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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Last Post of 2011

No, it's not New Year's yet.... one more day. You'll have to wait for that.

There has been a little (but very little) yarn work around here lately since Christmas is over until next year. It wasnt long enough. I do love Christmas, just not some of the rush that goes with it. Since I am on a yarn diet til I get some things cleaned up and cleaned out and some yarn worked up, no yarn bought but a few projects.

A few dryer balls made, a cup cozy or two. A baby donation item or two has been packed with the rest waiting and will be shipped soon as the PO opens.

A few projects I'd like to work on in 2012:

All UFO's I've deemed worthy of finishing
A Blanket for a tiny puppy of a friend's (Poor thing broke both front legs)
Some Animal beds I've been dying to try
Several baby patterns I've got in mind
Some more ideas I have for Etsy
Mail the boxes I have sitting around for donation.

Last but not least here's some more new items I've worked on and put in my Etsy shop in the last month or so. Not many people are buying but at least it's some eye candy.











Last but not least for 2011, Everyone have fun tonight and BE SAFE!! See you in 2012!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love

Sunday, December 25, 2011

A Real Christmas

This being the first Christmas without my mom with us, I wasn't sure how everything was going to pull together but we managed it just fine and maybe even a little more meaningful.

The dressing recipe I used similar to Mom's (we never got her real recipe or the whole idea of how she made it) came out great. Next time about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp more sage and about 15 min more cooking time but it was still good. It was my first attempt at making dressing. I also did the yams, vegetables etc. that Mom usually did. It wasn't much work, just time consuming.

Most of the family has either passed away or doesn't want much to do with us for one reason or other so it was just the four of us. Me, Scott, Daddy and my 92 year old grandmother. Somehow it was even better smaller. Not that I don't like family but it was nice just to be quiet and have not as much chaos.

We didn't give a lot of big expensive gifts this year. We are blessed enough everyone has pretty much all they need without a lot of junk they don't really. As usual mostly cash from my dad and grandmother which will help go to pay some bills hopefuly with some left over to put in the savings acct. That's most of what we needed at my house. Just keeping the bills taxes etc. paid. We already have more junk than we can say Grace over at my house. As my dad was telling me to pick out a few things at Christmas time for me and Scott to open, I had a hard time finding things. I finally picked out a few smaller things we could really use that we just didnt have the cash every day to replace etc.

I haven't had the $$ this year to do my usual charity work or send my creations places I know they are needed and it's really bugged me. Even though we are often short on $$ in the bank account, I have all the food, gas (usually) and necessities I need. Many people I run across, even hard working folks, don't. It was paining me to try to find something I could afford to do for someone that really needed it this year, and it was down to Christmas Eve.

We just wanted a simple meal, we were going out as usual just to find a sandwich etc. Finally one of the only places left open was Logan's Roadhouse we usually don't go to because it is expensive. My dad said "What the heck it's Christmas, order what you want". We know the waitress really well from there and a couple other places she's worked and taken really good care of us. It was 7pm when we finished our steaks and my dad left her an extra tip for Christmas in addition to the big meal. He left her $20. She asked about our plans and we said we were running to Wal-mart for a couple last minute things, they closed at 8.  "You mean Walmart is closing at 8?? I thought they were always Open!!" Yes but not on Christmas eve or Day.

She went on "I got called in today and came in because I needed the cash but there is no food in my house except a few cans of Ravioli and Tuna Fish! I was going to use my tips to pick up some food for the kids tomorrow. "

My husband (who had met us in his own vehicle) quickly volunteered to go across the street to Wal-mart and pick up what she needed. She handed him the $20 my dad gave her and a small grocery list:

Milk
Pretzels
Salad Dressing
Canned Spaghetti sauce

My husband asked if she needed anything else. She said "No that's all I have the money for right now until my check comes in- my tips are it".

After we got out of there I called him and told him to go on and get her some kind of ham and a few vegetables she could fix for the kids for dinner tomorrow, whatever it cost we could afford $20-$30 out of our own pocket- we had plenty of food to eat.

After getting the groceries back to her, with her all excited, I reminded my husband every time he fussed about little or almost no money in the checking account think about the things he does have that he needs: the house, 2 vehicles, insurances, plenty of food on the table, his medicine..... and many more things I can't think of right now.

I could go on but my point is this: Aside from missing my mom being here this Christmas, this year has turned out better all because seeing so many people around me without even food for Christmas dinner or the necessities has made me grateful that I have what I need. Gifts are nice, but it's made me realize even if things aren't the way I'd have them, there's always someone who isn't as blessed as I am. I thank the Lord for reminding me of this and giving me the opportunity to help someone else out. I just wish he'd allow me to do a little more of it. It feels good. Makes Christmas seem more real.

Merry Christmas Everyone.

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

I hope all my friends out there in blogland and your families have a very safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Me? Aside from a few last presents to wrap and doing a little cooking for dinner tomorrow I'm taking my 3 days off to RELAX and have threatened murder upon the first one that finds something I need to do! Have a great Christmas all!!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love

Saturday, December 17, 2011

OK, you know I had to try it.....

You know the crayon art that keeps popping up on Etsy and blogs everywhere? Well you know how I am once I get a new idea.... I had to try it. Meet my latest creation:



Pretty cool huh? I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.... not bad for my first attempt. Now, to keep it (What the heck will I do with it???) or put it in my Etsy shop? Hmm I may wait til after Christmas to decide. It was fun to do either way. I may make some more. Getting late tonight though to do it at my dad's and I don't havve the space at home. I gotta do the work thing tomorrow though. Maybe Monday I'll have some time.

Still got gifts to wrap too- I don't want to do a dang thing the three days off over Christmas (except celebrate that is) except what I want to do. This was MY creative time today and I had to steal it. If I can figure out how to do a name I may do one for a little girl I know. Hmm that will take time to figure out though. OK this is my last post before leaving for the night so.... Night all!!

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love

Saturday, December 10, 2011

New to my Etsy Shop.... Tonight's creations

While babysitting my grandmother tonight so my Dad could go to a Christmas party, I've managed to get several sets of Dryer Balls crafted and felted, and posted to my Etsy shop. More to come as soon as I can get them felted. Here's some eye candy for you:







Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love

Monday, December 05, 2011

@#$%@ Housekeeper

Not mine... my dad's. This lady doesn't clean for me anymore and if she did I'd fire her. I had a crocheted holder I made on my *empty clean* styrofoam to-go coffee cup I was using to take pictures of my crocheted coffee cozies. Mind you it had never been used and was decorated with the *crocheted* holder. She took the freakin crocheted holder off, put it on an empty bottle that needed to be tossed anyway, and THREW AWAY MY DISPLAY CUP!!!! BOTH OF THEM!! THE SHORT ONE AND THE TALL ONE.

GEEZ! I was planning to take them when I was through using them for display to work to put hot chocolate etc. in.... so much for that. Now I gotta buy a @#$% cup of coffee somewhere I don't want to get another one.

OK so she leaves the trash there, puts the holder on it.... and throws away the clean, new one. This woman has no sense. I was going to post something else but I'm PO'ed now and forgot what.

On the upside, I did sell a set of dryer balls from my Etsy store. *Shameless plug* I do custom orders of small things in many colors if anyone is interested in a coffee sleeve, pet blanket, or dryer balls or other small item. Just let me know.

May post again later if I remember what the heck it was I was going to post about.

Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love

Saturday, December 03, 2011

For Your Coffee

New to my Etsy Shop today for your coffee.... More to come later.






Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
Marla's Nursery
Gifts of Love