Braylon's First Backpack

Hello All,

This is what i have been trying to get done for the last week. The little guy this is for is 19 months old. He is learning how to run and is becoming very independent. He's facinated by putting things into his diaper bag, his mom's purse, laudry baskets, and even enjoys throwing things into the trash. His mom has on occasion had to pull things out of the trash just to find her phone! So, I knew it was time for his first backpack.

When little one's begin walking and carry things around with them, they know one speed...Go Fast.  He's quick and does not like to hold hands for very long. (Let's face it, I don't think I could keep my arm stretched up over my head holding someone's hand without it going numb) which gives you two choices; 1) carry them so they don't run off and 2) run after them and continually turn them around to go in the direction you want them to, right?

So... I decided to make a detachable link to him. He'll never know it's there, and it will keep him very close to his mom and dad when out in a public area. I'm a fanatic about safety, and I've raised enough children to know that if you look away for just 5 seconds, they can be halfway to the moon.

This size is just right for his age through I'd say 3 1/2?  Its about 9 1/2 - 10" long, 10" wide at the bottom, and 7 1/2" wide across the top. It is about 2 1/2" deep, and has 14 1/2-15" straps.  I've lined it with a light blue cotton, and serged the seams. Oh, it also has a little velcro on the flap to keep it closed just incase he over loads it with his toys (he even likes to pack his own diapers and wipes).

Let me know what you all think.

Blogging is Harder than you think.

I've decided that Blogging on a regular basis is harder than I thought it would be.  Hopefully, I'll get to the point when I have a great idea, I can hurry up and post it. For now, I'll keep trying.

Some idea's that I have to help with my writers block are:

1. Keep my pad and pen handy and when I have an idea for a topic, jot it down. Add some key points to the topic that I can refer to when I sit down at the computer.
2. Get inspiration from other Bloggers by reading their blogs and seeing what inspires others, and what topics others would be inspired by.
3. Since I rarely read blogs that are typically "all sales talk", I want to be one that adds personal discussions so that my readers will get to know me, and maybe at some point would think to themselves "hey... I can really associate with her. 
4. Discuss things that are happening with my business in a positive non intrusive manner.
5. Last but not least, try not to be boring. :)

So, I'm going to sleep on this and perhaps I'll think of a good topic and try it out on everyone. What do you think?

Dallas Snow and Ice Storm for the Super Bowl?

Really? It started here Monday evening with freezing rain, and it just keeps going like the Energizer bunny. The roads really are more treacherous than the news is saying, so I'm assuming the players and other party people have the AWD vehicles at their disposal.

Last night we got pounded by 6" of snow which is just about unheard of in this part of the country. We've had some help from neighboring states with snow plows, which have been going non-stop. I really feel sorry for those folks that have spent so much money to get here, and couldn't with cancelled flights and poor driving conditions.  Good News though, tomorrow is suppose to be in the 40's and this stuff will start melting away. 

I thought I'd post a couple pictures i took today.  One of my back patio so that you can see how high the snow is on my patio furniture, and another looking out my front door.  The bare spot in the drive is where Hubby's truck rests at night :)

I know to some of my friends here, this is nothing, and you're probably saying to yourself, "Snow, you call that SNOW. You want to see real snow, come to ___ to see me". Right?  When Dallas just about shuts down because of it...It's a mess to us :)





How I'm Surviving an Ice Day at Home

Today, (well really it started last night) we are totally iced in. It started sleeting and snowing in the early hours of the night, and I woke up to a thick pelting of sleet again my windows. I started off early by making a list of all the things I wanted to get accomplished today (it works for me).

1. Get some new things listed on my website www.nanagcreations.com    =Check
2. List the items in my Art Fire store.  
3. Try to fix the template on my blog. = semi check
4. Work a little while on the Adult Sock Monkey hat I'm making. = Check
5. Start sewing up the new backpack I'm working on
6. Start cutting out fabric for the 2 new tote bags I'm working on
7. Quilt some fabric for the new pattern I have for a laptop carry

Well, better get busy with 3, and 5 through 6!

Stay warm everyone, and if you have some time.. I'd love you to comment on how you like this blog template.  I'm not convinced on it yet.

Please excuse this mess

I should have known better than to attempt changing my blog template on my own.  It appears that my blogger skills leave far too much to be desired.  Off to find someone who can help me!

Exciting Day Today

We needed a diversion this weekend, so we finally started putting together my new sewing studio.  Out with the old furniture and in with the new.  We started by putting together two cabinets, and left it at that.  Hopefully, the room will be completed by this next weekend  Fingers Crossed.

I also introduced two new products on Nana G Creations website. http://www.nanagcreations.com/category_14/Baby-Beanies.htm  They will be listed on my Artfire site soon.

An adorable cloche hat that would make your little girl look like a model, and a super cute Sock Monkey Hat for little boys and girls.  Check it out if you can.

Don't forget, the Newsletter link on the side bar. :)

See that Little message over there------------>>>>>>>>

Well, I'm preparing for a first for me.  Yep, a Newsletter!  I'm going to be initiating a Newsletter for my website. Now, it won't always be about sales and promotions, but we'll have lots of those.  I'm going to be doing give aways. Yep, you read that right. For all that sign up, I'll periodically announce when it will happen and then use a web program that randomly selects a name and then I'll notify them. The item I choose will be something you will be able to either keep, or give as a gift.  If it's a "personalized" item, you get to choose the embroidered personalization.  I'm excited about that one.

P.S.  Something important.  I will never sell or give your information out.  Privacy is important to all of us.