tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post6777386952202824488..comments2009-12-13T19:08:12.227-05:00Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09871484493685909257noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-36205370339085499282009-12-13T10:18:00.489-05:002009-12-13T10:18:00.489-05:00

love your wreath...your talents are vast my dear!!! just added your button to my blog...can't believe i didn't notice it sooner :O!!! hugs!

i love plumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04801869459180023915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-40280167144348260122009-12-13T08:40:07.255-05:002009-12-13T08:40:07.255-05:00

I&#39;m sorry you&#39;re feeling discouraged and that people are doing that to you. For what it&#39;s worth, I think you&#39;re a great mom, friend, and crafter.<br /><br />And since you asked, one thing we&#39;re doing to enjoy the season is after dinner every night we have an advent reading, light the advent candles, turn off the other lights except the ones on the Christmas tree, and sing

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06702418466987968381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-83323207385231077812009-12-11T21:43:12.347-05:002009-12-11T21:43:12.347-05:00

I feel terrible that you are feeling so...well...terrible. Please don&#39;t feel &quot;not good enough&quot;, because I can&#39;t tell you how awesome I think you are--and we&#39;ve never even met! I came across your blog a few months ago, and have been hooked ever since! You are so incredibly creative, inspiring, compassionate...you are a role model to me as a (wannabe)crafter/decorator, Mom,

The Parrottshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10821705747406222384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-36866559481065090112009-12-11T14:07:07.396-05:002009-12-11T14:07:07.396-05:00

I am sorry you are feeling down. I am a crafter and I can only imagine how mad I would be if someone stole my ideas. I can see where it might be flattering at first -- but then it would get old. Especially if I was selling the things I spend my time making... You are very inspiring to me. Although we have never met, I can &quot;feel&quot; your love for Christ, your sweet spirit, and your

Texas Galhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00999724140695556626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-38938154863551601692009-12-10T23:54:45.008-05:002009-12-10T23:54:45.008-05:00

Crystal- you really are amazing. I WISH I had something worth copying because I was left out of the creativity gene pool all together. I also wish that I had been able to spend more time with you several years ago when we were at the same church and in the same town sharing the same friends! I feel like I&#39;ve finally gotten to &quot;know&quot; you through your blog and I was certainly missing

SarahRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04614118556977242620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-25745708697183880002009-12-10T19:44:08.209-05:002009-12-10T19:44:08.209-05:00

Crystal, I know this won&#39;t be earth-shatteringly new to you but it was a wonderful reminder for me when I read it and as soon as I read your post I thought of this one so I&#39;m considering it a God-nudge to send it to you. Kelly<br /><br />http://www.incourage.me/2009/11/november-my-friend-ther-atheist.html

Miss Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08219700435273352618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-54346521617343283402009-12-10T19:02:23.859-05:002009-12-10T19:02:23.859-05:00

I have never commented on your blog and you may never hear from me again (even though I am reading pretty much everyday) but I sincerely look forward to reading your posts and seeing the fun crafts and ideas you come up with. Please don&#39;t get discouraged and keep those boys of yours smiling. They are adorable.

Candihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08507015558343658645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-51774972354728805972009-12-10T18:25:23.672-05:002009-12-10T18:25:23.672-05:00

I love your wreath.<br /><br />And you &lt;3

Cherry Tree Lanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08048695971065968413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-34080421168127340802009-12-10T17:48:09.467-05:002009-12-10T17:48:09.467-05:00

Hang in there Crystal. I wish you heard the radio program I listened to this morning on Moody radio. It was about women who never think they are good enough. It reminded women that God loves you just because you are His. And that&#39;s good enough. Lots of people love you just because you are you. Sometimes I know (I am guilt too) we forget that. But most important is that we are good

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01107468169173368297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-12816372405444419052009-12-10T16:32:47.671-05:002009-12-10T16:32:47.671-05:00

Hang in there - you are so very talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15752126214530185618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-76718859243503131842009-12-10T15:48:12.894-05:002009-12-10T15:48:12.894-05:00

..the scarves are gone! wow...that was fast. they looked so so cute!

Amy Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18055664402294304965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-14415637227431864572009-12-10T15:48:02.755-05:002009-12-10T15:48:02.755-05:00

Aww...hang in there. You are a creative person and a fun blogger :) Don&#39;t feel down. Stay positive. Focus on all the good things...even the tiny ones. Bake something delish and give it to a neighbor...give extra hugs to your little ones...craft something for yourself...do something that feels good.

ArtGirlBluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14352335471087453538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-68714065842782723922009-12-10T15:46:43.821-05:002009-12-10T15:46:43.821-05:00

oh..your post made me sad. i love your blog....i think it is wonderful...i just gave your blog address to a friend the other day and called you my &quot;online oprah&quot;...:) just because...you have the best ideas and are so creative with your shop.....i am always so impressed with your new ideas...especially because i am going on 3 years of being just plain scared of my sewing machine...<br />

Amy Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18055664402294304965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-25765689511224421582009-12-10T14:28:03.674-05:002009-12-10T14:28:03.674-05:00

I know I&#39;m bad about commenting, but I think you are one of my favorite bloggers and I am so sorry you are feeling down. You have one of the cutest shops and I just love seeing all your cute things!<br /><br />Praying for you!

Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06791664159982968864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-70171219196980740472009-12-10T13:52:23.764-05:002009-12-10T13:52:23.764-05:00

One more thing, I love your new wreath! :)

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06893247051557823036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-85889465732054161712009-12-10T13:49:58.179-05:002009-12-10T13:49:58.179-05:00

Sorry to hear that you are feeling a bit down right now. Just wanted you to know that you are an inspiration to me! Even though you will never meet most of the people who comment on your blog, know that you are touching the lives of many in an inspiring way!

Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06893247051557823036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-39526161636288010462009-12-10T13:47:16.275-05:002009-12-10T13:47:16.275-05:00

*hugs*<br /><br />the way i dealt with people copying me was I had to stop looking! i became obsessed with trying to figure out what my competitors were doing and what they were copying now... it got to be ridiculous! anyways, since i&#39;ve stopped, i&#39;ve had more joy about etsy and crafting. besides my heart is in the right place and i am not stealing to get money. i will admit that since i

Trishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17976648357789656866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-73527638751845859082009-12-10T12:51:31.439-05:002009-12-10T12:51:31.439-05:00

Oh I forgot to mention... I was planning to do a sale in my shop too!<br /><br />Sometimes great minds think alike!<br /><br />SMILE! <br /><br />:)

venusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-18406425322723213712009-12-10T12:46:46.445-05:002009-12-10T12:46:46.445-05:00

It&#39;s frustrating indeed, I&#39;m sorry. You&#39;re not alone. I struggle with similar things and often feel alone. Perhaps look at things in a different light. You are an inspiration to many people and what they do comes from you. There will always be people to take things and not give credit to those who truly deserve it, but in the end they don&#39;t last. It&#39;s YOU who will come out on

venushttp://happyfind.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-76118629718810168892009-12-10T12:46:45.144-05:002009-12-10T12:46:45.144-05:00

It&#39;s frustrating indeed, I&#39;m sorry. You&#39;re not alone. I struggle with similar things and often feel alone. Perhaps look at things in a different light. You are an inspiration to many people and what they do comes from you. There will always be people to take things and not give credit to those who truly deserve it, but in the end they don&#39;t last. It&#39;s YOU who will come out on

venushttp://happyfind.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-33738920492425142492009-12-10T12:35:00.431-05:002009-12-10T12:35:00.431-05:00

Crystal, I think what you hit on here, the whole convo about being copied, extorted, disrespected, etc. is the very reason I don&#39;t do an &quot;art&quot; blog. We just keep our blog random ... it is hurtful to your very soul when people don&#39;t respect your creativity and your honor as an individual and an artist. HOWEVER, not everyone is like that. I, for one, think you are so very gifted,

Paul and Cherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01197191846812288860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-2619701246910716332009-12-10T11:51:30.102-05:002009-12-10T11:51:30.102-05:00

Hang in there. I&#39;m sorry you&#39;re a little down. If it makes you feel any better, your blog always makes me smile. :) Enjoying the little things about the holiday is a little easier this year because our daughter is 1 year old and watching her see things like our Christmas tree, lights, a &quot;ho, ho, ho&quot;ing Santa and sprinkles on cookies for the first time is awe-inspiring.

Teresa Tysingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07077117244904369245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-32264632509552425532009-12-10T11:51:25.117-05:002009-12-10T11:51:25.117-05:00

oh,and...<br />ps thanks for the words today. i think it&#39;s just what i needed to hear. i have dropped the bomb and announced that next year, we&#39;re done feeling spread too thin. it will be good for us. <br /><br />i&#39;m not sure what&#39;s going on with you, but fuhget uhbout it! like dr.seuss said...&#39;be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don&#39;t matter,

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17476704325118591641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-60225083516902553122009-12-10T11:49:27.343-05:002009-12-10T11:49:27.343-05:00

Hang in there! If we lived closer to one another I&#39;d say...&quot;coffee break!&quot; And don&#39;t forget, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. You&#39;re just too darn creative!

Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16229247392476178745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7363701990216926062.post-47281670701397697382009-12-10T11:45:15.977-05:002009-12-10T11:45:15.977-05:00

love those fabrics!

Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17476704325118591641noreply@blogger.com