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By: Shawna Fosket March 15, 2019

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Owner of North Shore Crafts, mom to 3, stay at home mom, homeschooling mom with dreams of traveling.

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Gearing up to star in my first ever vendor booth. 🤩🤗☺️ And I gotta say, I’m all over it. I’m the type of person who stresses about these kind of things, gets all nervous, procrastinates getting all the things done. Not this time. The kits were made, the yarn is ready, the cards are ready, I whipped up some signs, borrowed some tables and a backdrop. It all felt easy. I got this! . . If you’re local or even in the state, please come on down. There are so many wonderful local shops at this event. You’ll seriously have to make some tough choices on what to buy. And if you’re worried about the crowds, please don’t be. I avoided this event for a few years because of the crowds I thought I’d have to endure. The trick is don’t worry about coming right at noon. Come at 2 or 3, the crowd is much less, the vendors let their hair down and are more apt to strike up a conversation. So get your butt down there already! . . The specifics: Love the Locals at The Bay 2005 Y St, Lincoln, NE 68503, from 12-5. There is live music, great food vendors and beer. I mean, really, do I need to say any more?!?!? . . Can’t wait to see you! Shawna . . . . . . #lnk #shoplocal #lincoln #punchneedle #lovethelocals #lnkshop #lnkshopping Pre-gluing traditional linen on the Nurge No. 8 (12.20”) frame this morning. All the supplies you need: fabric scissors, fabric, frame, hot glue and a flat head screwdriver. Super easy. I also finished a frame that I had previously done on a Morgan No Slip Hoop. I put it off for a very long time and finally got it glued this morning. I must say, I don’t really like gluing the fabric after. It looks messier and the yarn loops didn’t allow me to get inside. I mostly glued on the outside of the frame, which will work well enough, but I didn’t much like it (probably the perfectionist in me). . . The kids have been into tea drinking lately. They came downstairs to announce ‘we’re having tea time Mom’. The romantic in me gushed. :) And then they made me some and brought it down to my office. Proud momma. . . Have a happy, happy Friday!! . . xx, Shawna . . . . #punchneedle #needlepunch #punchneedlerughooking #punchneedleaddict #punchneedleart #northshorecrafts #craftersofinstagram #craftymorning Just sitting here trying to brainstorm a wreath of sorts from a gold ring and yarn. 🤔 . . If you’re local, I’ll be at @love.the.locals this year!!! Yarn, kits, fabrics and hoops will be in the booth. This Sunday at The Bay from 12-5!! . . xx, Shawna . . . . #yarnie #yarniesofinstagram #yarnlove #yarnaddict #yarnaddiction #punchneedlerughooking #punchneedle These are the good old days. I’m slowly making progress on this large wall art. And I think the puppies approve. :) . . I’m in full force menstrual cycle mode here at the headquarters which means I’m in survival mode. And I’m also spending extra time on punch needle. :) . . Last day of 25% off site wide sale! Head over to the website to grab your supplies! Link in profile. . . xx, Shawna . . . . #punchneedlerughooking #punchneedle #punchneedleembroidery #needlepunch #needlepunching #needlepunchingkit #punchneedleart #punchneedleaddict #needlecraft #crafting Holiday deals are live!! Superwash wool yarn (baby pink shown in photo), Monks cloth (perfect for pillows and iron on patches), Morgan No Slip hoops, Oxford tools, it’s all 25% OFF! Link in profile. . . I’m catching up on all the orders and the last of the Giveaway items! Thank you all so much for the love!! I’m honored to be in the space and to garner your trust with your orders. I truly am! . . More on mentrual talk tomorrow. :) . . Quote for today: “For my part, I can’t do anything else but what I am doing.” - Pablo Picasso . . xx, Shawna . . . . . #punchneedle #needlepunch #superwashwool #woolyarn #irononpatches #jeanjackets #crafternoon #crafttime #punchneedleaddict #punchneedleart Happy Black Friday!! Christmas season is officially in full swing! :) Head on over to the shop (link in profile) to enjoy 25% off site wide. Sale ends Monday. . . I promised menstrual cycle talk and I keep my promises. :) Because you know Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas and menstrual cycles all go together. Lol. . . The cycle starts with your menstrual week, so that’s where I’ll start. The menstrual cycle is different for all, lasting about 6-8 days. Physically, your body is releasing blood and along with it 40% of your iron reserves. Basically, we go through a mini anemic cycle. We’re more tired, we tend to practice more self love (you’re on your own because I’m tired and taking care of myself this week). Overall, we get a sense of ‘letting go’. For me, this is a good week. I definitely feel more tired, but with this comes a ‘go with the flow’ attitude. I let go of needing the kids to be something they aren’t. I let go of needing a clean home. I let go of my need to perfect myself. I take time to rest. I sit for longer and I enjoy it. . . This part of our cycle is a creative time. Our mental chatter is a bit lower (because we’re basically just trying to survive with such low iron) so our creative juices can get through. Big ideas come to mind, although we may not act on them (which is quite alright). We tend to think big picture, life goals, what’s my purpose in life. Knowing this makes me appreciate this time so much more. It puts a romantic spin on something that tends to be everything but romantic (probably b/c our culture has made it something to hide, conceal and be embarrassed about). Knowing this I’m kind of excited for my next menstrual cycle. I’m excited to see where my creativity takes me. (@abbimillerholistic is offering $20 off her Monday Magic Method just for my followers! To get the deal, head to her Insta and click link in profile, enter code NORTHSHORE for discount!) . . So the picture, if you’re on my email list, you know I promised to share goofy Christmas tree pics (1983 and 1991). My Dad thought it was silly to buy a Christmas tree when we could chop one down for free from the ditch. This made for some funky looking Christmas trees.

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