A special thank you

My house is full of etsy creations.

The coffee soap in my shower from Pegasus Soaps. The yarn from Larkspur Funny Farm, Hand Spun and Dyed Too, and Shunklies. The patches from Prize Pig, the dolls from Jennie's Art Love, the onesie from Lemon Cadet, and the little jacket from Quilted Blessings.

But one item is extra special to me.

Last month, I asked CC Creations to make me a memory box for my baby Jack.

Jack died 5 years ago due to extreme prematurity.

Since then, I've kept all his memories -- footprints, blanket, sympathy cards -- stuffed in the white lacy box the hospital gave me. I hate that box. It's so funeral-like.

I asked CC Creations to make a cobalt blue box with sunflowers on it. I wanted something pretty and happy, but not silly or cheap.

This is what she made me.





The butterflies were a surprise. They made me cry.

So thank you CC, for bringing beauty to a very painful part of my life.

Fellow Etsians, I know we all get caught up in selling our wares. We want to be successful and make money. And yes, we love the art, but let's be honest: sometimes that gets lost in the heat of the moment.

But the art that you create can really change lives. CC's changed mine.

Thanks to all of you and for everything you do.