Where to begin......

These past few months have been.... exhausting, draining, challenging..... all seem to be words that fit.

In August I put Paputsi, on a shelf, to focus on caring for my ultra-sweet ailing grandmother. I managed to create a few new things.... but not nearly what I would need to do in order to grow the business the way I would like to. I gladly shelved everything for Maw Maw. She was quite possibly the sweetest woman anyone has ever had the pleasure to meet. Two days before Thanksgiving, she passed away.

So now.... here I am after 4 months of not working, finding myself back in the studio. It has been a difficult transition to make. To go from spending all free time caring for a person who spent your formative years caring for you, to now having time on your hands again... has been challenging, to say the least. To help with the transition. I have decided to post my goals and current projects here. I will make myself accountable to all of you in blogland, with the hopes that it will help get me back on track.

Here goes.....

Everyday, I plan on creating something new... be it sewing, sketching, brainstorming.... something needs to be done EVERYDAY. (i figured if I put in all caps and italics I would be more inclined to do it... whatever works, right?) If I am gonna be bigger than Martha Stewart (yes, I aim high!) I gotta get to work!

Soooooo... what's next on the Paputsi list????

~ Finish the "Whales".

I have the cutest design, you ever did see, sitting on my craft table..... waiting.... they've been so patient. Everything is cut and pinned, just waiting to be sewn. Patiently, waiting. So tomorrow, they will get sewn, AND photographed (weather permitting).

~ Cowboy Blanket with navy minky back.

The cowboy blanket in the shop is so popular, I would like to offer another version of it. So far it looks like it'll be super cute...

~ Email photos for the "Etsy it Up" Giveaway.

Celeste at Etsy it Up has been kind enough to host a giveaway. We started planning this before Maw Maw got sick, and she has been so patient and kind, while I have been dealing with everything. Thank heaven for folks like her.

As I get things photographed, I'll post them... Hopefully, my new outlook will not only help to grow my business into something successful, but also something my Maw Maw would be proud of.

BopBop Designs....

I found this super cute site on Esty, selling hand painted canvases. These would make a great baby shower gift!

Here are two of my favorites...

Check out her esty shop http://www.bopbopdesigns.etsy.com/.

Shop update!!!

Just updated the Etsy shop with these two new blankets. Cute, huh?



I am considering changing the backround color on my photos, from white to black. The two new blankets I listed were photographed on both black and white backgrounds. I posted the pictures with the black background, while I try and figure out which one I like best.... decisions, decisions.

What do you think? Which background do you prefer?

What a beautiful day!!!

Finally, the beautiful fall weather has arrived in New Orleans! Two days ago, it was so hot and humid, it was just miserable. I took the dogs for a walk and then gave them a bath in the backyard..... horrible to say the least! I was a sweaty mess by the time it was all done. I was tempted to turn the hose on myself to cool off. The dogs, however, loved it. The cool water was a nice break from the almost 90 degree heat.

So when I woke up yesterday to cool weather, I was beyond excited. I didn't even mind that it was overcast and drizziling.... Imagine my glee when I woke up today, and the sun was shining and a very cool breeze was blowing. I have never been so excited to put on a jacket. I even needed my heater on in the car during the drive to work. Barely controlling my excitment folks!!!

Of course I will be indoors for most of the day and a bit of tomorrow as well, tackling the mountain of sewing that needs to be done, but I don't mind a bit. I am planning on going for a run in the morning and then bouncing back and forth between my grandmother's house and the sewing room for the rest of the day.

The new items for fall are nearing completion. I hope to have them posted and listed in the Etsy shop by Monday... Tuesday, at the latest...

'till then..... I'm off to enjoy this wonderful weather!

Shop update!!!

I just listed a super cute bib and burp cloth set... Birds of a Feather...

I have been away from the shop, taking some time out to take care of my grandmother. I amhappy to say that I am back in the shop working on new fall items. I missed being away from the studio. It wasn't until I went back, that I realized how much I needed the creative outlet, especially during this stressful time in my life. So here is my latest creation. Hope you like it!

September Sale....

My mom, dad, and gradmother all have birthdays in September, so in honor of them I am having a September sale!

All bib/burp cloth sets are $15

Baby Blankets are $25 (continuation of Summer sale)

Sale ends Sept. 30, 2009

Hey... remember me?

It has been quite a long time since I have posted anything... and for that I apologize. Life has gotten crazy, and I needed to take a bit of a break. Life is still crazy, but my break is officially over!

So.. I am back, and better than ever..... or at least as good as I was when I left. ;-)