Not to sound like a total cheeseball, but I am genuinely thankful for everyone who reads this blog, buys my patterns & other goodies, and generally just takes an interest in what I do.

I’m thankful that I have my creativity because ever since I lost my job, it’s given me a way to keep my income flowing, at least a little. Plus, I’d probably be a really boring person without it! :P

I’m also thankful that Etsy has (finally!!) given us the ability to make coupon codes! So, from now until the end of November, you can use code “THANKSGIVING2010″ to take 40% off of anything you buy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/glee!

I’m planning on making a longer, more personal “thankful for… list”, I’ll share it here as long as it doesn’t get too personal. :)

Today only, I will have $1 patterns hidden in my shop. I’ll be choosing patterns at random and marking them down to $1! Keep checking back because as they sell, I will be marking down more of them!

Please tell your friends! :)

Yesterday, I went through all of my craft supply stuff and I came across a bunch of things that I’ve decided to part with. First, yarn! I’m such a hoarder when it comes to yarn!

I have three lots of very pretty hand painted yarns listed on Ebay. I have worsted, fingering, and lace weight.

And I have two lots of store bought yarns too! Please take a peek and see if there’s anything you like!

Then, I listed several amigurumis on Etsy!

This snail is a pattern that I’ve been working on. It’s so close to finished.  I just need some motivation…

I have three hedgehogs listed (all different colors!). This is another pattern that I have nearly finished.

And the Peanut Butter Jelly monster!! I was bored one night and just had the urge to make this. I dunno why!

And this is another one of my random creations that I cannot remember the inspiration for. A penguin holding a taco. This guy is sold already. I was surprised that he went so fast. I’m so bad at predicting what people will like!

Anyway, please take a look at my Etsy shop! I have all of these guys listed, plus more! Everything is sale priced.

I’ve brought back my discounted pattern bundles on Etsy. You can get all of my amigurumi patterns for just $25 (it would cost $35 to buy them each individually) and all of my hat patterns for just $9 (it would cost $12 to buy them each individually).

There are still 5 days left to enter the giveaway! Thank you to all who’ve entered so far! I’ve enjoyed reading your suggestions! :)

I have a few announcements to make:

#1 – During the holiday shopping season, I will not be selling crochet patterns through Etsy. I’m trying to keep the shop full of actual items and will not be listing any patterns in an effort to avoid any confusion. For now, patterns will only be available here at gleefulthings.com. With that said, run over to Etsy and check out what’s for sale! :) Since it’s gift giving season, I thought it would be cool to try to list as many amigurumis as I could manage. I have more on the way so keep checking back!

#2 – I’ve been thinking about this for a while and am almost positive that I’m going to retire my hat and Ipod cozy patterns. So if you’ve been thinking about buying them, it would be a good idea to do so now. I plan on bringing the hats back in some way (along with a few new ones that I haven’t released yet). Possibly in a book or another website. Right now, I want to concentrate on toys.

#3- I’m having a sale on patterns for Thanksgiving!! Enter the code “Turkeeey” (with 3 e’s because I was excited when I made the code! hehe!) for 40% off your purchase. This will only work at gleefulthings.com, not on Etsy. Sale ends Saturday the 29th.

♥ Julie