Wonder

Somedays I just wonder at the behavior at those around me. There are times when I can go weeks without talking to my father and then out of the blue he calls as if nothing is amiss. I wonder what it is like to live in a state of denial. I love him don't get me wrong, I just amazed at the polar opposite personalities he has from day to day.

Today has been a real busy one. For one Toy Story die cuts take for ever to cut and piece together. I am still down almost 10 orders and more keep coming in. I am very thankful for this but feel a little overwhelmed today. Thank goodness my daughter is my assistant in training and she is working so hard. Today she said mom I feel like crying. I asked why and she said I want to make these perfect like you do. I just got teary eyed and reassured her that she was doing a great time and she would get faster as time goes on.

It amazed me that she feels that I make them perfectly. Kids are full of endless wonder and I want to cherish these moments while they last. She 14 and these moments are slipping by so quickly.

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Until next time. When was the last time you felt like you were in a state of wonder?

Well I am catching up.

I am finally going to be catching up on all the orders that I received this week. My helper is home and we set up a payment schedule for her and she is so excited. She even suckered her dad out of an itunes card today.

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Guess What?

I am super happy to say that my daughter comes home tomorrow. I have missed her more than words can say. Although she has called everyday it is not the same. She told me today that she cannot wait to start helping me with my etsy shoppe. Now of course mom will pay her to help.

I have a couple major orders to work on this weekend. I will be posting pictures of the peace sign, hearts and stars cupcake toppers that I just made and I will also be making more safari stuff too. '

I am also blogging on facebook and I have became fans of my interesting and lovely ladies on there. I will post links to their pages hopefully later this weekend. Starting July 1st, I am going to do a mystery die cut giveaway at the beginning of every month. This month you have until midnight July 3rd to leave a comment and I will choose the winner sometime on July 4th. Please leave me a way to contact you.

To enter to win all you have to do is become a follower and tell my your favorite die cut cartridge or set and why. The winner will receive 6 3" die cuts and some odds and ends too. US addresses only at this time.

Talk to soon.

Busy Busy Busy

Well Folks, I am still a busy little bee and I am loving it. I have only had time to complete half of my craft area and I am loving the new organization so far. I can only imagine what it will be like once it is all completed. Maybe this weekend when my assistant comes home from vacation.

Goodness I really miss her. She is such a beautiful human being. She has called her mama everyday sometimes three times a day. It makes me feel missed and needed that she calls. I think she is ready to come home too. I think us girls are going to have a nice mommy and daughter day when she gets home.

I also think that we are going to have a late Father's day celebration since she was away this last Sunday. Pineapple upside down cake is in my hubby's future.

Well lets hope for a completed room and lots of orders. Have a great week and talk to you real soon.

So I start a Facebook page for My Etsy shoppe

I took some much needed advice and I started a facebook page for my Etsy shoppe. For those of you who want to go anf check it out can do so by going here.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Natebarn-Just-Because-Paper-Creations/195149467204019

I am super excited about this. I have been wanting to do this for a long time and I hope this brings in some traffic for my etsy shoppe. We had a lonely Father's day here since Natalie is still on vacation and will not be coming home until Saturday. I sure do miss her like crazy.

Just thought I would share a few teasers on my upcoming projects.

Princess Tiara Wands. I think these will come out wonderful

Cowboy and Cowgirl themed party goodies

Disney Cars Table Toppers.

I will post pictures as soon as I get these made and listed on Etsy.

Have a great week everyone.

Theresa

It's gonna be a Good Day

Don't you love when you wake up and feel great inside and out. I woke up humming "Your Beautiful" I am sitting here listening to my cricut machine cutting away and I am deciding what new item I am going to create today.

I have been wanting to create princess wands that little girls could carry around at parties and I came up with a great concept, so maybe that will be the winner. On the other hand I want to create a few other Olivia the Pig related items. Choices , Choices.

So what are your plans this Father's Day. I am going to enjoy the day with my hubby since our daughter is still on vacation and I think I will make breakfast and then cuddle on the couch until he has to head into work.

Working hard on orders

Well for those of you who are wondering how my esty shoppe is doing, let me just tell you it is going great. I had a great sales day yesterday and I am working hard today on orders.

Here is the link to my shoppe.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/natebarn?ref=si_shop

I am hoping to create new items later this week. I cannot wait until my helpers comes home from vacation. I miss her and I need the help. I hope all my crafting and blogging friends are have a wonderful week so far. Let's hope that I have time to make something new so I can share it with you.

TTFN :o)

Enjoyed the visit Home, but the orders are piling up.

I always enjoy going home. This trip was no different, we got to see more family this time which was very nice. Now while I was enjoying the time away from home and my business, the orders piled in. I am busy working away.

I have 22 to orders that I am in the middle of making and they keep coming in. I feel so blessed that my passion is turning into something wonderful. I am so proud of myself for taking the chance to succeed. I am also proud of my husband and daughter for their willingness to pitch in where needed. My new assistant is away this week on holiday with her BFF and she is so concerned that I am swamped. I am so proud of the person she is becoming.

Well these orders are not going to make themselves, so I am off for now. I will write more later.

Gunna Miss her

All I have to say is I will be missing my daughter like crazy. I cannot believe we drop her off on Thursday and I do not see her again until JUne 22nd. I know she will have a blast but the house will be quieter and lonely while she is gone on vacation.

I am very excited for her too. She is going on vacation with her BFF and they will be going to Universal which will be Natalie's first time going there. I am so jealous. They are also going to Disney and the Beach and Yeah you guessed it I am super jealous.

On the lighter side I get to go home for the weekend and visit the family and my business is doing great speaking of business I just got two more emails. I guess that is my cue to get back to work LOL

Training my assistant

Yeah you read the title right. I am in need of an assistant which is so awesome . Who would have thought that I would need help so soon. Let's hope my daughter can handle working for mom. I mean she did get new clothes today from Vintage Vogue, so I think she is getting a good pay off.

I have at least 4 orders that need to be completed and mailed out first thing Monday morning. Wow another work filled weekend and I would not want it any other way. I am so truly blessed and I am going to cherish these days of my life.

Have a wonderful weekend.

I am truly loving life

Well I went to the craft stores and I was able to time out the buses perfectly. I scored cardstock on sale and I was even able to get some other printed paper for $.10 each. Some of them are so cute. I have to say that Jo Ann Fabrics have some of the best sales.

I have also been answering lots of emails concerning custom orders which is so lovely. I am so glad that I am finding my way and that my new business venture is taking wonderful steps towards being a success.

1 week from today I will be back in the Bend visiting and dropping Natalie off for her 3 week vacation. I am sure she is going to have a blast but I will miss her.

My loving husband spent the day with me before he went to class and he even carried all my goodies which I know were very heavy. Thank you Honey I love you.

Life without a Car

They last couple weeks have been trying when it comes to getting around. Bloomington has a great public transpo system but when you are used to getting up and going whenever you want taking the bus can be a pain. I never realized how much you take for granted like grocery shopping.

I raced down to catch the bus and had to speed shop in order to catch the return bus home. Lugging grocery from the bus stop to the apartment was an adaventure in itselfs. The pull file cart dolly lost balance and started rocking and rolling all while I am trying to pull the darn thing up hill. Poor Natalie got stuck carrying the heavy insulated bag with all the meat and cold items.

Now I am not upset any more at being carless I know this is only short term and like I have said in before I am getting much needed excerise. Yesterday we walked a total of 3 miles just to get lunch and man was it hot hot hot. I am enjoying the one on one time that walking provides. Sometimes its just me and Nate and other times its me and Natalie.

I think this will kick start the weight loss I am trying to accomplish before we move and heck you cannot beat being in the sunshine.

I know I will look back on this and remember many emotions about this time but the ones I hope I remember most are the great talks we had.

There will be no walk today bummer.. there is alawys tomorrow.