Let the Games begin!!

48 hrs have passed since we all consumed the yummy traditions of Thanksgiving, and 24 hrs since the insanity of Black Friday.  Now I must admit that I also took part in the insanity, albeit on a very limited bases.  And it reminded me why I DON'T do the big sales.

All of that aside, I am now getting ready for the winter holidays, and that means PURGING!!!  Yes it is that time to get rid of the old, hopelessly broken items that are just taking up space.  As I purge I am finding such treasures that I have stashed and forgotten about.  I just found 50 5x5 squares of re-produced period fabric.  The creative juices are a'flowing!!  (Not like it hasn't been flowing since I went to JoAnn's and have a bit of a buying fit with the AWESOME sale that they were having!!!!) It does feel pretty good to get rid of all that stuff!


So my crafty friends, what is on the creative agenda for you now with the winter holidays as close at hand??


Let me know, would love to see what wonderful ideas are out there!
And as always,
HAPPY CRAFTING!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Here is a little Turkey Day factoid to start things off:

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. (History.com)

And with that proclamation, the Turkey Gorging, stuffing filling and football watching holiday was started!!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year.  Yes I get to eat tons of yummy good food, but I also get to see family members that I have not seen for a long time to which we will laugh and eat and have a great time in fellowship.  This Thanksgiving is a bit more meaningful to me this year.  (And that is saying something, as I thought that last years Thanksgiving was one that couldn't be topped! )

This year I have many many many reasons to be thankful.  I have  the love and support of my family, the possibility of adding new members to my family, we are all relatively healthy and accomplishing goals that we have set for ourselves.  I have a house, car, and food for my family.  What more can I ask for?  Not too darn much I tell'ya! (well maybe instant relief from the turkey coma I will be in!)

So my crafting friends what are you thankful for?  Take a few minuets and reflect.  And then set your self a few goals.

Happy Thanksgiving  to one and all!!

And as always: Happy Crafting!!

NEXT!!

Well, I am once again SWAMPED and only have time for a small little bit of blogging.  There is lots and lots going on.  I am STILL working on the wedding quilt for my cousin and want that finished by Turkey day.  I think I can get it finished with in a few days if,  IF...i CAN BE IN ONE PLACE LONG ENOUGH TO DO IT!!  lol 

I am also making candy to sell at the Temple Bazaar on the 20th.  I am hoping that I will make some money at this.  (Yes I will be posting pictures once I get out of the event.)

I am also working on many other little projects to continue stocking of Dame Ashely's Attic.  I really am trying to figure out the whats and hows of this new venture.  I am really excited to see what cool stuff I can come up with and offer for sale!

OH GOSH!  It is time for the start of dinner!  I hope you all have a great week and as always:

HAPPY CRAFTING!