My Patchwork Blanket

Ok it has been along time since I made a post as you can see. I have been getting into other crafts Crocheting is one of them:)
There isn't a pattern for this blanket as I fell in love with clothogancho2 blankets or plaids as she calls them I set out to make my own. I will share how I did it with you beings that I have learned and gotten so much freely too off of the internet. Besides it really is just all granny squares. I used join as you go method by Attic 24.

 In the center I did just 2 round granny squares 10 across and 10 down (100 squares) a few I made two colors. First round of squares around I did 4 round on the granny square I did 24 of those. Some I did
one row of one color the the other three a color, then two rows a color the the other two colors .......

Second round of squares I did all centers white, second row a separate color next two rows brown, i did 32 squares

Third round of squares is just two rounds the senter i did color and the last round I did white i did 76 squares

 Then I started the stripes and the first row is kinda tricky or you will end up with more stitches then you need. you will need to skip a space on every white( or whatever color you do) square after that crochet on. You cant tell it in the end. I crochet 8 rows.

 Then another round of four round granny square two colors in the center with brown two rows of brown I did 52 of those. followed with 8 more rows of stripes at this point I am done.

 so there you go.....if you use this formula I would love to see what you come up with so please share :)

Dad

It's new Release Day at Brownie Scraps.

They have some really fabulous templates.

Check them out here

Here is one I made using Litttle Bit Shoppe Designs

Write it Down.

Credits 

Little Bit Shoppe Designs

Write it Down

Kit elements from Kimb designs Just 4 Dad
  paper Boys Only by LDrag Designs
 tape by Jady Day Studio My Everyday Memories
stitches  (recolored)Yesturday's Jam by One Story Down

 

I had meant to go another way with it but once I started this is 

what came. 

http://www.browniescraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=49762&title=dad&cat=853

This is the preview of the Template pack

http://www.browniescraps.com/shop/Write-It-Down-Vol.3-By-Little-Bit-Shoppe-Designs.html

ugh!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok I love pets! I really do, but when it comes to

neighbors having pets well lets just say not

everyone treats their pets the same.

For instance there is one that just ties theirs up so

it barks all the time!! No attention! Pets needs attention folks.

Then there is the ones that gets them and just turns them loose

for everyone else to take care of. 

I am talking about things being carried off, dog messes on my driveway, porch steps.

Patio furniture ruined by a neighbors muddy dog.

Ok yes I let mine on the furniture, not if they are muddy!!

And sleepless nights, porch is right outside my bedroom window,

so is it some one there or neighbors animal.

Well I tooo chicken to see so what do I do?

Stay awake wondering if some one going to come through the door.

Well after three nights I finally had enough and after two hours

of hearing noises ( I even put gates up to keep them off)

like some one coming through the gate

I bolt out the door to find a cat!

Not mine I don't have one.

All I can say is here Kitty Kitty the pound is looking for you.

I keep mine in my yard! I don't let mine outside barking all day

and all night. I know dogs bark but to hear one bark just because it wants

attention and the owners just ignore it drives me nuts!

Ok mine don't really think they are dogs so don't tell them they may start barking

out of pure shock :)

Well enough of my rant,

Here is some pictures of my fur babies :)

The bigger one Angel I rescued from the pound. 

She is one really great dog

The little one, Skipper is a Chi Poo

 

Isn't that sweet they are eating out of the same dish.

This one is just adorable!!

Ah he just wants to play too :)

Angel :)

Did I say she the best dog ever! I felt so bad having her on a leash here

She stays with me any where, but for her sake and everyone else I did at 

the conference center.

They are really really spoiled! oh and don't mention bye bye, they know what

that means :)

Teenagers

I have two teenagers 

and lots of times I hear "why not" "seriously" "really mom"

along with lots of others like "how come".

With playing with the template from Humpty Dumpty challenge

(yep it was last months) by

Keepscrappin Designs,

and my wacam tablet I had really fun being creative and

playing  with the blend modes.

Oh and the brushes.

I don't think dude came out too bad :)

I clipped papers for his clothes

I used Boyz Only by Ldrag Designs

and Teen Scene by Down This Road Designs and Memory Clips

Showing off some layouts

I have been busy scrapping lately and thought I would show off some

If you haven't seen the new Brownie Scraps, you need to check it out.

Especially if you love templates. i  never knew they are soo much fun and easy to

work with. I hardly used them before. I guess I thought I was cheating.

This one is of my sons checking out the creek while we are camping,

I was telling them that when I was little camping I would love to catch the lizards.

Of course I had to tell they were harmless. My youngest would look for them and catch several, and the

crawdaddies too. He came to me and said look Mom this one tried to bite my big toe, lol.
Here the layout, I used template Make a Wish by Scrapping Creations by Melanie

Kit is Makes Me Happy by Captivating Visions

Creek

Another one I did scrapping my youngest birthday. I had fun making this one.
I got really creative with the cup cakes. I got some transformers for the toppers and it came with
a great background that I fixed to the board. He loves transformers! It is hard to believe that he is 13!!

I used Template Twofer Vol 1 by Moments Scrapped

Kit This Side of Crazy by Amanda Heimann

I am now also CT'ing for Neverland Scraps, Blue Heart Scraps and Down This Road Designs.
I am really excited to be working with them!

Be sure to head over to Neverland's blog She has a challenge for August and there is still time
to create a layout for it and win a $5 coupon to here store.
here is the link, just copy and paste it in your browser, for some reason I can't link it
http://neverlandscraps.blogspot.com/2012/08/august-blog-challenge.html

Guess I need to study up on blogger, though I have had no problems before :)

Hello Everyone

It's been awhile what is everyone been up too?

Have you read any good books lately?

I have gotten a nook and check out digital books from the library.

I just got done reading Defending Jacob.

A very interesting book with an unexpected twist at the end.

If you have read what are your views on it?

What are some of your favorite books to read?

I need another good one to read :)

Spring Kissed Blog Train

Welcome to a Spring Kissed blog hop! You can collect some awesome freebies today made with Inspirations from Day's newest kit Spring Kissed! Included in the d/l is a coupon too for Day's store so don't wait, get your goodies today!

Here is what I made for you today!

Get Spring Kissed Here

The other freebies can be found here
Day's blog
Roxana's blog
Christine's blog
Christina's blog ( you are here)

February Blog Train

Do you love to Blog Hop and collect goodies? Well this month they have a wonderful color palette and theme. Thats  right Valentines :)

My Heart's Dream

 

So hop on over to Day's blog and collect her's  and she will

tell you where  to go next!

I am late in posting but you still  have plenty of time to get it!

Faryner's Wings

Faryner's Wings just opened  her shop at Polka Dot Plum.
And she has a really great prize for participating  in the Challenges's this month.
If you do at least one challenge you will get this kit.

So why not come and do some challenges?
I am hosting the hybrid challenge this month and we are making cards.
Look what I made using Farynar's Wings Kit Mysterious

 

Here is a preview of her kit Mysterious

 

Here is link to the Hybrid challenge if you would like  to play along.

And also one lucky person will win one full week to her shop!

Fresh Baked Brownies

Brownie Bakers have put out some really great kits this week and hybrid too!

Scrappin Daisies Designs made Puzzle Me Love.

I just love  it!

I made two plus a hybrid  from  Wendy  Bird Designs with it.

Here are my layouts

Here is the hybrid By Wendy Bird Design's Heart Basket

and  here is the one I made using it and Puzzle Me Love

There is more  goodies form fabulous bakers,  go  check it out here

Fresh Baked Brownies

There are some fabulous kits just released at Brownie Scraps.

So be sure to check them out! They will be on sale today :)
Here is a couple I worked with.
Scraps by Mara has released some amazing birthday kits, one for boys and one for girls.
This is one I did using Celebrate Xander.
I just love how soft the papers are. The title is a paper I made into an alpha.



Another one I worked with is Jacabean's Exquite
A beautiful kit


Be sure to stop by and check out the Fresh Baked Brownies to see all the goodies.

Love Me and February Membership

Have you seen the project Love Me? I stumble across it when I made hybrid gallery standout yesturday at me so scrappy blog using Wendy Bird Designs template for candy wrap and Ramona the Pest Designs Grins and Giggles. It is in the post below if you would like to see it and find where you can get it:) While I was there I found project love me project.

Though I am starting a little late I did up to the second prompt.
I am really looking forward to completing this one.


idream
childhood dreams (maybe I should title this one daydream)
I used My Everyday and Thats my Kid by Mye De Leon for these layouts.
I really enjoyed doing these so far.

Looking for another project to scrap your life?
Then come on over to Brownie Scraps and check out Scrap your story project.
There is some great organization tips
and monthly challenges. So come on over and check us
out. It's a great place to hang out.
March and Jackie are hosting the February
addicts and you can purchase that membership
for $7 til next month then it goes up to $10.

Fresh Baked Brownies

The Brownie Bakers have really baked up some real goodies!

I have had lots of fun playing with them.

I made a journal using Down This Road Designs Precious Values

Really simple to make. I used the composition notebook and printed the

front, back and insides on 8.5x11. Taped the ribbon on the inside with

tape before I adhere the insides down. It turned out really great.

Here is the preview and link to the store

My youngest had to get a baby tooth pulled that should have been out

long ago. I am so proud of him. Here is a layout I did.

I used Ramona the Pest Designs Cosmic Adventures

It is a great kit to scrap all those boys layouts

B2N2 Scraps our guest designer has a great rustic kit out

Rustin Charms

It went perfect to scrap the picture of my neice at my old cabin

Wendy Bird Designs has a great Hybrid

Boxed in Vol 3 Candy Wrap

I used Ramona The Pest Giggles and Grins for my Candy Wrap.

Lots more goodies so be sure to stop by!

Fresh Baked Brownies

Black Friday

Brownie Scraps is having a weekend sale
Be sure to hop on over and check it out!
And if you spend $10 you can get the Nov Collab free!

ScrapMatters is having a sale too.So hope on over to ScrapMatters to and check out what they have.
Images is linked.

Autumn Memories

Scarpin Daisies has a new kit called Autumn Memories.
Perfect for those Autumn pictures rather it be playing in the leaves or celebrating Thanksgiving.
Here is a layout I did with it.

Image is linked to take you straight to the store :)

Brownie Scraps is having a cruise!!

Brownie Scraps is having a cruise and it sets sail November the 15th!
You won't want to miss out on the fun!
You can grab your passport here!
For only $5!
And you can find out more about it here in the forum.


Here is a layout I did using the kit Scappin Cruise and a template from Scrappin Cruise.

DSD Sale

Have you seen!! There is a huge sale going on in the digital scrapbooking community!
ScrapMatters is having a 40% of store sale! From today til Nove the 11th!
Spend $20 and get Many Thank Collab for free!

Inspirations from Day has some awesome products!
She has a grab bag PU and CuImages are linked to take you straight to the store or to Day's awesome grab bags!

Happy shopping!