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At the current time, we are closed to new members, check back in January, our next 'open' date!Red Berry Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09764465125007123976noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-80971295703783124492015-12-04T17:06:00.003-05:002015-12-04T17:06:21.857-05:00December with the "Hookers"I am currently working on some team pages, first up of course being Christmas.<br />
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Supplies! From patterns to yarn (and some necessary features for Christmas dolls and snowmen!): a lot of the patterns are instant downloads, so are ready to download when payment is complete.<br />
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I thought I'd pick some nice, sunshine-y items from team members as my last post of the month, enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/70003600/crochet-doll-pattern-miss-summer" target="_blank">Crochet pattern, girl with summer's favourite fruit! from crochetsal</a></td></tr>
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From <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HerterCrochetDesigns" target="_blank">HerterCrochetDesigns</a>, a cute amigurumi dachshund: <br />
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Keep a bit of bold summer colours through the cold winter with this bright afghan from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/smudgekitty" target="_blank">smudgekitty</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-29596083022448205272014-07-12T08:08:00.001-04:002014-07-12T08:08:50.418-04:00Summertime FunSummertime, summertime.....<br />
To me, bright, hot sun in the day, the smell of clover and freshly cut grass...<br />
Sipping icy beverages while sitting in the shade crocheting, or just sitting back listening to the distant lazy drone of a lawnmower...<br />
Barbecued burgers with baked beans and potato salad...now, burgers and baked beans you can eat anytime, but for some reason, potato salad for me has always been a summer recipe, and it just doesn't feel right eating it when there's two feet of snow blanketing the ground. (Keep scrolling for my 'recipe' for potato salad) <br />
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Bright, bold colours: blues, reds, yellows and greens...and lots of neons! A few things from team members in summertime colours (click on pictures to see listings, link will open in a new window)<br />
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Something to set those icy beverages on to help prevent that pool of condensation on your side table<br />
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Something bright for your kitchen, the set includes matching dishtowel <br />
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(Pattern for above dishcloths, with matching hotpad and coaster can be purchased <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/38763249" target="_blank">HERE</a> pattern for dishtowel will be available soon)<br />
And we can't forget some bright yarn for those projects you're working on in the shade or inside in air conditioned comfort (these would work great for the above pattern!)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sally's Potato Salad</span> (adapted from my mother's potato salad)<br />
Quantities are approximate, I never measure but just throw stuff in! and can be easily adjusted, use more or less of each item according to your taste and amount needed.<br />
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<li>2 lbs of potatoes, I use just about any kind, and have even used the red/white/blue mini potatoes</li>
<li>1 cup of elbow macaroni</li>
<li>4 eggs, hard boiled and cooled</li>
<li>2 green onions, chopped </li>
<li>1 celery stalk, chopped</li>
<li>small amount of sliced mini carrots (the multi coloured mini carrots make for nice colour if you can find them) to add colour. You could also use pre-shredded carrots.</li>
<li>mayonnaise (app 1/3 c)</li>
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Boil potatoes till they are cooked, but still somewhat firm. Drain, rinse and refrigerate. (I prefer leaving my potatoes for several hours/overnight in the fridge before cutting up)<br />
Prepare elbow macaroni, I prefer mine 'al dente', drain, rinse and refrigerate.<br />
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Into a large bowl, cut potatoes into bite sized pieces. Peel eggs and cut into small pieces (I also crumble the egg yolk into the salad). Add macaroni, green onions and mini carrots.<br />
In a small dish, mix mayonnaise and mustard, add to large bowl and mix well. If needed, add more mayonnaise.<br />
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I've seen crocheters ask: does crochet sell in warm weather? Many think of hats, scarves and afghans when they think of crochet, but there is so much more--not to mention although in the northern hemisphere we're moving into spring and summer, the southern hemisphere is moving into their fall and winter!<br />
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For warmer weather: airy, cotton floppy hats; lightweight wraps for cool days and evenings; accessories in seasonal colours; brightly coloured table settings; dolls...<br />
**Unfortunately, the treasury tools that I have used before no longer work, so individual pictures here are not clickable, however, if you click on the picture, it will take you to the treasury page where each image will take you to that listing. <br />
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But the bad weather isn't so much fun when you're an adult and have to shovel it, or drive in it to work (cause work rarely closes, even the schools rarely close any more). And the cold is just plain cold now.<br />
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It was nice to see something great amidst this cold and snow, a <a href="http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/mystery-yarn-bomber-leaves-scarves-around-ottawa-1.1648920" target="_blank">new sort of yarn bombing</a>: knitters and crocheters would leave scarves in handy places for anyone out in the cold who needed one to take. I thought it was an awesome idea, and although the 'old-style' yarn bombing was fun to see, this one is fun AND useful. A great way to use up stash, spend time doing what you love, and give to others.<br />
I may just have to try this next year somehow. Another idea is to make winter accessories up and take them in to the local foodbank. I have been told there is a table there for those who have need of the foodbank, where people can pick from the table non-food items they may need.<br />
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Some of our team members sell yarn in their shops so I thought I would post a few of those today. Keep in mind, some people do have allergies, so if you do plan on scarf bombing, a content label might be a good thing, especially if you are using wool.<br />
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Some vintage mohair yarn from <a href="http://berthasbizarrebazaar.etsy.com/" target="_blank">BerthasBizarreBazaar</a><br />
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A wonderfully bright, bulky weight yarn from <a href="http://crochetgal.etsy.com/" target="_blank">crochetgal</a>:</div>
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From <a href="http://heavenspuncreations.etsy.com/" target="_blank">HeavenSpunCreations</a> a thick and thin handspun merino yarn in beautiful teal ombre:</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-14177388007823948112013-11-24T05:27:00.002-05:002013-11-24T05:27:18.577-05:00Five days...maybe?Yes, it has been several days since I posted to begin a countdown to an event unseen for a few years.<br />
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I had hoped to spark interest in the event, and continue to post with comments to build up to the final day, but due to lack of interest, the event may not happen at all, or may happen, but on a smaller scale....or, *I* may be surprised too, and there could be several 'last minute' participants.<br />
Either way, event or not, I will post later this week.<br />
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Many of our members offer wonderful gift ideas for everyone on your list, not to mention yarn, hooks and patterns to keep any crocheter busy on cold, snowy days. Over the next few weeks, I'll post some ideas here for different recipients, so check back every few days for new ideas.<br />
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Shopping this time of year can be especially tense, even online. To help keep frustration levels low, when shopping be sure to check where the item ships from and decide before ordering whether there is time for the item to get to you. Yes, overseas shipping *can* be quick, but often depending on the country, it can easily take 4 weeks, and sometimes 6. Surface mail can take even longer: I once had a postal employee tell me that a package sent surface <i>could</i> take 3 <b>months</b> to get to Australia from Canada.<br />
Also, this is important, know before purchasing your country's duties for importing goods from outside your own country. This is a tax/fee imposed by the country's government, so this is something buyers are liable for, not the sellers. Sellers have no idea of knowing every country's rates, and cannot collect the money from you to pay on your behalf. A seller cannot lie on the customs form and fill in a lower $ value to save the buyer money, this is highly illegal and could result in huge fines for the seller. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-54715772284761706102013-11-12T09:37:00.001-05:002013-11-12T09:37:28.571-05:00It's coming....It's coming...back! An event forgotten by all but a few: we're blowing the dust off and setting things up, watch here for more info....<br />
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I will quote the information sent in the conversation. Please note, this is open only to US residents, so if you're like me, and get all excited reading about opportunities like this only to find out you can't enter, I apologize. And of course, give you the heads-up so you can choose not to read :)<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Winter Accessory Design Challenge</span></b>
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-Grand Prize: $500 and an UncommonGoods Vendor Contract</span></b>
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-Knitted, crocheted, sewn, or woven designs (all sorts of materials are welcome as long as they are safe and animal-friendly)</span></b>
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-Guest Judges: One Sheepish Girl, Meredith Crawford, longtime
UncommonGoods vendor and the owner of Green 3, Jim Martin, and
UncommonGoods Assistant Jewelry & Accessories Buyer, Sharon
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-Submission Deadline: July 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET</span></b>
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-Questions? Email winter-accessory@uncommongoods.com</span></b>
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-Submission page: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.uncommongoods.com/designs/winter-accessory" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" target="_blank">www.uncommongoods.com/designs/winter-accessory</a> (use “click here”, “UncommonGoods”, or a bare link when including this link in post)</span></b>
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- Judges will provide runners-up with a critique of their work, tips for marketing and growing your business.</span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-24368605211566179872013-07-18T14:11:00.005-04:002013-07-18T14:11:59.042-04:00Happy Embrace Your Geek Day!! A few days late......and several dollars short, if I may misquote a well-known saying.<br />
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Embrace your Geekness Day has come and gone (July 13th) without even a whisper here. <br />
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I am sure this little guy celebrated in style, with plenty of WD-40 and microchips and cookies for all.<br />
The crochet pattern to create your own robot (or one of several other amigurumi creatures) is available from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HerterCrochetDesigns" target="_blank">HerterCrochetDesigns</a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-72147294644525372222013-07-11T16:17:00.001-04:002013-07-11T16:17:12.124-04:00Celebrating Teddy Bear Picnic Day!Okay, so Teddy Bear Picnic Day was actually yesterday, but today (here anyway) was a much better day for a picnic. :)<br />
This cute teddy bear by Debbie from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/wigglysee" target="_blank">Wigglysee Crocheted Toys</a> looks like he enjoys a good picnic with lots of fuzzy friends.<br />
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(Pssttt....I think I see a couple of his friends from the picnic in Debbie's shop as well as other sweet toys!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-19167906720603195382013-07-06T09:09:00.001-04:002013-07-06T09:09:10.393-04:00Happy Canada Day/Fourth of July!To all Canadians, a Happy Canada Day (sorry, missed it July 1st!) and to my American friends, I hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!<br />
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We did have a few entries for our June challenge, and these entries will be posted close to the special day.<br />
Our first is something for Independence Day, in traditional red, white and blue from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MeAndMyHook" target="_blank">MeandMyHook</a>:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-23843752963003914472013-06-05T11:33:00.002-04:002013-06-05T11:34:08.526-04:00May's Creative Challenge...Again, I chose to leave the challenge open to any of the odd holidays.<br />
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In honour of Brothers and Sisters Day (May 3), from Ida Herter of <span class="shopname wrap "><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HerterCrochetDesigns?ref=seller_info">HerterCrochetDesigns </a>a crochet pattern for a set of amigurumi matryoshka dolls:</span><br />
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<span class="shopname wrap "> The pattern is available as an instant download, which means once you've submitted payment, you will see a link to download your pattern in your purchases. (Click on picture to see the listing)</span><br />
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<span class="shopname wrap ">And from a snail who went into hiding not long before May 24 (National Escargot Day), a picture emailed from an undisclosed location:</span><br />
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Sadly, this snail has not been heard from since this picture was emailed, so one can't help but wonder if his location was discovered. (Clicking on picture will take you to the designer's shop, snail is not listed for sale)<br />
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June's challenge will be a bit different, thanks to a suggestion from a team member. Instead of crocheting something for *that* month, the challenge will be to crochet something for the following month, so items can be posted here on that 'special' day.<br />
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<span class="shopname wrap "> </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-52957093244079688522013-05-02T10:45:00.001-04:002013-05-02T10:54:21.515-04:00April Showers bring...challenge entries!!Or is it May flowers?<br />
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Last month with our challenge, I chose to post a link to the odd holidays in April and have everyone select their own favourite to create something for.<br />
First, the link to the special days: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/april.htm" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/april.htm</a><br />
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Rather than post a long string of the entries, with descriptions, today I'll post the treasury that was created to feature them, and will post a few here and there over the next week as time permits. <br />
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One entry is not an Etsy listing, so I'll paste that one here so everyone's included. From <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BerthasBizarreBazaar" target="_blank">BerthasBizarreBazaar</a>:<br />
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Clicking on a picture will take you to that particular listing.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTU4MjUwMHwyNzI0Mzg5MDc2" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'EHTeam's April Challenge Entries' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Smudgekitty" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> Smudgekitty </a> </h2>
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Each month, Etsyhookers Team has a creative challenge: create something based on an 'odd holiday' that falls in that month. Thanks to all who met the challenge, and here's to more fun in May!<br /> </h2>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HerterCrochetDesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> HerterCrochetD... </a> </div>
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$5.2 </div>
</td> <td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126144383" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/012/1/7923698/il_170x135.438200102_gf2u.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126144383" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> PDF Crochet Pattern: Amiguru... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HerterCrochetDesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> HerterCrochetD... </a> </div>
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$5.2 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeChatCrochet" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> LeChatCrochet </a> </div>
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$5 </div>
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<tr><td height="170px" style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="170px"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/129560482" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/015/0/5139329/il_170x135.449547084_k1cq.jpg" style="border: none; padding: 0px;" width="170px" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/129560482" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Crochet Amigurumi Penguin -... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/wigglysee" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> wigglysee </a> </div>
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$8 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/quietnova" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> quietnova </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ProchetByEAS" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ProchetByEAS </a> </div>
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$24 </div>
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$25 </div>
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$24 </div>
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$5.2 </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-36725417467173647352013-04-04T09:12:00.003-04:002013-04-04T09:12:31.020-04:00April is off to a lovely start, a little cool around here, but it definitely could be worse so I am not complaining. And I do know that the lovely spring flowers are just around the corner...<br />
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Etsyhookers Team had 3 members rise to the challenge last month (Alien Abduction Day, Anything on a Stick Day) and it was fun to see what they came up with!<br />
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From <span class="notranslate"><span class="from-seller-nowrap"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BerthasBizarreBazaar" target="_blank">BerthasBizarreBazaar </a></span></span><br />
<span class="notranslate"><span class="from-seller-nowrap">this cool alien abduction hat with a spaceship 'beaming up' an unsuspecting human.</span></span><br />
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And from one of our newer members,<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HerterCrochetDesigns" target="_blank"> HerterCrochetDesigns</a>, this adorable star wand for 'Anything on a Stick Day'. This is a pattern, so if you crochet, you can make your own--they'd be great at a kids' birthday party! Just click on the picture to see the Etsy listing.<br />
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<span class="notranslate"><span class="from-seller-nowrap">And lastly, my own alien doll, which will be available as a free pattern once I get it typed up and ready to go. The doll itself is available in my shop, click on the picture and the listing will open in a new window.</span></span><br />
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The themes for February: Love Your Pet Day (20th) and Public Sleeping Day (28th)<br />
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Three members rose to the challenge, all choosing the Love Your Pet Day. <br />
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First, a giraffe hat from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BerthasBizarreBazaar" target="_blank">BerthasBizarreBazaar</a> . I'm sure there are many who would love an exotic animal as a 'pet'! The giraffe hat is not available in her shop, but Lianne does have other fun hats, and you can contact her to 'Request a Custom Item' by clicking the link on the left of BBB's shop page.<br />
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Next, a pattern for adorable bunnies from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/quietnova" target="_blank">quietnova</a>, available in her shop. You can click on the picture to see the listing.<br />
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There are some strange special days in March too! I'll be choosing a couple for this months challenge and will post them within a couple of days. Feel free to follow along and challenge your own creativity, even if you are not an Etsyhooker team member!<br />
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I knew we needed a new artificial tree. How many times can you fold and unfold branches, losing precious artificial needles each time, before the tree is so 'needlebare' that your ornaments outnumber the needles? Somewhere around 11 or 12. My vacuum has eaten its more than fair share of the little green bits and I'm sure the animals may have ingested some over the years as well.<br />
But, I do have to say, the tree my husband picked out this year had me feeling depressed every time I looked at it. We went from a 7 foot tree to a 4 1/2 foot. Sure, space is limited, and I knew in my heart it was better this way, but looking at the little 4 1/2 footer sitting on our trunk, I had actually considered taking it down and hiding it while my husband was at work and bringing up the old tree. After all, hang enough decorations on it, no one would notice the lack of needles.<br />
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I did leave it though, thinking each time I looked at it of Christmas trees past.<br />
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My favourite one comes to mind: my Grandma Dobson's tree. Complete with birds, and those aluminum reflectors around the bulbs, just thinking about it brings up such happy memories of Christmases at Grandma's house.<br />
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With two weeks until Christmas, there is still time to whip up some ornaments for your tree, or as last-minute gifts. Why not keep a basket of handmade ornaments to hand out to holiday guests?<br />
Some patterns available from team members:<br />
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Left: crochet pattern for Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, from <a href="http://lostsentiments.etsy.com/" target="_blank">lostsentiments</a>. Check out her patterns for a bear, snowman and even a tiny elf hat!<br />
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Right: Mr and Mrs Bonhomme pattern for gift bags from <a href="http://crochetsal.etsy.com/" target="_blank">crochetsal</a>, app. 4 1/2" tall, or use crochet thread for a much smaller bag ideal for a tree ornament.<br />
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These animal ornaments to the left would be great on your Christmas tree, or to decorate year round! Although this set is sold, <a href="http://wigglysee.etsy.com/" target="_blank">wigglysee</a> does accept custom orders!<br />
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To close: a quick and easy free pattern for a snowflake to use as an ornament, or glue a magnet to the back for a fridgie. Uses worsted weight yarn.<br />
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<a href="http://quietnova.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Quietnova</a> created this adorable cake ring:<br />
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And from <a href="http://smudgekitty.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Smudgekitty</a>, this set of 4 Christmas Sugar cookie fridgies:<br />
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For November's Challenge, our theme choices are:<br />
Clean your Refrigerator Day (15) and Absurdity Day (20)<br />
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Christmas always seems so much closer this side of Hallowe'en...I'll be writing some Christmas posts over the next month and a half or so, from Christmas memories, to decorating tips, free and for sale patterns and supplies, not to mention Christmas gift ideas from our members.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-71182284528085010742012-10-02T15:38:00.001-04:002012-10-02T15:38:26.408-04:00September's ChallengeWe had a few entries in our challenge this month, some of which were just for fun and not listed (at least not yet) on Etsy in the entrants' shops.<br />
In honour of Make a Hat Day (Sept. 15th), the entries are definitely fun!<br />
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From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BerthasBizarreBazaar" target="_blank">BerthasBizarreBazaar</a> there were three:<br />
a baby size cupcake hat:<br />
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A greedy goldfish hat<br />
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Yes, someone has definitely been busy!!<br />
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From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/quietnova" target="_blank">quietnova</a>, modeled by someone who looks like he loves that hat! (Adorable model, btw!)<br />
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I'll be announcing October's fun challenge in a day or two, so check back!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-3311307551213822272012-09-06T09:03:00.002-04:002012-09-06T09:03:23.724-04:00August's Challenge EntryAlthough we had a few entries in July, August must have been a busy month.<br />
Julie from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeBeeUniquesByJulie" target="_blank">WeeBeeUniquesByJulie</a> rose to the occasion, however, and chose to do a project for the Family Fun Month theme. I thought this was a wonderfully fun idea, good for the whole family on family game night!<br />
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Be sure to check out Julie's shop, she has some adorable infant hats for photo props! <br />
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To create along, simply create something based on one (or both) of the themes, your imagination's the limit!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-69308838187148502242012-08-03T07:54:00.001-04:002012-08-03T07:54:19.227-04:00July's Challenge Entries...Announcing August's ThemesWe had a few participants this month, with the themes being National Blueberry Month and National Hot Dog Month.<br />
legendary crochet chose to do a few blueberry items:<br />
A blueberry pie ornament (love the 'juicy' blueberries oozing out between the crusts!)<br />
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From WeeBeeUniquesByJulie, an adorable hot dog...complete with mustard leash.<br />
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I chose a hot dog theme as well, with this amigurumi mustard and ketchup bottles.<br />
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So, if you'd like to challenge your creativity, see what you can come up with for:<br />
National Blueberry Month and/or National Hot Dog Month<br />
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Although June is known for weddings and Father's Day, I thought I'd go for a couple lesser-known occasions.<br />
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***'Smile Power Day', for more info, visit <a href="http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/June/smilepowerday.htm" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">this page</a>. Smiles themselves, or just something that makes <i>you</i> smile.<br />
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Team members can post their listing in our <a href="https://www.etsy.com/teams/6374/etsy-hookers/discuss/10400000/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">team thread</a>. If you're not a team member but would like to show off what you've created, and have a place online to post your picture, feel free to comment and include a link to your creation, along with a brief story about what inspired you. **Comments are moderated. If a link looks suspicious, I will not click on it to verify it, but will delete it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3355952525201918846.post-41317293793051171072012-06-01T11:53:00.002-04:002012-06-01T11:54:26.869-04:00May's Just for Fun ChallengeOur new monthly 'just for fun' challenges are off to a weak start, but it's a start!<br />
May's just for fun challenge is over, and we have 3 members who participated. Click on each picture to see the item's listing for information.<br />
Quietnova came up with this fun strip of bacon (mmmmm....bacon!) key chain for the National Barbecue Month theme<br />
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legendarycrochet came up with this egg for the National Egg Month theme<br />
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With crochet, you can have flowers year round, whether you choose to create a life-like flower, or one from some corner of your imagination, and they never require weeding, feeding or watering. And no dirt in the pot for Spot or Kitty to knock over and track through the house. <br />
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A few examples of these easy to care for flowers--click on the picture to see the Etsy listing, or click on the name beside to see the seller's shop. Links should open in a new window.<br />
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The rose at left is actually a brooch and can be found in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeChatCrochet" target="_blank">LeChatCrochet's</a> shop.<br />
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Flowers can adorn a variety of things, do you scrapbook?<br />
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This set of appliques can be used in scrapbooking, like this set from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeBeeUniquesByJulie" target="_blank">WeeBeeUniquesByJulie</a> .<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/OOAKindness" target="_blank">OOAKindness</a> has several headbands in her shop, if you don't find a colour you're looking for, she does accept custom orders.<br />
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<a href="http://petalstopicots.etsy.com/" target="_blank">petalstopicots</a> has a pattern for a set of 6 different flowers, use a variety of colours to come up with a blooming garden of fantasy flowers!<br />
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I think I've fallen in love with this wool blend yarn from <a href="http://www.crochetgal.com/" target="_blank">crochetgal</a>, the metallic thread and 'midnight' colours would make beautiful flowers!<br />
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