Halloween and a Hurricane

Last year we had a wet, slushy, heavy snow fall on the weekend before Halloween.  Yesterday it was mild and beautiful, but we'll start feeling the effects of Hurricane Sandy today.  Fortunately I'll have plenty of time to spend with my boys and hopefully get a few things created while we're stuck inside!

Here's the Halloween costumes I made for my boys, finished last night.  Green and black spiders - my own designs, no patterns - just imagination!  They'll wear them with black sweats and black turtle necks.  The teardrop shaped spider will be my older son's and the round is for my younger son.  I can't wait to take photos of them in the costumes!

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Here are the hat and mittens with removable cord for the custom order

The first of two events I'll be at is in a few weeks, mark your calendar!

Saturday, November 17th - 8am to noon Collingswood Farmer's Market.  *If the weather cooperates (pray hard!!!).  This was such a great venue last year and I love being a customer when I get the chance to drive over on a Saturday morning!  Please stop by, it's the last Farmer's Market in Collingswood until May 2013!

Thank you for stopping by to check out what I've been up to.  If you're in the area of our country that Sandy's headed toward, please be safe!  I'll post when I can.

Have a blessed week!

~Nicole

 

Weekly Top 5 - a little whimsy before the wild weather

Have you heard?  We're going to experience some wild weather here in New Jersey.  We've got everything we need and we're just going to hang out and ride through this like everyone around us.  Besides that, I've been working like crazy trying to get my boys' Halloween costumes finished and then I had a custom order come in that I finished today.  I'm so glad to say that that's settled and I can focus on my weekly top 5 picks.

Made-to-Order Embriodered Bible Cover

available from L'dema's Gifts

Minnie Mouse Beanie

available from MichelleRoseBoutique

Fingerless Knitted Cotton Gloves Girls Size 2-4

available from WeePrincess

Apothecary Jar Candle

available from sharonscandleshop

Dictionary Print - Orange Butterfly and Rainbow Tailed Moth

available from PagesOfAges

Aren't my picks this week just fun?  I love the creativity that I find in each of my Sunshine Farm Girl Team members' shops.  They're just inspiration in and of themselves!  Find us on Etsy by searching SFGCTeam.

If you haven't already - grab one of our Sampler Bags - $24.00 including domestic shipping.  You'll get over a dozen sample and full-size items from an assortment of shops, including samples from both of my shops!

Sampler Bag

As always, thank you so much for stopping by and reading.  I hope that you click and check out some of the offerings from these shops and other small businesses on Etsy and in your own home town!

Have a blessed and safe week!

~Nicole

Weekly Top 5

Here are the lovely finds I came across this week! 

Daisy Flower Print in black and white

available from ReflectionsofKayla

Mauve Violet Mixed Beads Necklace

available from RTStyles

Handmade Card Set of 2 Pastel Butterfly

available from Creative Designs by Della

Sugar Plum Hair Ties Collection

available from SweetTiesHairTies

Celtic Bracelet Crochet Olive Green with Button

available from FractekDesigns

Stop by and check out our Sunshine Farm Girl Coop Sampler Bag.

It's a great deal at $24.00 including domestic shipping.

Get samples from at least a dozen participating shops - including both of my shops -

and have a treasure trove for yourself or to share with friends and loved ones!

Sampler Bag

As always, thank you for stopping by and I hope you've enjoyed this Weekly Top 5!

Have a blessed week!

~Nicole

Weekly Top 5

It's that time again... weekly top 5 time!

Last week my husband took down the deer fence at my plot at the community garden for me - so wonderful for him to do since I couldn't and gardening really isn't his thing.  So I'm focusing on a bit of a nature theme... I'm sad to see the growing season end, but looking forward to planning next season's gardens.

Secret Compartment Safe Book

available from JeanPatchbyMK

Big Pearl Bridal Earrings

available from CJWDesignVillage

Vitamin C Serum

available from  FORESTPURE

Dried Flower Beveled Glass Coasters

available from DalaDesigned

Little Deer in Woods Watercolor Print by Carla Garloff

available from CarlasCreativeCorner

Thanks for stopping by to check out the beautiful items I found in my team members' shops.  Please browse.  If you choose to buy, let them know where you found their shops!

Have a blessed week!

Nicole

Sneak a Peek...

I have been creating a ton of new crochet items during my recovery.  I am also dreaming up new ideas for the felted cashmere and wool... There just are not enough hours in the day to get everything done!

Sneak peek of the goodies I've yet to photograph properly...

 sunset orange bamboo blend

small women's fingerless gloves

earwarmer/headband

wrap/shawl/oversized scarf

espresso cashmere blend

medium women's fingerless gloves

cap

cowl

 orchid tweed acrylic

cap

cowl

child's headband

earwarmer/headband in dental stitch

deep cowl in dental stitch

dark taupe merino wool blend

beret

deep cowl

marble tweed acrylic

beret

deep oversized cowl

I have two local events that I'll be at this fall:

Saturday, November 17th - 8am to noon Collingswood Farmer's Market.  *If the weather cooperates (pray hard!!!).  This was such a great venue last year and I love being a customer when I get the chance to drive over on a Saturday morning!  Please stop by, it's the last Farmer's Market in Collingswood until May 2013!

Saturday, December 1st - 9am - 3pm Eastern High School Annual Holiday Craft Show, Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, NJ.  I'll be in the Gym.

Thank you for stopping by to read and catch up... I appreciate the interest in my designs and creations!

Have a blessed week!
Nicole

*I've made the executive decision not to invest in a tent this year because of my multiple surgeries - I think it would be too much to handle setting up on my own and I don't want to injure myself.  As it is I'm kind of pushing it doing an event seven-ish weeks after double surgery.

Weekly Top 5 - Pretty Things

But first a little update on me...

In the adventure that has been my life for the past six months, the latest unexpected health issue has been an appendectomy with a surprise hernia repair - I got two surgeries when I only thought I was getting one!  If you're counting it was surgeries five and six in five months.  Now I'm home, recovering, resting, taking it easy.  Crocheting to keep my mind sharp.  Appreciating the outpouring of help, meals, and prayers from our family and friends.  We could not get through all of these past months without the support of others.

As a thank you to my wonderful customers for your patience during this latest recovery, please use code FALLTHANKS for 15% off your purchase.  Code is valid through October 14th.  The catch is that your package will not ship until October 15th. 

So now onto my Weekly Top 5...

Decorative Linen Pillow with Vintage Lace & Burlap Roses

available from DixieByDesign

How pretty is this pillow?  It's perfect for the guest room, the family room,

or a pretty addition to your favorite chair that you sip coffee and read a great book!

Black Raku Teardrop Sparkle Lampwork Earrings

available from DLAbeaddesign

Hmm... wouldn't someone love to find these tucked in a stocking on Christmas morning?

Vintage Cuffed Bracelet Silver

available from PeaceOCake

Isn't that etching just lovely?

Caramel Apple Jam Harvest Preserves

available from BiscottiQueen

Yes, this food is very pretty!  And delicious, I'm sure!

Retro Metro Tote

available from Dawn Hernandez, 31 Consultant

Purple is still one of my favorite colors!

Thanks for stopping by to read & check up on me and the weekly top 5!  I hope you have a blessed week!

Nicole