March 2014 Update

I can't believe how much time has passed since we kept up with this blog.

I apologize to any followers who haven't had the opportunity to read more.

Hopefully in the near future we can go back and write/post 

some of the unfinished blogs that we had ready to be posted 

since the last time we were on.

Also, add new posts for this coming year.

Just a short note: Autumn Amethyst is still going strong.

We've been opened for a little bit over a year now,

and I hope to be adding new things moving forward.

For anyone looking to open an Etsy shop,

please use my code : http://etsy.me/1mYPofk

it will give us both 40 free listings!

Who doesn't want to save $8 in listing fees?

Also, for anyone that would like to purchase from my Etsy,

here's a coupon code that will be available indefinitely for blog followers.

Use the code : [BLOGFOLLOWER1]

for $1 off your total purchase from Autumn Amethyst.

Never expires. Only available for use at http://www.autumnamethyst.etsy.com

Now available is free shipping to the U.S. residents.

For more frequently updated media on Autumn Amethyst,

please follow us on Facebook!

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August 2013 Update

So my posts lately have been few and far apart. 

Haven't been doing much, so I haven't had much to blog about.

However, my FAVORITE time of the year is coming about,

and although it's not autumn until Sept. 22,

I'm getting really excited anyways.

It's getting to the time of year where I'm at my busiest, and my absolute happiest.

We're just now entering the harvest season,

and so we'll be picking apples and pumpkins,

doing lots of baking, and bringing out the sweaters.

I absolutely love the fall season and everything it entails,

as I'm sure everyone could guess (Ahem, AUTUMN amethyst.)

So, definitely expect some posts as we near Mabon,

I'll have our yearly posts on apple and pumpkin picking,

recipes for fall, any trips we take and our PPD adventures.

Over the past few days I've been adding some new inventory to our shop,

random one of a kind amigurumi items.

I will be making and posting more over the next few weeks,

so make sure you get what you'd like,

because there's a low chance I'll be making more than one.

Here's a $1 off discount code for our etsy, 

good for any purchase on www.autumnamethyst.etsy.com

[AUG1OFF]

Expires : Sept. 1, 2013

In addition to the new inventory, we've also made international shipping available.

So now our fans from all other countries can get themselves

a handmade something from Autumn Amethyst.

For items I will keep in stock on the store,

I am now taking requests for baby-friendly items.

That concludes our August update, but before I go,

I'd like to give a big happy birthday to Dave!

May 2013 : Update

Spring has sprung, and we're nearing closer to Summer every day.
As for Dave and I, we decided to start our annual vegetarian diet for the months of May, and June.
We've been trying a new approach, compared to last year.
Rather than going the "let's try what all the vegetarians are eating" route,
we took the..."let's eat what we normally eat, but with no meat" route.
So far so good, and I've definitely been hearing a lot less complaining from Dave.
Haven't heard a count down to July 1st yet.

So just to give everyone a little idea of what's been going on with Autumn Amethyst...well not very much.
I'll be honest we kind of let this blog go for a little while,
but hopefully we're going to get this, and our Etsy back on track.

I'm hoping to start adding new inventory to our shop,
because I know people are getting super bored with me just selling 2 Amigurumi items.
I'm getting bored with them too.
Believe me, I know everyone was expecting more from me,
and I'm going to try and bring that for everyone.
Hopefully soon, I will start bringing in some apothecary items.
If anyone has any good ideas of what they would like to see me sell, let me know.
Any other Amigurumi? I'm open for ideas.

Since we opened our Etsy in February, we have made 25 sales.
We haven't been getting much business lately,
but I won't let that change my enthusiasm for things I like to do.
I need to learn a little more into marketing strategies, as well as international shipping.
I hate having to turn away the sales I could possibly make,
because I have no knowledge on how to send a package to Denmark.

So hopefully we can start this thing over anew with the changing seasons,
and getting things moving smoothly again.
Thank you for keeping up with us...until next time.

Use the code : [AMETHYST15]
For 15% off your total purchase from www.autumnamethyst.etsy.com,
does not include shipping charges.
Available all throughout the month of June, expires 06/30/13.

New feature : Pinterest Night

This is a post to introduce a new thing we're going to be doing on our blog.

We haven't had much of an opportunity to post anything lately, 

and therefore we haven't really kept up with the blog as much as we should.

So to get us to post some more, Dave thought of an idea that 

we would should hold a 'Pinterest night' every week or so. 

'Pinterest night' will basically be a night where we decide to make a supper,

with a recipe that we found on Pinterest.

Meals may include anything from vegan to slow-cooker, we're not being picky.

So from here on, we will be posting about once or twice a week, 

with a recipe for something we found on Pinterest.

The blog posts will have some photos of our process,

a review of the meal, the recipe, as well as a link to the original post on Pinterest.

While we're talking about Pinterest, if you would like to follow either Dave or myself, 

you are welcome to. Our links are below. 

We're not going to be making an Autumn Amethyst specific Pinterest.

Brittanie : www.pinterest.com/bperry1991

Dave : www.pinterest.com/unlucky13akadnl

That concludes my introduction to our newest addition to the blog, 'Pinterest Night'.

Now for a little information on how the shop has been doing.

We've been open for 3 weeks this coming Monday,

and we've gotten about 1,000 views, 40 favorites, and 8 orders.

We've sold about 17 octopus.

I appreciate all the support from everyone, and again, I thank everyone who has 

shared our links, and even purchased from our shop.

We should be making some new inventory available in the near future.

So keep a look out for our facebook posts, and even our blog posts.

By the way, this will be our logo for our pinterest night posts.

We'll also make a new section at the top so you can easily navigate to our Pinterest specific posts!

Thanks for reading, and incase you didn't get to use the last discount code, 

here's a new one : [PNTRSTNGHT]

This code is good for a 10% discount on any item, does not include shipping.
Valid on www.autumnamethyst.etsy.com

Expires 02 / 28 / 2013

Grand Opening!

We're pleased to announce that our store is finally open for business!

HTTPS://WWW.AUTUMNAMETHYST.ETSY.COM

After long nights of making sure everything was just right,

and taking the time to prepare a decent inventory,

our store is FINALLY launched.

Things will start out small, and hopefully grow with time.

I had a large request for an amigurumi octopus that I had crocheted,

so I decided to bring a variety of them into my store.

Having chosen to do that, it was easier for me to open the store much sooner than originally planned,

because it was a lot less materials I had to start out with,

than a lot of other things I could have opened my shop selling.

With time more will come into the store, other amigurumi, as well as apothecary items, 

among a variety of other handmade goods that I happen to make.

All things from one time sale items, and multiple sale items, 

so keep an eye out for what's new.

All information about what's going on, and what's new will be posted on our Facebook,

as well as that and other more personal things right here on our blog. 

A lot of time and effort has been put into choosing the right packaging,

and learning the proper selling techniques.

I  am so happy I have the opportunity to finally offer things that I create, to everyone!

I'd like to take this time to thank everyone who has supported me thus far,

and people who continue to support us through this new experience.

Thank you everyone who has shared my facebook, etsy and blog, 

as well as those who do so in the future.

Getting a small name out there is so much easier when you have such a supporting,

and loving group of friends and family, as I do.

I hope I can bring you all something wonderful, 

and I hope to see all your beautiful faces back time and time again.

For all of my blog followers, here's your first discount code : [GO3DAY]

This code is good for a 10% discount on any item.

Expires 02 / 08 / 2013

Blog Revamp

Back in October, I started learning how to crochet, from there 

Dave and I decided it would be awesome if we could sell some of the things we make.

Not just things I crochet, but various other things as well.

So we looked into opening an Etsy shop, 

and we're well on our way to publishing our first inventory item.

It's been a pending idea for a few months, and now coming into December, 

we figured it would be good marketing having handmade almost all of our gifts.

We thought it would be beneficial for people to get an idea of items

 I could potentially produce for our shop.

We're still playing with the idea of what to put in our inventory,

as well as figuring out other aspects of owning a small out-of-home business.

Recently, we've put a lot of time and effort into integrating our shop

 into our ever-updating personal blog.

There's still a few kinks, so if there seems to be any links, 

or pictures that aren't working, don't hesitate to let us know.

Links have already been prematurely posted for our shop,

so at the moment be aware that clicking on them will just bring you 

to an empty inventory.

Be on the look out for an official shop opening blog post, 

as well as other social networking posts.

We may even throw in a discount code for our blog readers,

or Facebook followers, so make sure to keep an eye open.

Our official opening date is still undetermined as of yet, 

but it should be early 2013.

There's still much to do, but as soon as the holidays are over 

we'll put 200% more effort into bringing this shop to life.

Everything previously posted will stay as marked,

but from here on out this blog will be under the name Autumn Amethyst Blog,

and no longer will be Crazy Hobby Adventures.

So for some of our followers who have bookmarked any old posts, 

they will no longer work due to our change in web address.

We're sorry for any inconveniences that this may cause.

Our old Facebook will also be deactivated due to name changes,

and a new one has been made to replace it.

http://www.facebook.com/autumnamethystetsy

If you've gotten to this point, thank you for reading this entire post,

and we hope to see you back for future blog posts, and our shops grand opening!

What's to come?

I apologize for the lack of posts, but not much has been going on.

Last Sunday, Dave and I went hiking up & down Pack Monadnock, 

so I may write a travel post about that soon.

There should definitely be a lot more coming in the nearing weeks!

It's almost fall, my absolute FAVORITE time of the year, 

so there will definitely be a lot of things to keep me busy.

Among the many things Dave and I will be doing, I'll be posting about:

• Apple Picking
• A recipe for Apple Crisp
• A recipe for Apple Pie
• Pumpkin Picking
• Pumpkin Carving
• A recipe for Pumpkin Seeds
• Halloween 2012

I'm sure there will definitely be more, no doubt about it.
I may even write a travel post about the Spencer Fair this weekend, and PPD's coming up.

I will take every opportunity I can get, to be outside in beautiful fall weather!

So, expect a spike in posts. 

I may have slowed down, but that was definitely a 'calm before the storm'.

So keep an eye out for my Facebook posts, notifying you on what's new!

Can't wait to show you what we have in store!

For now, I'll leave you with this.

Have a great Labor Day, Everyone!

Not sure what's next, but Megan's visiting!

I'm not sure what's next, but there will definitely be something coming soon.

My friend, Megan, is coming for a visit for her birthday. 

She'll be here from July 20th, to the 26th, and we're bound to do something I can post about.

We planned a whole week of adventures.

May include, but are not limited to: 

Raspberry picking.

Making something with the fresh raspberries (undecided currently)

Making a dessert for my a family get together

We'll be visiting Hampton Beach, and attending their fireworks at 9:30.

We also have a craft day planned to sew (my little) ponies, 

I got a head start though. 

My hand sewn, Pinkie Pie, made from light and dark pink minky fabric,
and free handed stencil. I was also lacking stuffing, so I filled it with fabric scraps.

Our plans to go raspberry picking might be a no go though,

due to the very small amount of hours the farm has set for picking times.

If that doesn't work out, we'll at the very least be getting some raspberries from the farm stand.

So there will be at the very least a recipe including raspberries.

Also, Dave and I, handmade for Megan, two birthday cards.

So we'll see what happens, expect to see a post or two within the next two weeks.

Current Events

So a little update about our current position with things.

Our 5 weeks of vegetarianism has come and passed. 

It was a good experience, and we tried a lot of new things. 

For example I tried tofu for the first time when we went to Life Alive in Salem, 

and both Dave and I tried a lot of the substitute meats, and quinoa for the first time as well.

We also made a habit of drinking soy/almond milk instead of cow milk.

The first day we had the opportunity to eat meat again, we did.

But we've come to the agreement that we enjoyed the diet,

so we will continue to prepare meals the same way as we were.

However, we will not be reduced to the vegetarian diet.

If we choose to eat meat, we will. It just won't be frequently.

So pretty much, if we want it, we can eat it. 

But our diet for the most part will continue to be vegetarian.

Also, I painted this.

But there wasn't really anything to write about it, 

so I didn't think it was very worthy of a separate post. 

So I'm just going to throw it in with this.

Also, Dave's still working hard on his book.

So again, if anyone has the time, 

or ability to draw any of his book characters to help him out with his writing.

Check out his character sheets on http://www.androsbook.webs.com/

Upcoming posts may include, but aren't limited to:

• Adventures Strawberry Picking
• Strawberry Shortcake (Recipe)
• Maybe, Strawberry Smoothie (Recipe)
• Maybe, Strawberry Preserve (Recipe & Techniques)
• Maybe, Some sort of Strawberry Pastry (Recipe)

None the less, it will be filled with strawberry goodness!

Hobby update / My book

Click here to link to my website : http://www.androsbook.webs.com/

I have been writing little short stories for many years, and I decided it was time to do more.
So, recently I started to write a novel. A High-Fantasy novel to be precise.
It's a work in progress, but it is coming along. However, while I may also have the ability to draw, I lack the ability to draw people all that well. Which brings me to where I am now... Having a physical representation there would help me in my writing, because I wouldn't have to keep trying to recall in my head what certain characters looked like. I could simply look at the drawing.
Yet, I am unable to draw the characters well.

Basically what I am saying is, that I need assistance in the drawing of these characters.
So, if anybody reading this has some ability to draw people, in any style of drawing, and would be willing to help me out, it would be greatly appreciated.
I threw together a website to compile the character sheets that I had made up.
You can find that at the top of this post. It should have most of the information that you need.
If anybody has further questions, I can be reached by email at : unlucky13akadnl@gmail.com

Thanks for reading!

Veggin' out!

So yesterday, Dave and I, decided on a whim to become "ovo vegetarian" for 5 weeks.

 Which means will not be cutting by-products from our diet, in other words, 

we will not be becoming a vegan.
We'll be reducing our by-product intake, just not entirely.

It's nothing more than to say we tried it, and accomplished our goal.

Starting Saturday, May 5th, 2012 the beginning of our adventure of a healthier lifestyle 

will start, and continue on for a minimum of five weeks (until Saturday, June 9th, 2012). 

It may be a path we will continue to pursue, 

if not....well we tried, and at least we can say that much.

I'm writing a post to document this, and make it official so we can't stray from this,

 and go to our old ways of unhealthy eating...At least until 5 weeks is over.

In the upcoming weeks, we will post many recipes (and pictures of course) of healthy 

vegetarian dishes that we followed and made for ourselves.

We're sorry...

Us here, on Crazy Hobby Adventures, would like to apologize for the lack of new posts
since our new blog was publicly posted.
A few posts that were planned prior have been postponed,
due to lack of necessary items needed to do them.
There will be a minimum of 6 posts being put out on or around, April 8th.
We have many things planned for Spring, and Easter that we'll be doing within the next two weeks. So be sure to stay caught up with CHA. 

Thank you for your continued support and patience. 

Upcoming posts may include, but aren't limited to :

• Easter Dessert 2012
• Easter Eggs 2012
• Aroma Rocks
• Mother's Day Embossed Soaps
• Our Gardening Adventures
• Momma H's Birthday Gift

Introduction of New Blog

So here's how it all lays out. I started getting in the mood to do more crafts, which lead to me thinking it would be a good idea to start a blog so everyone could see what I did. Why put time into something for no one to see, when I can share it for everyone to see?
Seeing as Dave bought me a shiny new camera for my birthday, time to put that baby to use.
So I brought up the idea of making a blog with Dave. Now here we are.

We initially were going to have a blog about crafts, but I found that to be too limited with what I wanted to put on here. So this is a blog about hobbies. It's going to include many of the things we all like to do, as well as some things we haven't done yet. So here it is, I hope you enjoy what we produce for you. We definitely enjoy doing it. I apologize that the posts before this are just finished pictures, and not the process of us doing it. Hopefully that will change slightly, but as for the pictures of the finished product, they are from well before I decided to create a blog. To get this blog started, and to have some things up here, I figured those would be a good start. So to conclude my introduction, Thanks for checking us out, and we hope you like what we've done so far, and do in the future.

Postsplosion! And the overhaul.

Beginning tomorrow, I will be on a 5 day vacation from work.
There will be crafting galore. Possibly some gardening as well.
Sunday will be our first attempt at making our own soap. O.o
It should be interesting.  Also, the blog is in the middle of undergoing an overhaul.
The full theme of the blog has been broadened. A new banner is in the making.
A new logo needs to be made. And a few minor details here and there need to be worked out.
So, please bear with us if any part of the blog appears to be broken.

Let the vacation begin! Get ready for an explosion of posts.
A Postsplosion, if you will!
Enjoy!