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Okay I have to go and get ready for nursey class - but I HAD to show you what I made yesterday ( study procrastination is good for my creativeness ) Aren't they cute - I'm just calling them L'il Girls for now... haven't come up with anything more witty.. Okay I'm off to pack my lunch and get my butt to school, Have a great day,
Lisa
xxxx

Starting from Today - Sept /October giveaway -all retail orders go in the draw for this pack -

I'm having a ball!

Hello lovely button friends, 

 

Have you been to visit the Button Bliss store lately? Oh my goodness, I have been having the most amazing fun adding lots of new little treasures for you all. My laser machine is running fast and hot, cutting madly trying to keep up with my whirling brain.

 

Funnily enough, now that I have allowed myself the freedom to pursue my spurts of creativeness, my studies are falling into place nicely and I am feeling so relaxed and peaceful about the whole thing. 

 

I must tell you some exciting news though... my gorgeous friend Carolyn has finally re-opened her shop Veronica Violet Stitcheries in new premises.

 

She is now snuggled into the winery haven of Rutherglen, the most adorable little tourist town, perfect-perfect-perfect for a weekend getaway, and just 3 hours from Melbourne- sorry Simone, it might be a bit far for you :-(

 

Veronica Violet Stitcheries opened it's doors on Wednesday and will be open Wednesday-Sunday with lots of classes, sit and stitch sessions and so much new and fabulous fabric **sigh**. Keep an eye out for her new online store, and if you happen to be out for a leisurely drive, pop n and visit Carolyn at 166 Main Street, Rutherglen, Vic 3685

(ph 02 60328050)

 

I was so overwhelmed and excited when I went for my first visit I totally forgot to take photos, but I promise next time I will be a little shutterbug.

I did snag some lovely ballerina fabric to make a ballet show bag for Sarah, in all that spare time I haven't got LOL.

 

I hope you are all happy and well... stay tuned for a special pre-christmas giveaway... Yes!! Christmas is hurtling towards us at a frightening pace!

Love to all,

Lisa

 

 

 

 

Balance

Over the past 20 months I have been running a race, with the end not very clearly marked, and with hundreds of checkpoints. I started off at a sprint, slowed to a jog, occasionally twisted an ankle, got dehydrated, and re-hydrated, bought new sneakers...kept on running.

My marathon up to this point has been Nursing ( and the study of ). I put aside other things, I left old things behind, I compromised, multi-tasked and delegated. I prioritized and I succeeded in my study. I have good grades. I am on track.

I also lost the zing in me that makes me "me".

I thought to do one thing well, I had to put the other away.

Then in the past two weeks I have discovered

To be the Mum I want to be, to be the friend I want to be, to be happy and fulfilled and balanced, I need to create, to design, to embellish and to dream.

I remember the first day I got my laser machine and the little thrill I felt when I saw my designs finally cutting out. The first cut was Santas, with me and my Dad watching through the top window as mustaches and beards and coats appeared.

From that moment on I was hooked and I wish I could describe to you the peculiar thrill I feel, every time I have a new design coming to life.

In the past two weeks, I have realised ( read: been smacked in the head with a piece of wood) that I need to still embrace and seek out those little moments that make me...  well...............me!

I have missed my buttons, my crafty friends, the beauty of fabric and the thrill of a completed project. I have missed the comradeship between designers, the ideas, the inspiration...

And so, even though my studies are important, I realise everything else that was me before is still here,maybe some parts are wrapped in tissue paper and hiding in the attic, but ME, I'm still here.

Check out Button Bliss What's New Page to see what I've been doing.

Retailers, You may be happy to know my wholesale page is now available - send me an email at lisa@buttonbliss.com for access - clients who had previous access your old password will still work.

To everyone who has waited patiently for ME to return, thankyou.

The best is yet to be

XXX

Lisa

Never enough time

I know I know, this is my constant moan.. but seriously.. should we have a referendum or something on adding a few extra hours to the day?

It's Father's Day here in Australia. I am blessed to still have my Dad on earth and he is such a lovely man. He is an awesome Grandfather and is a man I can always rely on. He will always catch me if I'm falling. He is one half of my personal cheer squad ( the other half is my lovely and equally awesome Mum).

I am also blessed to have 'the man' in my life. He's quiet and doesn't give over to public displays of emotion ( unless he's cuddling a newborn baby or a kitten.. then he is goo), but he is also a great Dad, and the solid foundation of our home. He is steady, and safe, and our protection.

So to the two men in our world, who make our world, we love you. Happy Father's Day !

It is also Lazy Sunday.. a little grey and cloudy, and very conducive to a day of designing and playing.

I have spent the day creating some very sweet new packs for you.. already on the What's New Section of the Button Bliss website.

 

Bloom Pack one

Bloom Pack 2

Heart Blossoms

Cat Pawprints

Dog Pawprints

Bless the Birds and Bees

 

I have been busy haven't I!!

For store owners, I am excited to tell you I am almost ready to accept wholesale orders. I appreciate your patience and can't wait to share new treasures with you all.

Much love to all,

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads, Daddys, Pa's, Grandads and Pops

Lisa

PS Just in case you haven't noticed, I also have another blog.. it is not about craft, it is just a little chat, my thoughts etc.. if you are interested come and visit Simple Loving Thoughts