Busy, Busy, Busy

Oh my, I have been busy.  Last Sat, my mother, daughter and I, went to the Monarch Butterfly Festival as vendors.  I had never been a vendor at an event like this.  It was quite the learning experience.  For one thing it is a lot of work, and I mean a lot.  I did not sell anything, but my mom made 54 dollars, so I was very happy for her.  Caitlin had a ball as well. 

This weekend my husband, and son, went on a camping trip with our church.  Other than it rained, some, they had a ball and I am sure will be exhausted when they finally get home.  DJ had hurt his arm a few days before the trip, and he said it is sore now, but OK.  I have lasagna all ready to bake for them when they get home.

Yesterday, I had my first craft porch and yard sale.  My mom brought stuff, and I put out stuff, and it went well.  You never know what you will sell, or what people are looking for, so we always try to have a variety.  I did not sell any of my craft items, but I had a ton of people asking for prices and hopefully they will come back and purchase in future sales.  We are hoping to do this once each month, except December.  I think we should try to get one in, in Dec.  Will have to wait and see.  The benefits of doing it this way, is you can lower your prices, because you have no fees to website such as Etsy or Ebay, and you don't have to ship it anywhere.  Plus, I didn't haul tables and everything, it was all right there.

Caitlin had her first sleep over last night.  I was so tired, but I made it fun for them.  They loved it!

So, with all that going on, plus homeschool, Run Club and 4H, I have not painted, or made any new jewelry.  I did just start a new crochet cocoon, and I can not wait to share it.  Be sure to watch for that.  Especially if you have a new baby that you will need a gift for. 

Oh, by the way, visit my Etsy store, the widget is at the top of this blog.  From now until Christmas I am accepting offers on all my items, even Clearance.  It is free to sign up and be a buyer at Etsy, so no problems there.  I offer a layaway service too.  Message me on Etsy to make me an offer.

Accepting Offers On This Vintage Blue Diamond Ring

I am accepting offers on this lovely ring. It is currently for sale for 600 dollars in my Etsy store. If you want to make me an offer, email me at darien04@gmail.com please read the description of this ring. There is a story to this ring. It was given to me as a semi mount without the center stone, as a form of payment for work I did for a friend. It used to be her engagement ring, then she removed the center stone for another ring, and gave me the semi mount. The stone that I placed in the center, is not a diamond, but it sure looks like one. I do not know for sure what it is, but it is amazing. The ring itself is a size 9, solid 14k white gold, and substantial amount of gold. The band is nice and wide. The blue diamonds are real, and I believe the total carat weight is one carat. Then there are nice white baguette diamonds on the shank of the ring. One baguette looks flawed, but it is hardly noticeable in the position it is in. It could be sized by a jeweler, one size down, I am unsure about two. This is a steal at the price I am offering it for. It will be insured, so please note the higher shipping fee. USA buyers only. Paypal only for this piece.