7/1/2012

So, here I was all gunge-ho about my etsy store, and my twitter account, and this blog.  I had successfully managed to update for 2 weeks in a row.  Then my husband came back from work related travel, and all my good intentions went out the window.  Then, when he went again...it all just slipped my mind.  I'm kind of scatter brained like that.

But I'm back, and going to try harder to keep on blogging.  In fact, every week I have a calender reminder on my phone to remind me to write a little something.  Hopefully, a little calender reminder is all I need.

So, I've been getting into the crafting spirit again....sometimes my craft muse just leaves me hanging.  I have a couple of birthday cards to make for a friends children.  One is in the development phase, and one is still in the planning phase.  I found this pocket watch at my local craft store that I completely fell in love with, and now I'm on a mission to dress up the chain, and make it pretty.  The only problem is, the battery is dying and I can't find where to open it and replace it.  Also, I've been steadily working on completing a Fillet Crochet blanket that I originally started back in 2008 (I think).  As of right this minute I have 24 more rows to complete the blanket plus the edging.  I will say, once this blanket is finished, I'm listing it in my etsy shop, http://www.etsy.com/shop/SaltedBones  

As a collector of crafts, this year with the exception of jewelry, it has been my goal to finish more craft projects.  My problem has always been in the past, that I start something, get bored with it, then move onto the next without completing what I started.  But oh no, this year has been different.  I created an excel spreadsheet that I write in when I start a new project (or re start an old project).  I also keep track of how many hours I spent making or finishing a project.  Plus I keep track of how much money I spent on supplies.  In the case of an already started project, I keep track of any new item I must buy to finish.  So far, this has worked out for me.  I have completed 2 NEW projects this year, finished 1 old project and I'm nearly finished with the blanket.  After this, I plan to go back to a new project.

Now, Jewelry, that's a different thing.  I sit down to make jewelry, and within an hour I have a Necklace, Bracelet and matching earring set.  Go me.  But lately, I just haven't been in the jewelry mood.  And maybe it's because nothing has sold in my etsy store.  But there's still plenty of time.