 It's funny..... I realized that the newsletter tends to start with .... the weather... 🤷♀️ Must be one of those things..... Fall is here and so is the cooler weather, which is kinda nice on one hand but I tell ya, I'm NOT looking forward to what's coming.... I need to become a snow bird. But not Arizona, I think Tennessee sounds really nice! We just brought the flower pots into the garage to keep them from freezing. I think tonight will be 31 degrees and I still want my plants to be around at least until after my Open House Oct. 8. We have had ONE busy summer! Whew. I missed the August post altogether, whops! We were in Elbow Lake for the Flekke Fest at KR-Digital (the store that carries my jewelry line), set up in front of their store in our tents. Warren sold his sauce and wood crafts. Then we were in Deerwood, MN for the Deerwood Summerfest, where Warren cooked Beef Brisket BBQ & Chicken Sandwiches, made Brats & Hotdogs, tons of Cheese Curds (cos they are just the best) and Fries... I helped serve. We had to rent an U-Haul to pull the BBQ Trailer as Warren's truck is still in repair (to this day) after a lady ran into us in July. After that I made a trip to Indiana with a friend to see PETRA in concert who are celebrating their 50th Anniversary as a band in Angola IN. It was super nice to catch up with all of the guys as some of them I don't get to see very much anymore. The rest of the month we had company. September started out with the Crosslake Flea Market and the big 2-day Old Creamery Craft Show in Rice, MN. Now we are heading into the fall season of craft shows. Which brings me to the..... UPCOMING EVENTS: Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022 Event: Backwards Bread Farmers Market Time: 7am-1pm Where: Backwards Bread Company, 3360 Southway Drive Town: Saint Cloud, MN I will be set up with my jewelry under my turquoise tent and Warren will be cooking Brisket Breakfast Burritos/BBQ Sandwiches, Cheese Curds, Brats and the buns will be from Backwards Bread! Yummy! Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022. (WE WILL BE IN 2 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS) Event: Backwards Bread Anniversary Celebration & Market Time: 7am-2pm Where: Backwards Bread Company, 3360 Southway Drive Town: Saint Cloud, MN Warren will be cooking for this event! Brisket Breakfast Burritos/BBQ Sandwiches, Cheese Curds, Brats and the buns will be from Backwards Bread! While I will be here at the NotesNBling Studios backyard for my open house.... 👇 see below 👇 Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022 Event: NotesNBling Annual Open House / Customer Appreciation Time: 10-4 Where: Outdoors at the NNB Studio (email for personal invitation) Town: Sauk Rapids, MN This is the time when I can do sales. So there will be items at 50% off, 25% off, draw your own %-Sale, Drawings, Giveaways, hangout time - all outdoors. I'll have my turquoise event tent set up for you to browse the jewelry. My deck will have the patio chairs for visiting and we'll have some lil snacks and maybe coffee/tea and lemonade. So come any time during those hours.... If you know my address, you know where to go. If you don't, please email: notesnbling@gmail.com for address. Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022 Event: St. Augusta Legion Fall Show (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts) Time: 10am - 2pm Where: St. Augusta American Legion, 1894 247th St. Town: St. Augusta, MN Date: Saturday, Nov 5, 2022 Event: Sartell Farmers Market (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts) Time: 10 am - 1 pm Where: Sartell Community Center, 850 19th Street S. Town: Sartell, MN With it being the first Market Day for the season, the time hopefully will stay from 10-1 but last year (due to availability of the room we are in) our time got switched from 2-5. So this is something you want to keep your eye on this page, or my Facebook page: Facebook.com/NotesNBling for updated time info. Once I'll know for sure, I'll change it on the events page and on here. I'll attach the latest flyer below for the other upcoming winter events. Some are yet to be confirmed (such as GJWHF, Roadside Tavern and St. Nick Nite Boutique), but they are shows I've done for a few years, they keep the same time frame - I'm just waiting on the forms to be sent out.  PERSONALLY: I had a little scare last week with a twice trip to the ER, with chest pains. Thankfully it wasn't the heart but the gallbladder. So I had emergency surgery on Tuesday morning to take it out. Now I'm sore, recovering, but feeling SO much better! Thankfully I felt good enough to make it to the Midwest Artisan Market at the Sartell Community Center last Saturday! It really felt good to be out, seeing my customers/friends and be able to sit and still rest in between. Poor hubby had to carry everything and set things up for me PLUS his own booth. I remember a time a few years back when I had to do that for him, when he broke his ankle.... Nice to be able to help one another. MUSIC WISE: I still do music locally and of course upon request still go to my favorite places in Wisconsin. Traveling way out of state (unless Warren is along), I won't do so much anymore. So if you're in WI and you know who you are.... you can still contact me to do a concert. I'd love to see everyone anyways.... THE JEWELRY: Since I haven't travelled too far these days, most of my creative efforts have been going to the jewelry. It's really taken off and people love it, I'm getting custom orders, or need to make more for upcoming shows. It's been a blast. I do miss the concerts, but so thankful I'm still being creative - just designing now - and still able to love on and connect with folks. Here are some photos of some of the latest items I've designed: IN ENDING:
My thoughts and prayers are with all those who are in the path of the tropical storm down in and around Florida's southern edges.... Y'all stay safe and keep your heads up and be smart about decisions. One of my daughters just moved to Florida arriving Sunday morning, just in time for a hurricane...🙄. But she's been through it and knows what to do and with the path of the storm I think she's in a safer area where she is at. Now I'm looking forward to some still warm-ish days, and two more outdoor events before everything moves indoors. I love the outdoor events, but I'm glad they are done with, as dealing with tent setup, wind and other weather related issues an be challenging. So it sounds really nice to go indoors now. Thank you all for your support and encouragement and for the love of my jewelry designs. Until next time, remain in His peace no matter the storm, Sam
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  Hope everyone had a good and safe 4th of July holiday, had some fun, got together with family and/or friends, enjoyed the outdoors and set off some fireworks. Hopefully this year we all are a lil more reflective of how much our freedom in this country means to us and gratefully think of those who have given great sacrifice to keep it that way. We spend the holiday in the fireworks tent, as hubby has started this adventure almost 10 years ago now. We have had our ups and downs with the fireworks tents, but are happy to only have one in our own town and ever so glad to see our repeat customers every year - and THEY are what makes this fun and worth while. (Otherwise, to be honest, I'd have been done with this years ago!!! LOL). Now on to the important stuff.... the schedule! UPCOMING EVENTS: Date: Thursday, July 21 (NNB & Warren's BBQ Food) Event: Art In The Gardens Time: 8 am - 6 pm Where: Munsinger Gardens (we are in lower gardens, I'm across Porta Potties) Town: St. Cloud, MN Date: Thursday, July 28 (Music) Event: Music for Country Manor Residents Time: 2-3 pm Where: Country Manor, 520 1st Street NE Town: Sartell, MN Date: Thursday, July 28 (Music) Event: Music for Country Village Residents Time: 3-4 pm Where: Country Manor, 520 1st Street NE Town: Sartell, MN Date: Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6 (NNB & Sauce) Event: Flekke Fest Time: Friday: 10-4, Saturday: 9-4 Where: In front of KR-Digital Shop downtown Elbow Lake (Festival is throughout Main Street, Park and Courthouse) Town: Elbow Lake, MN I'll also throw it out there for those of you who love WARREN's BBQ...and want to plan a trip. We will be in Deerwood again this year... Date: Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13. (BBQ Food) Event: Deerwood Summerfest Time: Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-4 Town: Deerwood, MN Warren will be serving his delicious Texas Style Beef Brisket BBQ, BBQ Chicken, white Cheese Curds, French Fries and Brats. Is your mouth watering yet? So if you need something to do, come see us! THE JEWELRY Here are a few more pictures of some fun "specimens" I've created. The flower necklace is from a repurposed bracelet with a new added Czech etched flower bead. The choker pendant is also a repurposed piece that I added patina to and some other fun touches, placed it on thick leather cord with hand wound wire & closure. The pink flower necklace also came from that same (very ugly) necklace piece. I separated the flowers, added seashell pearl (pink) patina, sparkles and other fun stuff. This one also on leather cord with handcrafted closure. The earrings are etched Czech Dragonfly beads with handcrafted/hammered "curves". Those are my Psalm 23:4 verse earrings. THE MUSIC: So thrilled to be playing music this month for the folks at the Country Manor Campus and Village, a back-to-back gig. Will be a lot of fun. I think this time hubby Warren will accompany me on the djembe! That'll be super cool. PERSONALLY:
Well, we ended up in an accident near our house on Tuesday. It wasn't our fault, but as we were going straight through a green light, a lady in the opposite lane made a u-turn and didn't see us. Sadly it caused a lot of damage to Warren's "trophy" truck which he won in January of 2020 catching the winning fish at the Brainerd Fishing Extravaganza. Thankfully there's chiropractic care to help us in the healing process of our very sore bodies. Please pray for the lady in the other car, she went to the hospital and we do not know of her welfare. Now we are waiting....waiting...waiting on the insurance company to tell us if we get to fix Warren's truck or if they will total it since the air bags deployed. Gah, what a scary event!! So please keep us in prayer. Warren needs a truck to pull his BBQ vending trailer to the Art in the Park event on Thursday at Munsinger Gardens...🤔 Also our water heater went out AND our washer too.... well, they say it comes in threes. Hopefully that'll be it for "issues" for a LONG time! Otherwise we are looking forward to seeing friends and customers at the upcoming events. Until next time.... May you remain blessed and in peace. Big hug to all, Sam  Happy Summer Days y'all! Last Sunday I finally cleaned the back deck and put the lawn furniture out and my flower pots.... they just need flowers now. One thing at a time. How are y'all coming along with your backyard/front yard cleanup or beautifying? Well, we have a few events coming up....in June (non BBQ or NotesNBling related), the TNT Fireworks tent at Coborns in Sauk Rapids! So come see us there. UPCOMING EVENTS: Date: June 24 - July 5, 2022 Event: TNT Fireworks Tent @ Coborns Time: 10-8 every day. Sundays: 12-6 Where: Coborns Parkinglot Town: Sauk Rapids, MN Date: Saturday, July 16 (NNB only) Event: Art In The Park Time: 9-3 Where: Robinson Park, Downtown Pine City Town: Pine City, MN Date: Thursday, July 21 (NNB & Warren's BBQ Food) Event: Art In The Gardens Time: 8 am - 6 pm Where: Munsinger Gardens (we are in lower gardens, I'm across Porta Potties) Town: St. Cloud, MN Date: Thursday, July 28 (Music) Event: Music for Country Manor Residents Time: 2-3 pm Where: Country Manor, 520 1st Street NE Town: Sartell, MN As always, check the "Events" page on here, or my Facebook page Facebook.com/NotesNBling for new events not yet booked at time of this newsletter. THE JEWELRY: It's been a very busy time creating and making new designs, here are a few examples 😊 MUSIC WISE:
I'm so looking forward to the end of July to be playing at Country Manor again. Unplugged, no mic, no sound system, just me and the guitar.... and it's a fun time with the residents attending. God always moves and I'm grateful. I shared something on my Music Facebook page from our pastor of the church we attended in New Mexico all those years ago. He shared a cool perspective on his page I'd like to share here. We know we have an enemy of our soul who wants to fight us on his terms....but.... ***The Eagle does not fight the snake on the ground. It picks it up into the sky and changes the battle ground, and then it releases the snake into the sky. The snake has no stamina, no power and no balance in the air. It is useless, weak and vulnerable unlike on the ground where it is powerful wise and deadly. Take your fight into the spiritual realm by praying and when you are in the spiritual realm God takes over your battles. Don't fight the enemy in his comfort zone, change the battle grounds like the Eagle and let God take charge through your earnest prayer and worship! You'll be assured of clean victory.*** Lets be the eagle!!! See you at the Fireworks tent if you are local, if you are not, maybe at some of our events, on Facebook, or next month back on here. May God be the light on your path and the joy in your heart. Sam Spring has sprung! Finally! I'm excited for the warmer days, getting my flower pots out and plant some colors outside, clean the deck and put the patio furniture out and start grilling again. Plus going to some summer shows with my NotesNBling Jewelry. Although outdoors isn't the ideal setup for my displays, those shows are a lot of fun. So always hoping for decent weather and no storms for all of us vendors and those coming out to the shows. UPCOMING EVENTS: Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 Event: Avon's Spring Fling Craft & Home Business Sale (NotesNBling/Sauce/Crafts) Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Along Avon Avenue in front of all the stores Town: Avon, MN Date: Saturday, May 21 Event: Bobbing Bobbers Brewery Vendor Market (NotesNBling only) Time: 10-5 Where: 900 Hwy 15 S Town: Hutchinson, MN Date: Saturday, May 28 Event: Crosslake Craft & Flea Market (NotesNBling/Sauce/Crafts) Time: 9-4 Where: County 3 & 103, 13716 County Road 103 Town: Crosslake, MN The craft/vendor show at the Eagles Club in St. Cloud for June 18, has been CANCELLED per the event coordinator. So be sure to check my Facebook Page: Facebook.com/NotesNBling for updates, or the "Events" page on my website. THE JEWELRY: Here are a few NEW designs I'm working on. The first two are a combo of genuine pearls, stones and a chunky leather knot with big lobster clasps. Then some new anklets with a double wrap leather and stones. Then a few of my "curves" earrings all packaged up with the Psalm 23:4 verse on a card you can keep and use as a bookmark. Those and much, much more will be at my upcoming shows and you'll never know what new things I'll have on my table as I play around with new designs and techniques. MUSIC WISE
I had a great time playing/singing at the Country Manor Campus on Thursday, April 21. I'm learning to play some hymns better and better and with their help of singing along, it made this so amazing and fun. It's just beautiful when you invite the Holy Spirit to minister and the Lord Jesus to touch hearts. Had many sweet conversations afterwards and I'm looking forward to my next time with the folks there. They really are so cool and they just love to sing along and what's even more cool is that they are learning MY original songs as well! Sadly music is now much less in my life than it used to be, thanks to the craziness of the last two years. Yet, the Lord has opened other doors for me to be creative and music will always be part of my life, just not to the scale and touring it used to be. I'm always excited to see how the Lord has been using me in different ways in people's lives and that's all that matters. We need Jesus and need Him desperately. As times grow more evil in this world, the only hope and salvation we have is through Christ. If you think about it....the thieves who were hung next to Christ on the crosses, they deserved the punishment. Christ however did not, yet He took OUR punishment on HIMSELF so that we'd be reconciled to the Father, our sins forgiven and have hope of eternal life with Him. ONE thief however said to Jesus: "Remember me when you come into your paradise" and Jesus replied: "This night you will be with me in paradise". This thief did not go to bible college, seminary school, talked to a priest or a pope, he didn't go to bible study, did group therapy, attended a church, sat under great Christian speakers and had in depth bible teachings, he didn't straighten out and make his life right, he didn't have time for that. He just simply recognized he was a sinner, he needed forgiveness - he needed Jesus. That simple - we make it sooooo complicated! If you don't know Jesus - just come - receive His forgiveness and ask Him to save your soul. So with that thought, I hope to see you all at a show somewhere, especially if you're local to Minnesota. If you're out of state, you never know, I might just get to visit, play music - or attend an art/craft show in your area. Much love and blessings, Sam Are we ready for Spring yet?!! LOL. I'm still waiting here in MN. Snow yesterday, cold, then rain, then wind. But wait....there is MORE next week! Lets do 50's for two days and then back to the 30's... Yup, that's MN! 🙄 Ok, so this here is going to be a very quick update, just to let you guys know what's coming up on events this month and one for May. Be sure to look in the "Events" page on here and of course ALWAYS check my Facebook page: Facebook.com/NotesNBling for pretty much daily updates and also where we are set up at the events. UPCOMING EVENTS: Event: Craft-Vendor-Bake-Garage Sale (NotesNBling & Warren's Sauce/Crafts) Day: Saturday, April 9 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Where: Building 2: Scheels Complex (where we are). Building 1: Bernicks Arena has more vendors. Town: Sartell, MN We will be located in the Scheels Complex. Our booth numbers are 83, 84 & 85. There will be food and drinks available for purchase on site from food vendors. Event: Roadside Tavern Spring Show. (NotesNBling & Warren's Sauce/Crafts) Day: Sunday, April 10 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Where: Roadside Tavern, 531 Main Street (right on the highway) Town: Roscoe, MN Event: Music for the Seniors Date: Thursday, April 21 Time: 2-3 pm Where: Country Manor Campus, 520 1st Street NE Town: Sartell, MN Event: Spring Fling Vendor/Craft/Bake Sale (NotesNBling & Warren's Sauce/ Crafts) Date: Saturday, April 23 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Where: St. Cloud Eagles Club, 730 41st Ave N. Town: St. Cloud, MN Event: American Legion Spring Show. (NotesNBling) Day: Saturday, April 30 Time: 10 am - 2 pm Where: St. Augusta American Legion, 1894 247th Street Town: St. Augusta, MN Event: Avon's Spring Fling Craft & Home Business Sale (NotesNBling/Sauce/Crafts) Day: Saturday, May 7 Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Where: Along Avon Avenue in front of all the stores Town: Avon, MN The Jewelry Here are just a few brand NEW items to show you which I will have at my tables at shows, on Facebook for you to grab (take a screen shot and message/email me for price or info) or just make an appointment with me to browse my collection. Word Of Encouragement:
When I created the earrings in the last picture, I wanted to make something to encourage people with. So I made the "curves" as I thought about how life gives us (and has given us) difficult curves at times in our lives (especially the last two years), but I also was reminded that our Lord Jesus walks with us through those valleys in life. He never leaves nor forsakes us. So I also printed a card to give along with the earrings of the following scripture. Psalm 23:4 says: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. His rod gives us direction and correction and his staff comfort and guidance. He is our great shepherd. As things unfold in this world we must hold fast and remember that Jesus Christ IS Lord and He will return and, yes He is at the door. 🙌🏼 He says: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him and he with Me. He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. He who has an ear, let him hear what theSpirit says to the churches." (Revelation 3:20-22) Remain strong, remain vigilant and remain in the Word so the voice of the Holy Spirit will be ever more clear! Let's be overcomers! Much love, Sam |
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