Checking In

Not much to report. I am still alive. I'm currently buried under a mountain of yarn and a brain over-weighted by a million projects that I'm working on or want to be working on. I'm still trying to get someone to make me an over sized bottle cap button. I've told myself that until I get that, I'm not going to start the new project that requires it. Hopefully, that will motivate me to finish my started projects before I get the button and get working on that new one. But I'm super excited to start working on it. That seems to be the main problem behind MPD (multiple project disorder), starting new projects but not finishing old ones.

I am working on some Valentine's Day items. I am always so inspired right before the holidays to complete projects for them, however, it seems like my inspiration hits a little too late and I never get the projects completed in time. =( Here is the one Valentine's Day item I do have prepared. Valentine's Day Hair Fall - Long It was a special order for a friend and it turned out amazing! I'm so in love with it!! It you love it, let me know and place an order for your very own Valentine's Day hair fall! It's a GREAT accessory for any Valentine's Day party!

I am currently working on an Army scarf that I'm super excited about!! I also have Anna's fingerless gloves to finish, an iPod carrying ear warmers, another ear warmers, and a scarf to finish. The sad thing is that I only have to add fringe to my scarf for it to be completed. I love how fringe looks on the finished product, but I hate adding the fringe, it's just time consuming.

I've added a few new apps to my iPad to help with time and project management. I just added them today, but so far, they seem really helpful and like one of them would be a great asset to my business management. They focus on time sheets and work hours for projects (as mentioned in my previous post). The only thing is going to be making sure that I keep up on it and use it regularly as I am supposed to. As I've mentioned, I'm great at starting things, however, my follow-through has a bit to be desired. Again, I think it's my MPD shining through.

I am currently sponsoring a give-away for my Facebook page: AZ Always Creations on Facebook. The first 500 fans to like this page will be entered into a random drawing to receive a FREE ear warmers in their favorite team colors. In addition, I am willing to donate a matching one to the local shelter! So, if you haven't already, go over to our Facebook page and become a fan! The sooner we reach 500, the sooner you have a chance of being the winner! I hope I reach 500 soon because I've already started thinking about what to do for the next give-away, what the gift should be, and how many fans we should reach before I give away something else. I'm thinking to making it somewhat proportional to the number. Like, maybe at 5,000 fans I will give away a complete winter set (ear warmers, scarf, fingerless gloves) in the winner's chosen team colors. I haven't decided yet but I know 5,000 won't be the next earmark. You can't go from 500 to 5,000 with nothing in between. I think I also want to start a fan appreciation day or a fan of the week. My good friend, Teri Diamond of Diamond Crochet Crafts, has a great Facebook page with some amazing content and concepts in practice. She is my business role model. I'd like to be so much more Internet savvy, like her!

So... check back regularly for updates, ideas, new content, and hopefully some good and helpful resources and links. Don't forget to check out our store by clicking the store link at the top right! And go LIKE our Facebook page for new updates, contests, and to see what kind of great fan ideas I've implemented. You never know when I might come up with a great way to say Thank You to my fans! You certainly don't want to miss that!