2021 Highlight

 

Goodness! This is the first article for 2022! I just realized it’s been over a year since my last post. My bad!

Rather than a full year’s worth of catch up (because who cares, right?), I simply want to share a highlight for 2021, for my own personal future reflection. I do use this blog to document things I’ve done, and the hope for things I will do someday.

My personal memories, hopes and dreams, and creative goals are basically the bottom line what this blog has been about all along. If, along the way, others have been inspired or benefited from the tutorials, it makes my heart happy.

I entered a couple of crochet projects in the Burnet County (Texas) Fair:

Inspired by a post on Pinterest, I created the Crochet Flower Garden on Canvas and not only won 1^st Place, but Best of Show in the Division to boot! I was very excited!

 

I also entered Ember the Phoenix, Pattern by Hooked by Kati. Her patterns are amazing with a lot of photos along the way.

  

Another post, another day, I’ll share more crochet projects I’ve done, for safe keeping. I usually share on my personal page on Facebook, as well as Lanetta’s Creations. But, who knows how much longer FB will be around, or how much longer I’ll tolerate social media.

Never a Waste of Time

The Arts and Crafts Show didn’t go as well as I, or anyone participating, had hoped. Hardly anyone came. I would bet less than a hundred people visited the show all day long. The sponsored committee members were also heartbroken with the poor results. They did a great job in organizing, especially chairperson Joyce, and did their best in pre-advertizing, but folks just didn’t have the interest, time, or money. I realized, being Easter weekend, too many competing events around the area going on at the same time effected the show. It’s always a gamble, we (the vendors) just happened to lose this one.

It’s never a waste of time, however! There are always new vendors to meet and visit with, renew friendships with vendors met before at other events, and see the beautiful smile on a little one's face wearing my handmade apron!

Her mom told her to pick one she liked. I said she could try it on. Dad wanted her to try on another, just to make sure. Cutie refused to take off her first choice. Mom said she wants that one. Dad tried a couple more times to convince her to try on more. Cutie stuffed her fisted hands deeper in the pockets, shaking her head. Mom wrote the check. Dad walked away mumbling. Cutie skipped away. Mom smiled. It was a priceless moment for me!

 Another plus… the drive along our road toward Lampasas always brings peace –

P.S. Never take for granted life’s fleeting moments, as that IS a waste of time!

    

    

    

New Line

Here of late it’s been difficult keeping focus on the Arts and Crafts show that begins today and runs through tomorrow. Although I’m excited to participate and meet new people, my thoughts have been running amock. Lots of highs and lows going on in the midst of brain fog. My last post, Lack of Focus, touched on it a bit, so now I’ll simply share an update.

I have managed to create a couple of new lines utilitzing beads:  zipper pull charms and eyeglasses leashes! 

Created a total of 8 (but one is mine!)

My bead stock is/was overflowing!

Based on my goals of downsizing and becoming clutter-free, I wanted to produce items I hope others will enjoy. I know I thoroughly love my new eyeglasses leash! Oh, and the zipper pull looks fabulous on my Bible cover, too!

I created a couple of chef aprons that little boys would wear…

And that’s about it. Not everything I’d hoped to have accomplished by now. Hopefully, come Sunday, my focus will be come clearer.

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!