New Shop on 1000 Markets

Earlier today I was approved for my shop on 1000 Markets. I'm very excited, as I've read very good things about 1000 Markets. But I'm dreading all the work involved in uploading all my items, LOL. I have 42 colors of appliques - plus all the earrings, necklaces, key chains, cell phone charms, barrettes, and pins that I've made with most of those 42 colors.

I also have my butterflies on
my own website JoyceIsCrafty
Etsy
Fuzzb
Zibbet
Winkelf
Shophandmade
Artfire
Bonanzle
Ecrater

Yes, some of those places may only have a couple of things, but I wanted to check them all out and get my name out there.

I'm going to be a very busy gal getting these stores stocked!

Cleaning and Organizing today

Good grief, I didn't realize how much stuff I have. Today I'm cleaning and organizing the craft room. Sure helps to know how much I have of what kind of supplies.

Crochet Butterfly Appliques on Site

I added crochet butterfly applique sets to my new website at JoyceIsCrafty.com.

I spent quite a while putting the new website together, I hope you like it.

I'm still on etsy, have opened a shop on fuzzb, and also on zibbet.

The more exposure the better, right?

Broken crochet hook fixed

I broke my crochet hook on day 1 of my last 4 day work trip! My sis said I was taking out my frustrations on my hook, LOL. It was the only one I had in that size. The others I had with me were like Goldilocks and the 3 Bears - this one is too small, this one is too big. None of my local stores had that size, so I had to order replacements (I ordered 2, just in case). Glue didn't work, so I fixed it with layers of polymer clay. I'm just hoping it will work, at least for this next 4 day work trip!

I got the idea from http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/

Cindy Lietz does amazing things with polymer clay.

(for those who don't know me, I'm also a flight attendant)

Crocheting with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I was diagnosed with a mild case of carpal tunnel syndrome close to 20 years ago. I was crushed, as I LOVE to crochet and have been crocheting since I was 8 years old way back in 1973 when my best friend taught me during recess in the 3rd grade.

I quit crocheting, wore a brace, and changed jobs. But I missed crocheting so much and tried to get back into it. Glucosamine helps a lot! So does wearing the brace like I'm supposed to and a hot wax bath, like the one here.

Now my hands hardly every hurt, but I still had a problem with smaller hooks. So I made my own. I just took a hook, put it inside a sponge, wrapped it with non-stick drawer liner like the one here (by the way I did get my liner and my sponge at the Dollar Tree, love that place), and wrapped thread around to secure. It's working great!

Special Touches to Keep Customers Coming Back

Special Touches to Keep Customers Coming Back

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Canary Yellow Butterfly Jewelry Uploaded Today

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