Busy day

Got a really busy day today, not a lot of time to post.

However, I did want to take a moment to ask everyone to please check out the Blog Roll to the right of your screen, and take a look at some fantasic blogs. Most are crafts related, but not all.

New projects

We have several new projects in the works around here. Currently I am working on a crochet afghan in shades of blue with a light floral motif.

The afghan is worked from the center out, with a rose in the center. As the rest of the main body is done in a double crochet, it should provide lots of warmth. It's also an odd shape - instead of a circle or square, it's an octagon.

In other news, my teen son is taking Art this year in school. I am curious to see what he comes up with.

Update - the afghan has reached 22" across. Sorry for the lousy picture!

Back to school

It's that time again. Kids heading back to school.

I cannot believe my little ones, my babies, started 8th grade today.

Where has the time gone???

On the other hand, that frees up my days. I get more quiet time to work on things.

Too hot

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we seldom get several hot days in a row. Generally speaking, temps hit 90+ degrees for a day or two, but also drop into the low 60's at night, with a breeze that comes along about the time the sun goes down.

Not this week.

It's been hot - too hot for the computers in the living room.

Blogging will continue when it cools off.

Sorry!

In light of all the recent changes, I decided to take a vacation last week. Thus why there have been no new posts.

Regular posting will resume tomorrow.

Quick Announcement

Well, in a short period of time, many changes in my life has occurred. The biggest, is that I am no longer going to be actively involved in The American Legion. This has occurred due to personal reasons, and is in NO WAY a denouncement of the wonderful organization.

That said, I now have a LOT more time for crafts and our Etsy store. Watch for many new products to come soon.

Little things

When I head to my American Legion Post, I carry a lot with me. I have a huge binder-turned-planner, paperwork, my cover bag which holds my cap, tie, medals, etc, then my normal stuff like a wallet, lip gloss, mints for the meeting and so forth.

The problem I always have is that with big tote bags, that means big, deep pockets. These pockets are not good to carry small cell phones in - you cannot find them quickly!

So, I started making small cell phone cases on clips. Any time I have to take a big tote, I clip the case onto the outside. Problem solved.

My kids liked the idea so much they wanted their own so that they could clip it to their pants or backpack.

I decided the other day to make a few and put them in our Etsy store and see what happens. They are approx. 3" x 4", stretchy, and fit most cell phones and mp3 players. So far I have listed two:

This one is done in shades of grey and blue.

And this one in bright colors.

Come check our Etsy store for more information, and watch for more colors soon!

http://www.fullhousecrafts.etsy.com