Handmade Black Friday (TONS of sales, HUGE discounts!!)

You can click on any picture to visit the shop. Please be sure to read ALL of the sale information below each ad before making a purchase. Happy shopping! 
  Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 for 25% off. EXPIRES: 12/3 Plus, get a free gift with purchase for orders over $30. SHOP Along for the Ride NOW! 
  Use code BLACKFRIDAY20 for 20% off. EXPIRES: 11/27 SHOP Apearantly Sew NOW!    Use code HOLIDAY for free shipping and a free gift (yoyo pin) with purchase. EXPIRES: 12/17 SHOP Folding Chair Designs NOW!   Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 30% off. EXPIRES: 11/30 SHOP Han Made Things NOW!   Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 25% off. EXPIRES: 11/27 SHOP Kristin's Kreations NOW!   Use code BLACKFRIDAY15 for 15% off. Or get 30% off a purchase of $70 or more! (additional discount refunded via paypal after purchase) EXPIRES: 11/28 SHOP Mandipidy NOW!   Use code HOLIDAYWISHES for 20% off Moonbeam Wishes (stationary shop) Use code SEASONSGREETINGS for free shipping at Dear Moonbeams (embroidery shop) EXPIRES: 12/3 SHOP Moonbeam Wishes NOW! SHOP Dear Moonbeams NOW!   Use code BLACKFRIDAY for free shipping. EXPIRES: 11/29 SHOP Moxie Mandie NOW!  Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off. EXPIRES: 11/27 SHOP Petunia Blooms NOW!   Use code HOLIDAY40 for 40% off. EXPIRES: 11/28 SHOP Pink Lemonade NOW!   Use code BLACKFRIDAY for 20% off. SHOP Pretties By Meg NOW!  Use code HOLIDAY15 for 15% off. Every purchase $45 and over gets a free 5x7 print of choice! (a $14 value! please see rules and regulations below to see if you qualify) EXPIRES: 11/28 RULES and REGULATIONS: To qualify for free 5x7 print of choice the items in your cart must total $45 before shipping fees. If you apply your 15% off coupon code to your purchase then your order must total $45 before shipping fees AND after you apply the 15% off. If purchase is less than $45 after you apply your 15% off then you are not eligible for 5x7 print. Please leave a note in the "notes to the seller" box at check out letting me know which print you would like made into a 5x7. Offer excludes all customizable work (including blog design, logo design and customizable prints) SHOP Yellow Heart Art NOW!   Use code BLACKFRIDAY30 for 30% off. EXPIRES: 11/26 SHOP Yes Teacher NOW!

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So, I'm hanging out with some great sponsors at a handful of blogs this month.  I would love if you stopped by to visit each of these lovely ladies' online homes.  I'm so thankful for the inspiration I find on each of their blogs everyday.  And I have loved advertising to their equally wonderful readers.  Take a look:

The Flash Known as October

Seriously? October is over? I love fall. It's my absolute favorite season. I wish that I had been a little more prepared for October, but it was plenty enjoyable regardless of how prepared I was. Here's a little glimpse at what we have been up to the past month:

We sat, with tears in our eyes, as three of the youth shared with the church about most recent adventures in telling others about Jesus. We are entirely, wonderfully blessed daily by all of the teenagers in our youth group.  We are thankful for the chance to watch the Lord grow in them.

A majority of Nate's job at the seminary we work at is to make connections with people doing ministry in the community.  Every October for the past three years, he has put together a mini-conference to provide encouragement to specifically youth ministers/leaders/volunteers.  I've had the privilege of helping with the registration table every year, and I must say, this year was the best yet.  I love getting the chance to watch Nate in action as he seeks to provide an environment where leaders can be refreshed and grow in friendship with each other as they reach the community.

We went on a rainy night coffee date at the coffee shop inside our grocery store.  They have a cozy little seating section that's hardly ever crowded.  We talked about the future, both distant and near, and dreamed a little.  'Twas a lovely evening.  

 

 

We spent part of a Saturday at an old county store near our apartment.  Nate picked a HUGE pumpkin and I picked a deep maroon mum.

A few other things:

-we, with a group of people from our church, helped with games and snacks at Family Night at our local Y.

-we had our share of car troubles, but the Lord really provided in ways we never could of expected.

-we checked Home Improvement seasons 2-4 out of the library (free-that's wassup) and we've watched those during our lunch hour.  So fun!!

-and I've been spending a great amount of my evening time sewing, sewing, sewing.  You can find a bunch of the new items in the shop.  Today only use code WHATNOVEMBER for 15% off your order. 

I'm not gonna lie, I'm not really a Halloween person, so I'm glad that November is here, even though I'm in shock.  This year has seriously FLOWN by.  I'm really going to take time to savor November, and not think about all the snow that is likely to come in my very near future.  Happy Tuesday, everyone.

Saturday Sneak Peak

 

(excuse the horrible lighting in these photos)

I've been working my little tail off trying to prep for my first and second craft shows in November.   I'm changing up a few of my bag designs, and the color combos are really starting to reflect my own quirky style.  I'm also adding some brand new products for the Holidays.  I can't wait to share with you some of my finished products.  Soon I hope.  Happy weekend!

Sewing Legacy

This past weekend, I inherited a most wonderful gift: my husband's grandmother's old sewing notions. So many vintage zippers, wooden spools, thread, enough elastic to last many years, and so much more! This is just a glimpse of all that I came home from my in-laws' house with. I'm so very thankful for my MIL's thoughtfulness to give me these lovelies. It's been sweet to dream of the things I can now make with the plethora of supplies, and at the same time try to imagine the things that Nate's grandmother was planning to create.  I find it wonderful that these things don't have to sit in a box in a garage anymore, but can be used to make beautiful and useful things.  I met Nate's sweet grandmother only once, just a few months before she passed away, but this is something that makes me feel just a bit connected to her. 

p.s.  the blog is making a return...for good!  Looking forward to sharing little tidbits of my life.