Golden Gate Bridge (Cables) Necklace

Golden Gate Bridge (Cables) Necklace

Thrifty Find Jackpot > Shopping for a Good Cause

Thrifty find Jackpot! 

Found loads of cool things and it helps those in need with proceeds going to Sarah's House a recovery living center. :)

Cleaning House (blog)

Caution Woman at Work!

 I'm trying to get the hang of this new blog designer and template application so don't freak out if things are in new places for a while!

 You might even see new colors and image backgrounds and a new header soon.

:)

baby-burp cloth tutorial

    A cute and easy tutorial on how to make a baby burp cloth your own unique style!
This project requires a small amount of sewing but I think it is easy enough for a beginner.

http://www.makeandtakes.com/baby-burp-cloth-tutorial

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    I am thinking of trying this and even making some crochet edgings as well.
What a great idea for a last minute baby shower gift!

Yarn Cat

My sweet baby girl Abby. 
Adopted from Protectors of Animals of E.Hartford,CT

Kool-aid dyeing

Crochet Designer Ellen Gormley @ GoCrochet, uncovers the beauty in kool-aid dyeing wool.

Kool-aid dyeing is an easy and fun activity even get the kids involved. It has non-toxic chemicals and you can make some wild color schemes. 

I must try this. Great for hot summer days! 

Soft Shells Baby Blanket

    I have been working on some more baby items...

A baby blanket for a friend using the "Soft Shells Baby Blanket"  pattern by Caron.    

I'm not totally thrilled with the pattern instructions but I am making it work!

 

  

   Also this cute "Orchid Garden" hat of my own design.

Pom-Poms!

   POM-POMS! POM-POMS!

     I got a Pom-Pom maker! It is the Clover pom-pom maker and it is so easy and quick you wouldn't believe it. They are fun to make and can be used for almost anything even my friend Jamille used them as a little hair accessory for her baby. 

<< easy process

 You can even use multiple colors and any type of yarn.  
So Cute!

Taggin my stash and Sippin Blackberry Smash

Taggin' my stash
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
    Yesterday I was going thru all my things measuring and appropriately tagging ready for some love. It took forever but finally made it through all the small hats I had in two large sacks. I just have to stamp them now with my new stamp and add price. Not sure where they will be going yet but I'm sure they will make some little one happy! :)

Inspired by nature: The beauty of this orange Day Lily caught my eye today. It looks so peaceful glowing and basking in the sun.





    Also I have been working on the baby blanket for a friend called Soft Shells which is constructed with panels of shells and stripes. Looks like an easy and quick pattern but as I got started I found some errors in the number of stitches not adding up to the correct measurements. I managed to add more stitches and then came to the edging and even that was interesting so I am winging it and hoping for the best! Pictures soon!

    By the way, I have blackberries growing in my backyard and they are ripe for pickin'. I found two great recipes for blackberries today! Great Summer recipes!
Blackberry Smash and Blackberry Buckle.
Enjoy!

Lil Pumpkin Hat

Lil Pumpkin' Hat
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
I'm rounding up some of my specialty hats sizing, tagging ,and getting them ready for their new homes!

This LiL Pumpkin Hat is sized for toddler 12m-3yrs old. Will look cute for photo shoots or fun times at the pumpkin patch or an evening hayride in the Fall!

Crochet Knits for Spring 2010 - Chanel, Issey Miyake, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni & More

This Week's Fashion Friday!!~

Crochet Knits for Spring 2010 - Chanel, Issey Miyake, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni & More

I think it's so much fun to see modern crochet in fashion today!
There is also a crochet dress from H&M that was copied from Chanel but sells for less. What do you think about designers / manufacturers copying off of others?

I love the breazy skirt and also the hair clips, and knowing how to make things like this myself makes it even better! :P

Pink Sparkle Coasters

Pink Sparkle Coasters
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner

I can't have any water rings on my marble coffee table any more! LOL hehe
So I made this coaster set using pink and white crochet thread with a touch of metallic sparkle thread in center of square.
Easy to do with a granny square pattern and a shell cluster edge.

Looks great with a cool glass of watermelon spritzer on top too! :D

Watermelon Lime Spritzer by Brittany Elrod
Mix: One cup of watermelon  and juice, 2 oz of Capt'Morgan Lime Bite Rum, 1 tsp of lemon juice,1 tsp of lime juice, 2 cups of ice and blend add  a touch of sprite or any lemon/lime soda pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with lime wedge or strawberries. YUM!

Join the 1Goal Campaign

Join the 1Goal campaign. The campaign, of which Save the Children is a member, seeks to engage 2010 World Cup soccer fans to ensure 72 million out-of-school children get access to education.

Fun New Stamp!

    I recently ordered a custom rubber stamp that I could stamp onto  my tags that I will attach to my items.

 It was a free promotion from VistaPrint and by free I mean free stamp and pay only shipping which was really quick despite the fact I checked the cheapest and slowest option they gave me lol.

I got it in about a week! I was so excited when I got it yesterday I ripped the box open and tried it out.  I bought the "tags" seperately so I can stamp them and add pricing or other notes on it.

Their smallest stamper size works on
"Avery brand Marking Tags" size 1 3/4" x 1 3/32" 100 count pkg.

...up close

...on popcorn stitch hat

 So now when you custom order,  your items will have a special tag on them.

These were just a test run so the next stamps may have my logo on them or other info.

Check out VistaPrint.com if you have a small business or just want some stamps, labels or cards they have great stuff and promotions like this all the time!

FF - Redneck Couture

    I was initially going to post this fabulous feature on Salvatore Faragamo and his high fashion designs even his use of crochet in handbags and shoes. But instead I came across something on a more lighter fashion note. A bit on the outer edge of fashion than one might like but I supose it was used in a good way for a good cause. See below

Greek Key Scarf (old)WIP - OPA!

 a bit of a lost and found project post lol
Greek Key Scarf WIP
Originally uploaded by brittscrochetcorner
A Greek Key Scarf WIP (work in progress) I found I really want to finish. The pattern is by Coats and Clark and is a free download Here.
  It is made with crcohet thread so it is a lot of work again wears my patience down but I think it wil be all worth it in the end!

By the way, last weekend there was a local Greek Festival and I took the boys. My oldest is interested in Greek Mythology and wanted to go.  He enjoyed the lamb kabobs while his brother scarfed down (pun intended lol) gyros while I had a greek salad.  My two boys had so much fun and I am sure learned alot about a different culture as well.

The outside of the Greek Orthodox Church:

Food, music and dancing what more can you ask for?

I guess I will post this on my project list on Ravelry to keep me motivated on it and hopefully it won't become a dead fish.