Successful Bazaar and a little Celebrating this Weekend

     Well, our church's first annual craft bazaar was a hit.  We raised over $6,500.00; the Lord is good.  He was upfront and center throughout the whole planning process.  When you put God first, all things are possible.  My Annie Mac Creations booth also did very well, I have a lot of orders to fill and have already had 2 contacts today with orders. If you're interested in ordering anything, I'm taking Christmas order through December 1!  A friend of mine through adoption was also at the bazaar selling her fabulous homemade soaps, all the profits go toward her family's adoption, they are currently waiting through Christian Adoption Services.  You can visit her Blog, Joy for the Seasons to find out about her journey and to get a link to her etsy shop where she sells her soaps.
     Of course we celebrated our church's success, but on Sunday we celebrated my 35th birthday and the 1 year anniversary of John Mac's Adoption Finalization.  Read all about the Adoption Finalization Day in 2009 HERE.  We went to church on Sunday and then to Daniel's parent's house for my birthday party.  Daniel's family always celebrates birthdays, so I got to choose what we had for lunch and dessert.  I chose Spaghetti and Chocolate Eclair'.  My mom-in-law really knows how to cook!  It was a great weekend!

My Booth at the Bazaar

Adoption Finalization Day November 21, 2009

Birthday Party

Crafts, Crafts, and More Crafts......Come Visit Our Church Bazaar

     This coming Saturday, November 20th from 8am-2pm my church will be holding it's first Church Bazaar in our new church facilities.  It's going to be awesome.  God has truly blessed this event.  We have over 30 vendors coming to sell handcrafted items.  Our Women's Group will also have a large booth selling homemade jams, jellies, pickles, salsa, breads, cakes, pies, crocheted items, sewn items, and much, much more.  Breakfast, Lunch, and snack items will also be available to purchase.  We will even have a Secret Santa Shop where the children can shop for their parents, grandparents, and siblings.  Nothing in the Shop is over $5 and No Parents are Allowed.  Our Youth Group will be helping in this area as well as the wrapping area.  There will be free wrapping of the Secret Santa gifts the kids purchase and wrapping will also be available for items purchased in the bazaar area.  Proceeds will benefit different areas of our church, but most of the money will go toward purchasing additional electronic/technical items we still need for our new facility.  I will have a booth selling my Annie Mac Creations.  I hope you will be able to come out and support this wonderful event.

Oakland Presbyterian Church Bazaar

Saturday, November 20th, 2010

8:00am-2:00pm

 8927 Cleveland Road

Clayton, NC 27520 

Some of My Creations for Annie Mac Creations

     Today I thought I would share some of my artistic creations.  I have always enjoyed art, painting, drawing, and creating.  After Edi was born I started making things for her and her room.  Then I started making things for birthday and Christmas gifts.  Eventually people started seeing my stuff and asked if they could pay me for some of my creations.  I thought it would be a fun way to make a little extra money and at the time I was in the process of becoming a stay-at-home mom.  The extra money would come in handy when I finally did stop working full time.  Anyway, here are just a few of my things.  You can visit my website at Annie Mac Creations to see more.  Thanks for looking and remember that Easter is just around the corner if you'd like to order something special and unique for your little Joy(s)!

Step Stools

Lap Trays

Name Hangers

Bow Holders

Canvas Art

Cake Plates

Catching Up on Christmas Orders for Annie Mac Creations

    Today was a busy day.  Amelia had preschool, which she normally doesn't have school on Mondays, but with this being a 2 school day week she has it today and tomorrow.  Today was picture day at preschool as well.  John Mac had his 9 month check-up this morning, he weighed 20lbs. 9oz. and was 28 inches long.  He's right on target for his age and his pediatrician said he's doing great.  My mother-in-law is off work all week and offered to help me with the kids today so I could get some errands run, Christmas shopping done, or whatever.  She picked Amelia up at Preschool and then came to the house to watch them.  I decided that I needed to get to work on my Christmas orders.  I have a very small business that I do not really advertise for, but I enjoy doing.  I do craft things and paint.  If anyone is interested in any of my items for Christmas let me know ASAP, so I can get to work on them.  The website is Annie Mac Creations and there is also a link to it on my sidebar.  Please take a look at some of my work.  I was able to get 3 cake plates and one lap tray finished today.  I love being able to get upstairs into my little craft area and paint.  It is so relaxing!