The Makings of a Wristlet

Just thought I would give you a little inside peak and what your wristlet looks like before it is all put together. I use only the best batting and interfacing for softness and structure. All of the seams are double stitched for strength. YKK zippers that last forever. Magnetic snaps that are inserted with my super secret technique so they won't pull through. They are a bit time consuming to make, but really worth it when they are finished.

My new and improved website

Just launched the new site. It is still in the design stage and only has 3 pages so far. I figure it is a good start being I know absolutely nothing about web design. My hope is to add items with shopping cart capability. I am just happy I was able to get as far as I have.

And the Winner Is...

The winner of my change purse giveaway has been picked. Thank you to everyone that entered and keep watching for more great contests and promotions.

Cabbage and Potato Soup

It is cold outside today so I decided to make soup. That said, I didn't want to go to the store because, well, it's cold outside. I am just going to use what is in my fridge, isn't that how the idea of soup started anyway? I am not so sure how it is going to turn out, but if it is tasty, I will post the recipe and a photo for you to see. Here goes, I am throwing in some chopped up cabbage, some cut up potatoes, carrots, chicken broth, a shallot, butter, salt, pepper, and a bit of water. I am using my crock pot and will let it simmer all day. My hope is the potatoes will break down and it will turn a bit creamy. Stay tuned! Post Cabbage Soup Update: It was terrible! Tasteless. I will have to try using an actual recipe next time.

My First Giveaway!

I have decided to do my first giveaway. You can win this great change purse just by liking me. To enter: 1. Post a comment below about your favorite product from my shop www.gardencris27.etsy.com. 2. Like my facebook fan page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carissa-Black/50535362034. All entries will be placed in a hat and one lucky winner will be picked at random on Tuesday, January 17th. Good luck!

Spring fabric has arrived!

So you have to understand that normally when I see the mailman, er woman, pull up to my house with a package for me I cringe. She loves to cram them into my mailbox to the point that I need a crowbar to get them out. Now you are probably thinking why don't I just go out and have her hand me the packages if I see her pulling up with them? Hoestly, I am just too lazy and would rather just complain about it. Not yesterday though. Yesterday I saw her pull up and realized that the package she was wedging in there was the fabric for my spring collection. Crowbar in hand, I made my way to the mailbox and with a bit of a struggle, managed to un-wedge the package, carry it into the house, and open the most beautiful fabric.

Ideas are a swirling...

I am sitting here this morning with my so so cup of coffee and trying to organize all of the ideas in my head. I have started planning for my spring line and have a million and two ideas that I need to whittle down to about 10. Yesterday I ordered some of the fabrics for the collection and I hope you love them as much as I did. I will be sure to give you a sneak peak when they arrive.

Websites, and Facebook, and Twitter Oh My!

As many of you have noticed, I haven't been the best with keeping on top of my blog and my website hasn't been updated in awhile. I am still here and my business is still going strong. My old computer died a couple of months ago and I am now the happy owner of an Apple MacBook Pro. I love it so much, but there has been a bit of a learning curve going from a PC to a MAC. I am not able to access my original CarissaBlack.com website anymore and therefore, it remains in a state of neglect. I have been playing around with different hosting sites, but haven't settled on any one just yet. I have so many ideas for this year and can't wait to share them all with you. Be patient with me as I find my way in the world of websites. In the meantime, continue to follow me at Make sure to like my fan page to be the first to see great specials and my newest projects.