My sister, my friend

While this time of the year is a season full of joy, it's also has a tinge of sadness.  We remember those that we love that are no longer with us, and we miss them.  Even though my sister Kathy lost her battle against breast cancer in 2001 (our mom went on to glory just the year before) I still miss her everyday, but mostly during this time.  You see, she was not just my sister, she was my other mother, and my friend.  She was the oldest girl (child #2) and I was the youngest of 6, so she pretty much helped raise me, especially during my teen years.  This is my very favorite picture of her.

Not only was she a great sister, she was the best auntie ever!  All the kids loved her.  She was their teacher, confidant, head camp counselor, and friend.  In this picture we were waiting for the start of a Memorial Day Parade.  In the wagon we have Aaron, Janine, my Amanda, then Kathy and Nick.  In the back we have Andy, Jason, my Joshua, and my Greg.  She had just turned 50 the year she passed, much too young to leave us.  I miss you Kakie...Merry Christmas.

Be blessed,

Debbi

What's new at our place...

We've been busy here filling our stores for your holiday shopping...here's some new items just recently listed...

Over at Handmadeartists we now have a whole section dedicated to just our jewelry.



Right now we have only listed our necklaces and bracelets, but the earring will be up soon.  And we offer free shipping in the United States on all our jewelry.

 

At our Etsy shop our hooks have been flying.  I created this child's size Newsboy cap, and then made a matching hat for your little girls doll.  Now Hannah has never played with dolls (much) and the one doll she does have, she gave her a (bad) haircut, so I used one of my vintage teddy bears for a model.  Kids...gotta love 'em. 

And in honor of my late sister Kathy, for Breast Cancer Awarenss month, I created this breast cancer scarf with a pattern I got at Craftsy.com.  I am donating $5.00 from the sale of this scarf to the American Cancer Society, and I have plans to alter the pattern a bit, (the single crochet makes this nice and thick, but I want to try and also make it lacier and lighter for those of us where the winter does not get super cold).  So when you purchase these scarfs, you are also supporting a great cause.

And that is what I have accomplished these past few weeks....you can click on any link above to go to our shops and/or each item.  Plus you can visit the tabs at the top of this page to get an overview of all the items we have to offer at both shops.  So come on by and say hello.

Be blessed,

Debbi