Candy canes & Christmas trees ...

... we made it through another one, it just seems that it comes quicker and quicker each year. 
I have been contemplating starting a little shop of my bags and beads at etsy.com. I've opened my account there and trying to decide what exactly I want there and what I want at artfire.com.  But, very recently I found out that artfire is going to let there basic acct. shops have unlimited items now (it use to be 12 items).  That was the biggest reason I was going to add a place at etsy.  During the holidays artfire let all the basic acct. holders have unlimited amount of listing.  I wish I could afford to be a verified member of artfire but until I start selling more I just can't.  I really like artfire and I am glad that I found them, there are many reasons I like selling there but one of the important things for me right now is the cost. I like that artfire has no listing fees & no final value fee, it lets me feel that the money I make (no matter how small right now) for my work is mine.  So now I need to decide whether or not to go forward with my plan to start an etsy shop.

These are a couple of pics of what I am working on right now.  This is my hubby's quilt I'm making for him, the top piece is about 1/2 way done, and yes it is going diagonal that was the plan.  I bought the fishing fabric on ebay from a nice person and I got a great deal (I'm always looking for deals).  I just didn't know what exactly I was going to make until earlier this month. He seems to really like it.  My plan is to have it finished by the middle of January, so that its still cold enough to use it.  I will post pictures when I'm done.

Twas the night before Christmas ...

and all through the house was frantic things trying to be close to finished.  I don't know how I do it but it seems to be a habit of mine to get myself over my head.  I am working on a project for my hubby and I don't think I'm going to be even 1/2 way done. So, because of that this is going to be short.  Merry Christmas to my family near and far I hope you and your families have a wonderful Christmas.  Make many memories. 

Oh, by the way I sold a purse yesterday, It is the colorful kitties wristlet (Its a very cute bag).

FIFTY

I thought I had already written about my birthday this year, maybe I started too, and changed my mind and deleated it (I do that sometimes) .  Well this is my 50th post here, in this odd world of the internet so I'll start with the fact that I (kathisewnsew) turned fifty very recently.  
 I have been listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, so I think for now I'm going to make Swedish sugar cookies (family tradition), I have had themevery year since I was little & can't imagine Christmas without them.  I'll post some pics of them.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

kathisewnsew





Unique Gifts

Have you ever gotten annoying phone calls?

Ok, I hate these calls that are nothing but time robbers, you know the ones I'm talking about.  Either you won something or you requested something (even though you didn't), they want to help you (yea, outta your credit card #), I just don't get how some people bye into it. I wont give them anymore of my time without taking some of there's. So.........................................................................................(this is me thinking should I even write this) this is what I started doing today.  The first time was accidental but it was GREAT,  the woman asks for X (I'll leave names out of it)
I said: who? (I had trouble understanding her)
annoying phone person a:is X there?
I said: well..pause..hmmmm...ummmm I don't know
annoying phone person a: you don't know (she sounded puzzled)
I said: well...pause...you see..hmm..pause.. I keep getting these annoying phone calls and you see I thought I would annoy you for a few moments. good-bye. And I hung up.
about a 1/2 hour later I got another one very similar to the last one and I did the same thing.  It was so great to waste some of there time. and if I get any more I'll do it again.

Ok. I'm done ranting about that.

Reuse & Renew

I love this bag, I am surprised to still have it.  I thought when I listed it for the first time before July of this year that it would be gone before 4th of July.  Thats ok, I am sure it will be gone  by the next 4 of July or it will go into MY box of purses and totes.  I love this print so much because it reminds me of  a grandmother I had.  I like the fact that I reused a pair of tan denim jeans that still had some life even though they had lost their style.  I am going on the lookout for some pretty printed canvas fabric at a super duper low price.  When I do I am going to make reusable shopping bags.  I plan on doing it first because I want to start using them myself and second because I think people may buy them.  And that is why I need to find a great price, the better the price I get the better the price I offer my bags for.  I always put at least 2 pockets in my bags, and I will carry this on with the grocery totes (maybe).

Today is going to be a weird day for me.  Today is the last day of not being 50.  I am really surprised how much this has bothered me.  40 didn't bother me, 30 didn't bother me, but 50 has.  I spent the day off and on crying at everything and anything that went through my mind, this is not normal for me.  I'm hoping I wont have a day like that today.  I am going to make this a great day to remember, game night and chinese food  with the fam.   Memories being made, it will be fun fun fun.

check out my items for sale this week at 

myworld on ebay 

small totes & beaded jewelry

Just listed a handful of items on ebay ~ there are some good deals for Christmas.

You can find these items here

I've been inspired ...

Here is just a peak of what my new project is.  I think its going to turn out pretty cool.

Beautiful Morning

 

I wish I could paint.  I would paint sky views, sunsets, sunrises, storms, clear days, cloudy days.  I love the colors in nature, nothing can compare.  I sat at my computer this morning watching the sunrise and all I can think is beautiful.  It will be a lovely day.

6 days and counting.

kathisewnsew





Unique Gifts

Going Handmade Shopping Online ...

... how about you.  I need to do some Christmas shopping. I will buy at least one gift at artfire and at least one at ebay.  Last year at this time I hadn't even been to ebay except a couple times and I would go there and get freaked out and leave, because I wasn't sure how it worked and how safe could it be.  I now know why people love it.   As long as you do your research and check on the sellers feedback you will do fine most of the time.  I listed a few purses on ebay this week they are ending tomorrow.

okay they ended on ebay today and they didn't sell.  Oh well, my time will come.  I know it.

Thanksgiving Redo

Today were having Thanksgiving Redo.  My hubby was sick on Thanksgiving and my son and his wife couldn't come on Thanksgiving.  So were doing the whole thing again today.  Tomorrow I'm not cooking and only cleaning what has to be done.  I'm so tired of it.  But tomorrow is another day and no matter what I'M SEWING.  Got to go, time to put rolls in the oven.
stuffed acorn squash recipe   I'm trying this recipe tonight and because there are 2 vegetarians in the family I switched the chicken broth with vegetable broth.  I'll write here if we liked it or not. 

Time for a new bag

I need to do some sewing.  I have so many ideas running through my head.  I have a idea for something related to Christmas I think that what I'll start with.  I guess I have committed to doing some sewing today. yes I have.  
I have been working on hang tags for my purses. 
this is what I have come up with so far.

 Of course the satin ribbon will be what ever color I happen to have at that time.I kind of like this one.  I'll have to look at it for a few days to be sure I like it enough to put them on my purses.

Turkey Day

I hope everyone has a great day.

Pumpkin Pie And Other Goodies

It is the day before Thanksgiving and for me that means PUMPKIN PIES.  I usually make at least 4, and that holds true today.  I am making 4 Pumpkin Pies, an Apple Pie (I will go to allrecipes to find a good recipe) and homemade dinner rolls.  Oh yea, cornbread for the stuffing.  I sure will be busy today.  I will post pics later today, so come back if you want to see how it came out.

Here is a picture of my Christmas cactus.  Beautiful.

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pie # 1 is done It is called apple crumble

 

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and pumpkin pie X 4

  

my table is filled with yummyness, the smells are amazing.  I love this time of year.

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Homemade rolls ..... 

  

Well, thats it for tonight, will have to get up early to make the cornbread.

Quiet morning

I havn't been able to do any sewing lately, and I have one project I need to work on, its a surprise for my hubby I'll show pics of it once I get started on it.  Got my Christmas village set up Friday night it came out ok but I will probably tweak it a bit over the next week or so.  I love having my village up, its my thing and it always gets me in the spirit.

It kinda looks like its in the clouds.  I had a great weekend with all my family.  We make Swedish sausage for our Christmas eve dinner each year.  And its turned into one of my favorite parts.  

I love this bag.  I call it my hydrangia bag its black with pink & blue hydrangiasits lined with black with pink polka dots.  Its very big and roomy and its a one of a kind.  The front flap was all hand beaded by me.  I made this bag from cotton fabric.  I like bags that can be tossed in the washer and dryer and you can have a clean bag again. 

 

 

Its raining, its pouring

No time to post anything today.  just a quick pic.

Its Fall

You sure can tell that fall is in the air.  The air is cool theres a light breeze and the sun is out and as you can see the walnut trees leaves are falling as are the walnuts.  Well, enough relaxing, back to work.   

floating beads & little charmers wristlet

These items I have listed on ebay  I made both of these floating beads necklaces.  I made this cute little charmer and its one of my favorites.  

4 looks in 1 Apron

Here are the pics of moms apron.  This apron has 4 looks so you don't feel like your wearing the same one everyday.  

These first two you wear it as a full apron and its reversable (first 2 looks).

 These last 2 you wear it like a half apron and the part that hangs down you can use to wipe your hands.

Didn't it come out cute.

YEA.....................I finished moms apron

It came out great.  I will post pictures of it tomorrow after I give it to her.  Thats it ... well, heres a pic

Good night.  21 days until I turn 50. thats it.

Discouraged

I started this blog to give me a place to jot down ideas show my work keep track of what purses I'm working on from shopping to creating, selling successes & failures.  In between this I have been trying to sell some jewelry I made about 5 years ago and odds and ends around the house.  Today I decided to list the bags that I've made and sold (you'll see the list to the right) I'm not counting a few other item I've sold and the jewelry I've made and sold.  Sewing is my passion and that is where I would like more success with selling them.  The ones I have sold have had great feedback.  Today I'm just feeling discouraged  I just can't figure out why I'm not selling more.  I'll shake this off but in the meantime LOOK OUT.  Maybe I'm concentrating to much on trying to sell other things and I should put my energy into my purses.  Well here are some of the bags I've sold so far. 

Well, I have so much work to do so need to get off the computer NOW.
My ebay items  
http://www.artfire.com/users/kathisewnsew 
I'm having a sale at my artfire studio 10% off all my handmade beaded jewelry go take a look.