WoodworkingMomma

Wordless Wednesday: Back to work

2012-02-29T15:06:00.000-05:00

The weather has been so nice recently we have been able to have some friends over to help mill logs!

And of course time to let the kids play outside

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Our business-Recent work: Cedar Chest

2012-02-27T10:57:00.000-05:00

Success is both good and bad. The good is obvious, it means we have work! We are continually blessed with work. Throughout the year we are vendors at various farmer's markets selling our kitchenware, in the fall we start up our several art/craft shows selling it. In the winter the amount of shows/markets that we can do decrease to nearly none (after all we are in Indiana, winter is not the best time to try and do shows) so we are always worried we won't have enough work to pay the bills. So when we get swamped in winter we are excited for the work!
The bad is what many do not seem to think about with many that run their own business...it means longer hours working to get the project(s) done in the time frames given. Aaron won the bid on doing a huge furniture job, but it means he is starting to stress to make sure he comes within the budgeted amount and within their expected time frame. He also still has to keep up with the kitchenware are our more stable income comes in from the markets done weekly. The stress is what really gets to him, with him sleeping less and stressing more, he is so much more likely to get sick and stay sick. It is so hard to convince him to take it easy as soon as he starts to feel bad so that he can get back to work sooner than if he decides to run himself to the ground. Sadly the reason it is so hard is because our clients expect their work to be done when they want it, without regard to our family or other circumstances. Anyway on to our most recent work...

Our most recent project that we finished up and delivered over the weekend was a beautiful cedar chest with marquetry inlay tulips on the top. I cut made and cut out all the flowers and the center oval, then Aaron added the white vines and leaves when he inlaid them into the lid. Overall I am very pleased with how nice it turned out.

Showing the beautiful marquetry work on top.

Unfinished on the inside so it still has the aromatic cedar smell when you open it.

Side view for size comparison this is at the foot of a king size bed

Busy busy busy

2012-02-03T10:34:00.000-05:00

Sorry for not posting in a while, we are still around just BUSY! Now that the Christmas rush is over we have been busy catching up on furniture orders and trying to make stock for the next season. It is also a new year which means...paperwork and gathering information for taxes...blech!!! Not fun, but needs to be done.

Keep an eye out on our website for new kitchenware items (mainly utensils) to become available! I have pictures taken just need to get them up on the website. I will also post some pictures at the end of this post for those curious ones :)

I have also started applying for this years art/craft shows that we are interested in being vendor at. If you know of any good ones near Indiana just let us know. We are always looking for new and better shows to help fill out schedule (oh and to get money to pay the bills and such). If you are in our area be sure to check out our show schedule. I will try to keep it up to date with shows and dates throughout the year.

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Kyleigh's Closet Review

2012-01-25T20:16:00.001-05:00

KyleighsCloset.com is run by self-professed shoe addict and WAHM to 3 girls, Julia. She works when she can, without any real set hours. She does give herself a break from her work, where she will only check in and not be on the computer (a good idea for everyone, I think!). She is able to work a little more now that 2 of her 3 are in school, and the youngest is happy to play by herself for a time.

One question I asked was how her business got started her answer (which I love!) "I love babies, I love baby toes, I fell in love with Robeez because they were so cute but also pediatrician recommended. They protect little feet without constricting them. When I realized I had 79 pair & my last baby was growing out of them my hubby suggested I start a website to sell then instead of eBay. This opened the door for me to keep buying them (that’s the fun part) I now have 700 pair!" Julia needed a break from just being "mom" (what mom doesn't at times!) so she has built her little business up. It is not enough to pay the bills, but it is enough to put a little extra in her wallet for other occasions. So how does she keep ALL those shoes organized and ready to be packaged/shipped?

Behold her "closet"

And my hubs says I have a lot of shoes! HA.

Not only does she sell shoes but she also has pettiskirts, tutus, wings, ties, headbands and more!
Be sure to check out her facebook and webpage for her very reasonably priced items!

On to the review. I bought these Jack and Lilly puppy shoes from her bargain basement they had a little scuff mark on the toe but other than that were in great condition:

Winter Wonderland Giveaway Winners!!!

2012-01-16T11:32:00.004-05:00

Here is the list of Winners for the Winter Wonderland Giveaway. You have 48 hours to contact the sponsor to claim your prize :) Congrats on Winning! Sponsors please let me know when your winner has claimed their prize so that I can mark it Claimed, and if they do not claim their prize within 48 hours so I can pick a new winner.

The Hook Up-Newborn Beanie: Ronda Tucker-Claimed!

Kyleigh's Closet accessory and discount: Jessi GreenMamaJama-

Chunky Monkey Products cloth menstrual pad set: Jennifer McCann- Claimed!

FluffyRumps fleece soaker: Ronda Tucker-Claimed!

Mimis Attic fleece soaker: Ronda Tucker-Claimed!

Cailin's Cutie Bowtootie $5 bow(s): Amanda Joy Harris-Claimed!

Dearest Diapers CJs and babylegs: Samantha Allen--Claimed!

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Winter Wonderland Giveaway! 1/9/12-1/15/12

2012-01-09T09:56:00.005-05:00

As the Winter season is still starting off and the Christmas season is now over, Erica of This Flourishing Life and myself have teamed up with some other great blogs to bring you the Winter Wonderland Blog Hop giveaway! Each blog will offer different items all related some way with Winter or staying warm. I have 7 different items to giveaway here! Some for baby and some for momma. :)

Entry for the giveaways are easy! Just fill out the corresponding rafflecopter form below. You are not Required to "Like" all the sponsors pages, but you must be a fan of a page if you wish to win their item. Please pay attention the to prize details! Not all have free Shipping or can ship to Canada, and many may be only a certain size item.

You must be a blog follower to enter my giveaways! This is required, I work hard to bring these giveaways for my wonderful readers.

Winners will be contacted via email after the giveaway is over. They will then have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be chosen. I will also try and post a note on facebook with all the winners on it :)

The prizes are:
1. This Newborn flower beanie from The Hook Up. Free Shipping open to US ONLY

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Wordless Wednesday: Through 2011

2012-01-04T12:02:00.000-05:00

Jan-31 weeks pregnant with Bubby

March-40 weeks pregnant with Bubby

May-Camping trip


May-Camping trip

Aug-with Great grandpa

Wordless Wednesday: Meet the Family!

2011-12-28T10:58:00.000-05:00

Family picture taken by Daisy Photography this fall.

Christmas :)

Bubby with Little Missy's new princess box

Little Missy and Daddy figuring out her new crane :)

Bubby likes the blocks!

Wordless Wednesday: Nearly Christmas

2011-12-21T14:28:00.000-05:00

Fluffy Rumps Review

2011-12-21T14:21:00.000-05:00

I bought these fleece covers from FluffyRumps last month and have been using them constantly to get good use out of them and see how they hold up. I am never sure what size to get since he is still young and just starting to be mobile, so I emailed Rhonda and gave some details and she replied promptly as to the size suggestions. So I purchased a Large regular soaker to use under Bubby's pants and such (he was 24lb at 8 months old, now is 25lbs at 9 months):

Isn't the snowman so cute!

These work great! The rise is high enough to cover his diaper completely and it is still trim to fit under his pants.
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Little Bear Bums Wipes and Cubes review

2011-12-09T15:13:00.000-05:00

I recently won a sampler of wipe cubes (white tea and ginger) and a set of wipes from Little Bear Bums.
My first impression was the wipes (sherpa/velour) are SO soft and the wipe cubes smelled so good! I went out that day and bought a new spray bottle to put my wipe solution in!

To make up the wipes solution is super easy as well. I just recently started making the switch to cloth wipes and this was the first wipe cube solution I have used. All you do to make up the solution is boil a cup of water, toss in a cube, wait a few seconds for it to dissolve and it is ready to either pour over your wipes, or as in my case, let it cool a bit and pour into your spray bottle.

Wordless Wednesday: Having fun being a kid!

2011-12-07T12:55:00.000-05:00

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Our business-Past Work: Scroll Work

2011-12-05T15:55:00.000-05:00

Here is a small post about my part in the business. Being "Woodworking Momma" I should do woodworking, so here is what I do (all using the simple machine in my blog button picture).

Simple things like Christmas ornaments:

Fretwork pieces:

Wordless Wednesday: Thanksgiving gathering

2011-11-30T16:19:00.000-05:00

Dickinson Family Thanksgiving

Bubby's first Thanksgiving and loving every minute!

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Tell Me About Yourself Blog Award

2011-11-29T11:50:00.000-05:00

I have been given the "Tell Me About Youself" blog award! I love when I receive these because it means someone was thinking about me and my blog, with being a small blog it is big thing to be remembered :)
Thank you Trisha from MommaT and Baby E for the award (go show her some love!)

Here are the rules for receiving this award:

I must tell 7 things about myself
I must pass it on to 15 other bloggers

7 Things About Me:

1. I am 26 and mommy to 2 little ones

2. I miss working out in the workshop, especially on days when I have to do bookkeeping!

3. I love hot chocolate with marshmallows or cool whip!

4. I have to go check on the kids before I can go to sleep at night.

5. I got engaged in high school then married in college.

6. I have a bachelors degree in Biology with a focus on mammology.

7. I love The Wheel of Time saga by Robert Jordan (being finished by Brandon Sanderson)

Our business-Recent work-Wands

2011-11-22T21:10:00.000-05:00

A short post about our newest items that we are making to sell. We have made them for special orders for a few years now, but since we have had much interest in them recently we decided to make some to have ready to sell/ship.
WANDS!! $15 shipped. They are also available at Little Green Bean Boutique on E. 10th Street on the Near East side of Indianapolis. If you would like to order some just email me with what you would like.


These are Ready to Ship now: Cherry, Maple, Walnut, Red Oak, Maple

These are available at Little Green Bean Boutique

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Wordless Wednesday: Woodworking Momma

2011-11-16T12:27:00.000-05:00

I am a Woodworking momma and just in case you don't believe me here is me working with Bubby on my back in my new Action Baby Carrier (isn't the print cute!) from Lil Roos and next to me is Little Missy "helping" me work. This is the only way I can get any scrolling done recently.

Wordless Wednesday:Photo Challenge

2011-11-09T12:17:00.000-05:00

I am really far behind on the Photo challenge so I will just do a few days that I have missed:

Day 34 – A picture of your currently most played CD.

It is stuck in our CD player

Our business-Past work: Cherry Sleigh Bed

2011-11-08T08:55:00.000-05:00

I haven't posted about our business recently. This is mainly because I am not sure what to post next.
So I have decided I would start a little series of posts of previous projects we have done. Today's post is about a custom cherry sleigh bed we made. This will by no means be a comprehensive post,but it will give you an idea of some of the things we have done in the past.

Custom Built Cherry Sleigh Bed

This bed was built a few years ago and has 2 matching nightstands that go with it. The lady that ordered it wanted to be able to sit up in bed and read comfortably without having to use pillows and such. So we built this bed and fitted the headboard to fit the curve of her back as she was sitting. The foot board also has hand carved detail down the side.

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Pj's Monkey Butt Trainer Review & Giveaway!

2011-10-28T16:53:00.001-04:00

Congrats to Mandy Kauffman for winning the Pj's monkey butt trainer! You have been emailed please contact me within 48 hours to claim your prize :)

First I would like to thank Jamie with Pj's Monkey Butt for sponsoring the giveaway that accompanies this review.

Jamie started her WAHM business in May shortly after the birth of her son. She makes all kinds of great items from the trainers I got to review, to cloth diapers, nursing covers, mei tai carriers (which I am totally thinking about getting, though I really don't need another carrier :) and personalized blankets

As an part time ECing mommy I wanted to have Bubby in mostly trainers when he hit 6 months old. As a WAHM myself, I love to support others like my. So when the opportunity to review 3 custom made WAHM trainers came it was too good to pass up! For review I received 2 daytime (dogs and dinos) and 1 night time (cow) trainer. These trainers are made with Outer Flannel/knit with hidden PUL, inner Flannel, the Soaker is 2 layers of zorb for daytime and 3 layers for nighttime.

Wordless Wednesday:Photo Challenge

2011-10-26T20:21:00.001-04:00

Photo Challenge Day 24 – A picture of something you wish you could change.

The amount of time in a day.

Winter Wonderland Giveaway Hop

2011-10-25T08:41:00.001-04:00

Dickinson Custom Furniture and Erica from This Flourishing Life are teaming up to host the very first Winter Wonderland Giveaway Blog Hop!

The Hop will start January 9th and end January 15. All prizes must be "wintery" and/or make you think of warmth. Some examples of items we are looking for from sponsors are items with wintery patterns, fleece and wool soakers and longies, hats, scarves, leg warmers, booties/slippers, blankets/lovies, pjs, warm scented items, lotions, essential oils, books with a wintery theme, etc. Anything that makes you think of winter or that keeps you and your family warm!

Of course, there are also few guidelines for bloggers that would like to participate by being a Hop host:
You must find your own sponsors/prizes.
You must write a post about this Hop (post format will be emailed to all bloggers who are participating).
You must have the Hop's Blog Button on your blog until the giveaway is over.
Once the giveaway starts, you must have the linky to all of the other blogs that are participating so that your entrants are able to get to the rest of the blogs in the Hop.
And, you must use Rafflecopter as your entry form(s) (If you need a Rafflecopter invite, email thisflourishinglife@gmail.com).

Sponsors - Please email me at dickinsoncustomfurniture@yahoo.com if you're interested in participating!
Bloggers - Please sign up in the linky below, and then email thisflourishinglife@gmail.com for more information.

This Hop is a great way to gain exposure and a larger fan base for both sponsors and bloggers. Please consider participating.
(And, bloggers are welcome to include their own prizes in the giveaway)

Photo Challenge Day 23

2011-10-23T16:40:00.000-04:00

Day 23 – A picture of your favorite book. I don't have a favorite book, but I do have a favorite series:

Robert Jordan (being completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's death 2007)

Liebster Blog Award!

2011-10-23T15:55:00.000-04:00

This award spotlights up and coming bloggers who generally have less than 200 followers.

I would like to thank Trisha from Momma T and Baby E for passing on this award to me! Please take the time to check out her blog. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter!

Now it is my turn to pass this award on and spotlight 5 great up and coming blogs!

1. This Flourishing Life
2. The Natural Mother
3. Trials and Tribulations
4. Bird's Nest Diapers
5. Kate's Little World

Upon receipt of the Liebster Award, there are a few very simple rules:

1. Copy and paste the award on your blog.
2. Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
3. Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.
4. Hope that your followers will spread the love to other bloggers!

Thank you so much to Momma T and Baby E! Please check out her blog and the 5 amazing blogs I passed this award on to!

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 21 and 22

2011-10-21T15:02:00.000-04:00

Since I won't be on tomorrow because I will be at the Natural Family Living Expo I will go ahead and post today's and tomorrows pictures :)

Day 21 – A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Nothing. I truly believe our choices and experiences make up who we are. So we should always learn from our past and never try and forget anything. One of my favorite quotes is from the movie Extreme Days: "When God throws a curveball, don't duck you might just miss something"

Day 22 – A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Sewing, in general, and diaper/trainer making more specifically. Yes, I made this diaper, but it took a long time and didn't turn out quite right.

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 19 and 20

2011-10-20T10:43:00.000-04:00

I wasn't on the computer yesterday so here are my two pictures :)

Day 19 – A picture of you when you were little.

Day 20 – A picture of somewhere you’d love to travel.

New Zealand

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 18

2011-10-18T09:44:00.000-04:00

Day 18 – A picture of your biggest insecurity.

That would be me! I lack self confidence in most areas. I always try and do things better so that I can feel confident in my work (whether it be woodworking, mother, wife, daughter, etc). I have friends that believe I can do anything (and they have tried to prove me wrong by having me do it!) I have learned if I truly try hard everything usually turns out fine :) I love making things (woodworking, sewing, knitting/crocheting, etc) but still lack confidence in offering what I make to others (there will be a blog post soon on making my daughter's Halloween costume though :)

My favorite picture of me that I took, 29 weeks pregnant with Bubby :)

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 17

2011-10-17T20:16:00.000-04:00

Day 17 – A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Bubby can now use the big potty! (He is 6 months old in this picture) ECing has been a challenge as it is really different with a boy than with Little Missy. Size is also a challenge. I was not able to hold him over a bowl while nursing like I did her, since he was so much bigger.

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 16

2011-10-16T09:19:00.000-04:00

Day 16 – A picture of someone who inspires you.

I can't really do this one because most everybody in my life has inspired me at some point on my life with them.

But I always listen to the OC Supertones when I need to be lifted up and refocus my life/thoughts on God

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 15

2011-10-15T11:18:00.000-04:00

Day 15 – A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Skydiving!

Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 14

2011-10-14T20:02:00.000-04:00

Photo Challenge Day 14: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Aaron (hubs) and our kids, Little Missy and Bubby!

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Disclaimer: All posts and opinions are my own. They may not be the same as yours, but being individuals I can't please everybody. However this is my blog :P

Photo Challenge Day 13

2011-10-13T18:23:00.000-04:00

Day 13 – A picture of your favorite band or artist.
I don't have just one, so here are my top 2 :)

OC Supertones

Skillet

Wordless Wednesday and Photo Challenge: In honor of National Babywearing week!

2011-10-12T10:25:00.000-04:00

Photo Challenge Day 11: Something you Love! My kids and babywearing :)

2 months in pouch sling

3 months in wrap

Facebook messages

2011-10-11T13:33:00.000-04:00

I know I have explained this to several people and I know they CAN'T be the only ones that don't know about this, so I decided to make a blog post so I can just send people to it :)

When someone (page or person) PMs (private messages) you on facebook and they are not your friend it will not go into your messages inbox until you have replied back. I know several pages try and contact giveaway winners this way, and I know I would hate to miss winning something because I couldn't find their message. So here is the quick and easy way to find that message that they said they sent, but you can't locate in your inbox:

Step 1: On your home page in the upper left corner under your profile picture there is a navigation menu. You will want to click on the one that says "messages"

Blog Award: The Versatile Blogger!

2011-10-11T12:03:00.000-04:00

I would like to send a big THANK YOU! to This Flourishing Life for presenting me with my very first blog award, "The Versatile Blogger"

By accepting this award I agree to do the following:

•Thank the blogger who awarded me with a link back to him/her.

•Share seven things about myself.

•Pass the award on to seven other newly discovered blogs.

About me:
1. I am a Christian lady, but don't say that a lot since there are so many "Christians" that give Christ some bad representation.
2. I believe in the works I do should show that we are a family of faith
3. I am addicted to cloth diapers/trainers (FLUFF!!!)
4. Fall is my favorite season, it is just so pretty!
5. I have a BS in Biology, which I hardly use, but was able to take some courses that we use often in our woodworking business.
6. I love my kids, but they can try my patience! I hate not being able to figure out why Bubby is upset :(
7. Aaron and I have been married for 7 years! We started dating Sept 11, 2001 and got engaged our senior year of high school

I am passing the award on to:

Bird's Nest Diapers
Chunky Monkey Bumz
Goat Milk Soapers
JS Designs Studio
Tailor Made Momma
The Hook Up
Life with My Littles

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