First and foremost, I want to extend a huge THANK YOU for your continued support of In My Hands Handmade Crafts. Whether youāve joined me for the weekly lives on āHang Out with ME Friday @ 6:00 PM,ā subscribed to the YouTube channel, or liked the Facebook page, your encouragement means the world to me. š
This past year has been a rollercoasterāfull of highs, lows, and plenty of lessons. There were moments when I felt like giving up, but I remembered the wise words of Sarah Jackson, a beautiful woman of God who once told me:
"If you give up, when the veil is lifted, youāll see you were only one step away from victory."
These words have been my guiding light, pushing me to stay the course and keep trusting in the plans the Lord has for my heart. So, as we approach this bright new year, I want to remind you to keep going, stay focused, and trust in your journey too.
Exciting Things Coming in 2025! š
Can you believe it? In just a couple of days, weāll be stepping into a brand-new year filled with new goals, plans, and opportunities. Iām over the moon with excitement to share whatās on The Craft Table with Vontina for the coming year.Ā
Right now, Iām knee-deep in preparing 28 Mondo Bags and 24 Midi Bags. Let me tell youāitās been a bit of a workout cutting and placing all those 2.5ā fabric blocks onto interfacing! But why am I tackling this mountain of bags? Well, after years of participating in farmer and artisan markets, Iāve learned that preparation is key. Too often, Iāve scrambled to replenish my table week after week, and I decided this year to take a different approach: focus on one project at a time, complete it, and move on to the next with joy and confidence.
A Year of Joyful Creativity
As we welcome 2025, I hope youāre also dreaming up new ideas in your craft spaceāwhether itās learning a new sewing technique, exploring a fresh craft, or diving deeper into projects that bring you joy. Whatever you choose, do it with love, excitement, and a whole lot of fun.
Remember to take time for yourself. This is your year to shine, create, and thrive! š
Hereās to a joyful, creative, and focused 2025! Thank you for being part of my journey, and I canāt wait to share more crafting adventures with you in the year ahead. š
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
With love and gratitude,
Vontina
"I am so grateful; I get to do what I love!"
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