Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts

Monday, June 6, 2011

Finding Inspiration in Alaska

Krystie, of Log Cabin Creations, shares her perspective on running a homebusiness and homeschooling in the beautiful state of Alaska.


Tell Us A Little Bit About Yourself.
I am a long time Alaskan (30 + years now) and love living in Eagle a remote town of 150 near the Canadian border. My husband and I have 4 children ages 10- 14 we have home schooled for 10 years. My husband is the pastor of Eagle Bible Chapel.



2. How did you begin working in your craft and how did it develop into a business?
I love creating and being home with our kids so Log Cabin Creations was born about 10years ago. I have been selling my hand crafted items at our local Eagle Mall for the last 8 years. I am thankful that my business has grown to equal almost half of our yearly income. I do a variety of crafts from jewelry making to knitting to creating knitting patterns to knotted trivets.



Organic Cotton Flower Facecloth Set


3. What is one of your favorite homeschool memories thus far?
We were able to take a 2 month road trip and visited 21 states as well as 3 Canadian provinces/territories, we had a great time and learned lots along the way.


4. What advise to would you give to other homeschool families who are also trying to run a home business?
I keep reminding myself that my focus is homeschooling and that my business comes second, my kids are going to leave home in a few short years and then I can dedicate more time to business.




5. Where do you find inspiration for your pieces?
I love the north so many of my pieces reflect the north or Alaska.



Handmade Earrings

6. Would you share with us some of your specific goals for your business or for your homeschool?
My goal for homeschooling is to create the love of learning within my children, if they are unable to list all the states and capitals that is okay...so long as they love to learn about new things and learn how to do new things or teach themselves with all the resources around us a new skill.



Hand Dyed Cowl

To view more of Krystie's work, please, visit -
www.etsy.com/shop/LogCabinCreation
www.EcoCessory.etsy.com
www.eaglemallalaska.com
www.facebook.com/LogCabinCreations

Monday, March 14, 2011

Team Giveaway

********This Givaway Is Now Closed!********
**Winners Will Be Announced Monday, March 20, 2011**

We are so excited to announce the official start of our first team give away! There are 9 prizes to be won which means there will be 9 winners!!!

First, here is the list of prizes followed by brief descriptions.
Prizes 1-4


#1.) Shady Side Farm 's prize is a set of three dryer balls in undyed natural ivory.
~ approximately 8 inches in circumference, and about 2.75 inches in diameter
~ Each averages 1 ounce of 100% felted virgin wool.
~ These will be shipped to you with an instruction sheet enclosed.
~ 100% Shady Side Farm wool roving -an alternative to heavily scented dryer sheets
~ reusable and versatile.
~ help to fluff your clothing and shorten drying time
~ may help reduce static cling somewhat

#2.) This prize from TheHandmaden is a hand dyed 8 point mandala 100% silk scarf. It measures 42 x 44 inches.

#3.) Simple Basic Knitted Sock Pattern from Ripsimeh. These are a very simple and easy pair of socks to knit. They fit well, look great and wear very well.
~Included in this pattern is Knitting Notes. A guide to help you with your knitting. and a guild on how to use magic loop to make these socks too.
~Difficulty: Intermediate
~Format and Delivery: The pattern is a PDF file which will be emailed to you within 48hours of payment. See my Shop Polices for more details.
~ Ripsimeh’s pattern’s are protected by copyright.


#4.) Red Star Polka Dot Card from KLowEnergetic colors and a fun star motif decorate the front of this standard-sized card.
The red star is hand-crocheted with a yellow center to liven up the polka-dot background great for any celebratory occasion. The card measures 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", comes lined with a white paper for adding your own personal message and includes a coordinating envelope for mailing.

Prizes 5-9I know! I know! There are only 4 more pictures! Prize number 7 will actually be awarded in two different sizes so there will be 9 prizes - not 8.



#5.)
From Ocean Breeze The October Splendor Series - Brass Necklace
This color combination reminds me of the Autumn colors when the tree just starts to change and there is a bit of green and some orange. This necklace is 16.5" in length. The beads are 6.5" of that length.

#6.) Beautiful handmade necklace with ribbon and beads by Gloriapatre

#7.) Two winners will recieve one of these aprons from VeryVerdant. One will be size 6. The other will be size 4. This fully lined apron would be a cute addition to any little girls wardrobe.

Preshrunk
Machine Wash
Non Chlorine Bleach Only
Tumble Dry Low or Lay Flat To Dry
Warm Iron When Needed


#8.)
Custom Mother/Grandmother Necklace by Ocean Breeze Designs. Click Here for more details of this necklace.




HERE'S HOW TO ENTER TO WIN!!!

~Anyone can enter!!!
~ Simply leave a comment at the end of this post.(Please be sure to leave a way by which we may contact you.)
~You may submit 1 Entry per day until Saturday the 19th of March, 2011 at 12:00 midnight Central Standard Time.
~One winner will be chosen for each prize in the order that they appear.
~Winners will be chosen by random generator.
~After winners are selected I will contact each shop with the name and email address of the winner.
~It will be the responsibility of the shop owner to contact the winner and to send out the items to the winners themselves.



Sonja