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Archives for June 2013

Patriotic Crochet

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Patriotic, Whimsical and Crochet Art!!  Every year I crochet one of these beauties to sell at Alpine Originals… They are always a hit!!  You may wonder why only one,,, If you crochet alot, after one it becomes a job and not creativity… So if I whip two out back to back,,, I don’t love the work quite as much…  It doesn’t take to long to make these,, maybe 5-6 hours… So here it is… Crochet Flag Rag Rug…Well,,, Wall hanging,,, We don’t walk on our flag!

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2×3 Decorative Flag

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My feet included,,, so you can judge the size…

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And,,, Of course Charlie getting in the mix…

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This year since I am featured in the Artwalk at Alpine Originals in just a couple of weeks,,, I have started a second Decorative Flag… Yes, It is work,,, but I am hoping to spread the art of crochet!  My hook and hands will be very busy in the next couple weeks getting everything finished up so I can have a nice display… If you live close by make sure you come to the Artwalk on Friday June 28th!!

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I will be working on the pattern over the next few months,, So stay tuned!  For now it is all locked up in my head!

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So here is to Flags, Crochet and Art!

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Elena

Breakfast review….

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I am working on one of my most popular crochet projects… It’s patriotic,,,, whimsical,,, unique… and a surprise… It is now half way finished!  In the next couple days I will be posting pictures,,, You won’t want to miss out…So check back often… Since the surprise project takes a little more work than usual… I wanted to post something today… So… A Breakfast Review

What and why a Breakfast Review??  Well, yesterday I was hanging out on Pinterest… I saw a recipe that I had been wanting to try… So I did!  And I think I’m in love!!!!  Simple, Yummy and easy to bring to work with me!!  Overnight Oatmeal… So click HERE to see all the recipes on Pintrest…  I used Betty Crocker’s Overnight Oatmeal Recipe with Chia Seeds… Click HERE to try this recipe!  I used Blueberry Low Fat Greek Yogurt, Blueberries, Red’s Mill Quick Oats, Chia Seeds and I added a tad of Orange Juice… YUM…

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These are Betty Crocker’s Examples…

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And This Was My Breakfast This Morning!!!!

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Don’t worry,,, Crochet is my first love,,, And I won’t veer off many times… I just love easy recipe’s, especially when they are healthy and portable!…

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So here is to Breakfast Review…Surprise Crochet and Staying Healthy!

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Elena

Flowers and Hats…

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The weekend flew by,,, My flowers are really starting to bloom in the unusual heat… Normally we stay in the 70’s – 80’s, but the last week was in the 90’s.  I thought I could share a little of what I saw in my yard before we left for a family gathering on Sunday…

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Daylily’s, Mock Orange and Coral Bells…

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Indian Fire Poker, Chicago Peace Rose, Lavender Latte

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The Geese Headed up to my yard as we drove away…

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Then of course,,, I did whip up another bit of crochet… Another cute cotton summer hat… this time in coral.  I love this hat and like alot of  what I make,,, I use this pattern alot because it is easy and really cute… You can find it on ravelry.com by clicking here.  Big Girl Bonnet by Karla Rae

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Big Girl Bonnet,,, Free Pattern by Karla Rae

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Well the work week has started over and back on task… And don’t forget to check out my Facebook Page by clicking the like button on the sidebar : )

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So here is to Flowers Blooming, Great Patterns and Crochet!

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Elena

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