tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75808719410966833922024-03-13T10:14:48.389-04:00Hook-U-Up Custom CraftsMy home on the internet, where I can share my creations, amazing artistic finds, and whatever inspires me. I'm glad you stopped by!PartyPartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01821159311103368645noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580871941096683392.post-58925888520872264232012-04-04T20:02:00.000-04:002012-04-04T20:02:31.709-04:00Spring BrightsDon't you just love the colors of spring? Bright flowers, blue skies, green leaves....what's not to love?<br />
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I celebrate these bright colors in my latest collection on Etsy. To take a closer look, click on the link below the photo:<br />
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It's been a while, but I am back, and it's spring! Yippee! To celebrate the lushness of the season, with spring gardens, spring cleaning and home decor, and spring fashion, I've gathered this collection of fabulous handmade and vintage items on Etsy. Want a closer look at these amazing items? Click on this link: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE2NjEwOTB8MjU2NDg3MTQxNg/springs-green-outside-and-in">http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE2NjEwOTB8MjU2NDg3MTQxNg/springs-green-outside-and-in</a><br />
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So if you are looking for great springy ideas, look no further. Check it out!PartyPartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01821159311103368645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580871941096683392.post-47904193882263843452011-11-15T10:43:00.000-05:002011-11-15T10:43:50.996-05:00Great Christmas Gift ideas for under $100<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE2NjEwOTB8MTExNTU0NDUyNQ/for-that-special-gal-gifts-under-100">For Heart and Home</a><br />
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Check out my TAGT challenge treasury! It's chock full of beautiful handmade and vintage ideas for Christmas- gorgeous selections, for gifts, and for the home. PartyPartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01821159311103368645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580871941096683392.post-5107366444408537912011-11-11T10:03:00.001-05:002011-11-11T10:05:23.285-05:00My Etsy BestieMy friend, Kristi, whom I met on Etsy, is having a birthday this weekend. Wish I could celebrate with her, but we have to settle for a virtual celebration. Kristi and I talk via email and phone almost daily, and we often send links of items we love (and don't love!) back and forth on Etsy. Here is a collection of items Kristi has sent to me that she loves, as well as some other items that I think are her taste! Doesn't she have great taste?! The gorgeous Owl handmade coptic bound journal is from Kristi's shop. For the most fabulous handmade journals, you must check her out @ TheNibandQuill on Etsy!<br />
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As you can imagine, a plastic bucket makes not a comfortable seat. So everyone has a cushion atop their throne. Note-You can actually purchase buckets with cushions at the sports store-I think they are for hunting or something. Our local stores have none in stock.<br />
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So my daughter came to me to create a cushion for her bucket. I will probably end up crocheting one, but she needed it rather quickly, so I had to improvise.<br />
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My mother is a wonderful seamstress who made many of my clothes when I was growing up. We were not wealthy, and I was the only girl, plopped right in the middle of two brothers. So my mother really enjoyed creating cute little dresses and pants and outfits for me. Unfortunately, though, she did not pass along her sewing talent to me. She TRIED. I had a little sewing machine that looked like a toy but was supposed to be functional, when I was younger. And I tried, but I could never seem to shake the fear that the machine was going to suck my fingers under the needle (as IF!) and sew on my skin. The fear was so strong that I could almost FEEL the pain that would cause-homemade stitches. Rambo I am NOT!<br />
As an adult, when I became interested in home decor, I thought I'd try sewing again. {I LOVE QUILTS, and curtains, and pillows, and valances, and roman shades, etc.} So my darling husband bought me an awesome sewing machine for my birthday. I feel I'd be remiss if I forgot to mention that HIS mother made a living in Brazil as a seamstress and HE knows how to use a sewing machine!!!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McITuhW-MGg/Tnozrj2MTyI/AAAAAAAAAJk/_PyyS0Aa7AU/s1600/law+with+eggs+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="165" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McITuhW-MGg/Tnozrj2MTyI/AAAAAAAAAJk/_PyyS0Aa7AU/s200/law+with+eggs+2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Here is a picture of an adorable little guy who loves his eggs! This is Law, and he's 2, and his mommy ordered a set of my crochet eggs for him to play with. These eggs are the perfect size for little hands and are a huge hit with the kiddos. They are cotton, so they are safe for sensitive skin, and they have no small parts to pose a choking hazard. I have another customer who ordered them for her baby's OT sessions, which help with his developmental delays and sensory issues. They have been a HUGE success. Another great idea for these eggs is a preschool classroom, for counting, or role playing. They would also work well with a child's toy kitchen. These eggs, as well as other safe toys, like a crochet banana, are available here in my shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/suefern643?section_id=7846044">Safe Handmade Toys</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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For these and other inexpensive gift ideas for the home and family, check out my Home Items shop section here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/suefern643?section_id=10081119">Crochet home Items</a>PartyPartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01821159311103368645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580871941096683392.post-75955689011252551472011-09-16T15:37:00.000-04:002011-09-16T15:37:10.819-04:00How cool is this!?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8PKn1FV95BE/TnOkhQoPI2I/AAAAAAAAAJU/rkcE8NLyETk/s1600/pirate+ship+pattern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" rba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8PKn1FV95BE/TnOkhQoPI2I/AAAAAAAAAJU/rkcE8NLyETk/s200/pirate+ship+pattern.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>While browsing Etsy, I often come across items that really "strike my fancy". I save them under my favorites and go back and look at them every once in a while. Today, this item really caught my attention. It is a crochet pattern for a pirate ship! This is just so awesome that I had to share it! If you crochet, you should check out this seller's entire store, because you will find some really unique patterns. You can order this pattern by using this link. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63121158/crochet-pattern-pirate-ship-toys-in-pdf">http://www.etsy.com/listing/63121158/crochet-pattern-pirate-ship-toys-in-pdf</a>PartyPartshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01821159311103368645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580871941096683392.post-88148333008831776612011-09-13T19:37:00.002-04:002011-09-13T19:39:12.907-04:00New Listing in my shop - Handmade Personalized Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WBWjNJ6CsHA/Tm_pZVIjccI/AAAAAAAAAJM/sYe7FV7CQ6A/s1600/ashley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" rba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WBWjNJ6CsHA/Tm_pZVIjccI/AAAAAAAAAJM/sYe7FV7CQ6A/s200/ashley.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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My latest shop listing is a handmade personalized blanket! This blanket is my own design, and was inspired by one of my repeat customers who wanted a special gift for a newborn baby girl named Ashley. This blanket can be customized with any name and it has three hearts on the top and bottom of the blanket. These hearts can be omitted if you prefer. The blanket has a pretty, scalloped edge. This is available in my shop at this link:<br />
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Today, I have an entry in the TAGT treasury challenge. Won't you please check it out? Thanks!<br />
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Here's the link: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE2NjEwOTB8NzEyMDAzNDM0/the-futures-so-bright-i-gotta-wear?ref=pr_treasury">The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades!</a><br />
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Here is a gorgeous treasury, created by Arlene's Boutique, which features my Dora the Explorer hat! Check it out!<br />
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This is my new little model, Derek! Isn't he just the cutest in his new cotton owl hat? His beautiful mommy, Amy (pictured with him) snapped these awesome shots for me. He's so sweet, I could eat him up!!!<br />
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This hat is available here, in any color combination or size from infant to adult:<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So, here's my first completed listing, Handmade Hat and Scarf Set for 18 inch Dolls.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Wouldn't this set make a wonderful stocking stuffer for your daughter or granddaughter? This set can be made in any color/s. These sets are so quick and easy to make that the turnaround time is lightning fast! Want to buy this? Click here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/suefern643?section_id=10361309">Doll Clothes</a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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With new clothes (that actually look like old clothes-but that's what's cool these days!), and new haircuts, including a feather hair extension, they stood against the dining room wall so that I could click this ONE photo of them. They are growing up so quickly, I can't stand it. I already miss them!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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My treasury, Titled "Accessories" has been accepted into the On Fire for Handmade Treasury Contest this week! This is a huge honor for me, because this contest is made of Anne's favorite treasuries, so thank you so much, Anne! :-D<br />
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Please go to the On Fire for Handmade Blog, to vote for my treasury! If I win, I will be so happy, and I'm really excited about all the exposure the included artists will receive! <br />
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