Boo!

Did I scare you?  Did you open up my blog and think "Holy crap! Halloween is next week!??  It has to be..... because Karin would never ever be this far ahead of the game!  How in the world did I lose such track of time!!!!"

Calm down everybody......no need to worry.....it's still August.  And, I really am ahead of the game.   I did Halloween tags this weekend.  Stopped in at Paper Talesfor a few things and walked out with a ton of Halloween paper and other halloween bits and baubles.

Here are a few more......

I have some more done and I will be putting them on Etsy.  I also am going to work on some cones and collages.......

Here's a pic of some of the cool glass beads I got at the bead show.....

Last week, a customer ordered both of the glass earrings in my shop.  She asked if I could also do a pair in pink.  Not having any pink beads, coupled with being the shew business woman that I am, and, in addition to the fact that the bead & gem show was just down the street from me....I said "Of course I can!"  So, in turn, the sale of a $12 pair of earring cost me $100.....Now, in my defense, I really did need to stock up on sterling silver head pins and earring wires.  Not to mention, the swarovski crystal kept calling my name......I'm so excited because in addition to the halloween tags, I designed a new line of baubles called "Cotton Candy"......

  

I'm really not sure if one bracelet constitutes "a line" per se, but I am going to work on more in time for Lollishops to open. Maybe even some this week...who knows.....

Well back to the last days of summer vacation.  It's slowly fading away like a sunset.  Both boys are starting school next week.  The CEO decided he needed to go to preschool for additional training.  So, he will be there 2 half days a week.  He's very excited. They have a train track there and apparently that was all that was needed to seal the deal.  Carlos, on the other hand, does not want to discuss school until the very first day.  He said it's still summer vacation and he "doesn't want to talk about it."  

I, on the otherhand, do want to talk about it. Because it's going to be the start of a new phase in my life called "Mommy's got some extra time on her hands and she's so excited she could sing. Or cry. Or, sing and cry."  Don't worry.....I'm not going to sing. I'll spare you the horror.  But, I really could though, just because I'm so excited!!  On the days Andres is not in school my mom said that she would watch him for 3-4 hours in the morning so I can get work done in addition to any substitute teaching that I will be doing.   Three to four hours people!  Three to Four hours!!!! Some one could have told me I won a million dollars and I could not have been more excited (well, maybe just a teensy bit more excited) But, do you know what I can do with 4 hours everyday.... uninterrupted.....I could possibly change the world. I may even be able to stop global warming.  But, for right now, I'm going to concentrate on getting Halloween tags and my "Cotton Candy" line done.  Then I'll put "fix the world" on my to-do list......Talk to you soon! 

Comments

[Victoria]

I love your Halloween tags, so cute.

Victoria x

[Christa from Chloe Rose]

You are a riot.....my youngest is going to preschool this year too....only two days a week, but I am SO excited at the prospect of having a few hours of uninterrupted time.....Amen Sister!

Your Halloween tags are adorable....the black kitty is my favorite!

Christa
Chloe Rose

[Lula Boutique]

I adore your tags!!!

[Donna]

I wondered what you have been doing all weekend!;) LOVE the Halloween tags...too cute. I'm going to check out your etsy listings right now. Congrats on the 4 hours of bliss!

[beth]

awesome tags !!!! and holy cow can't wait to see what you accomplish in your spare time now !! so awesome to have a little time to yourself !! i have both my boys in school at the same time for a few hours so I too get some time alone !!!
to bad we didn't live closer we could be like those rich moms who sit and play tennis, sip lattes, and shop - oh well a girl can dream !! LOL!!
xo,
beth

[Linda and Laura Lilly Cottage]

Karin, they are the most glamorous Halloween tags ever!! Love the black tuelle and the silver glittery hearts!!
Of course there is also nothing better than pink earrings and bracelets, having a thing for pink and cotton candy ( fairy floss right?), I love them! Can't wait to see what those extra hours allow you to create!! Have a creative day, kiss noises Linda Lilly Cottage.

[Helene]

Wow, those are the most adorable Halloween tags ever ….can’t wait to see what else you will come up with. Halloween is my favorite holiday ;0)
Have a great week!
Helene

[bs honey]

I love the cotton candy jewelery.
Your post are fun and you are a hoot. Thank you for my big smile.
Hugs & Blessings,

[SONIA]

I ENVY YOU. A FULL FOUR HOURS OF FREEDOM. YOU DESERVE IT. LOVE YOUR TAGS AND JEWELERY. I WILL BE CHECKING YOUR ETSY SHOP.

[Michelle M White]

OMG! The tags are "divine"! You out-did yourself once again! Love the cotton candy too.

[Rachael]

Ok, I laughed, I am sorry if I was supposed to scream! Love your new lines and your profit margins! Its all because of your new journaling!! Mine is in the wind so to speak. Rachaelxo

[Kathy Lowry]

Uh oh Lucy you have some splainin' to do !! How can you be just like me -who needs nothing at our fav shops and end up with bags full -- I love a new idea or technique or paper or ...
Your halloween tags are great --
i have been so into tulle for a while -- Kris of Blissful Elements and Joann have been dyeing cheese cloth in the most scrumptious colors -- the orange is great -They had made the cutest journal with it as a background -- Kathy - GA

[Jillian]

Wow, love the pink jewelry. The bead trip was well worth it!

Jillian

[Wanda]

I thought I was happy my little one started preschool again the other day. You are so funny. I love your blog. Your new products are great. Have fun with your new found freedom.

[Lori]

Karin, good for you on getting some time to yourself everyday for creating:) i love your tags, the papers and images are so cute and of course your embellishing is perfection as always!!!

[Alisa]

Yep, I thought possibly "changing the world" would go on my to do list when I got more free time. Didn't exactly happen that way... I just read more blogs now.

I LOVE the Halloween tags!

[Linda Harre]

LOOK AT YOU GIRL! All ready for Halloween:D Darling tags!

[Linda Harre]

LOOK AT YOU GIRL! All ready for Halloween:D Darling tags!

[sherry]

I definitely think one bracelet can be considered "a new line" -- and it's gorgeous!!

As for having more "me" time -- I remember when that first happened to me and how over-joyed I was...somehow those hours seem to be eaten up quickly,but it's the idea that life is turning a new chapter that fills you with excitement!

[Karla]

Oh gosh! Halloween will be here before you know it!
Karla

[Joy*The Vintage Rabbit]

You Go Girl!!!!!
Smiles, Joy~

[karen benson]

I love all your halloween creations! I need to get busy, I am in the sweet and sinister swap and have lots to make!
karen....
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[Alisa]

I'm back and I have an award for you. Come see me! :)

[Dana]

Hey Girl! I am all signed up for Sunday!!! I also got tagged today and now you are tagged too! Come over to my blog and check out the details!

[Joy*The Vintage Rabbit]

Hi Miss Karen... The date is Actually the 13th for the Vignettes event!! Didn't want you to show up on the wrong Day!! Hope you can make it that day!
Joy

[Lynn]

Karin, your halloween tags are just gorgeous, but then, all your work is , so I would not expect anything less :)

[Bejeweled]

Wow! You are really ahead of the game with Halloween! I don't think I've thought of Halloween at all yet - and I'm going to willfully shove it to the back of my brain after looking at your lovely tags, because I need all my brain to focus on the school starting activities right now. Both of mine are going off to school this year and there is so much to do!!

[Tammy Sprinkle]

I absolutely love your gift tags. They are gorgeous!!
Tammy