do live in New England and it does get extremely cold). I am planning on putting together a document with pictures of the items that did not sell (including prices) and emailing it out to all of my email buddies. Who knows maybe I'll get a few more sales. I committed to having a table again next year. I'll work on display sets, decorations, and a mirror (definitely need a mirror) for next year.

Onto Christmas gifts...

Happy Hooking...

HISTORY

Good Day Fellow Bloggers...

I am so happy today. Last night as the announcement of the 44th president was being made, I cried. Why? It became "REAL" to me. Yes, I watched the debates. Yes, I listened to all of the reports, Yes, I voted (and took Zaria with me). BUT, I just knew there would be a repeat of the last election. Well, I'm glad there wasn't. I am glad that this country put aside the color of someone's skin and chose the person who could change the way things have been.

I sent a text message out to all of my friends saying, "Only God would've have known." God has ordered this man's steps and I trust that God will give him the strength, direction and protection that he will need.

I am also happy that I can tell my son that if he works hard and lives a good life, he too could one day be president. Yes, we could've said this before, but now he can see it and believe it.

I leave you all with another text that I received last week and a picture...

Rosa sat so Martin could walk...

Martin walked so Obama could run...

Obama is running so our children can fly.

Update

First let me aplogize for my absence. I have been busy working (my real job and a part-time job) and crocheting of course...Here's the happenings of A Lil This, A Lil That.

Over the last two weeks, I have designed a few flyers, business cards, tickets, and other printables BUT the most important update is below.

INVASION OF THE DIVINE HATS...

Some of you may remember last winter I fell in love with the Divine Hat. Well, after finding the pattern online (http://www.rheatheylia.com/index.php?page=patterns&id=0), (someone please explain how to create a hyperlink with just the name of the pattern) I have made a few for the Craft Fair.

Of course, I am supposed to make scarves but I've only made one so far...

OLD NEWS...

In August, my best friend had her engagement party. (Of course I became the party planner.) Her colors (for the party) were green and white (her last name and his). I wanted to wear these adorable sandals that I purchased but did not have a thing to match. So...I went shopping. Found the perfect outfit and accessories but needed a purse. Perfect, I'll make one. The Fat Bottom Bag it was...

Now you know I can't sew so I had Ms. Brenda do the lining for me. I LOVE THIS BAG!!!

CHRISTMAS IS A COMING...

In the midst of creating things for the Craft Fair, I remembered that I needed to make my grandmother a shawl for Christmas. So I started the Halfmoon Shawl from Lion Brand. Here's the progress so far...

BIRTHDAY...

J turned 10 on October 8th. I should have thrown him a big party but he was happy with the party he had. Here he is with his HSM cake.

ACCOMPLISHMENT...

Last but not least, my grandmother gifted me a plant and it is growing wonderfully. This is a major accomplishment for me. For those who don't know, I have killed everything green in my touch. Isn't it beautiful???

Keep on hooking...

Recommendation

Hello Fellow Bloggers...
Last night (while I was suppose to be crocheting) I watched a new movie that I had been bugging my friend to get for me. Well, he brought it to me before I left for my trip and I thought for sure I would bring it with me. Too bad I left the house and forgot the movie. ANYWAY... If you haven't seen A Family that Prays (Tyler Perry's new movie). I highly recommend it. I will be adding it to my list of favorites. Mr. Perry, you are moving on up. Kudos!!!

Now that I recommend something, I need your help. Remember the giant granny square poncho from the last post, I need to work some decrease rows around the neckline (trying to tighten it a bit). I will take all recommendations for this task.

Hook with you later...

Quick Update

Hey Fellow Bloggers...

Real quick. I traveled to Dover, Delaware this weekend for the 1st District YPD Meeting (AME Church). So, of course I planned on bringing my hooks and yarn problem was, I didn't actually pack until 3 am Friday morning (leaving at 4:45). So what is a girl to do? You got it. Grab enough yarn to complete the current work in progress. So I did. I was working on a granny square poncho (was suppose to be completed before the trip so the director and I could wear them while there). Green and white yarn in bag, hooks in bag. Off we go. Here's the completed poncho.














I know, a little big. I told her that I would work some decrease rows around the top so it would be a little tighter. What do you think???

The plus to this project is that people actually loved it. Someone said, "Oh girl, way to bring crochet back." I received a few orders so I will be crochet green and white ponchos for the rest of the week. Of course, I am still working on hats and scarves.

Quick Update

Hey Fellow Bloggers...

I have been crocheting like a mad lady (again). This time, I am taking pictures of everything. I promise to post again later this evening BUT while I have your attention, let me share this cute sweater and introduce my godson at the same time. Some of you will remeber the duckie afghan design that came and quickly became a blue ripple. While, I made this sweater for him also. Someone remind me to take a pic of the blanket...

Cute kid, huh???

Craft Update

A quick update on my crafting...

Over the weekend, I made my second diaper cake. Here's some pictures. The happy couple (not smiling) is Nick and Ashley. Congratulations to you both. Enjoy Ms. Ariana.

I have also been working on some hat and scarf sets for the Holiday Craft Fair. I will post some pictures this evening. I am making some Divine Hats and some Urban Newsboy hats also. For scarves, I am making some easy shell stitch scarves and the one skein scarf from Stitch N Bitch. I wanted to make a few shawls and one personalized afghan (for display) so that people will place orders for them. This is my first fair so I will see how it goes.

On another note, I was recently told that a kid that I used to babysit had a huge crush on me and that he hated my first boyfriend because of his crush. Wouldn't you know I saw this kid over the weekend. He is a cutie and I hope some very deserving young lady will be lucky to snatch him up.