"Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel's immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way." -Ralph Crawshaw
Thursday, December 11, 2014
TheCraftStar Community: Let's Do Some Shopping
Sunday, November 16, 2014
4 Degree
Brrr? Brrr? No way. I got this in my pocket. But if lets do this in white. Snow. Lets get some Idaho snow going.
Come support our store.
www.bubbleboyboutique.com
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Inventory madness
We are on limited time on non stop sewing. So here is our mad Monday completion. A total of 140 crayon rolls
www.zibbet.com/mrscraftyrving
Monday, April 21, 2014
Start date for Thomas Creek May 23
Its coming down to weeks instead of months.
Here I come Thompson Creek QSI gate.
Its going to be a unique season and my last season with QSI. Under my belt, I have worked Scenic Lodge Gate, Twin Lakes Gate, Mica Gate and now Thompson Creek Gate.
I got the chance to visit my summer location the other day and I am most excited about my new adventure.
Start date is May 23 AND I DO hope many will visit and take some time to learn about the area, the company and what there is for you to do on the thousands of acres of land for recreational use.
On my down time. I do need to work my business. So come visit and help support my passion in life SEWING.
www.zibbet.com/mrscraftyrving
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Black chevron kindle/nook cover
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251507721252
Raising funds and clearing out our on hand inventory. So that Mother's Day shopping just got quicker and cheaper on the budget.
www.zibbet.com/mrscraftyrving for our full line inventory.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Bowties Handsome models
Sewing is a blessing when you have anyone younger then 18 excited and wanting more.
Sure they are bowties we want to sell but what's more important here. Is brotherly love here. And this family has got it all the way... thanks guys
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Summer hair
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251501177196
Sunmer hair. Whether your growing your bangs, hiding it from view or just love hair accessories. And save $ too.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Congratulations UCONN
My poor husband is resting HIS ears after having to witness his uconn fan of a wife exhibiting verbal support for both the men and womens basketball. 2004 was a great year and all we did is repeat it. Happy for Connecticut. ..
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Ebay find for Garden workers
Do you garden? And hair just too much to deal with?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251483417234
Ebay find for Garden workers
Do you garden? And hair just too much to deal with?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251483417234
Friday, April 4, 2014
White stuff in Rathdrum
I think Florida is sending cold waves towards us to ensure that we are coming home lol. I promise you we are, so please give us Spring back.
Our The Craft Star
We seem to have to work triple hours and triple stores to make a honest living. But we won't give up. Today we are stepping up and pushing our newest store a mega boost.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
9 Lives Quota
Junebug was caught on the bed all nestled and quiet. But the 9th quota was hit because he was stealing Jorge's spot lol. Well, its a good thing he is a fur ball adorable kitty.
Please support out trip back home with a purchase:
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Spanish lessons
7 month to learn as much spanish as possible. BABBLE is downloaded to my phone. Skype lessons and video youtube. So 3 lessons with 3 different support teams. Who knew moving to Florida would be so hard. But worth it.
Raising funds for the big move. Gas/hotel/food/lodging/maintenance/emergency/new home/rentals/etc.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Sewing for Florida
Monday, March 31, 2014
Crayon wallets
www.zibbet.com/mrscraftyrving
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Snacking
SnackIng to me. It is a complete fulfilling enjoyment must do.
A Sunday night watching Leverage has my hunger buds working over time.
So here we go. Granola.
Please support our on line store:
www.zibbet.com/MrsCraftyRVing
Monday, March 3, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
PartyZ
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
ROCK stands for Random acts Of Christ's Kindness
You do a kind act per day for someone, you can know them or not. At least one a day is the goal. It's a random act of kindness. To serve another. If you want to take a pic GREAT post it. That helps give others ideas but you don't have to. The challenge is to serve in small simple ways everyday for a week.
This was taught in my wife's relief society lesson that Julie taught this past Sunday at Church. The Church has challeged everyone to partake in this, but I say go further then that. Blessings sould be giving when ever you are able to jump at it. A simple smile, a simple cards, a simple treat can make a difference to that one person who feels so alone in the world.
We took the challenge and we are now doing this as much as we can DAILY. It's something my wife and I can do together and this is a bonding moment/s for us. A way to embrace in Christ teachings through our marriage to serve others.
My wife was saying that a lot of people have comfort zones for doing acts of kindness. Some feel more comfortable serving those that they know. While others have no issues walking up to a total stranger. As Day and Night, my wife and I are a team. I feel more in the comfort zone with people I know because I worry about what a stranger would think. While my wife is the opposite. She fears what people she knows will think more then what a stranger would. She's golden about ROCK, its something she taught me to do, more then 8 years ago. My wife would make blanket after blanket and wrap them up and hike to strangers homes and leave at the door. I thought she was nuts, until the Christmas of 2010 when we both did it. We'd hide while the resident of that home held the package looking around confussed and then smile, because someone had done a kind thing. We've done hats, crayon rolls and what ever talent we are expressing at the time.
But lets step back a bit. Jesus gave us the greatest ROCK for all of us. He gave us the atonement. He died so we can get back home to him through the atonement. Just like your random act of Christ Kindness can save someone. Truly we have he ability to serve people who just need a smile, or perhaps their refrigerator is close to be empty, or that dinner gift card saves them from further debt. We don't know. And also something to think about. The lady at the gas station was just screamed at by a customer and now she's in a bad mood because of it. Now if someone were to ROCK that lady at the gas station, you will not only have made her day but also the 1000 customers who come after you.
What can you do?? Here is some ideas....
~ place quarter in a soda machine, so that the next person will get one for free
~ place some quarters in a newspaper machine or in the change drop slot
~ place some quarters in a change exchange machine (we see a lot of people looking in there for spare change all the time)
~ dollar bills in books at your local library
~ take popcorn on Red Box machine
~ baked goodies to any business owners (firestation/teacher room/day care centers/etc)
~ cards to random strangers in your phone book (my wife is huge into this)
~ gift cards
~ yard clean-up
~ shovel snow
~ a new plant
~ babysitting
~ provide a date night for a family pizza/movie/game board
There is just so much you can do to ROCK.... Take the challenge and gather some friends and make magic happen for others. Post picture on your facebook/twitter/blog/pinterest.... The more people see ROCK, the more people will want to be a part of something good/great/amazing....
I want to thank the Lakeland Ward for having some of the most amazing folks we are so honored to call family and friends.