Halloween Table Topper

I bought this fabric a year ago and finally made my table topper!

Crocheted Baby Afghans

Made this baby afghan for a friend. I love the colors.

Teacher Gifts

Lexie has had such a GREAT time in Pre-K this year.  We wanted to do something for her teachers and this is what we came up with.  Honestly, I think the less planning you put into something, the cuter it turns out.  You can tell that I free handed these, but it adds to them I think.  I used the Tulip Brand fabric paints.

It wasn't til after I did the rainbow on Mrs. Baum's that Lexie reminded me that Mrs. Baum loves RAINBOWS! 

 And this is what we put in the bag.  Lexie helped pick it all out, mostly all things that they have had in Pre-k.  Snacks, Juice, Tissues!



Crocheted Baby Booties

I am such a beginner, but sometimes you just have to toot your own horn.  The very first pair of baby booties that I have made.  I'm excited to try some more and hopefully improve and make them better.



Teacher Appreciation Week

Lexie made some Very Hungry Caterpillars for her teachers in her Pre-K class.  They have magnets on the bottom.

One of the Story Times that I participated in with Lexie was about the Very Hungry Caterpillar.  I wanted to write a poem that went along with the Hungry Caterpillar book, but have it be about school and the teachers. When the poem was done, it didn't really go with the book, but I was pleased with how it turned out.

To my Pre-K Teachers:  

Not long ago I was very small,

I came to you to learn it all.

I was anxious, excited and ready to learn,

Then I found out I had to take turns.

On Monday I painted, swept and sang.

On Tuesday I cut and glued til the bell rang.

On Wednesday I skipped and danced in a line.

On Thursday Curiosity told me a Ryme.

On Friday I practiced my new skills at home,

And discovered I could make up my own poem.

On Saturday I remembered all the snacks that we had,

And decided even the plums weren’t that bad.

On Sunday I giggled about school, Oh What Fun!

Tomorrow I see Mrs Baum, Lomeli and Etchison!

So now I’m bigger and have learned how to share.

I am who I am because I know you care.

Thank you, Thank you for all you do.

As I get older I will never forget you.

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yes, I will take credit for it. written by Kristi Rowley

 

Kitchen Bunny

I Love making these.  These Kitchen Bunnies are some I made and shared with the ladies that I Visit Teach.

I attached the following poem to go with them:

I'm your Kitchen Bunny

Here to brighten your day.

When you tire of me

and want to give me away,

Untie my ribbons

and then we can play!

Click here for instructions on how to make the Kitchen Bunny.

I also like to add a little treat..like a small bag of jelly beans for the bunny to hold or some kitchen utensils like a whisk or wooden spoon.

More Hats....

With some Especially Cute Models!

These super cute girls' Mom was my first customer!  She, like me, knows what it's like to have ALL GIRLS!  And GIRLS love their accessories!

Crocheted Hat and Flowers

I know this has turned into more of  a food blog, but when I did my first post, I did say that it was going to be a blog of whatever else I KREATE!  Well, I have been trying to keep my hands busy...and not with the computer. 

  

 Back at Halloween time I found the pattern for this hat...only the person doing it did it in Halloween colors.  I thought it would look cute in other colors too, so here is one I made.  I DID NOT make the flower on the hat.  But I plan to make some like it!

 My girls were arguing who got to wear it and who's it was.  Their Dad told them that there would probably be 50 of them around in the next few days that they could choose from.  Can't tell whether he likes my new project or not.  I suppose there will be a few more made though.

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Bubble Gum Pink

Black and White

Cozy Red

Warm Natural with Brown

Brown with Natural Creams

Mixed Pink with White

Denim Blue with White

Burgandy with Warm Natural

Black and White

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B is wearing the Burgandy with Warm Natural

Homemade Valentine's

I Love how these turned out!  Yes, it took A LOT more time than just purchasing already made Valentine cards, but it was fun putting these together with the kids.  And thanks to Dad/Jim for helping out.  He always makes things go a little smoother.
Jim's mom does this fun craft/card idea with the kids when we are camping.  We decided to do it with our Valentine Cards.

To make your own tie-died paper:
Cut cardstock to the size you want.  Spread a layer of shaving cream (1/2"-1" thick) on a paper plate/pie tin/cookie sheet, whatever will be big enough for your paper.  Then drop 3-4 drops of food coloring (per 6" square area) across the top of the shaving cream.  Use a popcicle stick and make zigzags through the shaving cream...creating designs with the food coloring.  Press paper face down on shaving cream.  Lift paper up.  Scrape off shaving cream and TA DA!  COOL DESIGN.
We used latex gloves to keep our hands from being colored.  We glued a matching solid color on the back and the kids wrote their Valentine's message on the back.

HURRAY!  4 KIDS NEEDING VALENTINE'S!  ALL VALENTINE'S ARE DONE!  Now to make the treats for their parties!