Sharing a few more of the gifts that I have made in the past.
Years ago I learned how to crochet with plastic grocery bags. Each of the granddaughters then got a Barbie dress made out of grocery sacks. They are cute, but a little see through LOL I actually wouldn't mind making more of these, but I will figure out how to put maybe a different colored bag inside as a lining!
I used to really make a lot of things with plastic canvas. I rarely made sets like this Barbie patio set that you see, but it is just too darn cute! I gave this to my granddaughter, Ariel, for her birthday a few years back. Just looking at the picture makes me want to get into my plastic canvas stash and start making again.
When I made dresses for the girls' Barbies I needed to think of something to make for the boys.
I actually won the purple pillow in a giveaway at an online party, which gave me the idea to make the brown one.
This was before I owned a sewing machine, but pillows are one of the easiest things to make. I actually stuffed these with filling. It is better to use a pillow form. I have been fortunate as of late to find pillow forms at yard sales. They aren't too cheap to buy them at the store, which makes the pillow too expensive for me to make.
Last, but not least, sharing again something I made before owning a sewing machine, is this table runner that I hand sewed to give my boyfriend (now husband) for Christmas.
We still have this. It's on the entertainment center with the TV and sound bar sitting on it.
It's a good feeling to see something that I made still in use.
Will you be making any crafts for gifts this year? I am in the middle of making quite a few things right now, that eventually I will share once I get through the older gifts.
Don't forget to check out my Homemade linky page here on my blog...find cool crafts to make, or add links to your own.
Since I now want to look in to doing more plastic canvas, here are a few products, including a book that I have put in my wishlist to purchase!
Friday, October 10, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Writer's Unite 10/9/14
It looks like everyone has been busy with their writing, including me.
I'm still working up to some additional series here on my blog, and most will include a linky each week for anyone who will want to share similar posts they are also doing on their blogs.
This past week I did 2 sponsored posts for savings websites. I'm all about saving. I will be linking those up this week in case you missed them.
I can't wait to see what YOU link up this week :)
I'm still working up to some additional series here on my blog, and most will include a linky each week for anyone who will want to share similar posts they are also doing on their blogs.
This past week I did 2 sponsored posts for savings websites. I'm all about saving. I will be linking those up this week in case you missed them.
I can't wait to see what YOU link up this week :)
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
WIP Wednesday 10/8/14
I think I have been pretty productive this week in my sewing :)
I will keep saying that I hope I can keep this up. If so, I will really start to get things done.
Let's start out with the sewalong with Terry's Treasures. (See button on the right) It's a Charming Stars quilt. I am using from my stash to make it.
We are to make 4 blocks a month, so here are my 4 for September. I do have all of my fabrics cut and I have all of the star point squares sewn as well.
I have worked more on the doll blanket, pillow and rug sets that I am making. I came to a stand still as I need to get the boxes that I want to make into the beds. I need to make a bed to know for sure the size of the blankets.
This month with the soscrappy blog the challenge colors are brown, black and gray. This picture is most of my hexagons in those colors. I will be working here and there on my hexagons throughout the month getting as many of those colors done around working on other projects. (See button at the bottom of my post)
Lastly, I am working on finishing up the 34 hotpads. Most of these will be used for Christmas gifts.
I had planned to take these to sit n' sew this Friday like I have the past few months at the quilt shop, but then decided that I want to take all my lined bags and get as many of those made as possible instead. Some of the lined bags will also be used for Christmas.
Christmas is right around the corner!! I've started highlighting crafts that I have made as gifts in my Frugal Friday blog posts now. How fun!
This is m UFO list, but not everything that I am working on is included in the list.
UFO's:
Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging
Yo-Yo Table runner
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
34 Hot Pads (8 done)
Christmas bags (total of at least 25) (2 done)
Charming Stars quilt
Brown half square triangle quilt
? sets of doll blanket, pillows and rug
I am linking up with the following blogs:
I will keep saying that I hope I can keep this up. If so, I will really start to get things done.
Let's start out with the sewalong with Terry's Treasures. (See button on the right) It's a Charming Stars quilt. I am using from my stash to make it.
We are to make 4 blocks a month, so here are my 4 for September. I do have all of my fabrics cut and I have all of the star point squares sewn as well.
I have worked more on the doll blanket, pillow and rug sets that I am making. I came to a stand still as I need to get the boxes that I want to make into the beds. I need to make a bed to know for sure the size of the blankets.
This month with the soscrappy blog the challenge colors are brown, black and gray. This picture is most of my hexagons in those colors. I will be working here and there on my hexagons throughout the month getting as many of those colors done around working on other projects. (See button at the bottom of my post)
Lastly, I am working on finishing up the 34 hotpads. Most of these will be used for Christmas gifts.
I had planned to take these to sit n' sew this Friday like I have the past few months at the quilt shop, but then decided that I want to take all my lined bags and get as many of those made as possible instead. Some of the lined bags will also be used for Christmas.
Christmas is right around the corner!! I've started highlighting crafts that I have made as gifts in my Frugal Friday blog posts now. How fun!
This is m UFO list, but not everything that I am working on is included in the list.
UFO's:
Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging
Yo-Yo Table runner
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
34 Hot Pads (8 done)
Christmas bags (total of at least 25) (2 done)
Charming Stars quilt
Brown half square triangle quilt
? sets of doll blanket, pillows and rug
I am linking up with the following blogs:
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Get Your Daily Deals at DealPursue!
Yes, it's true....you will find daily deals over at DealPursue!
Currently there are 1244 deals listed on the website. Each day the top 3 deals are at the top of the page. Today's top 3 deals are on flip-flops from Kohl's, a Lexar jump drive from Office DEPOT, and straight legged pants from Kohl's.
Some of the other deals today are:
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Philips Blu-Ray disc player for just $39.99
Rampage dress boots 50% off
Leaning Shelf Bookcase with computer desk 52% off
Nautica Voyage cologne for only $17.95
Lego Play set $5 off
Click Coupon from the menu to find some great coupons such as 50% any order from Ann Taylor, or 50% off bath and body from The Body Shop, or free free shipping on a Cuisinart Stainless Steel Food Chopper and lots more.
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With Christmas right around the corner you will want to be sure to check out Deal Pursue before you buy and look for the savings.
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Monday, October 6, 2014
All Business Monday--Jerky Direct, The Products
Welcome to part 3 in my series about Jerky Direct. This week I want to focus on the products.
If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can find them here:
http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html
http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html
Jerky Direct offers a WIDE arrange of flavors and types of Jerky:
Fruit Stix
Fruit Stix - Apple-Cinnamon Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Berry Blend Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Blueberry Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Pineapple Two 3.65oz bags ***
Jerky Direct didn't forget your pets either!
Pet Treats
All-Natural Turkey Pet Strips - Two 6 oz bags ***
------All jerky is also available for purchase by the case of 24 as well.------
Jerky Direct products provide a healthy, all natural source of protein. Many of our products contain no preservatives, no added MSG, no nitrites, no Erythorbate, no artificial ingredients, and are only minimally processed. Check each product for more specific nutritional information. This unique product is a staple of health conscious customers and those who demand a top quality product at a great price.
Our Jerky is handmade in our USDA certified smokehouse using superior quality top round beef. It's seasoned with our secret blend of spices, and slow smoked to perfection with real burning hickory.
Get up to half a pound of premium quality, all-natural or organic jerky for only $12.30 or become one of our Jerky Direct Distributors and join our automatic shipment program for the same price! Get up to 1/2lb of jerky delivered to your door each and every month and then get as much additional jerky as you would like at our low wholesale price! Click here for more details.
Stay tuned for Part 4 next Monday, which will include a giveaway. One lucky reader will win their choice of product from the list above!!!
If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can find them here:
http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html
http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html
Jerky Direct offers a WIDE arrange of flavors and types of Jerky:
Fruit Stix
Fruit Stix - Apple-Cinnamon Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Berry Blend Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Blueberry Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Pineapple Two 3.65oz bags ***
Jerky Direct didn't forget your pets either!
Pet Treats
All-Natural Turkey Pet Strips - Two 6 oz bags ***
------All jerky is also available for purchase by the case of 24 as well.------
Jerky Direct products provide a healthy, all natural source of protein. Many of our products contain no preservatives, no added MSG, no nitrites, no Erythorbate, no artificial ingredients, and are only minimally processed. Check each product for more specific nutritional information. This unique product is a staple of health conscious customers and those who demand a top quality product at a great price.
Our Jerky is handmade in our USDA certified smokehouse using superior quality top round beef. It's seasoned with our secret blend of spices, and slow smoked to perfection with real burning hickory.
Get up to half a pound of premium quality, all-natural or organic jerky for only $12.30 or become one of our Jerky Direct Distributors and join our automatic shipment program for the same price! Get up to 1/2lb of jerky delivered to your door each and every month and then get as much additional jerky as you would like at our low wholesale price! Click here for more details.
Stay tuned for Part 4 next Monday, which will include a giveaway. One lucky reader will win their choice of product from the list above!!!
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