etsy up and running

My etsy store is finally up and running. There are only a few listings and they are for Baking Bags but I'm excited to get started. I'll be adding more as I get more fabric and as I get more products. I hope you can take a look and give me some feedback!!

product 6: sugar scrubs

I have made 3 different sugar scrubs (although I have a lot more recipes!). I only sold a couple at the Tilley Christmas Fair and I was surprised they didn't go over better. Maybe it was the way they were displayed. I'm not sure. Anyway, I'll share with you the ones I made. I do not have photos yet but I will post where I got the recipes and the photos from their respective sites.

1) Vintage Hand & Body Scrub - this is my personal favourite. It is easy and looks so nice. All you need is sugar, extra virgin olive oil, and massage oil. I used a lavender scented massage oil from The Body Shop.

Photo Source: Here

2) Vanilla Brown Sugar Hand & Body Scrub - I have to admit that I was loving the smell of this one. Vanilla and Brown Sugar together made me want to eat it (I don't think it'd be very good though!)

Photo Source: Here

3) Lemon Sugar Hand & Body Scrub - This one also smelled nice with the fresh lemon smell. I think I needed to add more sugar though. (Oops)

Photo Source: Here

Hope you enjoy these!! I know I do!

product 5: tile coasters

My sister and I have been making these for a few years and they seem to always go over well at craft shows. People can always use coasters! These ones are 4"x4" tiles - a little rustic looking depending on the condition of the tile - and then we use Staz-On ink which is permanent. I have a few sets in my own home and I love them. They are gorgeous and super handy... not only for drinks but you can put candy dishes, candles, small pots (using as a trivet), etc.

I don't have photos of mine at the moment but I will get on it!

a success...

I'd say that the Tilley Christmas Fair went very well. I think there was a great turnout and I think I got some good feedback from the things I was selling (which is always good to hear). I was even invited to two other shows: Nov. 26 in Brooks at The Well Church and Dec. 10 in Medicine Hat a River Park Church. It's good to be noticed for the handmade things. I also helped to sell my sister's products (she does kids and mommy things and she's really talented).

I took photos of my table and I'll post them soon.
Thanks for everyone who showed up and purchased items from me... but mostly for coming to support the Tilley Christmas Fair. I believe it was a great day for everyone!

UPDATE:
Here are some photos of my table....

product 4: jersey headbands

I haven't taken any photos of these yet but I have made a number of jersey 5-strand headbands that I got from a tutorial here. They are comfy and super easy to make. Instead of measuring my head for the size, I used one of my lululemon headbands as a guide. I highly recommend making your own braided headband in any colour. I will be selling these at the Tilley Christmas Fair this weekend.

I didn't use old t-shirts, I purchased new Jersey fabric so these are brand new headbands. I have only made ones with the same colours as in the tutorial but next time I want to try mixing colours to make unique headbands.

Photo Source: Here

product 3: wire rings

Since I saw these on etsy and Pinterest, I have been wanting to make these. I found a great tutorial here. Please check it out and you can make your own. If you're not interested in making your own, you can contact me with a design you have in mind and I can try to create it for you :).

These will also be sold at the Tilley Christmas Fair on November 5th in Tilley. I'm really excited!!

product 2: baking bags

In September, my in-laws traveled to Nova Scotia to visit their son, my brother-in-law, Kevin at St. Francis Xavier University. When they returned, they came to visit Jeremy and I in our new home and they brought me a "Baked Potato Bag". I had never seen one before (although further research online proved that they have been around for a while). My MIL said, "I thought these would be neat and maybe you could figure out how to make them." Well, did I ever learn how to make them!

After much fabric shopping, trial and error, seam ripping, and frustration, I have so far made a total of 17 "Baking Bags" which consists of 12 large bags and 5 mini bags (I've added more since the photo was taken). I have called them "Baking Bags" because apparently, you can also make sweet potatoes and well as corn on the cob in them.

I will be selling these at the Tilley Christmas Fair. I'm excited to see how they go over!!

** UPDATE ** I'm done sewing all of them. I took individual photos but below is just all of them together. I wish the photo was better but that's what happens when you take them at night with fluorescent lighting and an iPhone. I'll get a better one at the Hall on Saturday!

** UPDATE 2 ** Some people have asked me what Baking Bags are. These are essentially pockets that you can make the perfect baked potato in the microwave in. The larger bags you can put 2-4 potatoes in and the smaller ones you can fit 1-2 potatoes depending on size.

To use the bag, wash a potato and either keep slightly damp or wrap in a paper towel that you use to dry the potato with. Put the potato in the Baking Bag (do NOT prick holes in potato) in the microwave. Microwave for 2-4 minutes checking every 30-45 seconds. This is just for 1 potato. You can also "bake" sweet potatoes, red potatoes, and even corn on the cob. Hope that clears things up.

product 1: magnetic photo cable...

So I actually made these a few years ago to sell at a Christmas Craft Show here in Medicine Hat. I was helping my sister out with her table and we had a bunch of handmade crafts and cards, etc. It was fun crafting together and creating different little items together. I still remember staying up way too late and listening to music and laughing at how overtired we were.

I had seen these online and made my own variation of them. They are a magnetic cable weighted on the bottom and they come with 10 Neodyminium magnets that are powerful enough to keep photos, cards, etc. on the cable. See the photos below.

I hope you enjoy these. I will be selling these at the Tilley Craft Fair in November this year and any extras will be sold in my etsy shop... to be opened soon.

Until next time...

behind the scenes...

There is a lot going on at home from having visitors, contemplating future plans while trying to live in the present, collecting craft supplies and ideas (by the ton!), etc. Through all the chaos, I am reminded that the Lord is in control and He knows what the plans are for us (Jeremiah 29:11).

I have slowly been working on making more crafts as well. I started up an etsy shop but I don't have anything in it just yet. I'm wanting to have things prepared to ship first beforehand so that it will be a quick transaction.

Also, I have ordered business cards to include in the packages that I will be sending out to people who buy my products. Now I just have to wait for them to arrive and I gotta get going on my items! Wish me luck :)

Stay tuned...