Happy New Years! My New Years Resolutions

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! I am glad that you have joined me again in this new year. I am really excited about this year and have many plans for this blog and ANiemanDesign.

Earlier this week I posted on my here a link to a poll I am taking on my Facebook page asking what you would like to see more of from my blog this year. Please take a gander over there and vote if you would! I want to get all the feedback I can get.

This time of year we all think about improving ourselves. I am looking to improve myself and my work. I hope that as you travel with me we can create a dialog on what is working and what is not working.

What improvements are you looking to implement this year?

Please comment below to help us help each other improve and stay on track!

Thank you for reading and welcome to my new readers!
-Alison

The New Year is Coming!

This upcoming year we are always trying to improve ourselves. What I would like to do is improve my blog with posts that you want to see. What questions would you like answered? Ideas for events? Profiles of artists? Photo's, pinterest, etc? What topics should I cover?

What ever it is please visit my Facebook page and vote! I hope that I can make this blog something you truly want to read. 

Thanks for reading this year!

Have a wonderful Holiday and a Happy New Year!

-Alison

Christmas Countdown Cont.

Christmas is just around the corner, and although my house is decorated I have no christmas presents finished. Whoops! Well I still have 12 days left! Also real quick disclaimer. Although I would love to be as ubber creative as the creations I feature in my blog, but I'm not. Well I'm creative but I am not the sole creator of the things I post on my blog. Many of the posts and ideas come from other creative artist. Please click on the pictures to visit their websites or blogs!

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Christmas is....Red and Green

Thank you Marsha Bourquin from Bags By Hags for featuring my crochet afghan in her treasury!

Crochet Christmas Trees

Another craft I will have to try this year. What a cool and inventive way to crochet!

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Home Sweet Home Wreath

What a great gift idea!

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Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show

This coming Sunday I will be participating in my first ever craft show. Also this will be the first time this craft show will be held in Akron. The Avant-Garde Art and Craft Shows have been held in other cities, such as Cleveland, year round. What is nice about these shows is that they showcase talented artists and crafters from around the state and part of the proceeds of the shows go to local charities. Below is the information for this sunday’s upcoming event.

DECEMBER 2012

2012 SUMMIT COUNTY AVANT-GARDE ART & CRAFT SHOW

The Tangier

532 West Market St., Akron, OH 44303

Sunday- December 2, 2012

11:00am-6:00pm

Perfect time to finish your holiday shopping! This large show will feature artists and crafters selling their original handmade items at this beautiful venue! The show will also feature a la carte lunch items from Tangier's and a full bar! Admission is free to the public. A portion of proceeds will benefit local animal rescue non-profit Jade's No Kill Rescue for animal rescue. The show is still currently accepting vendors.

It's Time!

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to get the Holiday Season started!

Please check out my Pinterest page full of Christmas Craft Ideas!

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Fire Pit

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Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday! 

Merry Christmas!

SALE Christmas Decoration MERRY CHRISTMAS Double Banner Garland Sign

Take the Pledge

Take the pledge this holiday season to purchase handmade gifts for your friends, family and coworkers! Follow the link to take the pledge! 

Small businesses are counting on your support to help them through the tough times of our economy. Let's take back out holiday shopping season from the corporations and buy handmade or vintage!

In the spirit I am offering 20% off all items in my Etsy Shop for this Black Friday weekend. Just use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY!

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Sage Green Medium Length Crochet Scarf