November Music Notes

What a beautiful fall we have had in Minnesota so far!  This is super exciting!  I love temperatures like this and I wish they would stay all winter long.  However, the picture above will soon be coming.  🥶

We have had a busy October!  Warren went fishing to the Kayak Bass Fishing Nationals in Tennessee that he qualified for.  He had a great time, although fishing was tough for him and the majority of anglers, except for those who were local and knew where the best spots were.
We also had a couple craft shows and then my Annual NotesNBling Open House at the studio.  It was quite chilly that morning, yet thankfully it warmed up and the tent was setup in the wind-shade!  Thank you so much to all who came out and supported this effort and taking advantage of the one time in the year where I give deeper discounts and giveaways!

​Now on to the schedule for what's coming up!  There are some changes in times and a couple new events added for November! 

UPCOMING EVENTS:
(Time changes confirmed now for the Sartell Winter Farmers Market and Howard Lake I had the wrong time previously.  Two new shows added after Thanksgiving for Black Friday (25th) and Small Business Saturday (26th). Looking forward to seeing you all at the shows!)
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Date:  Saturday, Nov 5, 2022  
Event:  Sartell Winter Farmers Market (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  10 am - 1 pm
Where:  Sartell Community Center, 850 19th Street S.
Town:  Sartell, MN

Date:  Friday, November 11, 2022  
Event:  GJWHF (Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Shopping Nite ​(NNB only)
Time:  5 -9 pm
Where:  American Legion, 770 Dieckman Dr.
Town:  Paynesville, MN

Date:  Saturday, November 12, 2022
Event:  Winter Wonderland Vendor/Craft/Bake Sale ​(NNB & BBQ Sauce)
Time:  10 am - 3 pm
Where:  St. Cloud Eagles, 730 41st Ave. N
Town:  St. Cloud, MN

Date:  Thursday, December 17, 2022 
Event:  Holiday Market  (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  5-8 pm
Where:  Beaver Island Brewing Co.  216  6th Ave. S
Town:  St. Cloud, MN
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Date:  Saturday, November 19, 2022
Event:  43rd Annual Creative Crafts Fair (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Where: Howard Lake Middle & High School, 8700 City. Rd 6 SW
Town:  Howard Lake, MN

Date:  Friday, November 25, 2022
Event:  Holiday Kickoff Craft & Gift Show (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  1 - 4 pm
Where:  Melrose City Center, 225  1st Street NE
Town:  Melrose, MN

Date:  Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022
Event:  Long Prairie Arts & Crafts Show (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  9 am - 3 pm
Where:  Grey Eagle Secondary School, 510  9th Street NE
Town:  Long Prairie, MN

Date:  Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
Event:  Sartell Winter Farmers Market (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  10 am - 1 pm
Where:  Sartell Community Center, 850 19th Street S.
Town:  Sartell, MN

Date:  Sunday, December 4, 2022 
Event: Roadside Tavern Christmas Craft Sale ​(NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  10 am - 2 pm
Where:  Roadside Tavern, 531 Main Street
Town:  Roscoe, MN

Date:  Tuesday,  December 6, 2022 
Event:  Holiday Sip & Shop  (NNB & BBQ Sauce/Crafts)
Time:  5-8 pm
Where:  The Hayloft Bar & Grill, 22779 MN 15
Town:  St. Augusta, MN
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Date:  Wednesday, December 7, 2022 
Event:  St. Nick Nite Boutique  (NNB only)
Time:  3:30-7:30 pm
Where:  Holy Trinity Catholic School, 80 Edward Street S
Town:  Pierz, MN

If you look at my events page (hamburger menu on top right) you'll find all the events listed to the end of 2022.  New shows for next year are being planned but are not booked yet.

THE JEWELRY:
I've been VERY busy creating new designs and also re-stock some items that have been "hot sellers" and bring back a couple of wire wrapped small faceted Amethyst stone necklaces as they always seem to sell quick.  

So lately I've been playing with seed beads as you can see on a few bracelets and earrings. Over and over again I told myself to NEVER get into seed beading because they are just too small.  However lately I discovered this nice size (through a fellow artist) that fits on 1mm & 1.5 mm leather because the holes are big enough.  Now that I can work with! 😊😊😀  So stay tuned for more fun designs!  Leather is still one of my main materials to work with besides Czech and Semi-Precious Stones...oh and wire wrapping... and...and...and.  LOL.
​So don't miss the shows this fall to see all this cool stuff and maybe take home a piece or two for yourself or a present.

IN ENDING:
Most of you know that I love the Lord Jesus and try to be someone who expresses His grace and there's times I fail miserably and times I'm glad and thankful that I've been obedient or listened, followed His direction and did the right thing.  We all have seasons where we fail Him.  Yet He never fails us.
My reading last night was 2 Timothy 3.  The verses 12-17 really stuck out to me and they so reflect the times.  They reflect the evil that's being manifested today and they reflect how quickly we can be led astray if we don't stick with the truth of the scriptures and have them imparted into us by reading and studying ourselves.  Too many false preachers out there who lead an apostate church....

2 Timothy 3:12-17.  Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.  But evil men and impostors will proceed from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
​You however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

Oh how much I wished this was still being thought and applied in our schools, our colleges, starting in our homes and in our churches.  There are so many things out there that don't line up with scripture and we accept it as truth because we trust some person in the pulpit instead of asking God and learning through the Holy Spirit by looking into scripture ourselves and asking questions.  
Because of this and the lack of reverence for God, many are being deceived and thus deceive others. 

We must be rightly equipped for every good work, as we in ourselves cannot do it but only through Christ.     If you are out there and struggling in this season or you don't know Christ as Lord and Savior, you don't need anyone to lead you in a prayer, or go to a conference, or go to a healing service - just right where you are you can talk to the Lord and He will hear a prayer of repentance and seeking His grace and forgiveness.  Use your own words, express your own heartache, express your sorrow, express your grief, express you know you're a sinner, express repentance and He is faithful to save your soul.

Honestly I don't know why I felt so strongly compelled to write this, but for some reason I guess it had to be typed.  It's not in fancy words or eloquent speech.  Rather it is from the heart as times are wicked and people are weary and tired.  Maybe someone will read this, see it, and give their life to Christ, right where they are in life, in their sin and in their desire for hope, forgiveness and healing of their soul through the only one who can - and that's Christ Jesus.

Now may you all have a wonderful November, Thanksgiving holiday coming up, so this month (as should be the rest of the year) take moments of reflections of things you are thankful for, even in the midst of difficulties, there are always moments we can thank God for.  If we look for Him in the midst of it all - we will find Him right there with us.
He said He would never leave nor forsake us.  Sometimes it seems that way, but our perception of things right within the difficult moments should never make us angry at God or walk away from the only One who can turn things around.  If we are faithful it will come to pass - just stay faithful, and most of all....TRUST!

Blessings to all - and hopefully see you at one of the shows,
​Sam