I've spent most of my crafting time this month working on a big order for a Waldorf school in Massachusetts. Today was shipping day, followed by an ice cream outing to celebrate our hard work. The Etsy shop and all the crafting opportunities that have arisen because of it would not be possible without the tremendous amount of support and encouragement I get from my family and friends, especially Josh. He is so good about picking up extra slack around the house, and taking Ivo out for hours-on-end outings whenever I have a deadline to meet. And they come home from their walks in the woods with pocketfuls of acorns almost every time. Ivo empties his pockets onto my work table and says, "Look what we found for your dolls. Hats!" I'm so lucky to have my helpers. Josh even helped me think of some new ideas for the shop, which should be freshly stocked in the next few weeks or so. For now we are focusing on getting ready for our annual roadtrip to Petoskey to celebrate the Fourth of July the way Norman Rockwell intended. Cheers :)
Wow, you have been busy!!!
Posted by: Anna | July 01, 2008 at 01:21 AM
Nice job Mama!
We too are working on big orders. It's so wonderful all the work for the cottage businesses. It so good for my soul!
Posted by: Lizz | July 01, 2008 at 03:34 AM
Wow! Looks wonderful!
Posted by: giftofgreen | July 01, 2008 at 07:53 AM
P.S. I would be interested in your Etsy shop restock for crowns and acorn dolls...can't wait! Thanks!
Posted by: Giftofgreen | July 01, 2008 at 07:55 AM
As Mr. Rogers would say, "I'm so proud of you! You've really been working hard on this."
What a huge undertaking, and now, hopefully, you can relax and let Nana do all the work for a few days. The weather outlook is PERFECT.......at least that's what they are saying today. Of course, this is Northern Michigan, and that can all change in five minutes or less!
I'm sure you are wearing an invisible crown after all that work. GREAT job!!
Love, Hugs, and Sparkler and S'more Kisses for Ivo~
Mom
Posted by: Mom | July 01, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Wow! That looks like a lot of work! Those dolls are so cute. I look forward to seeing your shop update. Have a wonderful 4th of July!
Posted by: Dawn | July 01, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Wow! You have been busy!!
They all look so lovely...
we will be "needing" a crown
soon, so we await the re-stocking
of your shop!Have a wonderful 4th!
Posted by: Kate in NJ | July 01, 2008 at 08:53 AM
that is an impressive amount of work!
Posted by: Sarah | July 01, 2008 at 09:05 AM
WOW WOW WOW - this is an amazing amount of work. You did such an amazing job - there are sure some lucky kiddos on the receiving end of that package! I used your rings as inspiration for a red white and blue one for my daughter to take to a music fest we are heading to for the 4th. Should be great to keep those of us near to here safe (no pointy edges flailing about).
Posted by: Dayna | July 01, 2008 at 09:57 AM
WOW! Awesome. YOu have been quite busy!
Posted by: Denise | July 01, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Congratulations on the big order! We love our acorn dolls around here and I have gotten much inspiration from your website.
Have a safe and fun trip!
Posted by: Angel Funk | July 01, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Everything there looks like it turned out so beautifully! Your crafts are so wonderful.
Posted by: Sarah | July 01, 2008 at 05:52 PM
hi mandy,
your dolls are awesome! nice work...you've come a long way since we were messing around with the glue gun, styrofoam balls, and hair clips in your basement so long ago!
i am also petoskey-bound for the big weekend! i still remember your phone number @ wendy & carl's so i will give you a ring!
see you in p-town,
lisa
Posted by: lisa | July 01, 2008 at 09:32 PM
wowza! work indeed...but you said you always wanted to be a dollmaker, right? dreams come true.
happy celebrating!
Posted by: jessamyn | July 01, 2008 at 11:48 PM
Wow-you must be so satisfied to see all the work you have done by looking at your table! I'm impressed and motivated to get to my craft space!
Posted by: jessica | July 02, 2008 at 06:44 AM
Wow! Look at them all! They are so sweet and what a lot of work... they will be adored at the waldorf school I'm sure of it!
Posted by: taimarie | July 02, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Wow- that is an amazing amount of work you've done! How awesome that your shop is doing so well. I can't wait to see the new stuff! I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend!!
Posted by: Jenny | July 02, 2008 at 04:25 PM
I cannot seem to find you on Etsy right now and I want to purchase a couple of things. Can you email me and let me know how I can do that if there are specific items that I am after? The things you make are incredible (especially those cute little acorn dolls!!!) and I have been enjoying your blog for some time now. Keep up the great work!!!
Posted by: Hope | July 03, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Beautiful work!!!! Happy Fourth of July!!!!
Posted by: nichole | July 03, 2008 at 09:29 PM
Your dolls always impress me. I don't have the patience!
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