Thirty-ninth New Thing

CrissCross Creations include the comfy plush towel twists for your hair after shower. No more bulky towel head! All three of my girls use and love these. I personally keep one in my travel bag as well. I traced a store purchased Turbie twist several years ago and traced the pattern onto newspaper to create my own. With the leftover terry cloth you can make a pouch to put a bar of soap in and use instead of the bath sponges that tend to fall apart after awhile.

VIntage Tie eyeglass case

Thirty-eighth New Thing

As promised, a long time ago, I will upload pictures of a few creations from my line "Criss-Cross Creations. Some of my products are rooted with deep memories and affection using clothing from my late husband. I just couldn't bring myself to Good-Will his clothing and I'm so thankful I didn't. I try to create or re-create items using everything from his ties to sweaters. My 38th new thing is to begin uploading pictures occasionally and possibly directions for those fellow crafters and bloggers. Who knows maybe some will show up on Pinterest! The first creation are vintage eyeglass cases. You can pick up old ties at Good-Will, garage sales, auctions etc... I personally used my husband's ties. Stay tuned for pics and directions.

Thirty-seventh New Thing

Side business is expanding thanks to a few added new creations by CrissCross Creations - my logo and business card! Along with the boutique scarves, curling iron cozies, vintage eyeglass cases, and towel turban sets, I've added super cool travel laundry bags and sweater gadget cozies! I will be uploading these finished products-some with directions, onto Pinterest! Pinterest is definitely spreading my horizons for new creations and creating some of my own. If you haven't checked Pinterest out yet - you don't know what you are missing! Spend some time this summer and browse, organize bulletin boards and share your own findings. Search for me on Pinterest, follow me and check out my boards so far. Happy pinning!

Thirty-sixth New Thing

Well it has certainly been tooooooo long. I didn't realize how much I missed you Blog, until I-read my friend Beth's blog today. Definitely need to experience and finish this blog. It was a goal of mine to experience 50 new things at 50-well I'm still 50-something, and I'm ready to add another "new thing". I've been growing my hair long for the past two years. Although it has been fun reliving my high school hair days, I sure didn't learn any new techniques for styling my hair! I was inspired by my daughter Samantha and nieces Shelby and Olivia to donate to the Locks of Love Organization, so Friday, May 18, one student's name from my school will be drawn out of the "Locks of Love" box to take center stage and CHOP MY LOCK! My students in my Teacher Advisory period will be collecting donations and writing student names on slips of paper for the raffle. My hair and all proceeds will be sent to the Locks of Love organization. I will be changing my profile picture of course:)

Thirty-fifth New Thing - A New Budding Business!

Nimble fingers might produce the next big thing at the Fleur! The Fleur is a charming store located in a french settlement in northwest Kansas. My mother, at 88, a crafter of many items supplies items for the store, as well as many others. The owners (3 sisters) supply their store with the goods of many crafters and provide new items they purchase to sell.
My youngest daughter learned to knit from her grandmother over the Christmas break, and I decided that she and her older sister needed to teach me to knit also. Since Christmas, I took the plunge and began knitting boutique fashion scarves, that wrap around the neck and enclose with a large button- I must admit they are adorable and warm! Kansas girls like to be warm while looking adorable:)
I have my printed business cards and a new business "CrissCross Creations". I'm toying with a few other crafty items include vintage eyeglass cases made from vintage ties, and travel bags for curling irons!
I'll post right away if Vogue picks up my unique fashion scarves!!!!

Whirling 5 months - I've missed you so.....

The last time I wrote we just found out we were expecting twins. I say we, because I think I treaded each major step with my ever-growing daughter. So very anxious to discover if our little bundles were boys, girls, or one of each, my kids were determined to be surprised this time. And surprised we were with the unexpected emergency cesarean April 13th. Two beautiful baby boys entered this world with a multitude of frightening health concerns.
God is good and he blessed us with an Easter miracle and the boys survived their health concerns and actually became non-existent God is so powerful like that!
My 2 1/2 year old grandson Hayden continues to play trains around his twins brothers, and I can only just imagine all the great memories my daughter and her husband will have raising three boys. I can only imagine because my memories are of raising three girls and that was a joy beyond joy! I'm so very lucky to be a NANA!