Now that the Christmas rush is over and I am looking ahead to the New Year, I find myself in a state of uncertainty. Because of the looming new CPSC legislation for lead testing of children's products, I am contemplating the possibility of closing up shop. I say this with much sadness and a lot of anxiety. After several years of trying to figure out how to do something I love (from home), once again I am back to square one -- only this time it is worse because I feel I actually have found my calling. I also find myself stopping the natural flow of ideas in my head (new products, new designs, marketing ideas, etc.) because I am unsure if they will come to fruition. Seems like the brakes have been stepped on, rather abruptly I might add. I know that I am not alone in this and that most other children's products artisans are probably feeling the same way. At this point, it is a waiting game -- to see if any amendments or exemptions are passed that will allow all of us to continue. Anyway, I am feeling the sadness about it all right now. : (

The adorable "sadness onesie" can be found at http://www.adorablefiend.etsy.com.