You read that right!  I have a special announcement!

Yes, it has to do with babies! 

Sweet little new babies...  bundled up in  cuddly blankets...

MMM...  can't you just just smell that sweet smell of baby powder and feel the silky cheek pressed up against yours? 

 

 

Nope.  I'm not pregnant. 

Did you get excited for just a second there?  I wish!  (Keep praying!)

This announcement has to do with my afghans!

I have often said that I would never make up afghans in advance and sell them and I still will not do that.  The MAIN reason I make the afghans is to take time to pray for the recipient of the gift and the family.  I want it to be a lasting and tangible reminder that God loves them!

The idea has been brewing for a long time, but finally I have had the courage (with my husband's enthusiastic insistence) to see what will happen.

I will eventually open a storefront on hyenacart or ebay or something, but until I know what i am doing (business-wise) it will just be word of mouth. 

The afghans will always be CUSTOM afghans, never made up in advance.  I will even offer afghans at half-price to anyone who refers TWO paying clients.  Or buy two, get the 3rd one for 1/2 price!

I will be offering FOUR sizes: 

Baby Doll Size $10-$15

Baby Size $40-$55

Child Size $55-$70

Adult Size $70-$90

The price range is dependent on a few things: 

Availability and price of supplies/colors needed to complete custom afghan

AND

Design selected. (For instance, joining individual granny squares takes more time than just making one large granny square.

 

 

 

Shipping is around $7-$8 right now

for just one baby sized afghan so I have been spending a LOT of money on these gifts, which my husband has never minded.  As a matter of fact, he often comments on how happy he is that he can contribute to this "ministry" by buying yarn for me.

There will still be a few people getting free afghans, but I am having to cut back on that b/c our goal is to be TOTALLY debt free (including our mortgage) in 10 years or less! Selling the afghans will give me a way to continue making them.  Otherwise, I would have to stop.  That would break my heart.       

I need help with a business name though.  I am thinking of things that denote the prayer aspect like:

Wrapped in Prayer

Bundled in Prayer

Swaddled in Prayer

Bundles of Blessings

I don't know, but something like that. 

Any suggestions?

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Posted by Kristal

Thank you for your prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love your new blog look!!! And yes I was getting a little excited thinking you were prego. But I think its wonderful what you are doing!! I keep hoping that I will get on here and find that you are prego but until then I will keep you and your family in my prayers!!!!!!

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Posted by maurreyaugust

Very cool idea. Your afgans are so pretty! I had looked at one of your entries of them further down the page...I liked the name Bundles of Blessings...:)

~Jessica

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Posted by Homeschooling6

You fooled me, I thought you were announcing another bundle of joy!

I like the names you thought of, I'm not good at that sort of thing, but I'll think away =)

Blessings,
Linda<><

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Posted by Tiany

You tricked me too!!!

I think this is a wonderful idea; there is nothing wrong with you sharing your talent, prayers and love like this!!! I will pray for your little business and once you get started be sure to make a button so we can put it on our blogs! (You could do this now)

I like all of the names you listed but my favorite is "Bundle of Blessings"

I think of you everyday you know!!! Every time I walk into the nursery, your beautiful gift reminds me of your friendship and your heart!!!

Thank you!!!

P.S. Thank your hubby too! J May the Lord bless you all 10 fold for all you have given and for all of your prayers!

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Posted by Dell

I KNOW those who buy your afgans will be SO blessed! Kieran's is such a treasure. Yours is a ministry indeed.

Thank you for the love and prayers you put into them.

No brilliant name brainstorms at the moment... my brain is "flushed" from potty training. *laugh*

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Posted by SuperAngel

I really like this idea. I think it will really go far!!
Congrats on being featured blogger!! You really deserve it!! I absolutely LOVE coming here and hearing about your family. You are an inspiration to me. THANK YOU!!
I am so happy we have become better friends!!
As Always...
Love,
!!SUPERANGEL!! !!Amanda!!

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Posted by Suzanne

All of your suggestions sound great -- both the ones for your "Bathed in Prayer" blankies/afghans and the ones you left me regarding my blog title. I'll have to think some more on what you suggested. Thanks!

I read the note you left at TOSPUBLISHER about your four year old -- ugh!!!! I'll have to let my friends (who're thinking of putting their children in preschool) know about that.

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Posted by TwmCrm2001

Wow, it's been almost a week since I have been on the computer! I've missed alot! I can't wait until I get the afghan- I am so excited! And I think it's a great idea to do it as a business. You do beautiful work, and people love them! Way to be a Proverbs 31 woman! I often wish I had some way of bringing other resources in. I'll let you know when I get it!

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Posted by Vanderclan

Bundled in Prayer. What wonderful armor, to be all bundled up in the prayer of others.

The afgans look beautiful. And what a great idea to do doll-sized. Maybe I'll get some for my girls' baby dolls as a present when the new baby comes!

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