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Congrats on the nice article,

Glo :smiley2:

They have MASON written on 2 sides and the other 2 sides have measurement markings.

HTH,

GLo

I've met a "corn bag" lady at several shows we have done. They really do well but hers were a bit more elaborate I think. Made with the brocade type material, perhaps a placemat. I made some rice ones at home for us after I saw hers. Kids like them for taking to bed with them in the winter.

Glo

Very beautiful. My old boss brought me a pair of pillows done like this when he visited his parents in Pakistan. He was a great boss!!

Glo

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With food products' date=' I think it is a different ball game. You have to be inspected by the Health Department and have to have a separate (not your kitchen) building that you do your cooking in and it all has to be up to code.

Food is a whole different game but it is being hit hard also. We have a small concession stand and only do stuff for friends a few times a year. Two week ends ago we did our biggie festival. Food cost us around 35% more than last year. We sold less, and people were looking for the cheapest menu items we had. We also noticed more people with coolers and their own food this year.

Glo

Hey, here is the link where the doll artist made some moohla!! These are faboulous creations!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-PUMPKIN-on-CROW-Doll-Folk-Art-Halloween-EHAG-ooak_W0QQitemZ300253088790QQihZ020QQcategoryZ158655QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have a friend that sells prim dolls she makes herself. She tried to get me in on that craft, but I'm just not a good seamstress and didn't enjoy it the one time I made one. But, there can be good money in it if the stars are properly aligned with ebay and craft shows. There's an ebay seller right now that has bids of over $200 on a prim doll. Type in "primitive folk art moon doll".

The supplies for this type of craft can be more affordable these days but they are terribly labor intensive. I've made hundreds of dolls and I can tell you you do not get anything for your time. Yes, you might only have ten dollars in supplies but you might have 2 days work invested. This can mean a 10 hour work day for about 25.00 profit in my area. Of course if you are in an area where folks will spend more. This doll on ebay looks as if it took an incredible amount of time.

Even folks who make primitive wood crafts are having a difficult time around here. There is always a table at the shows that undersells the because they are selling the cheap (but cute) stuff that you can get from Ohio Wholesale. Handmade can't compete. I met a lady who did lovely hand painted wood crafts who began just decoupaging prints onto wood rather than painting because she said people just wouldn't pay enough to make it worth her while to hand paint anymore.

Glo

I don't know Gran. I haven't looked for them since I got mine several years ago. I rarely get to a Kmart anymore. I think they are a slick to use mold though if you can find them. I have the 3 slot ones-so 3 logs at a time.

Glo

Don't forget the silverware trays. Martha Stewart from Kmart has the 3 tray unit that is perfect and cheap.

Glo

How about Earth Berry or Harvest Berry to get people thinking along the lines of earthy colors?

Glo

You can buy a black drawing salve called icthamol ointment.

HTH,

Glo

Tropical Spice

Hawaiian Spice

Island Spice

Glo

I tried this and it came out nice. It only lasted a couple of days though and the leaves dried and began to curl. Wonder how you might preserve it for longer display? I used Red Maple Tree leaves as it's not autumn here yet.

Glo

Haven't tried those ones but if you like Jovan White Musk her's is wonderful. Dead on dupe.

Glo

Oh Inez,

So sorry to hear of the trouble this man has put you through. Hope it all straightens out for you.

Hugs,

Glo

Yep ,

I got an email for the going out of biz sale 2 weeks ago.

Glo

Think I got one of those last year-it was pretty expensive if you were going to sell them. Just picked up one for myself cause it was so cute.

Glo

I am so sorry to hear that Spalissa. Honey Gingerbread was formulated to be skin safe, and is according to our manufacturer. We have had two people(Heirloom and one other) out of hundreds of purchasers say it turned their skin red in leave on product, hence the blog I added to the scent description. Users have not noted any problems in wash off products like soaps.

Glo

All very cute stuff. Is that embroidery or studs on the bags??

Glo

OK, now I see it's not embroidery, is it paint??

Chip, That is too cool!! Now something else I'm wanting. Those blankets are so nice. The actual edgery thingy looks not too complicated if you wanted to make one yourself. Hmmm:smiley2:

Glo

What scares me is they mention that lower temps mean no burning kids or pets. Anything warm enough to melt wax, even the lowest temps I could think of, hot wax on a child or pet would burn them!!!

In regards to the hot wax. I used to rep. for Scentsty before I started to make my own candles and I can tell you that the wax gets hot but does not burn. I would place the warmer on one of my end tables in the living room and my two year old got curious and happened to pull at the bowl causing the wax to come splashing all over his face. The scent I was using was Mac Apple and so the color was red. I seriously thought he was burned but I was wrong. The wax cooled right away and I was able to just peel the wax off of him. It did not even stick to his eyebrows.

Needless to say I started to place the warmer out of reach for him. Out of curiosity the next time I warmed the wax up I stuck my hand in to see how hot it was when it hit his little face and yes it was hot but it did not burn.

Laura

Yes, I was thinking of the paraffin therapy for arthritis. Warm enough to melt but not burn.

Glo

Angie,

That is so cute. Love the fabric. We don't have a Hancock's around here. Just JoAnn's & Wally World. I did finally get my new machine for Christmas and have to get my butt sewing again. Haven't really even figured it out yet, very different from my oldie but goodie machine. Hub got me a Janome.

Glo

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/cp4.html

maybe something like she did..looks like the same thing you want to do

i hope it helps

DeAnna, Good find-similar to my idea but easier for a crocheter.

Glo

I don't think it would pull apart as long as it is turned under about an inch or so(that way your hole will be sure to be through both layers, if you miss the second layer I would think it might fray with washing). If you don't turn the edge under it will absolutely fray apart. I would probably try holes about every 1/2 inch (closer would be nice but I think that would be too difficult).

Glo

OK, this is purely a guess but I would do it this way if it was me. If you want to crochet them together I would turn under the edge of the flannel and try to punch holes with a paper punch or large darning needle through both layers of fabric. Then use those holes to crochet the two blanket sides together with a single crochet stitch. Hope this makes sense.:smiley2:

Glo

Thank you sweetiepie and Meridith for your observations. As I mentioned, I have never had problems with mine either! I do put my labels on the inside, but have never lost even 1 packaging due to glycerin "sweating." Interesting, indeed.

Paul...!

This was her glycerin reference. I have had my salt bars sweat, and they have been moist on a cold morning show also. I sell my soap naked. ( The soap not me. )

Glo