Clara's Crochet Room

Anyone out there who used to follow this site? I did and when she stopped posting I unjoined/unfollowed. All of a sudden I started getting blogger updates a couple days ago with her blog name and address with the topic of some Japanese Anime site. When I tried to unfollow several ways it never showed up I was following that blog. I deleted a blog in my following list that didnt even show up, we'll see if that does the trick or not but I think someone used her previous followers to hijack viewers. Any of her old blogging doesn't even show up when you go to clarascrochetroom.com. A shame too- it was a great crochet blog.

Anyone else having this problem?



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

Winter is here!

There is snow in the Western KY and MO Bootheel area!! Not that it's that early but it's the first winter weather of the year.

This last week has been crazy. Finally got a nap in until I was woke up by the tow truck driver's phone call to pick up Scott's truck. Oh, I forgot- you hadn't heard. Scott hit a deer Wed night so we now have that truck to get fixed. Thankfully he wasn't hurt. Just mad cause his truck's torn up.

In other news, our county has severed ties with our local humane society animal shelter after inhumane treatments of animals and improper euthanizations were discovered. Volunteers have now opened a new shelter where the county is taking animals they pick up to be held for a couple weeks hoping the owners will find them then they will be adopted out, or kept until they are. The county is also close to closing the old one if the Humane Society doesn't straighten it up real quick. Too late for many animals but at least the ones still there are getting some help. That's how we wound up with our cats, I adopted Angel from a No-kill shelter and the rest have been rescued either after being dumped or were about to go to the Humane Society I was mentioning earlier (the one they are about to close) where I knew they would be put to sleep even as kittens.

Please do remember to donate some items to your local (preferably no-kill) pet shelter with winter and Christmas coming up. Also remember there are many people and children in need- many of you donate to charities and these are the closest to my heart, the pets and children.

I hope everyone is staying warm in the snow and wet weather- please be careful out there!

Last but not least I have a 10% off sale on all items in my Etsy shop for Cyber Week!! I have all but given up on Ebay- people there are rude and too much of a pain to deal with.

I've been working on some pet and baby blankets I'm crocheting- off to do a little more of that. I crave what spare time I can get! See you Everyone!!


Marla
Meow Creations Etsy Shop- Supplies and Crochet
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Holiday dish- Congealed Salad

Just to share with everyone- the recipes my mom and I used for congealed salads- aka that "green" salad. I always turned mine into a strawberry/cranberry one and she did the green lime one.

Here's the recipe. I substituted one package of strawberry and one package of cranberry jello in mine. I suppose you could use cranberry orange or strawberry orange or whatever you wish. I'll eat the green OK but I'm nuts about the strawberry cranberry. I got the idea cause Sam's Choice used to make a strawberry/cranberry juice I loved. Hope you guys enjoy this!

2 6 oz. pkg. Lime Jell-O


4 cups hot water

2 cups cold water

1 cup crushed pineapple

1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

1 pkg. Dream Whip

1/2 cup milk or heavy whipping cream.

Combine Jell-O and hot water in a large bowl, stirring until dissolved. Pour in cold water; mix. Stir in pineapple and nuts. Add the Dream Whip and milk.

Pour into a Jello mold and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.





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

Just a sneak peek.....

Of some things on Etsy lately or about to be posted.... check my Etsy shop for details!

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

Crazy week- trying to wind down

Hey all,

After a throroughly crazy week, I'm working hard at trying to wind down. Between work, runnin back and forth to the house from Paducah all week trying to see about our heater working one minute and not the next, running errands, trying to keep bills paid, some things still not getting done..... then Scott's last minute "Oh while you're off I need......" as if I have nothing to do on my days off.

This is the first time I've had time to sit down at the computer for more than 5 minutes in the last week or so anyway. Watching some Looney Tunes and about to crochet for a bit. Too many projects in my head right now I don't have time to start or finish. I also wanna see the Muppets when it comes out next week but no telling if there'll be time or $$ for that when it comes around.

I still have several little ami animals to finish and wanting to do some Christmas and pet things too. Mom isn't here for Christmas this year, she accounted for a lot of my shopping as I often got her several little things and everyone else a bigger thing. If we're going to have any, Daddy and I also have to put our heads together and fill in her role of making the dressing this year- it should just be the 4 of us but I still want to have some traditional dinner here even though we may eat with some friends later. Not that I mind that but they have some mutual friends that aren't my idea of people to hang around if you get my drift. A couple of friends etc. are already bought for so I'm wanting some Christmas shopping love to do. I still have Daddy and Scott to get something for, my grandmother a little something (she doesn't know much of the difference but she still gets something anyway) . A couple more friends' gifts besides the ones mentioned and that's about it.

I am grateful for a couple of Etsy sales, stuff I'd had I needed to get out of the way. I had some stuff sell on Ebay but it's getting to be a pain- the funds aren't available immediately, and it's overall a lot more trouble.
I'll post a bit later with some things I've made lately. Starting to concentrate some on Christmas stuff either to sell or give away.

Now to the crochet hook and use up some of that surplus yarn!! I feel a write of a pattern coming on!! I found one I liked but totally hated how the pattern was written so I'll probably start from scratch and make my own.

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

Grinch and crochet

Now that I have your attention..... LOL

I'm watching Dr Seuss's how the Grinch Stole Christmas. I have no idea why it's on so early... but I'm enjoying it. Yeah, I'm wierd that way.... 36 and watching cartoons. I love them. I also wanna see the Muppets when it comes out later this month.

I'm also working on another Christmas stocking for my Etsy shop. I'm hung on them lately. If anyone needs one in a certain color let me know. I have 3 or 4 up on my shop already. Back to the tv special before it's off! Later!

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

Starting Christmas Early on Etsy

Since folks are already posting Christmas items and gifts on Etsy, I figured I'd jump on the bandwagon. There are currently 3 choices of Christmas stockings available on MeowCreations on Etsy- One done in a victorian ombre, one in a cream and gold sparkle, and one choice (or more) for a custom color of your choice. I do also have several items up for custom items if you need a Christmas gift done.

I figure better late than never! Anyone else starting Christmas yet?

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