Craft Hope Project 12 – Bracelets for Russian Orphans

I’m so behind on posting that I’m playing catch-up with my projects, charity, gifts, and “stuff”!!  That’s what I get for being lazy!!!!!!!

The following pictures are my contribution to Craft Hope’s Project 12 back in April and May 2011.  The project is over, but Jade seems to think that we may be doing something similar in the future for another orphanage, etc.

Click this link to see the project info.  http://www.crafthope.com/2011/04/project-12-orphan-outreach/

Unfortunately, I can’t remember the final bracelet count.

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Sweet Pink with Flowers

This little blankie is going to EGF!  I received the yarn from Kathy a little while back and have been side tracked with other stuff, so I’m just getting back to using up some of this yarn.  I have another one on the hook right now, a really pretty blue color!

Hope Everyone is enjoying their holiday weekend! 

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Hats and Scarves, Oh My!

I couldn’t resist!  hehehe!

Just thought I would stop by and post a quick picture or two of the crocheting I’ve been doing.

These 29 preemie hats are for EGF.

These 7 scarves are for Bridge and Beyond homeless organization.

This was an attempt at a slipper. While I found this pattern to be easy to follow, I realized quickly that I don’t have a passion for making slippers.  :)

We’re supposed to get another bad snow and ice storm. I hope everyone stays safe and warm!

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TTATO – This That and the Other :)

First, a little something to hopefully make you smile!  I gave Frankie a spoonful of sloppy joe’s and mixed it in with his regular food.  Look at his whole face.  His mouth is orange and he even got food on top of his head!  Silly dog!!

I’m using up my left over Homespun yarn for scarves.  These two scarves are going to be donated to Bridge and Beyond homeless organization.

And I wanted to also share a picture of my Prayer Box that I just made. I REALLY need one, so I took out some of this and some of that, and came up with this.  :)

My Mom gave me the Angel in a frame, and the Angel pin is from my grandmother. I sure wish I could say the feathers are from an Angel!!

Have a great evening!  I’m off to start another scarf. 

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Crochet Donations

These two blankets will be donated to TLL - (Touching Little Lives - http://www.touchinglittlelives.org/ )

 
 
The two blankets above will be donated to Home Instead Senior Care for an elderly shut-in.

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Monday Morning Show and Tell

Good Morning Everyone!  Hope everyone had a nice weekend!
The temperatures here have been about 10 degrees, but 0 degrees with the wind chill. Then by the afternoon, it gets to be a balmy 22 degrees! :)  At least the snow was light and didn’t cause too many headaches for everyone last week. We shall see what this week brings.  I’m a little concerned about my family and friends that live in Alabama and Georgia. They are getting hit with a lot of snow and ice right now. Can you please say a quick prayer for them to all be safe and warm? I would really appreciate it!

Well, the title says this is “Show and Tell”……
These small newborn Santa hats are going to Touching Little Lives charity. I’m going to eventually post the pattern, but if anyone would like it sooner, just leave me a message and I would be glad to email it to you!


These preemie Valentine’s Day hats are going to EGF. I’m going to eventually have 12 to send.  If anyone would like the pattern for the heart, just let me know.  I also made 2 sets of booties. I know I should make more, but I’m just not in the bootie-making mood. :)

NOW…. for my special Show and Tell!!!
This is my Christmas present from Kathy!!  She is my generous Earth Angel that God has blessed me with. I love you Kath! Look at all that yarn eye candy!! It’s all super soft for the babies. I already dove into the stash!!  I can’t wait to start reading the book, too! 
(I’m not sure when I’ll have time to clean, cook, bathe…. oh you get the idea!!)
  
Hope everyone has a great Monday and a great week!!

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A Little of This-N-That

Hi!  Hope everyone had a good day today!!  I thought I would share a couple of things with you this evening, before I forget to.  I’ve been procrastinating on a few things, and updating my blog is one of them.

First, I’d like to share with everyone a picture of the most recent charity project.  It’s Project 9 with Craft Hope.  This project was to make and/or decorate pillowcases that will go to Conkerr Cancer; a nonprofit who distributes the pillowcases to terminally ill children throughout the country.  Visit both websites for information and details, please. 
I didn’t want to sew the pillowcases, so I bought them at Walmart and embellished them instead.  I quickly sewed little pouches and embellished them. Then I used Velcro to for the closure, and Velcro to adhere it to the pillowcase.  I wanted the kids to have a little secret area they could put things like money, and when they go to open up the pouch for themselves, they will find 2 crocheted small hearts – just to let them know they are loved!!

These tomatoes are from my garden.  There are Big Boy, Roma, and cherry in the colander.  I’m going to take my friend Kathy’s advice and chop these up, blanch and freeze them.  That way, I can use them for salsa when I’m ready to make a batch. We haven’t had a taste for it lately, so this is a great way to save for when we do want some!!

These are pictures from yesterday. I had Grandma by myself yesterday, so I thought I would take some pictures of her with her cat and my dog begging for food!! Her cat’s name is Rocky, and is part minx and bobcat.  He has orange eyes.  He’s really a pretty cool cat, but is a little dangerous at times. He is so fast that when he runs past us, he gets under our feet and scares us. I worry that he’s going to scare grandma by darting around so quickly and make her trip and fall one of these days. (By the way, she is wearing the headphones I bought her. She’s so hard of hearing that we can’t take how loud she sets the volume, so this way, we/I don’t have to listen to it!!!!)

Have a great night!!  See ya soon!

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Charity Crochet Donations

Hi Everyone!  I hope you’re all doing well!

I thought I would share some pics of the baby stuff I crocheted, and will be donating to EGF and Touching Little Lives. 

I have been neglecting my blog, but I do have some things to share with you all.  Keep your eye out for another post or two soon.

Meanwhile……
    

Have a great Wednesday!

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Birthday Sweets

Hi Everyone!  Yesterday was my 45th birthday and I just wanted to share with you a picture of my flowers, cards, and cake! The cake was soooo yummy.  Lemon and 2 layers of lemon cream, AND lemon chocolate shavings on top! YUMMO!
I had a nice day!
 
Also, this evening I worked on putting together a card for EGF.  I found a comforting phrase and this is what it says on the inside.
“As a butterfly graces our lives with one moment's fragile beauty, so too has your baby's presence blessed you, and those that surround you with their short life, and unique spirit. May you find peace, and joy with each butterfly that passes, knowing that your baby lives on in the hearts of all they touched.”
 



Hmmmmm…… I need to tweak the ribbon.
Thanks for visiting and hope you have a GREAT FRIDAY!!
P.S.   I bet you it’s going to snow here tonight.  It was only 46 degrees today and tonight I’m sure it will dip down into the 30’s.  I’ve had a bet with a friend that it was going to snow in April (since it has snowed in April for the last 2 years,) and I think I’ve won!!

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