My Sweet Little Petunia and I went shopping today for a new Christmas tree. I have tried for the last 3 years to buy a tree after Christmas and have been unsuccessful. So this year I thought I would try early.
I am sure that the deals are better after Christmas, but I have already spent time and gas on looking for my new tree. I thought that it would be crazy out there. Surprisingly, it was not.
We wanted to get a pre-lit tree so that it would be easier to assemble. I also wanted a fancy one that could switch between white lights and colored. We finally came across two trees that would qualify. From the two, I let Little Petunia pick. Of course she has to pick the one that only had the floor model left. So we got 20% off the tree because it was on sale and an additional $50 off for the floor model.
Now we have a new tree to hang this cute little ornament on. It was hard to come up with something original because you can only put so much in the shaker globe. I had not seen anyone do a see through snow globe.
Hope you like it and that you remember the reason for the season.
We are very excited about a product we have under wraps until after Christmas. So excited that we want to give some away - and cooked up a little contest for you so that you can be the first ones to get your hands on it.
Here's how it will work.
Make a Christmas/holiday card
Send it to us at My Sweet Petunia, PO Box 122, Sherrard, Illinois 61281
For every 100 cards we receive, we will draw a winner from the cardmakers.
Cards have to be postmarked by December 24th
You can enter as many times as you'd like, but each card has to be different, and each card has to be handmade by YOU.
Leave the cards blank (cards will be donated to Splitcoast card drives) and on a post it note inside include your name, mailing address and email address so we can send you your prize.
In addition to a random drawing for all cards received, I will also choose my three FAVORITE cards from those sent in, and those cardmakers will also win the new secret product.
ANYONE can enter.
The new product will be revealed at CHA in January - and that's also where we'll do the drawing live on Periscope - we will post the video of the drawing here.
Let me tell you I was so excited when I got a box of goodies from the sweet Jennifer McGuire. She has launched a month long of Sharing Handmade Kindness. Please visit her blog for more details to her challenges and prizes.
I tried to come up with something original. It is hard since there are so many creative and talented crafters out there.
Sorry for the short post as I want to get back to crafting this beautiful Saturday morning.
Did you miss me? Since my last post a lot has happened. I prepared for my first big shipment of MISTIs. Researching for boxes to mail out orders, ordering inventory, homeschooling, maintaining a home, answering emails on when the MISTIs would get here and a little crafting. I promise I have done crafting.
I have several videos waiting to be edited. It just takes forever to edit and narrate videos. Especially, finding time when the house is quiet to do the voice overs.
The morning that my shipment arrived we were headed out of town. We hurried to the warehouse. I was a little overwhelmed by the site. One year ago, I was drowning in plexi parts trying to assemble MISTIs and sell them as fast as I could. At the same time I was answering angry emails because someone did not get to order one. Now, there would be plenty of MISTIs to last a while.
That afternoon, we made a four hour drive to St. Louis. We had to catch a flight at the crack of dawn to head to Texas. My in-laws were moving to Missouri. We helped them finish up the clean up after the movers came. The next morning we were on the road, driving in two separate vehicles hauling my father-in-laws tools. We left at 9 a.m. Sunday morning and drove until 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. We had to drive the minimum speed limit and taking a break at a rest stop. My poor husband drove straight through with only 3 hours sleep. He did not want me driving the trailer.
Luckily, I was able to use my hot spot on my cellphone and answer emails and submit orders to the warehouse. I want to thank everyone for being patient on getting their orders. I hope that you love the new packaging and the laser MISTIs.
I finally had time to edit this very long video. There are so many projects in this one video. I hope you enjoy it.
Just keep in mind it took forever to edit and narrate. Please be sure to give it a thumbs up and share with your friends.
The list of supplies is located in the product description below the video.
Using product in a way other than the way it was intended is how we make our supplies go further. It makes our investment in our craft grow. That's right, I said investment. We invest in our supplies. The return on our investment is not only the joy we bring to others but also the joy we feel in giving.
There is a parable that tells the story of three individuals. These individuals were trusted with their master's gold. The first man was given five bags of gold and he invested it and gained another five. The second man was given two bags and he also invested it and doubled it as well. The third man was given one bag. He buried it and gained nothing. The master returned and told the first and the second man, "Well done, good and faithful servant." He was not happy with the third guy. The third was more concerned about himself and fearful of failing, so he played it safe and did nothing with it.
So with my investment of pigment ink refills, I used it in a different way. I used it as paint.
Which brings me to our investments. The gold that God has given us is the gift of creativity. That is why I put 1 Peter 4:10 on each and every MISTI. "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." So let's make some cards to make other's feel loved instead of burying our supplies.
I sincerely hope that you take a risk on your investments and make them double. Here is some insider information, no matter what you make, you will feel joy when God says, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
