Satisfaction

On Tuesday I delivered the wreaths to my client and hope that I get more jobs from her recommendations.  I must say I did a great job on them and when I saw her today I asked how she liked them.  She loved them.  Unfortunately I ran out of silver and gold ornaments and will have to buy them the day after Christmas when they go on sale.  I hope I can get some nice deals.  Phew, that means I no longer have to stress about it.  And next year, I will make a few ahead of time.  Here they are, what do you think?

And today, I decided to make some boxes for  gift cards.  It's very hard to find Hanukkah stuff in the stores so I will make my own.  It was fun making them on my silhouette portrait.  This one of the die-cutting machine that helps me to design layouts and other items.  They came out really good.  And if I start sooner next year I can do an even better job.  I should never leave stuff to the last minute. 

What am I thinking?

I just finished reading the Orphan Train and thought to myself I don't have another book with me. Seriously, this is what I think and here I am working in a library...there are tons of books around me. Oy! The thing is I have several books checked out to me and a huge library myself at home.  I just didn't want to start another book but then I remembered I have something else in my bag.  My Kindle, of course! And I have started to re-read "The Giver".  Why re-read?  I just watched the movie (just okay in my opinion) and want to see how much they changed besides the age of Jonas.  I still prefer the books to the movies.  Very rarely is a movie adapted the way I want to see it adapted.  It's interesting to re-read it again and after this I will move on to the sequels again.  Actually, I haven't read "The Son" so I will be reading that for the first time.

Cards Are Done!

Unless I get another order Christmas cards are done for the year.  Now, tomorrow night I need to get started on the two wreaths that have been ordered and Hanukkah cards for the family.  Would start tonight but I was given a free ticket to see Flash Gordon on the big screen and how could I say no to that?  It's a cult classic especially with that Queen soundtrack.  I can't wait! After the soundtrack, I must say I love Topol.  If I wasn't in the library I might actually start singing Flash Gordon.  "Flash a-ah Savior of the universe"

Okay, so now that I got that out of my system....when I delivered the wreath to the woman who ordered the first one, I actually got an order for two more.  Nice to know my business is slowly taking off.  Now I need to get a website prepared.  And hopefully, more orders will come soon.  

One lesson I am taking away from all this...start doing Christmas cards now.  And here is the sample of the last 4 that I did.

Keeping My Mouth Shut!

I forgot, that's all there is to it....today I did 60 of these for the Woodlawn Library Support group. And you notice the mistake that my manager found? Yeap, I forgot to put in the library but when one of the members saw it, she said it didn't matter.  The people will know who the stockings came from.  I volunteered to do these several weeks and promptly forgot until I was reminded yesterday afternoon. It was a mad rush to complete and only completed with the help of my co-workers.  Thank goodness. Next year, I start them way earlier! Like June!

How dumb...

...can I be?  I forgot to take a picture of the wreath I completed for the women who bought it from me.  I take a picture of almost everything I make but lately I have been becoming a bit on the lazy side when doing this.  I sold some Christmas cards to my co-workers and took a picture of only 4 of them when I do 3 times that amount.  I must try and remember to do it more.  There is no specific reason why I take them, maybe just to remember what I have done in the past.  I have to start doing it again.

And by the way, when I delivered the wreath it was requested that I do two more. We are supposed to finalize the details today.  At least, I hope it happens.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells

For the past few days I have stepped up on my production of Christmas cards so I can sell them to my co-workers.  In order to help it along I am playing Christmas songs...and now they are stuck in my head.  I particularly like the new version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" by Idina Menzel.  Everyone finds this is funny since I am actually Jewish.  Yes, you read that right.  But I don't really care what people might think...I just love hearing them.  Granted there are a few that makes me run and switch the channel but for the most part I enjoy listening.  And don't get me started on the stations that decide to play it 24 hours a day. Oy! I will avoid them like the plague.  Anyway, here are a couple of the cards I have completed.  The one with the swan is actually from the kit I got from SEI but the others I planned out on my own.

Oy Vay!

Why do I do it?  Why do I volunteer to make items for people?  Because I am too nice...all I wanted to do was donate a simple framed layout but now that has turned into a whole scrapbook album.  And I have to do all this by December 5th.  Yeah, this is one crazy person here. In addition I want to add some other items for the holiday party but luckily one of my best friends is stepping in to help. Thanks Koren! And finally, my side business is taking off.  I have a Christmas wreath to deliver on November 26th and two albums to complete as soon as possible.  Well, I got what I wish.  Actually I am quite happy for this.  It will keep me busy during the cold days we are having here in NY.

Creating

When did I learn that I had such a love for creating with my hands?  Maybe when I was young when I used to love to draw or was it when I walked into my friend's room and saw her scrapbooking supplies?  All I know is that I love to create stuff.  I scrapbook, quilt, sew, and crochet.  Recently I discovered wreath making and eventually I want to give jewelry making a try.  What I do know is that I went I cut, glue and create I am at my happiest...here is my latest creation. Done for my sister for her front door.