Into the New Year of 2013

A new year brings new inspiration or something like that…  I’ve been thinking for sometime about changing things up a bit on this blog. Primarily I’ve been sharing projects either completed or in the works and not very frequently as I’ve been working on projects slowly while working at home with my very busy toddler and enjoying life. 

That said the past week of this new year has me a little inspired for change.  Besides sharing my completed projects as they are stocked in my Etsy shop, I’d like to write about “all things craft” so-to-speak with perhaps some “off-topic” stuff that may find a thread back to one of my crafty obsessions.  Some examples of '”off-topic” would be organization, DIY topics and some of the homemaking woes of a craft obsessed momma.  So I hope this change is a welcome change for readers and newcomers to my blog.

Now I have some new scarves completed that I desperately need to take photos of to post and add to my shop.  I’m still in the process of re-organizing and making my creative space  an organized creative space that functions well. A few things occurred last year that put that task on hold – visitors early Fall, a three year old in the house and the Holidays.   

So please stay tuned, bear with me and share the love of Crafty Obsessions.

Holiday Special Continues

Holiday Special continues thru 12/16
Special gift with orders over $30 - add note at checkout "Xmas Silver" or "Xmas Gold" or "Snow Gold" or "Snow Silver" to receive your special gift. 

Special Coupon Code for 12/12/12

I'm adding inventory to my shop, and for the special 12/12/12 tomorrow (starting tonight at midnight PT for one day only) I will have a promo code for FREE domestic shipping. Promo code will be good only for 12/12/12 and applies to any order! So tell your friends and spread the word.  I know I'm a little late on the newsflash but what can I say I'm an at-home-mom of a 3 yr old that is attempting to do some 'work-at-home' stuff when she can.  
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So starting at midnight PT tonight you can use the code "FREESHIPPING121212".

Stop by My Etsy store on Wednesday 12/12/12 for a special promotion code that will help you finish your Holiday shopping with some savings.  Make it special and Buy Handmade!

New Scarves Available for the Holidays

It has been one busy year with not much happening here on the blog but I have been working on scarves through the year - albeit slowly working on scarves while spending lots of time with my growing daughter, tending to the summer garden and its bounty along with the usual everyday life of a work at home mom with one very precocious toddler.

I've recently added new items to my Etsy shop and will be adding more items through the week including some jewelry. So please take a look and do share with friends and family. Check back here on the blog to see what's new and Like Crafty Obsessions on Facebook for updates on newly finished or stocked items in my shop.

Violet Dreams Fancy Eyelash Scarf 

Island Dreams and Crystal Blue Waters Fancy Eyelash Scarf

Think Pink Fancy Eyelash Scarf

Strawberry Fields and Black Fancy Eyelash Scarf

Updated website

I’ve been slowly, and I really mean slowly, working on my website. I’ve done some updating and it is looking good but I still want to do more to improve it and that is the part that is going really slow (working on making it a little less basic and more appealing).  Being a work-at-home mom with a very busy and precocious 2 year old makes it challenging to juggle and balance all the things on my overall To-Do/Want-To-Do/Need-To-Do list.  I’ve also been trying to get my creative work space back together again (it was all set up and then we rearranged everything to make a guest room space for extended stay of family).  I’m hopeful and anxious to have my creative space completely organized, ready and conducive for some quality creative time.  In the mean time, I continue working on a new Violet scarf that is close to completion and will be posted soon. 

Updated Crafty Obsessions Website

A few of my latest projects

I recently completed this fun, bright and cozy scarf that I will be listing in my Etsy shop soon. It would make a wonderful gift for someone.

 

I’ve also been working Holiday Gift Tags that I will be putting in my Etsy shop as soon as I get them in their assortments and photographed for their listings.  If anyone is interested in an assortment, feel free to contact me for more information – Local Pickup is always free.  These tags are hand stamped and hand colored by me and come ready to use for your Holiday gifts with satin ribbon.

 

Custom Thank You notes.