tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10132776841032224362024-02-08T00:17:16.208-06:00Rantings of a Teddy Bear Artistsusiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-75322800895224221182014-06-23T19:47:00.000-05:002014-06-23T19:47:39.806-05:00Long time....Been quite awhile since I've been here. I am still making bears, rag dolls, stuffed animals and such. I haven't sold online for some time. <br />
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I am sewing my bears for the children of Appalachia now. I have been sending them to a mission in West Virginia but will be taking them to Hyden, KY in September. I am very excited and have a wonderful support group going with me. The Lord has been so gracious and I am so thankful oft this opportunity. Pray for me as I try to get many bears finished, and pray for our team that we can minister to the people.<br />
In His Service,<br />
Susie<br />
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<br />susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-20047509686394791712011-02-17T09:57:00.000-06:002011-02-17T09:57:37.139-06:00<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Good Morning Everyone.</span><br />
<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;">This will be my last blog on this space as I am closing up my shops. It has become necessary for me to do so. I may be back some day. It has been a great ride. Thanks for the follows!! God Bless each and every one of you.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-37719785170159809912011-02-16T15:43:00.000-06:002011-02-16T15:43:28.133-06:00<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Happy Hump Day! I just want to share one of the great artisans from Artfire.com with you all today. I don't know a lot about Nancy, but what I do know is that she goes out of her way to promote shops on Artfire.com with owners she doesn't even know. I was fortunate to have her feature my shop on her blog and it was well written. I was very proud. I am repaying by giving you a small glimpse into her shop...http:/www.sarasinart.artfire.com I will give you a few little tidbits and you will have to go check her shop out to see more. I noticed on her bio that she has a cat. Now we all know how I feel about my cat, Cappy, so we know she is a keeper. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJF752XIXNMi-En7zMsBIJH3Qu9ZKG8ZFEETvXVQHjtXbZZsH-CI2sjXhOJIF8IPqrFcNHjsbsAHjYrDdqTCgIv4YRtcbikNzsNPXN-F47T52wlpltR0MYmxmG4pdmfGDZPbXswWGYlanV/s1600/--60000--52725_product_1938706684_thumb_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJF752XIXNMi-En7zMsBIJH3Qu9ZKG8ZFEETvXVQHjtXbZZsH-CI2sjXhOJIF8IPqrFcNHjsbsAHjYrDdqTCgIv4YRtcbikNzsNPXN-F47T52wlpltR0MYmxmG4pdmfGDZPbXswWGYlanV/s320/--60000--52725_product_1938706684_thumb_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: large;">I absolutely love these copper ones....Copper is the metal we choose around the house too.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-5980082619773791552011-02-15T21:14:00.000-06:002011-02-15T21:14:13.113-06:00<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">So many of us are so fortunate and don't even realize it sometimes. I have a friend that just found out that she has breast cancer. After tests last week she met with Dr. today and was told that one would have to come off for sure and a spot was found on the other breast as well. I am heartsick as I write this. Cancer is a terrible thing and takes no concern over who it casts it's spell on. I am a cancer survivor and I will never forget the call I received at work telling my I had cancer. I was very lucky and am doing well. Please ladies(and men) get checked. Not knowing is not better than knowing. The sooner these things are caught the better for everyone involved. It not only touches you but everyone you interact with. Take that little bit of extra time and money and get any tests you need. Be generous in giving and doing what you can for the cause. God bless you all.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-67765569495259829602011-02-08T22:03:00.000-06:002011-02-08T22:03:14.379-06:00<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Just wanted to share a shop I came accross at <a href="http://www.artfire.com/">http://www.artfire.com/</a>...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabV1AxKH_NJ4LhIlX7wbrwHXX90cXsSlQ2GRn0ImgSKNBrqquZXLLM_Dm42ickuo1K29MbD_5JH8a6Td_0FBmO316owvlXSivRSX89OzqzMvXiBfm0DH2j8AskXlpWpG91h-D54I93W-D/s1600/banner+copy+artfire.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="42" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabV1AxKH_NJ4LhIlX7wbrwHXX90cXsSlQ2GRn0ImgSKNBrqquZXLLM_Dm42ickuo1K29MbD_5JH8a6Td_0FBmO316owvlXSivRSX89OzqzMvXiBfm0DH2j8AskXlpWpG91h-D54I93W-D/s320/banner+copy+artfire.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">She makes the most beautiful pater crafts. I'll just leave you a few of her items and a link to her shop.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444;">www<a href="http://www.paperlavish.artfire.com/">.paperlavish.artfire.com</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2747493"><img border="none" src="https://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--120000--95901_product_199806636_thumb_large.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2747578"><img border="none" src="https://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--120000--95901_product_1535967303_thumb_large.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=2827228"><img border="none" src="https://www.artfire.com/admin/product_images/thumbs/--120000--95901_product_2074756114_thumb_large.jpg" /></a></div>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-40862434328711084982011-02-08T19:26:00.000-06:002011-02-08T19:26:34.849-06:00<span style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Since this week is Freelance Writers Appreciation Week I have been thinking about writers and how dull the world would be without them. When I was young I thought I could write a novel. Well...I never did finish it, and good thing....I think it stunk! I have seen so much of the world, have gone on wonderful adventures, been a fugitive, run many races, driven so fast the wind couldn't keep up with me, been loved by many rich men...all from a book. A book can make a life so exciting and fill the days of a lonely person with all kinds of company. I know, for one...I am very appreciative of freelance writers and all the stories I have read in magazines and short stories in other publications. Thanks for sharing your imagination with us in such an exciting way.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-31937438971626603692011-02-07T09:16:00.000-06:002011-02-07T09:16:06.795-06:00<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Well, the shimmering trees were sure pretty. The 5 inches of snow a few days later were also pretty. Ok...now I really am over it. I am ready for sunshine and warm weather. I have been looking for a crocus or something....no such luck. I am still working on custom order....have bears stuffed just need to sew noses and dress them. I have so many ideas roaming around in my head....I just need a few more of me...lol. I think everyone else is glad there is only one. Have a great day!</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-2557657264531224412011-02-01T10:40:00.000-06:002011-02-01T10:40:06.336-06:00<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes we worry about what "we" do or what "we" get done. I woke up to some of God's Handiwork this morning that took my breath away. I'm going to share a few pictures with you. They could of been better but my hubby wouldn't let me off the porch. He was afraid I might fall and with my neck and back I guess he was right. Anyway, I just want to share this with you.....the wonder and grace of God is so wonderful, sometimes we forget. Have a great day.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">God sure does a great job when he does something, doesn't he?</span></div>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-32800314712021653402011-01-30T16:50:00.002-06:002011-01-30T16:50:47.180-06:00<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Here they are, warning us we might get 12 inches of snow by Wednsday. I am so over winter. I guess it has to rear it's ugly head at least once more. Here I was thinking Spring was on the way, have already seen the Robins....oh well.... I guess I can take it if I have to. Been working on the bears for my special customer. Should get them done this next week. I always like finishing a project.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-51258928311531501422011-01-29T10:06:00.000-06:002011-01-29T10:06:21.158-06:00<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfX3Z_MhhAE9CqcdzRJgA9HlESDWhzzN6ikn0BRIvpx6VwDp_fdAdpH5a-enXf440O-yGo_Ubs0KGiZ9NwZJCMJjuU9QyfH5neDrcME3jecjLHsAxRJBU2TvjSn4OpUNv0Rv_tIzE_u_y/s1600/100_1339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGfX3Z_MhhAE9CqcdzRJgA9HlESDWhzzN6ikn0BRIvpx6VwDp_fdAdpH5a-enXf440O-yGo_Ubs0KGiZ9NwZJCMJjuU9QyfH5neDrcME3jecjLHsAxRJBU2TvjSn4OpUNv0Rv_tIzE_u_y/s320/100_1339.JPG" width="300" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWmv2_yHW6Uo6NDrE5xtAToYP62c_IcLFjTCYaEhyGHETOhANq20EAhXjJhWaERgJbbwotn_gJ8PT6uGX-M8TM4McYBk1F1Or76XLNGBu0vNjHr4_3bO6soKC601jDPuXzp-bbMjowlxS/s1600/100_1340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMWmv2_yHW6Uo6NDrE5xtAToYP62c_IcLFjTCYaEhyGHETOhANq20EAhXjJhWaERgJbbwotn_gJ8PT6uGX-M8TM4McYBk1F1Or76XLNGBu0vNjHr4_3bO6soKC601jDPuXzp-bbMjowlxS/s320/100_1340.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I think Spring is coming! I have seen two Robins in the yard this week. They are fat as can be and are eating berries off the honeysuckle plant. I know it can't come too fast for my liking. I am thinking of all the cute little Spring outfits I can make. I am working on 7 Memory Bears right now. I have three done and four more to go. All for the same client. I have done 6 for her before and she wanted more. I love doing the Memory work...it just seems so special. Even though I don't know the person it just seems so special. Well...off to work. Have a good Saturday. Will post a picture of one of the Memory Bears I made for her earlier. Her husband was a Dr. and she wanted them from his lab coats.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-31047793424640069142011-01-24T22:30:00.000-06:002011-01-24T22:30:36.453-06:00<span style="color: #073763; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Well, it's still cold! I am so ready for Spring to come. We still have several months of cold, and I am seriously over it. I'm posting pictures of my latest sewing project. This is a cute little elephant, 14-inches. Hope you like him. I love the way the little butt sticks up.</span><br />
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I still have some to do, but think I want to frame the ones left, not make pillows or quilt hangings. So much time goes into each one, it is really hard to put a price on it. We are in a financial crisis right now and I have been thinking of ways to make money that won't be physically taxing on my back and hips....any ideas? It is hard days for many folks right now. I know things always work out, but I'm not sure how in this case. I am trying hard to be positive.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-11241242118372795932011-01-16T18:38:00.000-06:002011-01-16T18:38:59.300-06:00<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">This week is Hunt For Happiness week. That got me to thinking...what exactly does happiness mean? According to Webster : good fortune, luck, pleasure, joy, contentment,appropriateness. Now...where do we look for our happiness? Family, spouse, our things, places, our work? It's funny, I have always thought of outward things as well. Part of Websters definition of happiness is appropriateness.....that means, ourselves, in ourselves. So that leads me to believe that I have a huge part to play in my own happiness. I try to lay aside my troubles and am learning to lean on the Lord for help. If I get out of bed on the wrong side...I adjust my attitude....I don't wait for something "wonderful" to happen to make me feel better. Just a bit of food for thought as you go through this week. Make some happiness for yourself and then spread some around.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-14667998070059164342011-01-12T17:05:00.000-06:002011-01-12T17:05:29.790-06:00<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I would like to take today and let you all know about a new Artist on ArtFire. She came into the forum and said she will promote anyone with less than 50 sales on her blog. Now this is really outstanding. Anyone that is willing to promote you for nothing is a big deal. I, in turn, am going to promote her here on my blog as well. She is Marga Vidals of CA. and a designer. She states that she has a love of buttons and embellishments. I can't say that I blame her, I do too. She has just opened a shop on ArtFire, <a href="http://www.vidals.artfire.com/">http://www.vidals.artfire.com/</a> and she is selling the service of helping people with their pictures. She is very good in photo shop and will make your pictures stand out. A very much needed service by many. Please take the time to visit here studio and her blog as well. <a href="http://wwwvidalbuttons.blogspot.com/">http://wwwvidalbuttons.blogspot.com/</a> I wish her well on her new shop and thank her very much for promoting ArtFire Artists.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-89552804827824860582011-01-10T15:48:00.000-06:002011-01-10T15:48:33.634-06:00<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Monday.....the days and weeks just fly by anymore. I have been snooping through some shops on ArtFire and have found some real jems. I am going to start picking one a week and letting you all know a bit more about them. Keep watching....will get busy and get them lined up and see what we can come up with.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-83350100825419085152011-01-09T15:21:00.000-06:002011-01-09T15:21:52.322-06:00<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Well, here it is Sunday already. Been a busy week and another coming up. I have been trying to get some counted cross stitch pieces all finished up so I can put them for sale. Listed some finished ones and am working on others. I will show you the one I finished today. I hope you all enjoy seeing them. I heard from an old customer today, she wants me to make her more Teddy Bears. I love doing the custom jobs, they are so much fun, to bring a special memory to life. Hope you all have a nice Sunday evening.</span><br />
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I am feeling better than I have for several years and am trusting it will continue. I have lots of new projects I would like to work on, and several new Bear patterns I would like to finish. There just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day. </span><br /><span style="color:#003300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#003300;">I bought several items on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ArtFire</span> for Christmas gifts this year and the talent of the folks there amaze me. I can see no reason to not buy "handmade" if at all possible. You may pay a bit more, but you are getting quality and helping someone realize their dream.</span><br /><span style="color:#003300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#003300;">Have a great day!</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-37647176327105413842011-01-03T18:55:00.000-06:002011-01-03T19:02:43.493-06:00<span style="color:#003300;">Have you ever wondered what it would be like to float up above the earth and watch happenings? To see life going on as if you were not even there? I wonder what people would see if they were watching me from afar? Would they think I was a good person, a sour person, an angry person.....sure makes me wonder what they would see.</span><br /><span style="color:#003300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#003300;">I am not one to make resolutions for the New Year. I didn't make any per say. I did decide once my brother passed in November that I was going to be a better person. I am often short with people, to busy to give notice or offer any help. I guess it was all about me and I didn't realize that. Now I am going to reach out more, push myself to be more involved....not roll my eyes and then say <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>. </span><br /><span style="color:#003300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#003300;">I am going to live and love like today is all I have. I have wonderful people in my life and I never want them to wonder if I loved them. They will know, and people will get sick of me telling them so. If I feel like <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">laughing</span>, I'm going to laugh, if I feel like crying, I will. If I want to dance in the rain or make a grandma snow angel, that is exactly what I am going to do. I am going to just be happy and spice up the life around me. </span><br /><span style="color:#003300;"></span><br /><span style="color:#003300;">Have a great January everyone....and for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pete's</span> sake....stop and smell the roses.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-14245230002311112172011-01-01T09:33:00.000-06:002011-01-01T09:37:42.170-06:00<span style="color:#003300;">Here it is....2011! Boy did that year pass quickly. I have great hopes for the year of 2011. I hope everyone renewed peace, joy, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">happiness</span>, and prosperity. I am going to promote my shops like crazy, am going to sew like crazy, hit shows more than ever, and build my brand as best I can. I am going to work on being a better person, there is always room for improvement. I am going to reach out to others much better than I do now. Most of all I am going to love more. Each day may be our last and I want everyone I love to know that. Happy New Year!!</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-31799113097234560272010-12-30T21:04:00.000-06:002010-12-30T21:10:10.551-06:00<span style="color:#003300;">Tomorrow is New Years Eve already. I sure don't know where the year has gone, they just seem to fly by faster every year. Hubby and I will be staying at home. I don't drink at all and hubby does his beer drinking at home, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">lol</span>. I don't care to be on the roads with people drinking and driving. I know it happens everyday but more so this time of year. I am not making an resolutions for the New Year. I quit making them some years ago and have never looked back. You have nothing to break, therefore you don't end up feeling like you have failed anything. I think a resolution is just a set up for failure. I think if you try and take care of issues in your life as they come up, you do much better. I work better that way. I hope you all have a Great New Year! May it be filled with peace, love, joy, and happiness. May you be surrounded with those you love and love you. I wish you all to prosper and gain wisdom during the coming year.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-66221899926229110622010-12-29T21:55:00.000-06:002010-12-29T21:59:19.317-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Pq7Ht4s7CtX2k6b-tQRolla2eIWRK89dEMX0MFiS3aUYGirnFjuzrFvMvVrPCDIGRxg4vD7JYg78wuXZr_qS2rHvdPoU1LBtIhQfbtEW3Zj3Gk5D-gtKaOQt_Na_PokQD1kpkbpkGfm-/s1600/100_1634.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 134px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556319944716242802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Pq7Ht4s7CtX2k6b-tQRolla2eIWRK89dEMX0MFiS3aUYGirnFjuzrFvMvVrPCDIGRxg4vD7JYg78wuXZr_qS2rHvdPoU1LBtIhQfbtEW3Zj3Gk5D-gtKaOQt_Na_PokQD1kpkbpkGfm-/s200/100_1634.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#990000;">Well, it's raining. All that snow on the ground and we get rain. Sure going to be a mess. So thankful I don't have anywhere to go. I have just done one item since the Holiday. Got it listed on ArtFire yesterday. I don't think I am going to list it on Etsy...thinking of letting everything expire there....hard to go back and forth. I have lots of ideas in my head....just need to make them something tangable instead of an idea...lol. Cleaned a bit today, organized sewing studio. No matter how hard I try, it seems to get messy. Here is a picture of the last item made...hope you like it.</span></div>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-78428960334085196252010-12-27T14:02:00.001-06:002010-12-27T14:05:26.160-06:00<span style="color:#330099;">Well, Christmas is done one more time. The tree is down and deco all put away. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with our family. Our grandboys sure make the holiday have special meaning for us. Now we are ready to face the New Year and what lays ahead. It has been a very bittersweet year and am hoping for a smooth and happy year ahead. I am getting ready to get myself back into the studio and get some new items made for my shops. Have already started and have a cute little dress cut out. Will post picture once it is together. I hope you all the best for the New Year and much peace and happiness. God Bless you all.</span>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-22078014437096467492010-12-23T19:42:00.001-06:002010-12-23T19:47:07.617-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNUQeRLTD4_aoUMHuWwh9P_GXR26bRFrN2EqyEKye3ZDThYtAXLf2i4AveiJAhdOVbhczCCMVpAHOmyUsO28SP4rTrb9EIKT27Wk3XLRHq2vqMX_24cJP5DX1c41rP5Z1mvB8a7-gsUtl/s1600/100_1579.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554059368065483298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNUQeRLTD4_aoUMHuWwh9P_GXR26bRFrN2EqyEKye3ZDThYtAXLf2i4AveiJAhdOVbhczCCMVpAHOmyUsO28SP4rTrb9EIKT27Wk3XLRHq2vqMX_24cJP5DX1c41rP5Z1mvB8a7-gsUtl/s200/100_1579.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Finding it hard to believe that Christmas is day after tomorrow. It seemed a long time coming, and yet here it is in our face. Strange how that works. I have been done with my projects for several days. Played with my Cricut today, have yet to learn how to really use it. Baked 2 pumpkin pies for tomorrow evenings supper. Made green bean casserole and have that in the fridge. Make jell-o so I think I have everything done up ahead that is possible. We are celebrating on Christmas Eve because my daughter has to work both Christmas Eve day and Christmas Day. A storm is supposed to hit tommow with some snow, we shall see. Am leaving you with a picture of the chair we did for Jonah for Christmas. I'm sure he will like it as he is an avid Coca Cola collector. Have a Merry Christmas, and God Bless</span></div>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-73122187324982686862010-12-17T22:02:00.000-06:002010-12-17T22:07:12.705-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Bwon7UTiqwiuFvSixKeQubK9-EKQpdyFpmxK6YDOiHWz7FL9dgf4M2fr46prqhBYqOIwMySiLklUVGUljRj8g_Nd0CHBdWV91nJvNHrmtlCaDzmzEp94OxelP52_hnApAEjPZD05WVLe/s1600/100_1577.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 127px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868874604432834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Bwon7UTiqwiuFvSixKeQubK9-EKQpdyFpmxK6YDOiHWz7FL9dgf4M2fr46prqhBYqOIwMySiLklUVGUljRj8g_Nd0CHBdWV91nJvNHrmtlCaDzmzEp94OxelP52_hnApAEjPZD05WVLe/s200/100_1577.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZgsKEvlzp_HfDTN_s6bKGapUb25So5u7KZMfvsej3SRNBUX-M34xILaSiRffrjOiv-zDbIQ_fqHxk8Nbv6vVp9GvUUpIa2pzRVnIWgtGDDZg41tdvpoEt0W9NSqc1TOokzoDSFJENG7j/s1600/100_1578.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 116px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551868868345976706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZgsKEvlzp_HfDTN_s6bKGapUb25So5u7KZMfvsej3SRNBUX-M34xILaSiRffrjOiv-zDbIQ_fqHxk8Nbv6vVp9GvUUpIa2pzRVnIWgtGDDZg41tdvpoEt0W9NSqc1TOokzoDSFJENG7j/s200/100_1578.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Another busy day here at the Arwines. Went to youngest grandsons program at school today, it was cute, as always. He hated it but did see his mouth moving....lol. Helped daughter wrap her gifts today, all done. We finished Micah's chair, his big gift from Grandpa and Grandma. I know he will like it. He is a John Deere fan all the way. Need to finish Jonah's chair and make two tote bags and I think I am done. Just finished printing some bookmarkers and laminating them for everyone. Lots of readers around here. I hope you are all getting things ready for Christmas...is almost here. One week to go! Have a good night. Posting picture of John Deere chair.</span></div></div>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1013277684103222436.post-82976860862263646422010-12-16T20:11:00.000-06:002010-12-16T20:21:57.922-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjuVR4tKZoPv7VTQq_TgN0KRN7CdvpvwA7N3EUCokj1O0r29b31S8mPEVs1hX-ndHGLeQwzK6B-D4am6AF4bXr3zF4fpM7ZPYDrAPktd3S1bUqQbl1SOi5bPQVSlpWbmmRFjkPQ7M6nw1/s1600/100_1575.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 99px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551470695210645986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjuVR4tKZoPv7VTQq_TgN0KRN7CdvpvwA7N3EUCokj1O0r29b31S8mPEVs1hX-ndHGLeQwzK6B-D4am6AF4bXr3zF4fpM7ZPYDrAPktd3S1bUqQbl1SOi5bPQVSlpWbmmRFjkPQ7M6nw1/s200/100_1575.JPG" /></a><br /><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpgBbTxOXSRB-8ZOZqVwzxmNZoQNHtUOqFBG_Tj0lCCjF83wCMEv2N7lA4fU4GZXlRTxXKp4QXxPdhPApoxA9YFBKqsYtcVvqFiWd4hSb69hMEVAsO6JFUJxQpmTtLaiPlms91hL-0toH/s1600/100_1576.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 80px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551470540127968658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpgBbTxOXSRB-8ZOZqVwzxmNZoQNHtUOqFBG_Tj0lCCjF83wCMEv2N7lA4fU4GZXlRTxXKp4QXxPdhPApoxA9YFBKqsYtcVvqFiWd4hSb69hMEVAsO6JFUJxQpmTtLaiPlms91hL-0toH/s200/100_1576.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#990000;">Here it is...just a 9 days until Christmas. Hubby has been baking up a storm and the house smells very good. Most of our Christmas is done and wrapped, a few loose ends is all that is left. I made Rhinos for my two grandboys...they turned out so cute. Just finished them today and will post pictures. Sometimes we get so caught up in life that we forget what and who is importandt to us. I just want to say how important and how much I love my family. I just don't know what I would do without them. My husband takes good care of me, a man that was single for 49 years has done pretty good. My son-in-law, who I know would do anything within his power for me. He is a great dad and he is my son, I don't even need to ad the in-law. My grandboys Jonah and Micah mean more to me than I can ever put into words. Each in his own way is the most wonderful grandson anyone could ask for. I am so blessed. My daughter, Stephanie. She has done more for me than anyone could ask for. She is my girl, my friend, my daughter, my all in all. I was so blessed when she was born. God only gave my one child and He made sure to give me the best one. I could spend the rest of my life with her by my side and need no one else. We are alike, but she is a much better version of me. She is kind, compassionate, caring, gental, giving, accepting, and gracious. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#990000;">Anyway....tis the Season! I am so thankful for the true reason for the Season. The birth of our Lord and Saviour. Merry Christmas Everyone.</span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#990000;">Here are the Rhinos....</span></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>susiearwinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06924968836292472289noreply@blogger.com0