Large Raspberry Pink Purse With Black Bandana Bow - SPECIAL OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gathered style large shoulder strap purse is crocheted in a raspberry pink color with a black bandana bow that goes all the way around the purse. A large retro pink, black and white button is used as closure. The strap is attached with silver rings.

Purse measures 9 1/2 inches wide and 12 inches high, not including strap and 21 inches high, including strap.

This purse is spacious inside with the gathered look.

Each purse that I create is a one of a kind. It is unique in itself, therefore, there will never be another two exactly alike.

Purse can be washed and dried.
 
You can find this purse at Grammie's Krafty Kabana
http://www.chiffonsherri.etsy.com/
http://www.chiffonsherri.artfire.com/
OR with the convenient ONE CLICK HERE NOW, on this post at left of page.   Regular price is $18.00.  Marked down today 25%.  Today $13.50.
 
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FREE CROCHET PATTERN FOR ACORN AMIGURUMIS.  These would be so cute for the autumn season coming up just around the corner.                        

 

You will need…

E US/3.5mm crochet hook
Small amount of worsted weight yarn in 2 colours (for acorn and cup)
Polyester fibrefill stuffing
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Stitch marker
Embellishments (see below for ideas)
Pipe cleaner to make twig (optional)

Acorn Pattern
worked from top to bottom

Make a magic ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around. (12 st)
Rnd 4: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (18 st)
Rnds 5-10: sc in each st around. (18 st)
Rnd 11: (sc in next st, sc2tog) six times. (12 st). Stuff acorn through hole.
Rnd 12: sc2tog six times. Close up remaining hole, fasten off and weave in ends.

Acorn Cup Pattern           

Make a magic ring, ch 1.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) six times. (18 st)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in next st) three times. (21 st)
Rnds 5-6: sc in each st around. (21 st)
Rnd 7: sc in next 9 st, sc2tog, sc in next 8 st, sc2tog. (19 st).
Join with sl st to next stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Decorating:

Your acorn will need a cute face. This can be as simple as just two eyes, or you can embroider on a nose and/or mouth.
Sew on small round beads or buttons.
Embroider circles to make an alert acorn.
Embroider ‘u’ shapes to make a sleeping acorn.
Glue on googly eyes.

If you dont crochet and would like a set of these cute little amigurumi acorns, please contact me at chiffonsherri@gmail.com for pricing, or any questions.  I would be happy to make a pair for you.

Framed Lucky Penny Holder In Pink

SPECIAL OF THE DAY

"They say find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck. Well this is your lucky penny.

Framed lucky penny holder with a striped blue and white fabric background with tiny little hearts. Penny is encircle with a pink hand crocheted holder. A little white bow accents the penny holder. It is framed with a 5 by 7 inch wooden look frame. The frame will set up or hang.

The penny is dated 2010.
This lucky penny is a great gift for a new baby, child or adults birthday. Or just to give anytime. Great gift to add into a wedding gift with the dated penny the same as the wedding date.
I will take custom orders for the lucky penny. In the color of background, color of holder, color of ribbon. If there is a certain year of penny you would like, I will do my best to find that year.

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Now that your gardens are really producing and you have lots of Zucchinis to use.  Here is a great recipe to use some of those zucchinis. 

 

   Zucchini and Basil Cream Sauce.   

   Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, minced dash cayenne pepper 2 small carrots, julienned 4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch julienne strips 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 cup 2% milk 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring the broth, garlic and cayenne to a boil; cook, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by a third. Add carrots. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add zucchini; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add Parmesan cheese and basil; stir gently. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Upcycled Recycled Large Blue Paisley Skirt Purse

SPECIAL OF THE DAY MARKED DOWN FROM $12.99 TO $10.99

Large paisley blue skirt purse with a silver chain for the strap can be used as a purse, beach bag, book bag or for many other uses.


A recycled skirt is used to make this bag.


The bag has a blue background with a paisley print of pink, green and some purple. A silver button accents each side of the bag. I have used a silver chain and silver rings and a sliver hook as strap. The bag has a zipper front and 2 pockets.


The bag measures 18 inches wide at the widest point and 10 inches high, not including the strap. With the strap it measure 25 1/2 inches high.

A snap closure is used for closing the bag.

Find the at Grammie's Krafty Kabana

http://www.chiffonsherri.etsy.com/

Sells for $12.99.

Get it today for only $10.99

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BEAT THE HEAT WITH A COOL REFRESHING DRINK!!

FREE RECIPE

From: Paula Deene

"Watermelon Cooler"

1 1/2 lbs. (4 cups) sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed

1 cup lemon sorbet

1 lemon, zested

1 1/2 cups cold water

Watermelon wedges and mint, for garnish

Directions:

In a food processor, blend watermelon, sorbet and lemon zest until very smooth.  Stir in 1  1/2 cups cold water, cover and refrigerate until very cold.  Serve over ice and garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.

Servings: 2 servings

Serve this refreshing drink to your family and friends using these fantastic cozy coasters.

   


 Cozy Coasters are sold at
 Grammie's Krafty Kabana

  Sells for $10.00 a set of 4.