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Scarves

Brrr it's cold....Somewhere! Here in Arizona it's in the high 70's this week. Doesn't feel much like Christmas. Too bad because I actually like to bundle up and wear hats, scarves, and gloves. Doesn't look like I will get much use out them this year. Good thing I made these two scarves for people who may actually get to use them. *disclaimer* I am pretty new to crochet, and I know they aren't perfect!

This first one I made for my sister for her birthday. Last year I made her a Rapunzel Scarf. Ooops double gifting! This one turned out much better and is so soft. The colors are also so warm and lovely. I hope she is enjoying it.

The second one I made for the 12 Days of Christmas swap. It was my first time using super bulky yarn and the first doing a triple crochet stitch. This is one is more decorative than warming. I do need to practice changing colors of yarn...

Keep warm and use those scarves while you can!

A Nice Set of Hooters

Owls! Get your mind out of the gutter!

This owl stuffy was was made as part of the 12 days of Christmas swap. It hasn't been opened yet so shhhh don't tell.

Next up is an owl taggy blanket that was made to go with.....

This owl pillow. These two were for a claim in the Ongoing Wish Swap and were made as a gift for a baby.

Friday Fix- Fast Gift

This is a really quick and easy gift to give to someone with kids. It's a kit to make applesauce cinnamon Christmas ornaments. I got the idea from a fellow Craftster sally1019

You will need:

1. A tea towel, I got mine from the $1 store or any gift bag will do
2. A single serveing of applesauce. I got a 4 pack at the $1 store
3. I included 1/2 cup of cinnamon. Again 1 large container from the $1 store was enough for two gifts
4. A cookie cutter. I purchased a 5 pack of cutters from the $1 store
5. Ribbon
6. The recipe

I used the tea towel and sewed it into a gift bag. I jumped right in rather than thinking it through. I will give a mini tute below if needed.

Measure out 1/2 cup cinnamon and put it in a baggie.

Place all the items in your gift bag and tie closed with the ribbon.

I attached the recipe to the ribbon.

To make the dough:
Mix equal parts of applesauce and cinnamon.
If dough is too moist add a little cinnamon and if too dry add a little more applesauce.
Start mixing with spoon then use your hands.
Roll 1/4" thick and cut with cookie cutter.
Use a straw to make the hole for hanging.
Let dry for 3-4 days or you can cook in oven at 150 for 1 hour.

To make the bag from a tea towel:
Open towel and cut in half widthwise
Using the bottom half of the towel (the piece with the design)
Fold in half right sides together
Sew up only the side of towel (if you have dangly things on the bottom, if not sew the side and bottom. Turn right side out and you are done)
Turn right side out and sew across the bottom being careful not to sew the pom poms into the bag (which I did on one of the bags I made, oops)

Easy Peasy!

I have decided that I really need a new camera to start taking nice photos of the things I want to post!


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