Clean up and decision day

As the title states today is clean up and decision day. What does that mean? Well I have a few custom jobs that I will be focusing on today until they are done and ready to go. Then I need to make a few decisions regarding the direction of my business.

A custom scrapbook, I have finished 16 of the 20 pages so this should not be a problem completing today. As well I will be working on 50 poinsettias for the 50 custom photo cards I need to get completed. Still awaiting the photo though so I do have a bit of time for this one. I would like to however have everything ready to go when the photos do arrive.

So that's the clean up now it's time for the decisions.
Currently I have both an ebay store http://stores.ebay.com/Grove-Designs-Company , and an Etsy shop www.kriskropmemories.etsy.com .
I carry scrapbooking supplies and Christmas cards in my ebay store and handmade Christmas cards, tags, scrapbook pre-mades and more in my Etsy shop. Do I continue with both or start my own website where all is included in one area. This was the goal in the first place but now with the economy in the state it is I am not sure that this is the best time to open and pay for a website. My business can handle it financially but I just don't know if this will be the most beneficial time to start such and endevour.

Anyway with the kids back in school today I am hoping I can complete most on my to do list.
Then if all goes as planned I am hoping to sit down tonight and get some personal scrapping done, the boys books definitely need some updating.

Cheers.

A day to remember

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved, and were loved, and now we lie

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.
— Lt.-Col. John McCrae

I don't think much needs to be said today, simply remember and be thankful for all they did for us and continue to do.

Still feels like the weekend :)

With Remembrance day tomorrow a lot of people took today off instead of tomorrow, including the kids. Actually they get both days off, today is a design day at school (still haven't figured out what that is but it is a day off for the kids).

Yesterday I took the kids to Captain kids, they had such a blast. It is so nice to be able to get some of their energy out even when it is pouring outside.

This fireslide is huge, not sure if the picture does it justice

While we were there my Mom phoned and asked if she could take the kids to a movie and have a sleepover, well not much thought there, a night out with my husband and no kids. Don't get me wrong, love my kids to pieces but getting to feel like a grown-up without responsibility can be fun too :)

They went to Madagascar 2 and apparently loved it, may have to buy this one as I too wanted to see it, I just love the giraffe!

So with a night to ourselves we decided to go for dinner and check out one of the new casinos in town. We were a little bored and were actually home by 11, gone are the days when we would walk in around 4 a.m. This was Brendans first sleepover at Grandmas, he is a little tired today but it seems like he had a great time

I have listed a few more Christmas cards and I am hoping to get a few more done today. Love if you took a look.

www.kriskropmemories.etsy.com

Cheers

Really scary day yesterday....and great new Etsy shops

I slept in yesterday (I received a call from my sister at 1 a.m. asking if I would please pick her up, her and her boyfriend had consumed a little too much alcohol at a concert, even though she was 45 minutes away I am glad she was responsible enough to call!), when I woke up Trevor was complaining of a terrible headache.

Rory had to go run some errands so basically the boys and I were just lounging around on a terrible rainy day. A perfect Saturday in my opinion (without the headache of course).

Then we received a call and a little panic set in. My Mom had heard that a townhouse complex on 208th street had exploded, both my sister and Rorys sister live in a townhouse complex on 208th so you can imagine the panic.

After getting through to them both we found out the complex between them was the one with the explosion. Somebody was moving out and was left a gift at their door. A pretty pink package, when he brought it into his house it exploded, not something that happens in our area EVER.

The police were looking for more bombs and haven't advised if this is a targeted thing or a random thing, I only live 1 block over myself so I am hoping this is a one time thing for sure. Anyway truly weird day for our quiet neighbourhood.

Trevor felt better which was good but it was still an inside day for us. Football games and hockey games took over the day. Hoping to get out today to make up for a complete inside day yesterday.

I also found some great Etsy shops yesterday that I would like to feature and I was able to put together a few more Christmas cards for my own shop.

Take a look at this sweet shop, I absolutely fell in love with the bears, but the cow oh my

Littlegreenshoots shop is wonderful, take a look and see if you can resist these wonderful creatures.

This next seller does something I have tried and tried but can never manage to do. Mosaics. I love the look of mosaics and these ones in Mashed Potatoes Mosaics are simply stunning.

A few of my personal favorites are these below, but there are many more stunning examples at the shop.

Finally I couldn't finish this post without showcasing this gingerbread house. You can find it in Wonderworks shop. A truly amazing piece! If you love miniatures be sure to check out the rest of the shop, wonderful work for sure!

I too was busy at work and have listed some more new items in my shop. I am hoping to post more every day so I would love it if you stopped by to take a look.

Santa Claus Christmas card
Christmas tree tags

Cheers, happy Etsy shopping :)