Aaahhh, winter is not done with us yet....after having temperatures in the 60's on friday, today we woke to snow once again. Yes, I know...it's february but I can still wish for an early spring...lol.
Soon the farmers will be plowing the fields around us and we'll be putting in our own garden. Fresh veggies are so great to have on hand and being able to go into your own garden and pick what you've grown with your own two hands is even more rewarding.
As I look outside now I see snow covering trees, bushes, houses....but in a very short time, I know it will be green grass and flowers blooming :)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Spring in February
31 days until spring has officially sprung and I am so looking forward to it. Tomorrow our temps are suppose to be in the 50's and friday is suppose to be in the 60's, now that's what I'm talking about :)
It's been a long winter with many snow storms and I know we are all ready for warmer weather.
I've been busy creating new pieces for both my shops with spring in mind. Gnarlynotions.etsy.com is getting stocked with dreadbands,headbands,water bottle holders and hemp necklaces with more items to come soon. Creeksidecrafting.etsy.com is loaded with tams & bands of all colors, sizes and shapes.
It's been a long winter with many snow storms and I know we are all ready for warmer weather.
I've been busy creating new pieces for both my shops with spring in mind. Gnarlynotions.etsy.com is getting stocked with dreadbands,headbands,water bottle holders and hemp necklaces with more items to come soon. Creeksidecrafting.etsy.com is loaded with tams & bands of all colors, sizes and shapes.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Gnarly Notions...Up and Running
TGIF....don't we all love friday, even if we have no real reason to?...lol...I know I do :)
Yesterday was the first day of Gnarly Notions offering it's unique creations for sale and I was so excited to see my very first sale when I woke this morning...how awesome is that :) . It's a slow process but so worth the wait. Each day I will be creating new items for my shop and listing frequently so stop on by and check things out.
Gnarlynotions.etsy.com
Yesterday was the first day of Gnarly Notions offering it's unique creations for sale and I was so excited to see my very first sale when I woke this morning...how awesome is that :) . It's a slow process but so worth the wait. Each day I will be creating new items for my shop and listing frequently so stop on by and check things out.
Gnarlynotions.etsy.com
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
38 days...
Oh yes, only 38 days til the first day of spring....I can't wait! As you can tell, spring is my most favorite time of the year....the grass turning green, the flowers start blooming, birds chirping outside the windows....yes, spring is a wonderful time of year :)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Anticipation....
Oh the anticipation of spring.....the smell of fresh grass, the planting of flowers, the warm sunshine on our faces :) . We love spring, it's our favorite time of year.
Do you do special things when the weather turns warm? I know we do, it's time to open the windows and air the house out, time to wipe everything down & get rid of all the winter build up of dust and staleness. All the afgans get put away for next winter and the light throws are brought out, the freezer is cleaned out & awaits fresh new veggies from the garden from the upcoming season.
Spring is such a great time of year, after being cooped up all winter in the house, it feels so good to go outside without running to the car and back to avoid the cold. Soon will be the time of planning our gardens, planting pretty flowers, freshening things up and planning our summer activities.
40 days until spring everyone, now that puts a smile on my face :)
Do you do special things when the weather turns warm? I know we do, it's time to open the windows and air the house out, time to wipe everything down & get rid of all the winter build up of dust and staleness. All the afgans get put away for next winter and the light throws are brought out, the freezer is cleaned out & awaits fresh new veggies from the garden from the upcoming season.
Spring is such a great time of year, after being cooped up all winter in the house, it feels so good to go outside without running to the car and back to avoid the cold. Soon will be the time of planning our gardens, planting pretty flowers, freshening things up and planning our summer activities.
40 days until spring everyone, now that puts a smile on my face :)
Saturday, February 5, 2011
My Excitement is Building....
I am anticipating the opening of my new shop Gnarly Notions on Etsy. The shop is set up and now all I have to do is get it stocked with some funky new creations.
So many ideas are flowing through my head of what I'd like to make and share with my customers.
Keep an eye out on Etsy for GnarlyNotions....your first stop for all the latest hippie apparel, accessories and unique pieces.
Gnarlynotions.etsy.com
So many ideas are flowing through my head of what I'd like to make and share with my customers.
Keep an eye out on Etsy for GnarlyNotions....your first stop for all the latest hippie apparel, accessories and unique pieces.
Gnarlynotions.etsy.com
Friday, February 4, 2011
2010 Garden
2010's garden.
What an awesome garden I had last year, everything grew so well and we had a bountiful harvest. My freezer was stocked for the winter with an abundance of beans,greens,peppers,stewed tomatoes, etc. It's so rewarding to start with a bare ground but with work, patience and some common sense you can enjoy the taste of fresh veggies and stock your freezer as well.
43 days til spring
Yes, I am counting down to spring....I have been since before the holidays....lol...can't help myself, it's my favorite season of the year.
I'm looking forward to getting my hands in the dirt again to plant flowers and veggies. I love having a garden, it's so great to have fresh veggies to eat all summer and have some put up in the freezer for the cold winter season to come.
I'm looking forward to getting my hands in the dirt again to plant flowers and veggies. I love having a garden, it's so great to have fresh veggies to eat all summer and have some put up in the freezer for the cold winter season to come.
Distorted Earth
My dauther in law and son also have a shop on Etsy creating wonderful wire wrapped jewelry in all price ranges and styles. You can check them out at DistortedEarth.etsy.com
A little about me....
My name is Cindy Moncrief and I am mother to three terrific sons and Memaw to one awesome little grandson :)
I am a lifelong artist that has dabbled in all forms of art over the years. My favorite mediums are fiber art...creating hats, scarves, accessories & such and also painting....anything from wood items to canvas's.
At this time I have a shop on etsy selling my handmade tams, dread bands, headbands, cowls, etc. In the near future I will be opening a shop called Gnarly Notions where I will be offering all things hippie ...tie dye shirts and accessories, hemp jewelry, hand painted trinkets boxes and the like....I am very excited about opening this second shop as I will be able to expand my imagination even more.
I love to work with my hands and am usually crocheting something at any given time. My crochet experience goes back 30 plus years and I still get excited when I pick out new colors & yarns for a new project :)
If you'd like to check out my shop on etsy please go to
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Creeksidecrafting and take a look around. Offered are slouchy tams, dread bands, caps, wash cloth sets, cowls, etc.
I am a lifelong artist that has dabbled in all forms of art over the years. My favorite mediums are fiber art...creating hats, scarves, accessories & such and also painting....anything from wood items to canvas's.
At this time I have a shop on etsy selling my handmade tams, dread bands, headbands, cowls, etc. In the near future I will be opening a shop called Gnarly Notions where I will be offering all things hippie ...tie dye shirts and accessories, hemp jewelry, hand painted trinkets boxes and the like....I am very excited about opening this second shop as I will be able to expand my imagination even more.
I love to work with my hands and am usually crocheting something at any given time. My crochet experience goes back 30 plus years and I still get excited when I pick out new colors & yarns for a new project :)
If you'd like to check out my shop on etsy please go to
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Creeksidecrafting and take a look around. Offered are slouchy tams, dread bands, caps, wash cloth sets, cowls, etc.
Gnarly Notions....my brain child....
Hi there and welcome to my Gnarly Notions blog, here you will find all things hippie and about living green.
My name is Cindy and I live in the deep south of NJ, surrounded by meadows, countryside and the bay. It's such a beautiful place to live with friendly people, no traffic lights and awesome scenery all around.
This blog will contain my thoughts & ideas about living green & living simple, my hippie ways of living, random pics of whatever catches my eye :) , posts about artists making handmade items and so on.....I'm sure I'll jump from subject to subject and some days post more often then others but I will certainly be rambling on....
I hope you will join my blog and continue with me on these thoughts of living more like "back in the day" :)
My name is Cindy and I live in the deep south of NJ, surrounded by meadows, countryside and the bay. It's such a beautiful place to live with friendly people, no traffic lights and awesome scenery all around.
This blog will contain my thoughts & ideas about living green & living simple, my hippie ways of living, random pics of whatever catches my eye :) , posts about artists making handmade items and so on.....I'm sure I'll jump from subject to subject and some days post more often then others but I will certainly be rambling on....
I hope you will join my blog and continue with me on these thoughts of living more like "back in the day" :)
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