~SPRING BREAK~

I LOVE Spring Break!!  I'm so glad that I'm a teacher so I can enjoy this fabulous week with my kiddos!!  AND I feel so sorry for my husband because he doesn't =(
This is only day two of Spring Break and this is the second day that we have slept until 10:00 AM.  One word: GLORIOUS!!   Wow!  Just to not even have to worry about the alarm clock or getting up at a certain time; it's really a beautiful thing.  We may pay for it after the week is over and none of us want to get up for school next week, but ya know, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. 
I have been busy, though... My little, bitty Etsy Shop is doing well for it's first week... First week on Etsy, I had 3 sales!!  I'm happy!!!  And my Facebook Fan page has been pulling in lots of publicity and sales.  I am really blown away by how much it has taken off.  I also bought some pretty fabric and some patterns of little girls' clothes that I'm going to tackle this week.  I have NEVER sewn clothes, so this is new, exciting territory for me!!  My daughter is excited about the prospect of Mama-Made, new clothes!
My husband and I also tackled another project with making hair bow/headband holders.  He is a crafty wood worker, so he cuts out the plaque of wood and paints it then I stencil it... Here's a pic of our first one in the making:  I still need a lot more practice with the stenciling...

This one will be for Kensey, my daughter... she is really EXCITED about it!!!
Along that line, stenciling is harder than it seems... AHHHHHH!!!!  I'd never stenciled anything with paint before and we had to sand down and start over twice on this little piece of wood.  If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, right?!? 
Also, my son has started baseball practice.   He is so excited about coach pitch this year.  It's really a step up from T-Ball and he is STOKED!  He LOVES baseball.   Their team is called the "Yankees" which I'm sure will go over really great here in Texas,but ya know, I think it's cute.  And my New Yorker husband LOVES IT!! 
So, on the second day of Spring Break I will report that all is going well and we are enjoying it to the fullest with fun crafts, trying new things and baseball!!  Ahhhh, GLORIOUS!

In case you are interested:

My Etsy Shop = http://kandyshoppe.etsy.com

Facebook = http://facebook.com/TheKandyShoppe

Busy, Busy, BUSY!

I have been so busy lately I have neglected MY BEAUTIFUL MESS blog.  The Kandy Shoppe has been getting all of my attention lately!  I have had such a positive response and it has been keeping me busy!  Some things I have been busy with...

Wild Chic Headbands by The Kandy Shoppe

Vintage Layered Flower Clips by The Kandy Shoppe

At the prompting of a "social network" friend, I created an account with Etsy and am in the process of opening a store.  This is all so new to me, but I'm terrible excited about it!  First of all, I LOVE crafting and I'm loving making these hair accessories.  And second, I love connecting with other crafters who have a passion about what they create!!
My Etsy store address will be http://kandyshoppe.etsy.com/
So, this is the reason I appear to be MIA these days.  But I'm having so much fun!!!  And totally appreciate the positive feedback, encouragement and comments!!

Making a Difference

"Together, we CAN make a difference"!!  That sounds so cliche'ish, but it IS true...  When you look at a big picture, working together you can magnify your effort exponentially.  That is just what the Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure is all about; people from all walks of life, coming together for one purpose!  FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER and RAISE AWARENESS.

You can find more information on the History and details for The Susan G. Komen Foundation here

I have lost two aunts to cancer, so it is an important topic for me and a cause that I get behind and support!  I participated in The Race for the Cure last year and was deeply touched by the dedication so many people have toward this cause.  I walked side by side with survivors who are battling or have battled this deadly disease.  You can't help but feel swept away with emotion for these women and families of survivors or families who had lost loved ones.
So, I am participating again this year!  I will be Racing for the Cure on April 9th in Ft. Worth, Texas.  I will proudly stand beside others who feel strongly about this cause and KNOW that I AM making a difference in the life of so many women and maybe even someone in my family!  Together, WE WILL FIND A CURE!
I would be honored if you would choose to support me while I Race for the Cure.  You can visit my page here: My Donation Page  and make a donation that will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation!  My goal is $100... I'm hoping to EXCEED this goal!