clutches

I made this clutch out of scrap yarn! Working 1 piece including handles and sewing it together down the sides, adding flower embellishments on top and sewing a matching cotton liner inside! I think it turned out so cute! I love the color scheme, and the pattern could be altered to match any color scheme and for any occasion! It was fun to make and a easy pattern for most anyone to crochet! Have fun with what you crochet and it will show in your work!

Church Craft Fair

Pictures of my table at the craft fair! There were not very many people coming through, which was a little sad not just for me but also for the kids trying to raise money for their misson and the 30 other crafters there! I am glad to give to the kids, but if you are just looking to make money church fairs probably are not the way to go!

cross stitch

I have been working on some crosss stitch bookmarks for easter and I really am enjoying the change! Sometimes we need to change things up for a few days or maybe even a few weeks and in the craft world that could be an endless amount of possibilities! Just in one craft you can change up, like crochet change to a different style or pattern, cross stitch, knit, sew, or go away from fiber all together and do something completely different like paint, bead, draw, card making, scrapbooking, etc... so I guess my point is if you are a crafter you should never get bored! haha Throw in everything else you have to do through out the day and we will stay busy all day everyday! Changing the subject these bad rain storms have tore up some of the shingles on the house and my husband and I will be out on the roof fixing them today so probably want be much crafting going on!

Spring Crochet

Here are a few of the items I have made for spring! I really like to make purses this time of year because you can be so creative, and it is something that people will buy in the spring and summer! I am going to have them at the craft fair on saturday! I hand stitch the lining in so it is attached to the inside only! I do this by going through the back side of the stitch only, which creates a cleaner edge I believe! It is beautiful here in TN today and I love to go to the park and walk my baby(Lucy, Boxer/German Shepard mix)! It gives me time to think and meditate and I come up with new ideas when I am able to clear my head of all the junk! Like trying to decide if I am going back to work or not! I didn't go sign up for the CNA classes because I am still not sure! This is definitely a hard decision for me! Have a wonderful day!

Craft fairs

Craft fairs are somewhat new to me I have done a few, but its hard to choose which ones to go to! There's booth price, having to provide table and chairs, having enough items made up, getting everything there and back, set up and take down, change drawer; all these hings have to be done and you have to have money for the booth, equipment, supplies, change, etc... If you go it alone how do you take a bathroom or lunch break? These are a few of the things to think about when you do a craft fair! I am doing one saturday and I hope it goes really well, it is for a church youth group, I will post pictures and let you know how it goes! I am excited, nervous, a little scared, and anxious about the whole thing! It can be a great day for everyone, I just hope the rain stays away!  

new project, Dog Leash

This Stylish Dog Leash is Green trimmed in Hot Pink, and perfect for Spring and Summer! With comfort for your wrist and sturdy enough to hold! Inspired by my 62 LBS Boxer/German Shepard dog Lucy! This design has been tested and tried and works great for any size dog up to 65LBS!

Made with Red Heart Yarn and metal Latch! Latch and handle machine sewn!

Size: Length= 3'11"
Width= 1"
Latch= 5/8" 90LBS Load Limit
Handle= 5 1/2"

The sitch is just a basic single crochet repeated until desired length is achieved and then single crochet in a contrasting color around edge, fold 1 end over and sew down for handle, sew other end down over latch and you have a leash!

stormy days

It is a stormy week, not just the weather outside, but inside as well! I've decided to go back to school and get a public job again! My dilemma is that I love being a housewife and working on all my craft projects! Financially it is better for my family if I work as well! I am going to be a CNA and I do like working with people and helping them so I believe that will make me happy, however, I do not want to give up my craft business either! So I have to figure out a way to do both as well as everything else I already do; cook, clean, budget, pay bills, keep up with all appointments, take care of disabled In-Laws etc...  I know most of you out there understand what I'm talking about! God help me with this new chapter in my life to be strong and at peace!

Spring is here!

I love spring and all the beauty it brings! I also look for new crochet patterns and ideas for spring and summer! It is a craft that many believe to be only for fall and  winter. I have found many beautiful patterns that are great for spring! I know a lot of us try to make lots of our christmas gifts this time of year, but I want to see the bright yellows, pinks, reds, blues, etc... come to life in my work!