Finished Objects with Pics

I went scrapbooking Friday, and I worked on some pages,then I got bored.  I had bought a mini tray that contained boxes made by Tim Holtz for $3.50.  I decided to get that out and decorate it.  I used 3 Gypsies paper on the outside.  I used paper from Tuesday Morning on the inside boxes, and I used Tim Holtz distress inks on the inside of the boxes with tissue paper to apply it to get it in the nooks and crannies.  I think it came out nice.  I'm not going to put anything inside until I find the perfect trinkets to represent me.  I may even use some of my jewelry.  Here are the pics:

I recently crocheted a purse out of Red Heart Super Saver yarn using a pattern from Crochet magazine.  I decided to add a liner on the inside.  I made some changes to the pattern.  It called for 2 crocheted handles, and I bought a handle and only used one handle.  I also had some difficulty with the bobbles.  The article said to push the bobbles to the right side out; however, they don't want to stay. It still turned out pretty will though.  I just put all of my stuff in, and I will be using it.  It's much too pretty not to.

I am currently working on knitting a shawl.  It will be my first.  The pattern is from Vogue Knitting magazine, and I'm using wool yarn.  It already looks a little different from the picture, but I think it might be due to less tension on my part.  You can see the pattern in my knit.

I will be going scrappin again this Friday again.  I will have so much to show everyone.  I am starting on the books that I did years ago that aren't good for the pictures.  I want to put them on acid free paper.  We should be getting some new pics of our new boat soon if the weather turns nice.  My dh and I are wanting to get the boat out and have some fun and of course I'm looking forward to going swimming.  I hope that I can still swim in the lake with my fibro.  I hope that it's not too cold for me.  My dh make dinner for us tonite.  Ham and mac-n-cheese.  Neither of us is feeling well tonite.  Hope we feel better by Wednesday.  My parents are taking us out for dinner if everyone is up to it.

Happy Scrappin & Hookin,

Michelle

Scrapbooking With Family & Friends

I went scrapbooking with my mother and friend today for about 5 hours.  We had such a nice time.  I managed to start and finish a calendar, about 6 to 8 pages from last Christmas, and then we had dinner out.  We stopped by Tuesday Morning on the way home, and they have Colorblok Album kits on sale for $7!  I bought a black and white album kit.  I also bought hinges for an album and a tiny tray with the square blocks.  Both are Tim Holtz.  I spent $12 total!  I also spent about $7 at Scrapbooking Expressions.  I'll take some pics and show you later.  I'm way too tired and hurting too bad tonite.  I was baking the other nite, and something went to fall.  I whipped my head around to see what it was and catch it, and I gave myself whiplash!  Go figures.  I pulled all the muscles in my neck, chest, shoulders, and back.  The doc cracked my neck back into place, but I have to go to physical therapy.  I hate going to pt!

I am going to a scrapbooking session Friday night from 5pm to 11pm.  I'm so excited!  I'm a little disappointed with myself though.  I spent all of my money before I got to go to the knitting festival.  I was really looking forward to it.  I just can't afford it right now.  I did buy a wonderful crochet magazine and a knitting magazine and some yarn for a couple of projects.  That should last me this month.  I am knitting a wool summer shawl.  It will probably end up as a Christmas gift.  Anything you see on my blog or etsy can be made to order.  (just saying) :) I want to get to the point where I am designing my own crochet and knit projects. 

I really need to either start making albums or buying them.  I have way too many loose pages laying around.  I can't seem to keep up with them money wise.  I'm always too busy buying more product and developing more pics.  :)  Anyone else have that problem?

Gotta go.  It's getting late.

Happy Hookin & Scrappin,

Michelle

New Layouts!

I have some Christmas LOs that I worked on recently.

Karen Foster Designs paper, K & Company embellies, & paper from my stash.

Paper from my stash, K& Company embellies.

Paper from my stash, K&Company embellies, white gel pen.

Paper from my stash, white doily, embellies.

Here is a picture of the tank top size 2x that I crocheted, but I think it's more of a 3x!

I will have more tomorrow!

Happy Hookin & Scrappin,

Michelle

Discount on Etsy.com

I am having a 20% discount on all my products on etsy.com.  My shop is Cropperhopperstuff.  Please use the  coupon code GRDOPNG when making your purchase.


I am currently working on a crocheted purse with cables and bobbles.  I just finished a pumpkin potholder.  I was supposed to go scrapbooking today, but I wasn't up to it. 

I recently purchase the Lemon Flower Stack paper pack from DCWV.  I love the yellows and green.  I also love the glitter!  I felt like buying something to represent spring.
 

I learned how to make my own binding for a small scrapbook, and I am putting together a Christmas album.  I like to use the miniature tree decorations for bling.  I get them off season at 90% off at Pat Cataan's.  Go to the back corner of the store, and that's where they usually keep them year round.  They will also add other seasonal items such as Valentine's Day to the pile throughout the year.

Happy Scrappin & Hookin,

Michelle

WIPs

I just finished a scarf that I'm giving my mother for her birthday tomorrow.  I haven't finished the tank top yet, because I lost the instructions.  I'm thinking of modifying the bottom since I have most of it finished.  I am working on a tee-shirt (crochet).  I don't currently have anything on my needles, but I have recently purchased a tatting shuttle.  I want to learn how to use it. 

I will be attending the Knitter's Fantasy Festival in Youngstown, OH on April 10th or 12th.  I have to look up the date.  I won't be able to take any classes, but I am looking forward to buying quality yarns in bulk.  I also love the swap that they have.  I have to go through my stash to see what I can swap. 

I will try to post pics of my latest scrapping efforts.  Plus, I have a haul to show you.  I received a gift card for $20 to Pat Cataan's for my B-day (March 21st), and I shopped for 2 hours all by myself.  I rarely get the chance to go shopping without my dh.  I had so much fun browsing.  I will be experimenting with white canvas cloth during my next scrapping adventure.  I am supposed to go scrapping this Friday, but we will see how both I and my mother are feeling.  We both have fibromyalgia, and neither of us feels well presently. 

I am loving the new blog Stitch and Unwind!  I love the patterns and the contests that they are having.  When I reach 50 subscribers, I will have some candy to give away.  I haven't decided what yet, but it will be good.

That's it for now.  I hope that I can share some pics to go along with my blog tomorrow.

Happy Scrappin and Hookin,

Michelle

Received Yours Truly Paper and Cards Magazine!

I received the "Yours Truly" paper collection and Cards magazine from Northridge Publishing Company as my prize!  Here is the pic:

I went shopping at JoAnne's a few weeks ago and spent around $14.  Here is a pic of my haul.  I got the new lemon DCWV paper stack and replacement blades for my circle cutter made by Martha Stewart.

I also went to Pat Cataan's the same day, and I spent about $42, but I also bought a ton of yarn.  I only spent about $10 to $12 on my paper crafts.

I finished the motorcycle cowl featured in Crochet magazine.  I just used a different yarn and made adjustments.  I need to add a button to the top, and it will be done completely. 

I would be happy to sell them as pictured with Red Heart yarn for $15.  If you want one made with wool as intended, then it will cost $25 as the materials are more expensive.  Please see my Etsy account.

I have one more pic to show you today.  Since I have been talking about my tank top that I am still finishing, I will show you what I have done.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Scrappin & Hookin,

Michelle

Aunt Passed Away

I'm sorry that I haven't posted lately.  Please don't send those cards of encouragement that I requested.  My aunt passed away from colon cancer unexpectedly two days ago.  Thankfully, she went in her sleep.  I probably will not post most of the week due to this.

Thank you,

Michelle

Pictures finally able to upload!

This is the picture of the country sweater that I crocheted for my sister.  Just picture it with the ribbons tied.  I found out that there is a button to update to the new version of my blog, and that corrected the upload problem.  Yeah!  Thanks Leelou Blogs for the tip! 

I am still waiting for my prize package from Northridge Publishing with my paper pack and issue of Cards magazine.  I hope to get it before Valentine's Day, because it's V-day paper.  I have been crocheting like crazy.  I am making a gift for someone, and they monitor the site so I can't say what it is.  However, it's out of the current issue of Crochet Magazine.  I love the new issue!  They are using more common yarns, and the patterns are lovely and something that I'll actually make.  I hate it when they publish things, and I think okay if I make that what will I do with it?  LOL! 

I just finished Pink Stampers' blog hop, and there are some lovely projects that have inspired me creatively.  I can't wait to get started.  I suggest that you take a look.

Happy Scrappin & Hookin,

Michelle

Chocolate Valentine Candy

Friday, I bought the candy chips at Pat Cataan's. I already had candy molds for Valentine's day that I had never used, so I got them out yesterday. I put the candy in microwave bowls, and microwaved them for 30s at a time. Every time they were done, I would take them out and stir them. I did this until the chocolate melted.

When the chocolate was melted, I took a large spoon and spooned the chocolate into the molds. I then placed the molds into the freezer while I did the next one. I only had 2 molds. By the time the second mold was done, the first one was completely set. The candy just pops out of the molds! It was so easy! I'm going to make my own Easter candy too. I found out that you can buy different fillings such as peanut butter cup filling to put in the middle layer. I made red lips, sayings such as I love you, be my valentine, etc. The red chocolate is white chocolate, and I used milk chocolate too.

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I have just started to move around the house, and get some small housework done. I haven't attempted the stairs yet. I can't wait to scrap and stamp again!

Happy Scrappin & Hookin,

Michelle

Goodie Haul

I went shopping on Friday, and I bought the new DCWV lemon paper stack at Jo-Anne's for $11.99. I had a hard time just choosing one from all of the new stacks that are out! I just ordered a bunch of stuff off of Blitsy.com too. I love that store! I ordered 4 Tim Holtz reinkers for the destress inks & a 6x6 paper pad & with shipping, it will come to $21! I also went to Pat Cataan's on Friday. I bought a couple skeins of Red Heart yarn for 2 for $5, a 5 in baby doll for $6, a butterfly album from 3 gypsies for $2, a large stamp for $1, 2 skeins of cotton yarn for $2.79 each, 8-10 sheets of cardstock for .10 each, and I think that's it. The cotton yarn is to finish the tank top that I started last month. The pattern was published in Crochet Magazine, July 2011, Vol. 24, NO. 4. The design is "Picot Shell" by Margaret Hubert. I will be showing pics in a couple of days when I finish the trim on the bottom of the top. It's a really pretty blue and white.

Since I won the Itty Bitty Fashion Doll Book, I bought the baby doll, and I plan to start crocheting clothes for her soon. I also bought a blue and brown twist 4-ply that I think I would like to make pillows out of or maybe an afghan. I am getting better daily, or at least I would like to think so. LOL! I would like to get at cardmaking at least in the next few days. I can't stand sitting her all day long. I'm used to doing the housework most of the day. I can't wait to use some of that pretty lemon colored paper. I have 2 birthday and one anniversary cards to make. I also need to get my pics deveoloped for the next crop, so that I can have them organized by the time we go. My husband is going to make me a desk for my scrapbook room using doors and 2x4s. You would never know they used to be doors. My dad did it for my mom, and I thought it was bought countertop for kitchens! I'll take pics throughout the process, and have a how-to so that you can do it for literally dollars for your craft room. It will have to wait for another month or so until I heal from the clots so that I can help.

Happy Scrappin & Hookin,

Michelle