tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56951181588739014522024-03-13T06:03:36.834-05:00Brenda's Handmade StoreA blog to promote and discuss handmade goods and also to comment on general topics in life such as being a working mother.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-38350450126496697432014-11-04T10:32:00.001-06:002014-11-04T10:32:00.944-06:00Crochet Dish Towel Toppers<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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In addition to yard work and other projects around home that
had been left unattended for way too long, I spent some time this past summer
working with someone who wanted to learn how to crochet tops on dish
towels.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had some towels she had
purchased at craft shows and wanted to learn how to do some that were
similar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ve played around for a long
time with different ways to do towel toppers, and hadn’t come up with a pattern
that I really liked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After several
trials, I’ve come up with one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a
mixture of different styles that people do and is very similar to many free
patterns out there, so it’s not entirely original.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s just one way to do towel toppers that I’ve
written out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I make double dish towels
(use the whole towel and fold it in half).</div>
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I didn’t give detailed instructions on the first row which involves
attaching your yarn to the towel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
are several methods you can use, and you can find instructions on the internet
for how to do them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think the oldest
and most common way to do it is to take a sharp hook or needle and poke holes
through the thickness of the towel and then single crochet through these
holes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I always found that very
difficult to do, and I think that’s why other methods cropped up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I recently found the greatest tool to use to
poke the holes, and now it’s my favorite method.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s called “The Sharp Crochet Hook” and you
can buy it on anniesattic.com:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>https://www.anniescatalog.com/list.html?q=crochet+hooks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The other methods involve using yarn or embroidery thread
and stitching across the fold on the top of the towel with a chain stitch or
blanket stitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These stitches form the
foundation for your first row of single crochet across the top of the
towel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can do a google search for
these stitches and find instructions on how to do them.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Crochet Dish Towel Topper</span></b></div>
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Size G or H hook</div>
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Worsted weight or cotton worsted weight yarn</div>
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Fold towel in half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Use whatever method you prefer for the foundation row on the dish
towel—poke holes with a crochet hook and sc across, embroider a line of chain
stitches across the fold and then sc in each stitch across, or use a blanket or
whip stitch across the top and then sc with your yarn in each stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It does not matter how many stitches you have
across the top of the towel.</div>
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If you used blanket stitches, whip stitches or chain
stitches, then sc with your yarn in every stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then continue with Row 1 below.</div>
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If you poked holes and single crocheted across the top, ch 3
(ch 3 does NOT count as 1st dc) and turn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Then start with Row 1.</div>
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1.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc across.
Ch 1, turn.</div>
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2.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc across,
decreasing evenly to end with 41 sc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch
3, turn.</div>
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3.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in first
stitch and in every other stitch across, dc in last stitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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4.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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5.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Repeat Row
3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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6.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Repeat Row
4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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7.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Repeat Row
3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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8.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Repeat Row
4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point you should have 6
stitches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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9.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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10.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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11.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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12.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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13.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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14.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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15.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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16.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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17.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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18.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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19.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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20.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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21.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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22.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc in every
stitch across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 3, turn.</div>
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23.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Dc in the
next 2 stitches, ch 2, skip the next 2 stitches, dc in the next 2 stitches
(buttonhole made). </div>
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24.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sc across (6
sc).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ch 1, turn.</div>
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Weave in ends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sew on
button.</div>
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I hope you find this helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I'll post pictures later.</span></div>
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On another note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>craft show season is here!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re
in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, check out the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Eagan High School Holiday Art & Craft Fair, Saturday, November 8
from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.</u></b></div>
Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-84369247019491257302014-09-04T22:21:00.000-05:002014-09-04T22:21:01.098-05:00New NameI'm changing my name--from Brenda's Craft Store to Brenda's Handmade Store. This more accurately reflects what I sell. I'm also consolidating to 2 on-line shops--Brenda's Handmade Store on Etsy.com (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/brendashandmadestore" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/brendashandmadestore</a>) and Brenda's General Store on Bonanza.com (<a href="http://www.bonanza.com/booths/brendasgeneralstore" target="_blank">http://www.bonanza.com/booths/brendasgeneralstore</a>).<br />
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In my Etsy shop I sell knit and crochet items handmade by me. I also sell some knitting and crocheting supplies. In my Bonanza store, I sell vintage glassware, pottery, etc. and collectibles along with some of my handmade items.<br />
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New banners will be coming soon. So will new items. Stay tuned!<br />
<br />Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-86643906821040400292014-03-07T15:19:00.001-06:002014-03-07T15:19:18.160-06:00Proven Ways to Work Smarter<div id="headline">
The moderator of one of the LinkedIn groups I belong to posted a link to an article entitled "5 Scientifically Proven Ways to Work Smarter, Not Harder" by<span class="byline"> <a href="http://www.inc.com/author/jeff-haden" rel="author" style="color: black;">Jeff Haden</a>. I think it's a great article and can be applied to your 9-5 job, your own business or your part-time craft business. Although I find it hard to take breaks because I feel I don't have time to take a break and there's not a minute to spare because I have so much to do, intuitively I know Mr. Haden is right. Breaks really do refresh you and help you get more done. I think naps are great too--but I doubt my 9-5 bosses will ever agree with that!</span></div>
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<span class="byline">Here's the link to the article: <a href="http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/5-scientifically-proven-ways-to-work-smarter-not-harder-tues.html" target="_blank">http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/5-scientifically-proven-ways-to-work-smarter-not-harder-tues.html</a> </span></div>
Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-60782982352654743562014-02-09T01:36:00.000-06:002014-02-09T01:36:19.298-06:00Giveaway<br />
I'm trying something new and partnering with Eden and her blog entitled "Eden's Evaluations" and doing a giveaway of one of my trellis necklaces. The necklace is a $6.00 value. If you'd like to enter the giveaway, please check out Eden's blog and follow her at<a href="http://www.edensevaluations.blogspot.co.nz/" target="_blank"> http://www.edensevaluations.blogspot.co.nz/</a><br />
Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-82237632047834890102014-02-05T00:37:00.000-06:002014-02-05T00:37:00.238-06:00Valentine's Day projectsI got inspired and decided to try a couple of Valentine's projects. I think they came out quite nicely. The first is a set of heart shaped coasters. I used a free pattern from redheart.com.<br />
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<a href="https://img1.etsystatic.com/032/0/5436492/il_570xN.560429719_2gux.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://img1.etsystatic.com/032/0/5436492/il_570xN.560429719_2gux.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/178327075/heart-shaped-coasters-hand-crocheted-in" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/listing/178327075/heart-shaped-coasters-hand-crocheted-in</a><br />
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For the other one, I've always wanted to try and make cards, but I can't draw or paint, so I decided to do what I do best--crochet some hearts and put them on the cards. <br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/92504084/valentines-cards-with-crocheted-hearts?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/listing/92504084/valentines-cards-with-crocheted-hearts?ref=listing-shop-header-1</a><br />
Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
<br />Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-89054013351364817142013-12-24T22:51:00.003-06:002013-12-24T22:51:33.790-06:00Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas to all and to all a good night.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-18448386486484335572013-12-10T23:28:00.001-06:002013-12-10T23:28:06.881-06:00Are you turned off by seeing ads on a blog?I periodically get emails from Google encouraging me to sign up for Google AdSense. If I do this, I'll earn some money if people view the ads Google puts on my blog page. Sounds good. Seems easy. But do you really earn any money? I must admit that whenever I'm on a blog page or any web page for that matter, I completely ignore the ads. If there's a button or box to click to close an ad that's blocking me from seeing the page I want, I click it and get rid of the ad. I don't read the ad. I just get rid of it. I can't imagine that I'm the only one who ignores all the ads. So would anyone actually look at ads on my blog so that I'd actually earn any money? Or would they just be annoyed by them and stop reading my blog?<br />
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Let me know what you think? Should I allow ads? Or not?<br />
<br />Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-60634085938150348992013-11-29T23:34:00.001-06:002013-11-29T23:34:18.025-06:00Get Into the True Holiday SpiritHappy Thanksgiving to all. I hope you were able to spend it with family and friends and good food. I had a lovely time hosting family and friends at my home and the food all turned out well.<br />
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As we all get wrapped up in the frenzied Black Friday shopping and holiday parties and gift wrapping, here's something that speaks to the true meaning of Christmas and is just beautiful to listen to.<br />
<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qJ_MGWio-vc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qJ_MGWio-vc</a>Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-61801574847573054902013-11-20T21:46:00.002-06:002013-11-20T21:46:58.478-06:00Get started on your holiday shopping and visit Faithful Shepherd Catholic School's Holiday Boutique this Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9:00-3:00pm. Over 70 vendors with everything you need to fulfill your holiday gift list. Check out their Facebook page here. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holiday-Classic-Boutique/110158142429043" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holiday-Classic-Boutique/110158142429043</a><br />
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<br />Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-47516032902254366832013-11-11T22:54:00.000-06:002013-11-11T22:54:56.610-06:00Honor Our VeteransToday was a day we honored our veterans--all those men and women who have served in our armed forces and fought and died for our country and for others. I may not agree with all the reasons these men and women have been sent to foreign lands and put in harms way, but we should thank them and appreciate them all the same. And today I have one special veteran to honor--my father--who would have turned 91 today. He served in the Army in WWII, and he passed away almost 4 years ago. Happy Birthday Dad.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-83482437615641422182013-11-08T22:59:00.001-06:002013-11-08T22:59:46.300-06:00Eagan High School Holiday Craft Show November 9, 2013It's craft show #2 of the season. If you live in the St. Paul area, please stop by the Eagan High School Holiday Craft Show on November 9, 2013 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. There will be over 50 vendors along with a bake sale, raffle and concessions. Many fine crafters will be selling their work and you're sure to find something for a gift or for yourself.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-23904461193621031722013-10-31T00:00:00.000-05:002013-10-31T00:00:01.213-05:00Happy Halloween!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<br />
Happy Halloweean!<br />
<br />
Did you know that the American Halloween tradition of "trick-or-treating" probably
dates back to the early All Souls' Day parades in England. During the
festivities, poor citizens would beg for food and families would give them
pastries called "soul cakes" in return for their promise to pray for
the family's dead relatives. The distribution of soul cakes was encouraged by
the church as a way to replace the ancient practice of leaving food and wine
for roaming spirits. The practice, which was referred to as "going a-souling"
was eventually taken up by children who would visit the houses in their
neighborhood and be given ale, food, and money. <br />
<br />
The tradition of dressing in costume for Halloween has both European and
Celtic roots. Hundreds of years ago, winter was an uncertain and frightening
time. Food supplies often ran low and
the short days of winter were full of worry. On Halloween, it was
believed that ghosts came back to the earthly world. People thought that they
would encounter ghosts if they left their homes. To avoid being recognized by
these ghosts, people would wear masks when they left their homes after dark so
that the ghosts would mistake them for fellow spirits. To keep
ghosts away from their houses, people would place bowls of food outside their
homes to appease the ghosts and prevent them from attempting to enter.<br />
<br />
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According to Harry Balzer, the chief industry analyst for the NPD Group
which does market research on eating trends, about 4% of all candy consumed in this country occurs on Halloween.</div>
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If you'd like to read some fun facts on Halloween, go to <a href="http://facts.randomhistory.com/halloween-facts.html">http://facts.randomhistory.com/halloween-facts.html</a></div>
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Halloween also means the start of craft show season. For anyone in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, my first craft show is Saturday, November 2, at Rosemount High School. They'll have well over 100 vendors and you're sure to find something to please.</div>
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]-->Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-21617989781484492592013-10-20T21:19:00.002-05:002013-10-20T21:19:29.713-05:00Cute Saying Found on a TshirtSeen on a tshirt: "A Backward Poet Writes <span style="background-color: yellow;">Inverse</span>"Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-23850232758143717412013-10-07T09:03:00.002-05:002013-10-07T09:03:23.762-05:00Reasons to Buy HandmadeI just read an article in Handmadeology about good reasons to buy handmade and thought I should share it. It's called "10 Awesome Reasons to Buy Handmade This Year". Please check it out.<br />
<a href="http://www.handmadeology.com/10-awesome-reasons-to-buy-handmade-gifts-this-year/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+handmadeology%2Ffeed+%28Handmadeology+Today%29" target="_blank">http://www.handmadeology.com/10-awesome-reasons-to-buy-handmade-gifts-this-year/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+handmadeology%2Ffeed+%28Handmadeology+Today%29</a>Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-22867959381263450232013-09-29T11:32:00.003-05:002013-09-29T11:32:45.146-05:00Tips for Good Photos<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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If you sell anything on-line--either your art or handmade
items, vintage or collectible items or just stuff you don’t want anymore on
eBay—you have to take photographs of your items.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good photos sell your item.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes the photographs turn out
beautifully with little effort on your part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Other times, not so much.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
you’re like me, I’ve found that some things just don’t photograph that
well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m always looking for tips on
good photography and several blogs and on-line forums have great discussions on
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Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-87572061070921715052013-07-07T22:56:00.000-05:002013-07-07T22:56:07.896-05:00Ladder Yarn ScarfSummer is flying by. It's hard to believe the 4th of July is over already! The weather in Minnesota has turned hot and humid so our big landscaping project is going to get put on hold until it cools off a little. But it gives me more time to knit and crochet!<br />
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Here's my latest creation--a long white scarf made with ladder yarn with long fringe added. I think it will make a really nice summer fashion accessory. It's light as a feather, so it won't make you hot. See it on my Artfire and Etsy stores.<br />
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This is the first scarf I've made out of ladder yarn. I've made a lot of necklaces out of ladder yarn and I've always wanted to try a scarf but just hadn't gotten to it yet. I didn't have a pattern, so I just made one up. I used size 13 knitting needles and just did garter stitch for every row until I was almost out of yarn (I had to remember to save some for the fringe!). I did 25 stitches and it came out to approximately 4" wide and 63" long. The fringe is approximately 8" long. You can do however many stitches you want to get the width you're looking for. I think a wider scarf would also be pretty, but you'd need 2 balls of yarn. A bigger needle size might also give it a nice look.<br />
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I think I'm going to try some more scarves and then maybe a shawl. Or maybe some more necklaces in some different styles.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-79313048758224595072013-05-08T23:11:00.002-05:002013-05-08T23:11:57.210-05:00RamblingsI didn't realize how long it has actually been since I posted anything. It's amazing how fast time really goes and how much happens in a few short months. I kept meaning to post, but just never got to it. Minnesota's winter dragged on with cold, snow and slippery conditions. It was still snowing at the beginning of May! We bought an investment property, did a lot of painting and such and moved our college-aged son into it (a really big change and new phase of life). He landed a summer job with the city (hallelujah!) after a long stretch of unemployment. All 3 vehicles needed repairs within the same 3 week period for a cost of a few thousand dollars. The day job has been insanely busy and everything that could go wrong, did. Usually I'm a pretty upbeat person and life has really been pretty good, but it really did seem like a long, tough winter. <br />
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Instead of working on my Etsy and Artfire shops, I spent the winter knitting some custom ordered afghans. I tried a couple new patterns/stitches, and they turned out really well even though they took a lot of time. Although the actual stitches weren't hard, I was making these afghans larger than normal, so it took me awhile to figure out how many stitches to cast on to get the width I wanted (math was never my strong point). So--there was a lot of trial and error but I learned a lot.<br />
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I also did a few items to put in my sister's consignment shop in Ft. Scott, KS called Little Luxuries. If you live in that area, check it out. She sells antiques and collectibles too.<br />
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I've been making some of the headbands and hats with flowers for babies and they sell quite well at craft shows. I've listed them in a Bonanza.com shop <a href="http://www.bonanza.com/booths/BrendasCraftStore">http://www.bonanza.com/booths/BrendasCraftStore</a> because I feel they're not totally handmade and Etsy and Artfire are supposed to be for handmade goods. They're more like taking parts and reassembling them into something different. Taking a skein of yarn and creating an afghan or a sweater is what I think of as handmade. I've been following a lot of forum conversations about how cheap mass produced items are starting to take over eBay and Etsy, and it seems to be true. It seems like everything I look at on eBay is coming from China or Hong Kong. Whatever happened to the average person just trying to clean out their house and sell their stuff? That's really what I want to buy--not some cheap crap from China. And Etsy started out as a site for artists and crafters doing handmade goods to sell their wares. Now there are tons of stores selling mass produced items and trying to pass them off as handmade. I'd like to make a plea to everyone to support those who truly make their own items and ignore the cheap mass produced stuff. You'll get a much better product in the end even if it costs a little more.<br />
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I'm going to try and spend the next few months making small items to list on Etsy and Artfire. And I also promised my son I'd make him a tshirt quilt. I've never done any quilting, so I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. I'll try and post some directions or things I learn as I go along. Wish me luck!<br />
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I'll leave you with a couple of thoughts about work and life. Quite awhile ago I read a good article on what makes great employees. My workplace has had a lot of personnel changes lately, and I thought some of the points in the article were very appropriate for all aspects of life, not just work. The article stated that<b> </b>great employees ignore job descriptions and think on their feet, adapt quickly to shifting priorities and do whatever it takes to get the job done (no saying "That's not my job.") It also stated that great employees follow processes, but remarkable employees find ways to make the processes better. <br />
Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-64462458746963085292012-12-24T22:08:00.000-06:002012-12-24T22:08:01.715-06:00Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-8530694066780486752012-12-19T09:32:00.000-06:002012-12-19T09:32:13.657-06:00Artfire Shop 10% Off Everything!<br />Merry Christmas! (Yes, I know it's politically incorrect, but I celebrate Christmas so that's what I wish you all.) And Happy New Year!<br />
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It's hard to believe 2012 is almost over and we're going to start 2013. 2012 was a good year and flew by. My November craft shows went very well and generated some orders as well. Sales and custom orders from Etsy and Artfire have been good enough to keep me busy. So I'm satisfied. I still have a couple more orders to finish. Plus a dinner party to host and a couple other events to attend. And Christmas shopping and wrapping!<br />
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Then for the new year, I plan to try out some new stuff. I want to make shawls, cowls, infinity scarves, and socks and slippers, and baby stuff and oh so many more things. Sooooooo, to clear out inventory and start with the new, my Artfire shop (http://BrendasCraftStore.artfire.com) is having a sale! 10% off everything! Please take a look. I almost always ship items out the same day or the next day, so you'll get it quickly. And the prices are really, really reasonable.<br />
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Don't get me wrong--I love doing craft shows. It's fun to reconnect with fellow crafters you saw last year and fun to meet new ones. It's also fun to see many of the same shoppers year after year. And it's always interesting to talk to new shoppers. The show I was at yesterday was at the high school my son attended and put on by the Band Boosters, an organization I was president of when my son attended school. So I saw a lot of old friends and acquaintances which I thoroughly enjoyed.<br />
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And craft shows are a good learning experience. You can watch people look at your product and see what interests them and what they think of things. That will help guide you as you create more products.<br />
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But craft shows are exhausting and a bit humbling. If you're like me, I spend the week before harriedly (is that a word?) making more items and trying to make the right items. Then I lay out my products and try to arrange them in an attractive way. Then I have to pack everything up and get out any display stands, racks, tables, etc. Then I have to make sure I have change and all the other little essentials like tape, scissors, paper, pens, credit card reader, etc. Then the car has to get loaded. Then you unload at the show and set it all up. And you worry that you won't be ready at 9 am when the show starts. Then you look around at all the other wonderful items people are selling and the creative ways they're displaying their wares and you feel totally inadequate (at least I do for awhile). Then you worry if people are going to come. Then you worry if they're going to buy. Then, if the fates allow, you're so busy selling to the hordes of customers that you're soon exhausted. Or, if the fates are unkind, customer traffic is slow and the day gets very long as you and your fellow crafters wonder why there are no shoppers. Either way, at the end of the day you have to pack up all your items, drive home, and then unload again and put everything away. And then you start all over for the next show.<br />
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Networking <br />
Opportunity to see people's reactions to your product and discuss your product with them<br />
Opportunity to see what other crafters are making, how they display their wares, pricing<br />
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Lots of physical<u></u> labor in loading, unloading, set up<br />
Stress<br />
Worry<br />
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1. If possible, get someone to help you load, unload, set up, load up again and unload at home. It's also great to have someone with you at your table all day, but if that's not possible, if someone can relieve you at lunch so you can go to the restroom, eat, shop, etc. is great. This year my son is helping me. He helps me load up the car and set up my display. Then he stays at the show with me for a little while so I can visit the restroom and take a quick look around the show. Then he comes back around lunch and mans my table while I go eat, etc. (He's been very good at selling items while I'm away!). Then he comes back at the end of the afternoon to pack me up and get everything home. If you have no helper at the show, usually your fellow crafter on either side of you will watch your table while you run to the bathroom, etc.<br />
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2. Talk to people--your neighbors, shoppers, etc. You can learn some tips and tricks. Plus, it just makes the day more fun. <br />
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3. Don't stress too much about whether you measure up to the other crafters. I was taught modesty and not to brag growing up, so I always feel a little humbled by the creativeness of everyone else at the show. But I know my work is good and I just tell myself to get over it.<br />
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4. Treat your customers well. Good customer service skills are essential and not very hard to learn. Basically, treat them as you'd like to be treated.<br />
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5. If you don't sell a lot, don't spend your time complaining about it or bad mouthing the organizers of the fair. Take the time to calmly and rationally think about reasons why things didn't go well (weather, other events going on at the same time, location, lack of advertising, audience that doesn't fit your product, etc.) and then learn from the experience and decide whether this is a show that just isn't right for your products or it's worth tweaking your products and trying again next year. Complaining and blaming are negative time wasters. What's done is done. Focus on what could be improved and move on.<br />
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6. Take a water bottle with you. You'll get thirsty.<br />
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7. Most of all, enjoy and have fun!<br />
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I love craft shows! There are so many fabulous things that people make and always way too many things I want to buy. However, I won't get a lot of time to shop since I'll be having a table at Rosemount High School on November 3. If you're in the area, stop by between 9 am and 4 pm. They're going to have about 90 vendors and there are some very talented crafters there.<br />
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Then on November 10 I'll have a table at Eagan High School and on November 17 at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School in Eagan. Please stop by!<br />
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For those of you who participate in craft shows, I wish you great shows. I've been busy getting all my stuff together and hopefully I won't forget anything. Here's a brief list of things to take with you:<br />
change--plenty of one's and five's<br />
a cash box<br />
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calculator<br />
blank price tags (in case something comes off during transit and set up)<br />
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money to purchase food or drink at the show if needed/wanted<br />
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These are pretty much the basics. I hate hauling a bunch of stuff around, so I try to keep it to a minimum. If I didn't have to load up the car, unload the car, and set things up--craft shows would be perfect. But other than the heavy lifting, craft shows are a lot of fun. Get to know your neighbors--the vendors on each side of you, behind you and across from you. They're great people and you can learn a lot from them. Talk with the shoppers. They're great people too. Even if you're shy--just make yourself talk to people. Pretty soon you'll feel right at home. (I must admit it took me a couple of seasons before I got over my shyness and felt really comfortable.)<br />
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Here are a few of the things I'll have in my booth. I'm looking forward to seeing all the great things at shows this next month!<br />
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<br />Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-80596841504861588552012-10-29T22:08:00.001-05:002012-10-29T23:03:05.776-05:00Early Bird Shopping ListsI joined a blog hop at<a href="http://www.hopesanddreamsstudio.blogspot.com/"> http://www.hopesanddreamsstudio.blogspot.com/</a>. Check out her blog for some great items from some great sellers. If I knew how to post the linky link correctly, I believe I could make the list of all the items and pictures show up on my blog; but, alas, my technical skills are not that great. So I urge you to click on the link which will take you to photos of all the great items.Brenda P., Brenda's Handmade Storehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949386819350570738noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695118158873901452.post-60742670960964224272012-10-07T23:46:00.000-05:002012-10-07T23:46:39.878-05:00Cranfest and Ruffle YarnI had to share a fun travel experience we had last weekend. We went to Cranfest in Warrens, WI. (http://www.cranfest.com/) What is Cranfest you ask? Well, it's the biggest craft show/flea market I've ever seen. They say they have over 1250 booths and over 3miles of booth frontage and I believe them. I've never seen so many vendors in one place. And I don't think I've ever seen that many people in one place. Think Minnesota State Fair but way bigger. People were there from all over and some we talked to go year after year.<br />
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Even though it was crowded, we had a nice time. It was the perfect day for it--temps in the 70s and beautiful fall colors. There were tons of craft booths with all kinds of crafts. Then there were flea market type booths. There were lots of booths selling food items--cranberry cheese, cranberry sausage, cranberry jelly beans, sauce mixes, etc. Then, of course, there were plenty of vendors selling you food to eat. The festival lasts 3 days and on Sunday they have a big parade. You can also go see a cranberry bog--something I'd never seen before. We stayed in Tomah, WI overnight and rode their shuttle bus to the festival. I highly recommend that because it avoids a lot of parking and traffic hassles. I also recommend taking a collapsible shopping cart if you like to buy things. Carrying stuff around gets really tiresome.<br />
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The drive back home was lovely. There were some very pretty leaves to see and pretty countryside. It was a perfect fall weekend getaway.<br />
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My son thinks I should have a booth there. It's a tempting thought because there would certainly be a lot of potential customers. But 3 days outdoors is a big commitment. But I'll think about it.<br />
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All those craft vendors got me in the mood to get busy on my own work. Since October is breast cancer awareness month, I'm working on some pink ruffle scarves. Awhile back I did a post on working with Red Heart's Sashay yarn. I mentioned that separating it and wrapping it around cardboard helped in making it easier to work with. I've discovered the same thing applies to a couple of new yarns I've tried--Michael's Flaunt yarn and Bernat's Ruffle. These yarns are a little different from Sashay in that they're not a mesh but actual little ruffles. They do have the space along one edge though which is where you knit into. I discovered that you really do need to smooth these yarns out first and wrap them around something or they're pretty hard to work with. So far, I really like Michael's Flaunt yarn. They have some nice colors and the quality is good. The price is good too. I'm really disappointed with Bernat's version. The one skein I've used was broken and then knotted in 3 different places and there were a couple of other places where it was frayed. I expected better from such a major yarn maker. I'm including a picture of the scarf I made with Michael's Flaunt. With this one I did 15 stitches and it took 3 skeins. I think the next one I'll reduce the number of stitches to 9 and it should only take 2 skeins. I used Size 4 needles.<br />
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