tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71764762053995742132024-02-19T02:02:07.305-08:00...and then I crocheted.SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-39327018482972800452016-04-09T20:13:00.001-07:002016-04-09T20:13:01.725-07:00Beginner Crochet Tutorial<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hf8HekNc9wU" width="480"></iframe>SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-82849365267229836502016-03-27T17:32:00.001-07:002016-03-27T17:32:26.352-07:00Basic Beginner Crochet Tutorial - Slip Knot/Chain Stitch<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jDPwhZvyMOA" width="459"></iframe>SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-8075274870788079282016-03-19T17:53:00.003-07:002016-03-19T20:29:34.133-07:00Tat-ta-da-da! My new Youtube channel has just started. <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I have been a lost soul lately. My deepest apologies. I have been really concentrating on creating a YouTube channel as well as trying to set up a work area and a good recording place. I have been watching videos on the best way to go about it also. Well, I finally uploaded my first video. A simple intro to my channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/crabbieme">https://www.youtube.com/user/crabbieme</a>. It is called "MyCrochetPlace". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> I hope to be able to help friends and family learn to crochet. I would really like to start a crochet class, but this is my first step. Little by little, I suppose, many things can be accomplished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> Please stop by and check it out. Subscribe for future video updates. I truly hope to help (some"one") learn this beautiful skill. It is very rewarding in so many ways. I want to be able to share it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Here are a few things I have been working on. </span><br />
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This is a very simple crochet cowl.</div>
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Bow and more bow. These are great for adding them to different accessories like headbands, hair-clips, or cute broaches. The pattern makes for different sizes. </div>
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Another very simple Valentine's Day cowl and a really cute chunky pom-pom hat. The hat is also available in various sizes. </div>
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<br />SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-85197818137173171582015-08-01T22:09:00.005-07:002015-08-01T22:17:02.284-07:00Welp!!!! Summer is gone. <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> It has a been a while since I have posted. This Spring things got a little difficult for my family. My husband had a sever heart attack that almost took his life. He is very lucky to be alive today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> It was Thursday morning April 16, his birthday. He woke me up early that morning, about 4 am. He was complaining about pain in his chest. He thought it was indigestion, so he took a few tums. That didn't help, so he took a pain killer. Finally clutching his chest in pain, he tells me that he needs to go to the emergency room because his heart feels like it will explode!!!! What a way to wake up......:/ "Let me call an ambulance", I say. "NO!!!! That's going to cost too much. Just drive me. I'll wait in the car." I rush to get what I need and get to the garage, what is my lovely hubby, who is having a heart attack at the moment, doing? He's taking out the garbage because he remembered it's Thursday, "Garbage Day". I yell at him to get in the car, drive him to the closest hospital, which is literally 2 minutes away - less, since there was no traffic at 4 am, he jumps out and runs into the emergency room by himself leaving me desperately looking for a parking spot and trying to get to him. Yes.......that was the beginning of a very, very long and emotionally draining summer. (He doesn't remember any of this of course.)</span><br />
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<b>We went from this.....an early birthday celebration........</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> During this time, he had three episodes where his heart actually stopped. One where he was shocked back to life. All the while I sat there, all day, waiting and watching. I don't know where those days went. Day after day we waited. One whole month, in one hospital where he seems to have contracted everything there, from pneumonia, e-coli and some other bacterial diseases that I can't remember the names of. I became familiar with all the medications, all the equipment and much of the staff. After that month he was transferred to another hospital. The one we should have come to originally, but luckily didn't or else this story would have a very different ending. He spent another 4 weeks there and was transferred yet again to another hospital where they helped him come of the trach and get of ALL those crazy debilitating meds he was on. To be honest, those were for me the worst nightmare. Finally he went back to the second hospital for physical,cognitive and occupational therapy. It is amazing what happens to your body when you don't move it. CRAZY!!!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> The months of April, May and June were spent at these three hospitals. Finally in July he was able to come home. After having2 stents put in his heart, three weeks of intubation, leading to a tracheotomy and then to having a defibrillator/pacemaker put in, he came home a very skinny and weak man who now needs tons of therapy to make up for all those days of being bed ridden. It's been a long, long ride, but we're still here and given a chance to continue. So that's exactly what we will do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> During this time I had to take time off work, because who else was going to take care of my hubby. I do not in any way regret being there with him every single day. Believe me, whenever you have a loved one in the hospital, I recommend being there as much as you can, because no one knows your loved one like you do. They will give them all kinds meds for any little thing. What easier way to deal with someone but by keeping them nice and sedated. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Because of my time off I had to ask for help financially. I created a gofundme account (<a href="http://www.gofundme.com/tzeukw">http://www.gofundme.com/tzeukw</a>) because desperate times do call for desperate measures. And many, I mean many wonderful people came to my aid. And for that I will forever be grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> To add to the misery which came with this Summer, I lost a very special member of the family. Our beloved Cheyenne got very sick and left us. She was 12. We got her in PR. She was just an adorable little pup when we found her. She was so smart that she was potty trained in one day. She just followed our others dog's lead and whallllaaa!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I love that big girl soooo much!!! I miss her immensely. <3 She was such a good girl and such a sweet heart. Anyone who came to the house ended up with her big ol' scruffy head on their lap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">She was so compassionate. When we found our little kitty Zombie, she took him under her wing and became his mama. He loved her too. That was his mommy as far as he was concerned. She was the one who scolded him if he got rough with Kachi. For Kachi, she was the love of his life. He imprinted on he as soon as he saw her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cheyenne you made a big impact in our lives. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU !!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am also very happy and grateful that my Beautiful Moon (Luna Bella) was able to be with me during those hard days. She sure knew how to make grandma smile. With her shakey butt and coconuts jokes. This little girl is HILARIOUS!!!!!! </span><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you to daddy for letting her and mommy come out to be with us during this difficult time.</span></div>
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<b>Happy birthday sweet baby. <3 <3 </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Happy 3rd birthday LUNA!!! I love you so much. <3 <3 </span></div>
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<b>Playing catch with grandpa!!! <3 </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> These are a couple of other blankets I made using that pattern. It's called the Maybelle square. I absolutely love it and the varieties of colors are endless. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can find that pattern here: <a href="http://myrosevalley.blogspot.ie/2013/06/maybelle-square-crochet-pattern.html">http://myrosevalley.blogspot.ie/2013/06/maybelle-square-crochet-pattern.html</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Try it. It's really fun to make. The only thing I hate about granny squares is joining them later, but they look so gorgeous after, that I go through the pain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Alright then, here was a super fun project that I did. Seriously, who doesn't love dream catchers? I made a few of these. I posted them on the previous blog. This is the latest one I made. They are so fun to make because you can go nuts decorating them!!!! That is the best part. I used yarn, feathers, string, ribbon, beads, sequins, little glass mirrors.....I could go on and on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Come this May we will again become grandma and grandpa for the fourth time. So exciting. My youngest son Sean got engaged and he and his beautiful fiancee are expecting a baby girl, Aela Jolie.</span><br />
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Here are Sean and Samantha. New parents to be.</div>
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...and this is my precious baby girl Aela Jolie. Grandma and grandpa can't wait to meet her. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Luna has some great news as well. Come July she will become a big sister!!!! And we will again become grandparents for the fifth time. Aaahhhh!!!! To much!!!!! I know. I hope my heart can handle ALL this love. <3 <3 </span></div>
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Here's my princess being very excited and having a lot of fun. </div>
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Here are Mommy and Daddy excited about their news. As you can see, Valky (my big black grand-doggie) is also very excited!!! </div>
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...and here I am as excited as a grandma could possibly be because my Beautiful Moon came to visit me from Tennessee.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kacey has had a wonderful year as well. She moved to a great home with a wonderful yard where she and her brother and sissy can have tons and tons of fun growing and stretching. Thank you Daddy and Mommy. :D</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And also Kacey turned two years old!!!!!</span></div>
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See how excited she is?!! I know. She is adorable. </div>
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Just look at this beauty. Such a gorgeous face. And sooooo much love to share. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Elias is growing into such a handsome big boy. He is my juicy fruit, chunky monkey. Sounds like a new brand of Ben and Jerry's doesn't it. (Hey, Ben or Jerry, you can reach me here.) ;) </span></div>
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Look at that face!!!! Words just can't even begin to describe.....!!!!! <3 <3 <3 </div>
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His first true snow day!! He loved it even though he couldn't really move. :D </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OK, now let me tell you all the stuff I have been working on. I tell you what, that <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/crabbieme/">Pinterest</a> is a very dangerous site. I just can't stop pinning and overwhelming myself with things to do. Click on the link and check out my Pinterest page. Warning...... it can be hazardous to your wallet if you are a crafter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">OK, so my new obsession are Dream Catchers. I have made two so far, but this is only the beginning. </span></div>
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Black and White Bohemian style <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/228975565/crocheted-dreamcatcher-handmade-black?ref=shop_home_active_1">Dreamcatcher</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I purchased a pattern online from Erin Black's Designs for the basic center, but you can easily make one with any crochet doily, one you make or one you purchase. I have to tell you though it is soooo much fun looking for stuff to decorate them with. It's almost endless and addicting. </span></div>
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This is the first one I made. It was purchased by my niece. Thank you Ali!!!! Made in Chicago and put up for display in New York. Woooohoooo. :P</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then of course, since I was in the dream catcher mode, I found a pattern for a dream catcher granny square. Found that <a href="http://www.heartmadeblessings.org/Patterns/dreamcatcher.php">here</a>. </span><br />
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I made it in three colors and decorated it with pretty flowers and added a nice little button. If you are interested in one just let me know. :D </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My other new obsession are these awesome ponchos that I discovered on <a href="http://bo-m.blogspot.com.br/">Bo-M</a>. I totally fell in love with them and had to make one. I couldn't find a pattern anywhere, so I made it myself by looking at the picture. Pretty good, Huh?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>My Bella Ballerina. </i></b></span></div>
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She has a removable tutu. EeeeEEEEee!!! Cuteness. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OOooo....the one other thing I am excited about........ yes I know I get excited over everything. Hey, it's the little things in life you know. ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, I got a stamp with my shop name on it. I got it <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStampCraft">here</a>. Feeling a little professional I think. Like I said before, It's the little things in life. Teeeeheeee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alrighty then. This is all I am going to write for today. I have to get back to my crochet. Talk to you soon. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about what I sell or what I make. Thanks for stopping by and...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;">My apologies. It's been waaaaaay too long since I last blogged. I have been very busy with my crochet and quite lazy at blogging. I know, excuses, excuses. You are correct. But, looking on the bright side, I will have plenty to write about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I hope you guys are ALL well. I've been busy crocheting and trying to keep up my little Etsy shop. It's been great, I LOVE IT!!! I have so many great people that have checked it out and said many, many nice things. I really, truly appreciate all the positive vibes everyone. Muuahhh!! Hugs and kisses for ALL of you. <3 <3 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I also want to wish my AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL grand-daughter LUNA BELLA WALKER, a very happy 2nd birthday. I have no pictures yet, since she is so far from me. I will try to get some pictures soon. I love her so much and miss her like you wouldn't believe. I will see her soon though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First let me share this AMAZING new trick for making your very own personalized cloth labels AT HOME!!!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Now you can either hang it up to dry or if you're are impatient like I am, put it in the dryer. Remember not to rinse it out. Leave the mixture liquid on it. That's the magic stuff!!! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">Preciate it much!!!!</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/190062721/handmade-crochet-white-flower-anklet?ref=shop_home_active_3"><img alt="Handmade Crochet White Flower Anklet bracelet Wedding Wear" src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/039/1/6296619/il_570xN.604125269_8bbc.jpg" /></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">New at my shop: a very sweet and delicate flower and pearl anklet. Perfect for this summer to show off those great legs. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Trying to get with the style, I made this adorable adjustable sparkly bow ring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and here is it's matching necklace.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I also made these cute cowboy/girl hats for photo props or just fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, here we are again, but I regret to say that I am very disappointed with the start of this Spring. It has been freeeeeezing. Brrrrr. Even the poor trees don't want to bloom. But, I have not wasted any time and have kept myself busy getting my Etsy shop going. I have added a few more items that I have been working on. Mostly, I have made some new camera lens pals. They are really fun to make and every time I make one, another idea pops into my head. :) So, yes, new ones are on their way. It's a work in progress. I have made a few and decided I didn't really like how they turned out so....FROOGGG IT!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you, <strong style="background-color: white; color: #33aaff; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;"> Kristin Hankins.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spring is truly my favorite season. I absolutely love that it is the beginning of new life. I can't wait to see the trees budding and the flowers blooming and the sun warming everything up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If anyone loves to welcome in the season with some great activities, here is a nice link to Pinterest. I'm going to try to do some of these with the grands. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, I have made a few more things for some friends and have added them to my Etsy page for anyone that would like to check it out. Please share it with friends and family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made this adorably cute little crown for may friend from work. She just had a beautiful little baby girl. I will hopefully be able to post pictures of her soon. Congratulations to Dalilah and her beautiful family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First of all, I want to wish my amazing grand-daughter Kacey Elena a very, very happy first birthday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kacey, grandma and grandpa love you with all our heart and soul. We wish for you love, compassion, peace and everything that you may need to make you the happiest little person in this world. May you always have joy in your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Unfortunately, she was a bit under the weather, but she was still gorgeous. Just look at these pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In keeping with the season, here is the newest hat that I made; An Irish Bowler for an adorable cute little baby. Can you imagine this cute little hat on top of the cutest little nakie newborn head, and that huge tie just snuggled under a precious little chin? </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 33px;">❤</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 26px; line-height: 33px;">❤</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are a few of the things that I have made and sold recently. </span><br />
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<i><b>Lavender and yellow receiving blanket.</b></i><br />
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<b><i>Newborn lavender and cream headband with matching leg warmers.</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Newborn purple and teal headband with matching leg warmers.</i></b><br />
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These owls were inspired by: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MariMartin">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MariMartin</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My grandson just outgrew his little hats, so of course I had to make him a new one. So I made him this adorable aviator hat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I also made this petite headband, made for a toddler. I wanted it for Luna, but she won't have it. She doesn't like things on her head, unless it's a hat for outside. It's too bad because, it looks adorable.</span><br />
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Please check out this shop. It's where I got the idea for this headband/warmer. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/YarnBlossomBoutique">https://www.etsy.com/shop/YarnBlossomBoutique</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Okay, so here's my latest experiment. I decided that since I was concentrating on newborn props for photos and such, I should maybe add some tutus to my collection. They seem pretty easy to make. Well, I tried it out, and here is my first attempt at a tutu. The picture really doesn't do it justice. It is adorable in person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">In February came the birth of my second grand-daughter, Kacey Elena. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Thankfully the changes to my job were good ones all around. Other than my sweet and inspiring administrator leaving for a better and probably more tranquil environment ;) I dd gain a new friend and co-worker. Thank you Tricia for helping me transition gently; and to all my wonderful co-workers that never hesitated to share a smile and a nice word or two. :D</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">So today, as I took care of my little Luna, I worked a little more on the blankets that I am crocheting. Here is a sneak peak:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the throw that I am making for my friend from work. She had given me a few colors to pick from. This is the combination I chose and I have to say that I think it works pretty well. Can't wait to finish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The pattern is basically a ripple or chevron pattern. I chose how many lines to make for each color to give it a nice patterning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a nice chevron tutorial to begin working with:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other blanket I am working on is this pretty lavender baby blanket. The pattern is very simple and works up very quickly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a very easy to follow step by step tutorial. Good luck and have fun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh and I have to add, that on this day I tried out a very interesting recipe. <b><span style="color: lime;">Bacon chocolate chip cookies.</span></b> They were delicious. Here is the recipe I used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has been awhile since I visited my little blog. I've been <strike>busy</strike> lazy. No, but truly, I have kept myself occupied in my crochet world. Below you will see <u>some</u> of the things that I have finished. I am currently working on two blankets. One for a friend that is expecting her first little <span style="color: #e06666;">girl</span> and the other for a friend's room decor. I was very flattered that she asked me to make her a throw for her sofa. I am very excited about finishing it. I will later post a picture of the finished product. One thing about blankets, they sure do take looooooong to make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few of the hats I have finished. Believe me there were quite a bit more than these, but they were all pretty similar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other little project that I tried my hand at was some cute little phone cozy/covers. These were so much fun to make, and I loved how they turned out. They were like little cartoon characters for my phone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you don't find me buried in yarn on my living room couch or on my cozy bed, you can surely find me spending time with my amazing grand-daughter Luna. While her mommy is working, she gets to spend time with her grand-parents and her Titi Vanessa and her cousin Elias. Those are the days when I think twice about starting an exercise routine, because I find myself moving ALL day long and am completely exhausted at bed-time. I am not complaining though. I love every moment I send with this little chica. She is so funny and so amazingly brilliant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">There is no way I can continue without talking about my <b><span style="color: #bf9000;">HUNKY CHUNK of LOVE</span>!!!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You will know exactly why I have given him this title when you take a gander at his pictures. My precious grandson has grown so much. The smile that he gives you just totally melts every ounce of your heart and soul. It leaves me in awe seeing how determined he is to grow and learn. He is tenacious in his wanting to do the things that he sees his "big" cousin Luna doing. The excitement he exhibits, when he tenses his little body and his tiny little hands, makes you want to help him accomplish his desire. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">SEE? What did I tell you? HUNKY CHUNKY MONKEY!! <3 <3 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE THAT BABY!!! <3 <3 </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I'm going to brag about my little <span style="color: #a64d79;"><b>Kacey</b></span>. The sweetest, smiley faced little angel that our family has been blessed with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't get to see Kacey so often, but every time I see her, she gets more and more beautiful. One thing that never changes....her gorgeous smile. Now she is getting her little teefies and she looks even more adorable, if that's even possible. She is also starting to experiment with her first steps and the world of exploration has become a new adventure!!! Go Kacey GO!!! <3 <3</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OH how I miss my SUMMER. I need that warm sun and the fresh air and to move my frumpy body off the couch, which I find myself not doing enough in the winter. I can't help it. I don't like to go out in the cold. I can think of just about any excuse not to. Just give me my sweat pants and jersey, and I'll see you next spring. If I could hibernate I definitely would. Are you sure we weren't meant to do that, because my body sure remembers something of that sort. Maybe I was a bear in my past life. (?) :/</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What makes it even worse is that all my favorite shows go away for the season as well. I made it through the week because I would look forward to Sunday nights and The Walking Dead and now Sundays are just the day before Monday. Grrrr. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Instead I am going to now pay a tribute to a wonderful summer gone by.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The month of May was an amazingly wonderful month. I would like to introduce the newest member of my beautiful family.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b><u> ELIAS NATHANIEL DANTE BENITEZ</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Elias was born on May 13, 2013 at 1:47 a.m., to his wonderful parents Vanessa Marie Cordero and Sonny Benitez. He is a blessing for us all. He is my first Grandson, who will surely have tons of fun with his two older female cousins. Luna who will be one year older than him, and Kacey who will be three months older. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From the moment that I saw his tiny little face and perfect little hands and that nose that I fell in love with from his Ultrasound pictures, I was in LOVE. Perfect doesn't even give him justice. He is our Little Prince. I love you so much Elias. Welcome to our family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, I can't wait to have them running around together. I await the camping trips and play dates, the trips to the beach and sleepovers at Grandma's and Grandpa's house. <3 <3 <3</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here he is all comfy in the blanqui that Grandma made just for him. <3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This month also brought the <span style="color: red;">1st</span> birthday for my gorgeous first born grandchild: LUNA BELLA WALKER!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seems like just yesterday I was blogging about your birth and holding you in my arms for the first time. You were so precious and tiny and delicate in my arms. You had my soul from that moment on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those beautiful eyes that were always so full of wonder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That smile that words can't even begin to explain the emotions that I feel inside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, here you are 1 year old and just as amazing as the day you were born. I learn something from you every time we are together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My baby Kacey Elena Cordero, who is now three months old, is just the chunkiest, most cuddleiscious baby you have ever seen. </span></div>
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Here she is the day she was born and made her way into the hearts of everyone in this family. </div>
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...with that heart melting smile and those penetrating eyes.</div>
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She is the sweetest baby and Life would not be the same without her making her mark in it. She has given me the mark of pure love and that will last forever and eternity.</div>
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Well, please pardon my bragging about my beautiful grandchildren. They are my life now. What else is there to brag about really??? :-)</div>
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The only other thing to add, other than I am so glad that summer is finally arriving, is that this <strike>school</strike> work year has been a very interesting one. I am glad it is coming to an end. I am ready to see what the next one brings. The only regret that I have is that a very special and dear person is now retiring and will most definitely be missed, especially by mua. I have to say that I have learned a lot from her, but most importantly to be a "good" person. There really aren't many words needed to describe her: good, compassionate, caring, respectful. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well, since my last blog something wonderful has happened. The birth of my second grand-daughter Kacey Elena!!! She is beautiful and amazing and has made us all very happy indeed. :-)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This a a Chicago Bulls hat with horns, and a turtle that a friend requested. Fun, fun, fun!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is my cutie pie Kachi sporting the little fedora mommy made him. I was just goofing around and trying out this pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hubby and I were able to get some fun time to ourselves. We went to the Lincoln Park Zoo. We also took nice chilly stroll on the lake front. Brrrrrrrr!!! It was pretty cold out there. The wind was brutal and COLD!!! The waves were a bit scary. </span></div>
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First, a big <span style="color: red;">THANK YOU</span> to my awesome little <span style="color: #0c343d;">"Jelly Bean"</span> for taking us there and bringing us back home safely. <3</div>
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Brand new bridge!!</div>
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Taking a nice stroll after the workout we had walking on the sand. Woohoo, that felt good!! I guess I don't have to do the treadmill today. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have been very blog lazy. Well, actually I have been busy crocheting for friends and family. I am currently working on another little project for my new upcoming little princess. She will be born any day now. I am so excited!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a hat my "son-in-law" requested with his soon to be son's name. Lol. I tell you what, those letters were not the easiest to make. Well the nice straight "E" and "L" and "I" were not bad, but that "A" and "S" kicked my butt. I know this is something that I need to practice, practice, practice. Lol.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will be my first grand-son. I am so excited about my babies. This is going to be en extraordinary summer!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I also worked on a mousey set for a friend. I really think it came out cute. I just used a basic beanie (these you can find all over the net) and than added ears to it and a little dip in front for character. Lol. I do not have patterns, I crochet the same way I cook. I don't rely too much on patterns as I don't rely too much on measurement. Unfortunately it leaves for many, many mistakes and double takes. Lol. But if you search on-line you can find many patterns for practically anything you want to try. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used two buttons that I crocheted a cover for. I also used a textured stitch, mostly because I am not too crazy about the basic "double crochet" stitch. I think it made it sturdier.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Than, I made another requested hat for a friend. Again I used the basic sc (single crochet) stitch beanie pattern and then added some horns and ears and a patch. TaDa!!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and I also made a little frog that her son wanted. I hadn't made those froggies since about two summers ago. The pattern for these can be found below. I changed it a bit because I make the arms and legs double yarned. But for the most part they are very simple to make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And lastly.......for today, I made these cute little ballerina shoezies for my little "Munequita".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are made by using a basic shoe pattern, again there are many, many to be found on line, for those who don't know a pattern yet. I then made a couple of leaves and two rose buds and added some pretty ribbon. I used this pattern for the roses and modified it a bit to make them smaller. </span><a href="http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/crochet-roses.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.freecraftunlimited.com/crochet-roses.html</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Well, I hope you all are enjoying the time you have with your family. I personally CAN NOT wait for spring to arrive. I have a serious case of cabin fever. I want to go back out to the woods, the beach and kayaking so badly. I am not a winter person. It is beautiful and clean and crisp and I appreciate it, but I just don't like feeling cold. :-( Enough of my whining. Enjoy, stay true to yourselves, and may your creative geniuses ALWAYS shine through. </span></div>
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Here's Nannies taking over the sofa, as always. She has her new toy that she sometimes believes to be a baby when you squeak it. So she grabs it by the neck gently and lays it right by her side. Silly girl. I love her so. She would have been a great momma too.<br />
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<i> My daughter <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/102984480672117324951" target="_blank">+Briana Cordero</a> started her family and of course my Luna Bella was born this year. You all know how I feel about her. <3 </i></div>
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<i>I got a gorgeous new daughter-in-law, +Kat Cordero and two precious grand-babies in law, and that makes for a very happy son. <a class="g-profile" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7176476205399574213" target="_blank">+Kevin Cordero</a>. The universe only knows how much I wanted that for him.</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>I really wasn't looking forward to Thanksgiving this year because thanks to that *$%^*# Teacher Strike that we had this year, my budget has been so completely messed up. But, I have to thank my wonderful kids for making this year happen. They took me shopping on Monday, and got me all prepped up for a few days of kitchen slavery. Lol. It was great though, no complaints. Well, there is one. My son Kevin wanted to get the biggest pernil (Pork Leg) that he could find, but little ol' me could hardly lift that monstrosity. I ended up dropping it on the floor while I was trying to transport it to the kitchen table to get it ready to put in the oven at 4 a.m., thankfully I had it all wrapped in plastic, than I had to move it into the oven. That when my other son Sean came to Momma's rescue and did all the lifting for me. My hubby was snoring away, so he didn't even notice. </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>I woke up nice and early to make sure my turkey and pernil were cooking and hopefully be ready about 3ish. It was all perfect. After coming back from the ultra sound place (First Peek) I started on the dessert...banana pudding!! It came out delicious, if I say so myself. :-) (...as I give myself a little pat on the back).</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>It's a real shame that a beautiful piece of land was taken over and used for a power plant, and now there is the risk of finding asbestos material wherever you walk. I just love the rocks at the beach, but then you find the signs warning you not to pick up certain materials due to the risk of asbestos. I have also read that the lake is still being used as a dump. Why?!!! This is a beach that is used by many families every summer, it's a camp ground that is used by locals and tourists. It scares me to think "what" you are swimming in.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>We went up to explore, and it seems to be an area where people come to spend the day grilling and bird watching. They have these really cool postings of bird types and what they look like in flight. It was really cool. I totally want to go back with my binoculars and spend some bird watching time. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>We stopped at the Culver's for a super delicious burger and some fries....<span style="color: blue;">YUMMMMMMM!!!</span> I don't know if it was as good as it tasted, or I was just starving, but it was GOOD! </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Finally we got home for a well deserved rest and it felt wonderful to take off the shoes, shower and just throw ourselves into bed and veg out to some TV. <strong><span style="color: purple;"><u>AHHHH. I love long weekends</u>.</span></strong> Still had two more days to enjoy. Tomorrow, just take care of the house and do some crocheting. :-)</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Well, other than sleep til about 9:00 every morning, I haven't done too much. I did enjoy the weekend at Illinois State Beach, again. My husband and I went out with my daughter, son-in-law and Luna. Also joining us was Kha, my son's girlfriend. It was a really nice day on Sunday. The weather was fantastic for walking. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I find it to be very tranquil, and quiet, and away from traffic. I really love getting away from the sound of traffic. </em></span><br />
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<br />SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-25557656580874257402012-10-23T12:38:00.000-07:002012-10-23T12:58:59.350-07:00<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Wow!!!! I haven't posted in forever. Oh well. Let's see.............since the last time I posted, I went through a strike at work that pretty much messed up my Fall season....</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>but, other than that, I found out that I will be a grandma again, TWICE. My son and his wife are having a baby GIRL :-) and my daughter is also expecting, but we don't know what it will be yet...to early. So I will be crocheting again soon. I already started on a little something. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> Luna is growing up so fast...it's incredible how beautiful she has gotten. Time is just flying by. I made her a little hat to keep her precious little head warm on these chilly fall days. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Well, I will just continue to crochet and enjoy my life as each day passes. I will definitely try to post a bit more. Just not too used to it. Come on Martha...get with the program. :-)</em></span><br />
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SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-47752078048111007632012-08-11T21:26:00.000-07:002012-08-11T21:26:27.106-07:00Our weekend project.<span style="font-size: large;">Got a 38 gallon fish tank from a friend who didn't want it because it was really dirty and had tons of hard water stains. Of course, I took it without hesitation. My husband put in some elbow grease and did a spectacular job cleaning it up. Took him about an hour. It has a few scratch marks, but for the most part, it looks good. The main reason I wanted it was because I have an 8 gallon round tank with one goldfish that really got too big for it. I've really felt bad and hated seeing him swin in circles all day. Well, after cleaning it and testing for leaks, we put him in, and he is in fishy heaven.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spend the day looking for tank covers and found them to be really quite expensive. So we headed over to good ol' Menards. "Save big money at Menards"....yes we did. The price of most of the covers that we found, without a light, were around $50, plus add another $40 or so for the light. Well, we decided to make the cover out of window screen. We purchased an aluminum screen fabric and the metal base, and cut it to size. Less than $10 there. Then we went over to the light fixtures and got some bulb sockets which we connected to....what else....a plastic gutter splash guide. I personally think this was genius. My husband is a master at creating gadgets. He's my MacGyver. This only cost us about $8. After that we went over to the gravel and found some river pebbles. Purchasing those at a pet store would have been about $20+...at Menards, we bought the bag of river pebbles for $2.89 for a bag that covers 3 square feet. We had more than enough for the tank and I have plenty for my plants. Woohoo. It sure does pay to shop around. Now that left me with money to buy fishy companions for my lonely fish. I might even be able to buy my birdy a friend too. Lol. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It's easy, but time </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">consuming,</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> if you use the </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">colorful</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> stripping effect. It can easily be made in solid colors if </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">preferred</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">. I think that's what I'll do next time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Finished product. TaDaaa!!!</span></div>
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<br />SimplyDoneCrochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18225214240009014343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176476205399574213.post-2101153501828583662012-08-02T13:11:00.001-07:002012-08-02T13:17:58.125-07:00Our week's adventure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a beautiful week and I have tried my best to take advantage of the weather before I have to go back to work next week. Went to the lake with the hubby and enjoyed a wonderful walk by the lake and through the bird sanctuary. Then we went over to Montrose Harbor, which is my favorite spot to sit and dunk my feet into the water. I also enjoy watching the boats go by. One day I will be passing through there in my kayak. For now I love just kayaking in lakes and lagoons. It's just cooler because there is more shade and lots of nature; surrounded by trees and birds is better than open sun and lots of big speeding boats.<br />
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As we were walking by the boat dock, I spotted a light blue and white parakeet. Tony tried to grab it, but I really felt bad and decided that we should leave it, since it seemed so happy flying free. I thought about taking it home and putting it in a cage, and it made me sad. So we walked away, even though I wanted it so that it can keep my other parakeet company since it is alone, now that I just lost one of them. :-( Still, I felt it needed to be free. It was a very nice area, with many other birds, plenty of plants and food, and lots of trees for shelter. Plus, it's summer and warm out, so it should be OK, at least until winter. I know, I'm silly in that way. :-/<br />
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To end the day, we went to George's in Bucktown and had a nice dinner. Nothing like a juicy greek grilled chicken sandwich, and an italian beef for the hubby. GOOD FOOD.<br />
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On Tuesday we went for a great bike ride on the North Branch Bike Trial. It was wonderful biking weather, especially out there, when you are riding in the cool shadows of the spectacular trees. We rode all the way from Devon to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Very exhilarating. Had the opportunity to see deer and many birds and we even saw a skunk. :-) It was great. We stopped off at Mcdonalds on the way home and had a little meal. I had chicken nuggets which I haven't had in ages. They were really good. Not too filling, just enough to fill me up.<br />
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