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Archives for July 2013

Summertime Crochet!

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I am enjoying this great weather and the garden so much!  Here in this small California mountain community, it’s in the mid 80’s- low 90’s.  That is a little warm for us around here!  I finally got my garden going and have been having a great time sprucing up the yard!

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All the kids and grand-kids were home for this Fourth of July, We had a blast,,, Swimming, Slip-n-Sliding, Roasting Hot Dogs and Smores… I built a new brick patio last week and bought a new fire pit just in time for all the festivities!  I thought I would share a few photos with you!

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New Tomato Plants… With a few tomatoes already!

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New Brick Patio for Firepit… I did this all by my self!

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So, what about Summertime Crochet??? I can’t just stop crocheting, But I do slow down a tiny bit in this nice weather!  I started the Shell Shell pattern by Kim Guzman on Ravelry, Click here to get the free pattern!

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Just a few more rows and then the edging and it will be done!

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Fun pattern repeat!

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And another really exciting note,,, I sold my first item at my Etsy Store this weekend!  Stop by and check it out! I have added several great items….Just click the ETSY Button on the sidebar of this blog to get to my store!  So… I started another afghan for the store… I loved the True Colors Afghan I gave to my grandson… So I thought I would make another…

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True Colors Afghan Blocks

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So here is to Summertime Crochet, Etsy and Gardening!  Happy Summer!

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Elena

BeatriceRyanDesigns now on Etsy!

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Today is another milestone!  I finally got my nerve up to open an Etsy Store!  I have wanted to try opening one for quite a while, but the thought of it was a little overwhelming!  Getting to know my friend Kathy over at Elk Studio Handcrafted Crochet Design was really inspiring… I have watched her recently publish a beautiful Southern and Sassy Hat Pattern (You really need to check it out!) and checked out her Etsy sight… So, I dug in and opened mine… Click here to see BeatriceRyanDesigns new Etsy Shop!!!!!

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Here is a sample of what is up for sale at Etsy!

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Thanks for all your support,,,

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Here is to Etsy, Love of Crochet and Trying New Adventures!

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Elena

Crochet Display…

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The Art Walk was fun and I had a blast hanging out with my friends and seeing the complete display Debbie at Alpine Originals put together with all my crochet projects!  It turned out to be a very hot day and the crowds were small, but I have been very blessed by all the reactions to my crochet work and lots of sales too!

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I thought I would share a few pictures I took of the display( Sorry for the poor quality),,, I have shared many of these projects over the last couple months,,, So see what you recognize!

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Front and center was the patriotic items!

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Lots of crochet… Now to get to work on my Etsy Store… And a few things for myself!  I can’t wait to share the cute Shell I am making myself!

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So here is to the Heatwave, Crochet and New Projects!

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Elena

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