Handcrafted Crochet Bookmark Bracelet and Handcrafted Crocheted Tape Measure now available on Ebay!

Looking for a keepsake or friendship gift for a teen or tween girl ... for a sewing, crocheting, or quilting circle? You have come to the right place.  My ebay and etsy shops are now featuring professional handcrafted gifts for you to choose from. Thank you for taking a moment to click on the two links below. You WILL like these inexpensive, creative keepsake gifts to love and share with those you love!

Click here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Keepsake-Crochet-Bookmark-thats-Bracelet-/170707917803?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27befc1beb#ht_500wt_991


and here is the Keepsake Sewing Basket Crocheted Tape Measure: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hand-Crocheted-Tape-Measure-Keepsake-Sewing-Baskets-Dresser-Purse-/170707948020?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27befc91f4#ht_500wt_991

Thank you for looking! :) 

Helping You See His Plan

Helping You See His Plan

Country Blossom Throw WT2055 | Knitting & Crochet & Yarn | Purple Kitty

A fun way to spend a rainy day...working on a Country Blossom Throw...

Country Blossom Throw WT2055 | Knitting & Crochet & Yarn | Purple Kitty: "Search this site:"

Memorial Weekend, May 30, 2011...Monday...

Planted 48 Zinnia plants today...the ones that get about 4 feet tall and bloom all summer and fall. Baked clover leaf hot rolls, cinnamon rolls, and made a yummy "Loaded Baked Potato Frittata" ... ingredients: eggs, chives, bacon, potatoes...really good!

All in all it was a profitable day...gardening, baking, cooking, family, macrame', crochet, and a movie!

Hope you had a blessed weekend and holiday, as well!

God bless those who serve in the armed forces, and for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we honor you on this your special day of remembrance! :) Where would this nation be without YOU!

Here's the bag...a 70's pattern...with a new twist in 2011...well, here's some pieces to the bag...i'll post pics when it's complete!



OH! Here's the "pic of the day" of Michaela's 4 O'Clocks!

From two leaves to four! :)

By Hook, By Hand: Basic Amigurumi Doll

By Hook, By Hand: Basic Amigurumi Doll

Growing Things...May 29, 2011

At long last...SUNSHINE today--after a week of rain, clouds, and wind. I took some time to photo-journal new growth in the gardens. Here's the progress...

Seedling Crepe Myrtle - Spring 2011

Blue Asters and Dwarf Red Barberry-Spring 2011

Alyssum is doing great this year!

The Thyme is creeping in the basket...blooms red! 

You can see more of Michael's Garden Project here:

Michaela's Garden Project

Michaela's 4 O'clocks

Conducting Experiments in Horticulture...

I planted a Blue Spirea last fall, and it never leafed out this spring. (It either didn't survive the harsh winds of winter, or I planted it too deep.) While i was digging around it, I gave it a slight tug around the main stems and "oops" -- up it came.  There seemed to be some living roots on one stem, so I am  conducting an experiment with the horticulture knowledge that I possess, and making the rest up as I go...LOL!

I put the root in water, and added a drop or two of a root stimulator.

We'll see what happens. Perhaps I should have googled this process first! Sometimes I just like to go with what I know and see what happens! Hehehehehe! :)





Like a school girl when it comes to experimenting horticulturally! :)

More on the roots progress..I promise! As soon as I see "signs of life!"

I have a friend who is trying to bring back bare root strawberries in a similar way. Too fun!
I detest losing plant life... :(
I'm a firm believer in resuscitation! :)

Check out Michaela's Garden Project -- new photos today!

I think the next big project at my house will be...get a greenhouse! :)