My Heart is Broken!!

Things have been happening so fast and then again so slow.  I know I can share this with you all.  I have never met a crafter that was an uncaring person.  My life just seems to be in limbo.  I just can't find my way right now.  I just can't seem to sleep anymore or enjoy the things I once enjoyed?  In September of 2000, was the beginning of the end for me.

On September 10, 2000; I lost my very best friend.  The person I shared my life with for over 15 years of my life.  Mr. Percy Mumford, Jr. He was the first man in my life that said, Life your dream.  He truly believed in me. He was my lover, my friend, the one I could tell my secrets too.  I cannot tell you anything about his funeral.  For I don't remember it.   Then in 2005, I lost my Father.  Mr. Richard Clark, Jr.  I could not believe that he was gone.  I can remember setting in the church just watching him in the coffin.  When the lid on the coffin was closing, I can remember just looking at him until it was closed. You see, my father use to come to my moms house everyday.  I mean, everyday.  We would talk the talk.  Now that I think back to the last time I saw him alive.  He was so happy that day.  He called to me from the front of the house because I had walked to my bedroom which was in the back of my moms house.  He said, I'm gone.  I said you leaving?   He said, yes.  I see you tomorrow.  I said, okay.  Then I just stood there for some reason.  Until this day. I have never visited his grave.  I am just not ready yet.

Now that was the brick to fall in my life.  Then March, 2012; I lose my mom.  Yes, I know she was my grandmother which was my fathers mother.  But, to me.  She was my mother.  Mrs. Emily A. Perkins.  She had been in my life for over 55 years.  Whatever I know as a woman?  She gave me that.  This was the third brick to fall.

I know you all understand where I am coming from.  I just don't know which way to go anymore.  I read my bible on a daily basis.  And being a Deaconess in my church also helps me to get through this.  The three most important people in my life are gone.  I just wish that Heaven could have waited just a little longer for them.I just don't think I am ready to stand up on my own.  I have had that support system all of my life.  Now, it is gone.

Thank you all so much for allowing me to share my inner most feelings with you.  I feel better now.  Thanks for being here for me.  I truly feel that we are not only friends but a family.

Remember, Keep Living the Crafting Life.©1995

Crafters & Hobbist There's A New World Wide Contest!!

Just a bit of news.  Martha Stewart American Made 2013 competation is off and running.  That's right.  Just follow the link above and it will take you to my entry.  I really need you guys to give me your VOTES!!  I am going aganist 1000's of entries from all over the world.

This is also a great chance for you to place your entry as well.  So, just click on the badge above and give it a world.  Even if you are thinking about entering the competation? Please give me your votes.  Let me know and I will give you my support in return.

Let's get this show on the road and get crafting or what ever your skill set maybe.  My hope is that one of you guys that visit my blog or myself will be in the running.

Remember, Keep Living the Crafting Life.©1995

I'M BACK ON TRACK!!

Hello to my crafting family.  I know you guys have more than likely wondered where I was??  Now, you know I feel as if we are one unit.  So, I do not mind letting you know.  I do not remember if I have ever told you guys that I was disabled?  Well, I have back and neck problems.  I have been in the bed for the last several weeks.  Today is the first day I have even able to setup and get too my computer and reconnect with everyone.  I have really missed you all so very much.  

Well, now that you'll know where I have been we can now pick up where we left off.  I have found this great  store that is now located here in Louisiana.  They have  everything that a quilter and a creative craft person can truly use.  The name of the store is All Stitched Up by Angela.  The online store opened a new location on the 1st of this month.  I know that a great deal of you live right here in Louisiana and I have the web address for those of my family that don't.  The address 1730 Front Street . Slidell, Louisiana.  The web store. A New Business in Our Neck of the Woods!! http://www.allstitchedupbyangela.com  I have an idea!!  Let's all get together at a meeting place here in Louisiana and do a caravan down to Angels store? What do you think?  If you would be interested in doing something like this.  Send me an email:  louisianadaytrippers@live.com  Come on you guys.  It will be FUN!!  

I have been up a while.  I will be back online again this week to let you all know if we have anyone who wants to join me.

And remember, Keep Living the Crafting Life.©1995

SALE!! SALE!! SALE!!

Good morning to my fellow lovers of crafts.  Please go over to my web store and you will that there is a Huge SALE going on now through June 1st.  That's right.  Everything in the store has been dropped by more than 50%.

I have been doing so good in my store sells that I wanted to give something back.  Thanks you guys for your support. 

THE BIG CRAFT SALE IS GOING ON NOW THROUGH JUNE 1ST.

Don't forget Mother's Day is coming sooner than you think.  It will be here May 12, 2013.  And that is next Sunday.  So, get your orders in!!

I am working on some new ideas for you'll to see.  Give me just a little more time. 

And remember, Keep Living the Crafting Life.© 1995 

Crafts by Carrol New Online Store is finally up & running!!

Hello to all my crafting friends and family members that visit my blog on a regular basis.  

The site is finally up and running.  At first I just had so many problems with the uploads.  And if I remember correctly.  It took several days pass the time I originally told you'll and the rest of the world that the store would be open.  Never-the-less.  I stuck with it and now it is open and ready for your business. 
On (2) of my items I have coupons that you can redeem at check out by putting in a simple phrase.  When you first visit the site.  You may feel that it is high?  but, you must remember that customized work is not cheap.  And there is nothing in stock until I get your order.  So, that way.  All you are doing is looking at the photographs of different items that may assist you in your living time on this great earth.  
As I am sure you know that Mother's Day is only a month away.  And each and everyday that passes it gets closer and closer.  I have a little story to share with all of you.  Back in May, 1986.  My sister came down from Alaska for a visit.  Her husband at the time was in the Service.  Well, she dropped over to my house and one thing lead to another and she said, "Carrol did you not take up Commercial Art? ", I said yes.  Why?  There must be something you can come up with to make to sell? I tried something that I had never done before.  I said to myself.  What could I possible do but make a corsage?  That's when my mind started thinking.  There was this straw hat on the other end of the table.  I said.  Why not turn that into a corsage?  So, I started sketching out ideas.  Finally after about (2) days of working on this off and on.  It came together. I had no idea what I was doing you guys.  Honestly.  My God Mother saw the finished product and said that she could sell this.  She took the corsage and in a few hours came back with over 50 orders.  I could not make them fast enough to keep up with the demand.  And the rest is history.   I would like to show you'll what the Mother's Day Hat Corsage looks like today after almost (30) years of experience now behind me.

Believe me when I say.  My first attempt at this was nothing like this.  Just go to my New Online Store to place your orders for Mother's Day Gifts.  When you get to the check out.  Enter the phrase:  mom2013 and 10% OFF will be removed automatically.  This is my gift to you for your support.  While you are visiting.  Take a look around the site and stay for a while.  You just may see something else that you like.  Remember.  The items that you see are all samples.  You will chose your colors that you need to have it in.  This as you know is a customized business only.  Nothing is made until you place the order.  Measurements:  The Hat only measures 4"in. across in either direction..Also, remember these rules:  If you are ordering one for yourself?  You will order RED.  If your mom has passed.  You will order WHITE. If you want to order one for your pre-teen or teen.  It will be Pink with a hint of RED, or WHITE.   If you are ordering one for your mom and she is still alive.  RED.  If her mom has passed.  WHITE.  These are great gifts to give to your friends, family members, co-workers, board members in your church.  Just click the link below: 

My New Online Store!!

As you'll know.  I do a great deal of research.  I found this site on Facebook.  It is a blog.  Click the link below.  This site is filled with great information that both men and women can use in  our everyday lives.

The Push Dump Fat Button Blog!!

Let her know that I sent you guys over.

Remember, "Keep Living the Crafting Life."© 1986.  Enjoy!!

I Just Got My New Web Store Up and Running!!

I am so sorry that it has taken so long.  I just had problem after problem.  Anyway.  Pop on over and remember there are only a few items there now.  But, I will be adding as the weeks go alone.  Make sure you check out the surprise I have waiting for you all.  And remember, get your Mother's Day orders in early.
Welcome to My World of Customization!

Keep Living the Crafting Life.© 1999

Just Adding the New Store Address!

Crafts by Carrol Shop @ Home Store

Remember, do not click on it until Midnight on Monday April 8, 2013. 

We will talk soon!!