Crocheting While Driving Can it Be Done?

LOL my insurance is cheap but not that cheap - and so the driving was left up to the car owner... Awwww let the fingers work. And so they did!

Today was a sad day and I posted all the details on our other blog and you can read the article http://mrmrscraftyrving.blogspot.com/2011/03/dedicated-to-mike-bottom.html

And so we headed to HorseTail Falls and while in the car - I crochet a hat that I will place up for sale tomorrow on my store http://www.etsy.com/shop/hatmasters and its for a boy - so do check it out tomorrow.. It's a new type of style and I'm pretty happy with it.  This is the second time I've ever crochet in a moving vehicle and I didn't mind. It made the time go faster and kept me from being a back seat driver in which I am sure with no doubt the driver appreciated. Sorry I drive people nuts!

Not a lot to report today and so I will post pictures and get the etsy feature of the day,,,, FUN - FUN- FUN ummmmm who did I pick today? OK check pictures out and then see for yourself. Don't forget to read the question of the day and leave comments. I love all the feedback's we've been getting and just reading all of your answers. Trust me - your experiences help newbie crafters and open many other crafters eyes too - heck we all have the right to have bragging rights...

ETSY FEATURE OF THE DAY:

Knitting Bag Large Herd of Sheep with 8 Needle Slots and 3 Larger Pockets and Small DPN Case with 10 Needle Slots along with Whatnots Pocket by knittingsmybag

$36.00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/KnittingsMyBag

This store has 110 items and holly molly way way way cool - I am in love!!

KnittingsMyBag's Shop Announcement

Thanks for stopping by KnittingsMyBag. We have great needlework project bags in small, medium and large with lots and lots of pockets! There are stitch markers and pocket mirrors that coordinate with the bags and custom orders are welcomed. Scoot on over to my other etsy shop at http://lrichmond3.etsy.com for accessories (make-up bags, foldover clutches, ISB holders, passport holders and more!!

QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Have you ever crafted in public? If so what was the project?

Share your story in the comment form.

Thrift Store Crafting

Today I only manage a half a hat all while on our way to The Dalles, OR... I keep my yarn and crochet hook in a freezer bag to keep it clean and more organized for on the go. Works out pretty good too!!

We did hit a couple of thrift stores in which is normally a great place to get cheap patterns and in this case they where on a quarter each. I was looking for doll clothes and failed at finding any. We didn't have a whole lot of time to spend in the stores due to my friends husband being at the dentist office (poor guy).

We did get to go the yarn store called "The Whole Ball of Yarn" I found out that they have a blog on the web and you can check them out http://downtownthedalles.com/blog/the-whole-ball-of-yarn/ BEAUTIFUL but very expensive yarns.... I think it was the first yarn shop that I walked in with no yarn and walked out with no yarn - I don't like that feeling. Empty and so alone.... lol aw maybe next time. My etsy store would have to be pulling in big numbers first. What's wonderful about the store is their classes they offer. They had a spinning wheel that was a little under $400 and came with 4 hours classes.

And then we hit a quilters shop http://www.grandmasatticquilting.com/ and we just fell in love with everything they had. A beautiful green unique apron was their grand entrance - just beautiful and very retro... Jorge of course loved all their fat quarters - which he uses for his barbie doll clothes making. My favorite was the lady bug everything they had lol...

I love thrift stores and truly its a great place to start building your inventory, recycle crafts (which is so in right now and will continue to be so) which equals a huge saving if done correctly and to be super creative. I am personally looking for used men's ties for a up-coming project but need about 20 of them and a $1 a pop is a little to much money and so I will wait till I cross one or two at a time at a yard sale and go from there. Using cool shirts/skirts and such for doll clothes will be utilized but first we have to get more storage bins to store them - in a 24 ft rig we have to be very selective as to what to store. aw the life of a RVer... Loving it!!

ETSY FEATURE OF THE DAY:

Fresno Thrift Store Mecca: Issue 2 by therecyclingethic

$5.00 (not a bad price)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/therecyclingethic

11 items for sale 

 therecyclingethic's Shop Announcement

Happy March. It is raining like crazy where I am. Wherever you are, I hope you're well.

Thrifting has become especially challenging lately. I am so busy with everything in my life that it just doesn't fit :( But I am eagerly looking forward to the next couple weeks when I will be traveling south to Visalia and hopefully getting a move on my next edition! Stay posted!

I make shipments on Mon, Wed, and Sat mornings, always with recycled materials, and I appreciate feedback and suggestions. My "Etc." section represents my recycling ethic-let no thing go to waste.

QUESTION OF THE DAY:

What item have you bought from a thrift store to craft with?

Share your story - it helps new crafters sharing experiences..

Labeling Your Products Means You Take Credit For Your Work

I've been doing a lot of custom orders (thank heavens for friends because its them who has helped my business the most) of late and mailing them and then moving on. Well this morning I got to thinking about seeing one of my hats on someones head. And then walking up to them to say "Hey I know that hat" but then how do I prove I'm the one who made that hat? And the pouting begin but only temporary because the light bulbs and many duhs entered my brain. Get some labels and label your products...

Simple - I know. So the search began. I do not support any big companies anymore and only buy from crafters for items that can be handmade with love. It's my way of giving back and helping thousand of crafters who depend on their crafting to bring extra income in - I know this myself for we so depend on our sales in the winter months -  for dear hubby is not a payroll and so there you go. And I only get paid quarterly which makes things very interesting to say the least.

I found a site on etsy and wow - I made my first purchase with them. Mountain Street Arts. I need to up my game with my products and start taking some credit for the hard work I do put into my items. I am so terrible about pimping myself and worrying about helping others that I put myself last. I just can't do that any more. We need the income to much. So Mountain Street Arts has all sorts of labels for knitting, crocheting and care label. The store has 1246 sales under their belts and so my blog wouldn't help them much because their game is so on. Maybe they can teach me a thing or two about succeeding in sale. But I am up to 53 sales since June - I'm a slow starter I know - but there is still hope for me yet.

Here is what I ordered... 30 labels for $12.00 and only .50 for shipping. But it will say MrsCraftyRVing instead of Pam of course lol... http://www.etsy.com/shop/mrscraftyrving (I did just sell something in my store for $3.50 so you can imagine how I really need to step my game up. Hotdogs for dinner tonigh - lol well no we don't eat them or steak as much... etsy is wonderful place to shop - everything from shampoo, creams, gloves, blankets, label, office gear, gels and oh my lots and lots of weird stuff like the vase way below... Scroll down to see it... I've included a link in case it's a MUST HAVE thing for you!! OK so what weird or helpful thing have you ever bought from etsy? Leave comment below and do stop by these shops and tell them MrsCraftyRVing said hello... 

Mountain Street Arts

Mountain Street Arts

Mountain Street Arts

Mountain Street Arts

Now this vase took some time to work on - I love the colors - textures and the madness that went into this. and boy some flowers would just be showcase in this vase....

Unusual Pretty Ugly Weird Decorated Vase