May Notes

Who else is excited that Spring has sprung finally for good and the temperatures are on the upswing?  🙋‍♀️

​Now also the outdoor events are beginning with our first one being this Saturday, May 4 at the Wobegon Trail Park in Avon, MN.  Of course in true spring weather fashion, the weather is supposed to be rainy.... let's hope this changes, but so far it's not a big wind event and for that I'm grateful!   The temperatures however will be nice in the mid 60's, so hope to see some of you come out and visit my booth (turquoise tent many of you know) and hubby will be there under his bright orange tent with his homemade BBQ sauce and some wood crafts.  You won't miss us with those bright colored tents!!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Date:  Saturday, May 4, 2024
Event:  Avon Spring Fling Outdoor Market
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where:  Wobegon Trailhead Park
Town:  Avon, MN
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Date:  Saturday, May 11, 2024
Event:  Stronger Together (Terebinth Refuge)
Time: 9am - 2pm
Where:  Park Event Center, 500 Division Street
Town:  Waite Park, MN

​Date: Saturday May 18, 2024   
Event: Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co. Vendor Market (NNB/Sauce/Crafts)
Time: 10 am - 5 pm
Where:  Bobbing Bobber Brewing Co., 900 Highway 15 S.
Town: Hutchinson, MN

​Date: Sunday June 9, 2024   
Event: Rum River Days Festival & Craft Show (NNB/Sauce/Crafts)
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Where:  Princeton Speedway, 1400 N 3rd Street.
Town: Princeton, MN
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NOTESNBLING:
​I have some exciting news!  I now have a corner at the Sweet Bay Boutique in Pierz (30799 73rd Street, Pierz, MN).
For now it's just a small shelf unit, but I hope as things take off to add a second shelf and a background panel - all depending on how the boutique would like to proceed.

​New items created as of late:

First picture is a distressed Czech heart bead on handcrafted non-tarnish brass hoop and matching Czech bead.  Second picture is a handprinted clay feather with gemstone Heishi and Eliza Mine Turquoise (from Arizona).  Third Picture is Premo Crystal crosses on handcrafted & hammered non tarnish brass hoop.  The fourth picture is an Ammonite & Lava "Diffuser" bracelet.  Lastly picture number 5 is a brass Spring Bird with Czech Sunflower and Picasso Beads and yellow tube beads to create a unique summery look on knotted leather and partially handcrafted closure.

These and more items I've created are also posted on my Facebook Page: Facebook.com/NotesNBling and of course are available at my booth at the upcoming shows.  
​You may also visit my studio by making an appointment via Facebook Messenger through my page, my phone number (if you have my card) or shoot me an email at: [email protected].

AND LASTLY:
There are not enough words to express my gratitude to all of you my customers, friends and family who continue to support this small business of mine.  THANK YOU from all my heart for continuing to love and purchase my creations.

​Also.... I've started playing music again a little bit.  Mainly for ladies retreats hosted by a friend of mine.  At least it's a start to get back into music - and see where the Lord leads.

I've learned a bit about the seasons of life we all experience at particular times in our lifetimes.  For example
...The Dry Season (you may feel far from the Lord, or have given up on your vision/dreams) but remember God's Gifts are without repentance, so if God told us something or to do something, He hasn't changed His mind.
...The Wilderness Season (during this time we can't see God is working on our behalf, it's a time of lack, time of waiting - but we are to wait with expectation during this time of character development)
....The Pruning Season (a temporary cutting away of maybe things or people so we can grow spiritually. The Lord may cut away relationships, friendships, ministries, a job, habits, attitudes, wrong beliefs and mindsets).
...The Harvest Season (we reap during this season from the seeds we have sown in the previous seasons of our life).
....The Grief, Sorrow & Loss Season of Life (grief is mental suffering over afflictions or loss, to grieve, to mourn is to express sorrow.  Grief wasn't part of God's original plan, but because of sin and the fall of mankind we will to through seasons of grief as consequences.  There are many causes of grief from the loss of loved ones to sudden illness, rebellious children, failed marriages or loss of a job /career/dream).  Never deny the pain, or pretend it didn't happen.  Process your pain and allow God to heal you.

There are other seasons I'll get to in the next "Notes" for June....  It's just been very interesting to learn about the seasons of life.

With that I will sign off and hope to see, hug and talk to you all throughout this next month.  Until June.... may God keep you and watch over you and may His face shine upon you.  

In Christ,
Sam