Renegade Lily

It's Wednesday again. It seems like the days are just blurring together. I feel sometimes like I am trapped in my own version of that Groundhog Day movie. Repeating the same actions over and over again and not really getting anywhere. It's making me crazy.

I did manage to complete two bracelets. I finished the one I call Hearts-a-lot and created a new one.  I am not sure what to call it. It is very pretty and it just came together. I wanted to be able to have you all go to the Etsy shop to see them but it still isn't ready.

 I have been looking at some books on how to start a shop and have become a little overwhelmed. There are policies to set and all kinds of other things to think about. My goal is to have it up by Saturday. I want to finish a couple more things. I also need to take some photos. Everybody has such pretty photos in their shops. I need to come up with a good idea to make my things look pretty.

I did have a lovely surprise come in the mail this week.  My friend Anne has a blog. http://www.mygiantstrawberry.com Every year she has a handmade joy exchange. This is my second year participating.

I forgot to take pictures before I sent my package off, but luckily I made something very similar for another friend.

I made a fun little bracelet.

And then I made a little box to put it in.

I also made a card with my favorite stamp.

So that is what I sent. I hope the person likes it.

I received yesterday my package. I was so excited.

It was from a lovely Italian girl who lives in England. She sent me a cute little pouch with some MaltEaster bunnies. Yummy.

She also sent a nice note and a cute bookmark.

This is her shop. http://en.dawanda.com/shop/laubao

When I get things up and running on Etsy, I'll post again.

I hope spring is coming your way soon. I know I am hoping for some warmth and sun.