Three Weeks Till ~CHRISTMAS~

Wow! Talk about a year flying by.

I just can't believe Christmas is almost here, and once again I haven't even started
my shopping yet.

I don't know about you, but every year I say that I will start doing some shopping
here and there throughout the year and by the time August or September arrives,
I'll have all my Christmas presents stashed throughout the house.

In my dreams!

I have been doing a couple of online courses which has been taking up a lot of
my time, which doesn't leave much time for creating. :(

Unfortunately I wouldn't be doing many sales for the season because lack of products.

I do miss sitting down and creating something, anything, because while I am sewing or
felting, or even making some jewelery pieces, I find it so relaxing and not just for my
body, but for my mind too.

I am going to try and set aside some time this weekend to get my creative juices flowing.

ALL my electronics are in some way or another having problems. :)  My computer is slowly
dieing, my sewing machine needs a tune up.  Mind you, I do enjoy sewing by hand, but
when I make my fun pillows it's very time consuming to sew by hand, and that's why I
only have two in my shop right now.

It doesn't help when I just about get finished making another one and one of my friends
want to buy it, so it never makes it to my shop.

I will try hard to get another one completed to get into the shop before the holidays and to
make sure there is enough time to get one shipped out before Christmas.

I must say, the kids that do have one already seem to really enjoy them, and that is why
I continue to make them. The pictures don't do them justice, and the sewing is very solid
and strong.

I do my better sewing by hand because it is more stronger and is a smaller stitch.

If you read this blog and you are a crafeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeter/designer yourself, please drop a line and/or
even better, send a picture of one of your designs to post on my blog.

Also, if you happen to read this while you are still looking to purchase some nice gifts
for Christmas, and can't find anything you like here, don't forget there are many shops
here at Artfire.  Once you click on the link and reach my shop, just click on the "Shop"
tag which is close to the top of the page, and you are on your way to visiting the
hundreds of other shops available to you.

REMEMBER ==>>> You don't need to sign up to make a purchase at ARTFIRE*

Handmade is where it's at. **

Just a word about my online courses.  If you are at all interested in doing some online
marketing Or earning some cash online, check out my other blog to see some good
places for you to start.

I will be listing some of the sites that I use which are free or Very cheap and are just
as good as the high paying ones, if not better.

Well, I have to go take my sweetie out for a walk and then maybe I can get a little
R&R so that I'll be energized for the weekend.

Listen, if there is anything I can help you with or if you'd like a special something made
please just leave a comment and I'll get back to you a.s.a.p.

Have a great weekend everyone!

~LauraBelle~

Visual Imaginaries

NO Time * Tic Toc

How about you? Do you find time is going by fast?

That's exactly how I've been feeling this last month.
Like the commercial, zoom zoom!

I haven't had a chance to sit down and update my blogs, or just get work done
that needs to be done.

I did start a new job at the end of October, plus an unexpected passing, 
and no matter what someone thinks, it can take a lot out of you.
About work, you know getting use to getting up early again.

I must tell you this though, the Only reason I had to get a job on the outside, is for
helping me to purchase some programs that I just didn't have enough money to do.

No matter what, I would love to work from home, even if I had to work 12 hour
days.

A n y w a y ..... back to the subject at hand.

Have you started to do any of your Christmas shopping??

I know some people like myself would be saying, "it's only November".

That makes me laugh now when I think about it, because I truly think that
one should keep an eye out all year long for some good treasures to purchase
and tuck away for when it's time to exchange a gift, or just give a gift.

HANDMADE  is becoming very popular these last few years, which is
wonderful to see.

So many artisans out there who truly love what they do, whether its glass blowing,
metal fabricators, or some pretty hand stitching fabrics, right down to some
beautiful handmade jewelry pieces.

I love to create and don't usually make anything that looks exactly the same.
There has to be some difference, so that whatever you decide to purchase, you
will know that there is not another exactly like yours. Unless of course, you want
a duplicate. :)

I've added some Christmas ideas for you to check out, and please don't be shy
to visit my quaint little shop right here.

Some cute stocking stuffers that have been made by hand, with love.

 Decorate your tree or window.~

A pretty brooch to pin on your coat to help bring in the festive season, or

give as a gift to be enjoyed for many Christmas's to come.

Well I should get back to making some goodies and hope you'll visit soon.

Have a great weekend all!

~LauraBelle~

Visual Imaginaries

I Feel Like an Octopus *

How's it going? 

I'm still trying to get this blog set up properly, and with no one around to help me I have to figure it out myself.

It makes me laugh when people say, "it's so easy to do a blog". WHAT? I don't find the instructions clear enough, which really makes me feel like a dummy.

I remember checking out a computer book for dummies and still didn't find the instructions to be that clear.

Anyway, back to the topic at hand. "Visual Imaginaries" are pillows that I started making last year near Christmas time. They are the cutest things, and with my Grandchildren being the critics, you gotta know they're cute. :)

Here's a picture ==> 

The pillows "Visual Imaginaries" are for sale at my online store which is at, LauraBelle
Most of my designs are On-Of-A-Kind.~ I just love making things.

I came up with the name for the pillows because when I'm designing the face, it's whatever comes out of my imagination at the time, and of course the fabrics I have available at the time.

If there is something that you enjoy doing in the Arts, like sewing, crafting, ceramics, etc., "Artfire" is a Great place for you to display your items, and you can do that for Free.

There is an upgrade you can purchase for more options, but if your budget is tight right now, you could sign up for Free and if you feel the need to, upgrade at a later date.

Drop by and take a look, you might really like what you see.

I've got to go start to make some dinner, so I'll talk soon.

Do let me know if you need some help getting started on Artfire

Have a great night.

~LauraBelle~
Visual Imaginaries

The Love of Handmade.

Hello,

I have finally started a blog, for You to get an idea of what goes on in My imagination.

Ever since I remember I've been a bit eccentric, and I believe that would justify my sporadic choice of what I create each day.

My Father was very artistic. He could pick up a piece of paper and turn it into a keepsake piece of art.

I have a little shop online at ArtFire and would love it if you dropped by for a visit.

Here's a couple of my listings for you to see = =>

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~LauraBelle~
Visual Imaginaries