speaking of mother's day presents, i had been wanting to make myself a new bag ever since last xmas. i had put it off long enough when i realized that mother's day was coming up. i decided to finally make some time and got it done!
i have to admit that another thing that helped me finally get around to making myself a bag was that i needed to make one for a friend. it took me a long time to get the bag done for her, but i'm so glad to say that i finished! and i think it looks pretty nice!
i also made a tote bag for her older daughter, as i had already made one for her younger daughter's birthday.
finally i added a mini moopy softie to match the one i made for her younger daughter. although this is the first time i've posted about making a mini moopy, it's the 7th one i've made. this is the first time i actually took a picture of one. i made one for each of my daughters, my nieces, my nephew, and my friends' daughters, all as birthday presents. it's one of my favorite patterns and they've been a hit with all the children that have received one.one day i hope to make my own patters for soft toys and either make and sell them on etsy or sell the patterns. but i realize right now that my time is still very limited because my girls need so much of my attention.
it's kind of frustrating, but at least i have more time to be creative now than when i first started making things. when my oldest daughter, C, was still a baby i just didn't know how to manage my time. i know i've learned to be more efficient with my time and how to ask my husband for help with the girls on weekends. it helps that the loved ones who receive my hand made gifts really appreciate it, and that means a lot. if i miss the chance to start a business selling my crafts, then so be it, as long as i still get to be creative and share in the creative process with my daughters!
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