Key swap

I bought a ready made pendant in the craft section of Wal-Mart then took it apart I kept the Key and rose added  Bells and beads in blue and A pewter heart cog that I made. I like it I think I like it enough that I would wear it. BTW I really hope my partner for this swap doesn't check my blog because She hasn't received this yet.

Necklace with childrens names on it for a swap

A bartered deal to add to the swap and to put the necklace in

A mommy necklace for my swap partner. with a little angle because all her boys are her angels.
and as often is the case I didn't have to leave the house for supplies.

Sewing Kit

The cover

 I made this for a swap. Ir is completely made with stuff I already owned. I use a linen Rayon Blend of the fabrics I beaded the thread on the cover. I just need a little pair of scissors for it to be complete. (I have them I just have to find them. Did you notice I made it open backwards? This was not on purpose. Welcome to my world of Dyslexia. Oh well it is nice despite that. and it adds a little story about the maker.

Washing dishes with bacon

Crocheted Bacon

More Crocheted Bacon

NOT Bacon!

If you haven't ever used a crocheted or knitted dish cloth you don't know what you are missing. They are really easy to make. They are great starter projects. and if you can't make one buy one from a crafter it is worth the $5 or $6 they charge. Considering the time and material put in that isn't even close the Minimum wage.

Crocheting

This is a Daisey. No really, it is. I think it reminds me of a sun from a little kids drawing. But all the younger kids who saw me working on it knew what it was right off the bat.

Worlds Largest Catsup Bottle

This is a water tower in Collinseville IL It amuses me. It seems for many years there was a tomato catsup factory. And No that is not miss spelled there are two ways to spell the it and they infer they sweetness.

Crochetting Gifts

I had some Yarn that screamed to be made into something Americana  so this is the dish towel It became