This is my voodoo doll I received from Dani,from the voodoo doll swap.Isn't he cute,he has a gold heart, to keep my heart healthy,a shell on the tummy, to never have to have bladder problems again, and a tag on him that says Faith,guess we all know what that means.His white face glows in the dark,how cool is that!
I have completed another pair of socks.These are called, Lavender Delight from the pattern book, Stocking Feet from Annie's Attic.
I really like the way the color came out, on these.I think I need to work on other UFO's, before I make more socks.lol
I have a doily to complete for a gift, and a shawl to complete for a swap.So for now, socks will have to wait.I think I have enough, in case the weather turns frigid.Yeah like that'll happen here, in South Louisiana.lol
Here is a picture.
I have crocheted my third pair of socks.From the Ultimate crochet pattern,and I love the way they come out, and the way they fit.I may just have to make a few more pairs, for the winter months.It sure will beat, the boring white socks, I am used to wearing. Well these are a couple of pictures ,please excuse the ugly legs.lol
Check out this awesome package I received,from Melissa B.,the box was crammed packed.lol The white pumpkins are going to be painted,hopefully this weekend.If you can't see it spells out HARVEST.The peach pie in the center, is a candle and smells awesome. I love the smell of the soap and the red candles.See the white taper candle, it is in a very pretty leaf design candle holder,she also sent ,I have stickers,cards,skull head lollipop candies,a caldron and skeleton and flies,I can't wait to decorate,so I am going to do that, as soon as I get off of here.I love the turkey,and the cake pan and all the little gourds and the trick or treat sign.I also got a cool pair of BOO socks and a chocolate candy bar.I am going to have lots of fun this year.
This is going to be a fun swap.Go to Swap Dex or go to her web site to join. Click the link below. Haven Swaps: 12 Days of Christmas Swap
We will buy ,make,or gather up 12 gifts ,each will be marked and wrapped,each to be opened on a different day,representing the 12 days of Christmas.Begining on December 25 through January 5.
I have already posted on her blog and emailed her my information now just waiting for a questionaire to answer and then my partners information.I am so excited about this one.
In a Ravelry group I am in called Silly Strings,I was in a swap,that we had to make a voodoo doll.OK I have never been in a swap like this, nor have I ever made a voodoo doll.So off I went to the internet, to see what I could come up with.lol Our partner had to give us information, about what they wanted to change, in their lives.My partner Dani,had few problems she wanted to see if we could get rid of,she suffers from insomnia, neck and lower back pain.She also told me her favorite color is green.Well I went with these, and tried to come up with something, to help her.Our dolls had to be at least 50% crocheted.We were allowed to insert things inside the doll,and embellish them as we wanted,well I went to work and this is what I came up with.
This is a 2 sided voodoo doll ,on one side is the red eyed insomniac and in pain person.On the other is the rested ,free of pain, happy side.
Inside of the doll, is a packet of lavender,squeeze the belly, and she has the relaxing aroma of lavender.Hopefully, this will help to get to sleep.On the neck is a black tipped pin, and also on the lower back,to help relieve the pain,the black pins represent freedom from pain.Her favorite color is what I dressed her in ,because the color green represents well being.
I even had a little more fun and named her voodoo doll---Bippins--Sorry, only her and I know what her names means.I hope this works for her. I sure had fun, with this project, and learned alot, along the way.
Skip this post if you’re not up for a challenge. Seriously!! Because if you see your name below and leave me a comment asking why, you’ve bought your way into this secret meme. Consider yourself warned and STOP READING HERE!!!!! Otherwise it won't be my fault when you want me to send you the questions. You KNOW this means you have to do it NOW, right???
Well I found my name as an answer on Mary's post. I am rather curious like a cat and had to find out what the question was. I really think this is how they suck you into it...lol. Now I have to do the meme...so here are my answers....
1.DEE
2.HENRIETTA
3.?
4.MARY
5.VIRGINIA
6.RAVEN
7.DEBBY
8.ANNETTE
9.LARRY
10.VIVIAN
11.MANDY
12.ASHLEY
13.AMBER
14.LAUREN
15.DONNIE
16.DAWN
17.PENNY
18.DONIVAN
19.JASON
20.RUTH
21.?
22.?
23.GOD
24.?
25.APRIL
26.?
27.DYLAN
28.?
29.?
30.OK question marks mean I have NO CLUE!Some of these are tre,some are false and some I just guessed.
I was in the Autumn Swap, from my Group CrochetSwapBuddies, and here is what I received, from Sabrina!
I think: the throw pillow is just to cute,I will leave it on my couch, through Thanksgiving,gives the couch a homey feel, I think.Of course the towel,mitt and pot holders, will decorate the kitchen.Thank you; so much Sabrina, I love it all!
Sorry, I do not have a picture, of what I sent her,hopefully; she takes a picture, and then I will be able to post it here.
I was in another swap from CrochetSwapBuddies.The Kitchen Swap and here is what I received from Lindsay.
I know the round one, is supposed to be a dishcloth, but I think I will use it as a doily, under my spoon rest, it will be just perfect.I love the braided cloth! I have got to get that pattern.Thank you so much Lindsay I love it all.
OK: Well, here is what I am sending Lindsay. She said she wanted deep red,This picture is to bright ,because the red is not this bright,it is more of what I like to call blood-red.Anyway I think she will like it.It goes out in tomorrows mail,so I hope she doesn't check my blog,before she gets it.lol
These are the coasters, I received yesterday from Joni for the coaster swap from CROCHET SWAP BUDDIES GROUP.
These are the ones I made for Julee.
I also sent her a couple of packs of green tea.I love these swaps ,you never know what you will get.I love getting packages in the mail.There is always a surprise inside.lol
Need to have these mailed before Jan 5,2009 so if finances get better maybe I will be able to make a few more.They are trying to get 5,000 scarves for the participants.
Today; I have started on a scraf, for the Special Olympics Scarf Project .It is a project through Ravelry, to make scarves for the special olympics.They are trying to get 5000 scarves, for the participants in the special olympics, and I am more than happy to help.Because; I feel these are really special people, who really need our love, and support.So if anyone out there is interested, just go to the Ravelry web site, and go to; Special Olympics Scarf Project's page, and get on board, and crochet or knit a scarf or two, for the special people in these olympics.The scarves are being made in Red Heart Super Saver-White and Delft Blue.
I will post pictures when completed.
I started on a blanket, in tunisian crochet for Donivan, and forgot I had it.lol Well I am continuing to work on it,I will turn it into a toddler blanket.It is blue,green,white,and yellow.Tunisian crochet, just takes longer than regular crochet, and I get bored easily,so I have other projects going at the same time.So if I get tired of working on the blanket, I can work on something else.I am working on a pair of socks,a doily,actually I have 3 doilies, I am working on,lol. I am also working on dishcloths, and washcloths and a tote bag.
So I have a lot to do.I am also working on an Autumn Swap and also a Christmas Swap.
Well that's about it for now,hope everyone keeps themselves safe from Hurricane Ike.
Hope to update everyone in few days.
OK I know they are ugly.lol And yes; those are my ugly legs.lol The socks are supposed to be ugly. I made these in a group I am in ,in Ravelry,Called (Monstersocks)you are supposed to use scrap yarn,meaning left over yarn, from other projects.This is exactly what I did,I used the pattern (The Ultimate Socks), and leftover sock yarn, and a size F crochet hook.
These were fun to make, and guess what they fit, and are actually comfortable, and will be warm, on those cold winter nights.
This is my Heavenly Delight doily I completed during Hurricane Gustav.I gave it to my son Ronnie to display on his new dining-room table.
This is made with #10 cotton thread and size 4 crochet hook.I really enjoyed making this one and love the way it turned out.
O GOD,MASTER OF THIS PASSING WORLD,
HEAR THE HUMBLE VOICES OF YOUR CHILDREN.
THE SEA OF GALILEE OBEYED YOUR ORDER
AND RETURNED TO IT'S FORMER QUIETUDE.
YOU ARE STILL THE MASTER OF LAND AND SEA.
WE LIVE IN THE SHADOW OF DANGER OVER
WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL:
THE GULF, LIKE A PROVOKED AND ANGRY GIANT,
CAN AWAKE FROM IT'S SEEMING LETHARGY,
OVERSTEP IT'S CONVENTIONAL BOUNDRIES,
INVADE OUR LAND,
AND SPREAD CHAOS AND DISASTER.
DURING THIS HURRICANE SEASON WE TURN TO YOU, O LOVING FATHER.
SPARE US FROM PAST TRAGEDIES WHOSE MEMORIES ARE STILL VIVID
AND WHOSE WOUNDS REFUSE TO HEAL WITH PASSING OF TIME.
O VIRGIN, STAR OF THE SEA, OUR BELOVED MOTHER,
WE ASK YOU TO PLEAD WITH YOUR SON ON OUR BEHALF,
SO THAT SPARED FROM THE CALAMITIES COMMON TO THIS AREA
AND ANIMATED WITH A TRUE SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE,
WE WILL WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF YOUR DIVINE SON
TO REACH THE HEAVENLY JERUSALEM
WHERE THE STORMLESS ETERNITY AWAITS US.
AMEN
I am in the room a month swaps on the crochet group-Crochet Gatherings,this month was the bathroom. I made these items for my partner.She lives in Australia.I hope she likes these and uses them.I made these from Bernat,100% cotton yarn.I chose the items from different bath sets to make more than just 3 items,which most sets have.I also sent her a few toiletries to go with it .Hope she enjoys them.
I completed this bath mitt today.I like it, but I think I will use a smaller hook, on the next one,I just crochet to loosely, for a size G hook, on this project.It just came out a little to long.But it is still useable. I think on the next one, I will use a F hook.Well I'll see how that one comes out and let you know.
My heavenly delight doily, after completion of set, of instructions #4. I am about 75% done. Can hardly wait for the next set to arrive. But that won't be till Friday.
This is the Ultimate Socks Pattern,which I altered to fit my big feet.lol Anyway I used ww wool yarn and love the feel of it..I know I have big feet.lol I tried these on with tennis shoes and they feel great,can't wait for winter.lol Well on to my other projects.
Heavenly Delight Doily after 3rd set of instructions completed.Tomorrow I get the 4th set,can't wait! lol
This doily is working up quick,and I am having fun with it.
The Artsy Autumn swap is now on it's way.I received my partner this morning.This will be a fun swap.Here are a few suggestions for the swap,from the Artsy Autumn Swap blog.
(A treasure basket (or box or whatever your artsy self can imagine) filled to the brim with autumn delights! It should include at least one handmade item and one vintage find, and lots of fun little ‘artsy autumn’ surprises. )Emailed my partner and can't wait to hear from her!
Well wasn't sure I would get it done today,buy I did.Here you go, picture #2.This is the second set of instructions completed.Will try to start on the third set this evening.
I am currently working on a doily,with one of my crochet groups,Crochet Gatherings, as a CAL. Here is the completed part one section.Part two coming later today.I hope. :-)
Here he is last evening playing peepie (spelling?) with Poppop. Today he went camping with Mom and Dad,went out on the peir to fish, with his new rod and reel,but he wasn't interested Mom said.lol She brought him back to the camp, to his other grandma,who put him down for a birthday nap.lol
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE WE LOVE YOU !!!!
Donivan was over for the weekend, and we had a blast spoiling him.We even got an invitation to his birthday party,his Nanny will host it, at her home, and they will have lots of fun things to do, for our little guy and his family and friends.And of course, cake and lots of eats.
But here he is as always talking to Grandma.lol Grandma lets me run around in just my diaper! I love being at Grandma's house.
I have been working very little on my crocheted bedspread, but here is an up-to date picture.I am on row 62,this is as of row 61.
Sorry it is so dark.
Our weekend visitor,was a happy but tired baby,when this was taken,thought you would like to see his teeth! Our little man will be 11 months old tomorrow and he weighs 23 pounds.
My bedspread at the end of row 58.
This is a late update because with everything going on around here,I haven't really had much crochet time.Hope to get more done soon.Updates coming soon hopefully.Happy crocheting everyone!!!!!!!!!
The greatest Dad a girl could have,that was you Dad you are greatly missed.I love you and miss you more every day!
My bedspread is slowly growing, but it sure seems to be going slow.Still having fun with it though!This is up to row 55,I have 81 rows to do,then 16 rounds of pineapples,then the edging to complete.But this is a fun summer crochet project,because I enjoy crocheting with light weight thread in the summer time.Well here is my updated picture.
I have a few visitors for awhile this summer.Having fun in the back yard!
From left to right we have:
Kaitlynn age 6,Brooklynn age 6,Tyler age 5,Kendrick age 7,Coby age 8.These are Donnie's children.
I am enjoying having them around.Check out the boys haircuts,NO I DO NOT LIKE THEM,but they are not my children .lol The boys love them! That's thier summer look.
I am having fun with this pattern, and I think the recipient will be pleased,because it will match all the colors, in the bedroom,not your usual bedroom, but think teenager.lol
shout it from the roof tops, tell your friends, invite your neighbors, send an email, post it on your blog. anything & everything that will get the word out. i want EVERYONE in the world knows about the second annual favorite things swap. i hope you are as excited as i am! here are all the particulars...
it's really quite simple: as a participant, you will be asked to choose at least three objects (i don't think anyone would mind if you decide to send more) that are some of YOUR favorite things to send to your partner... maybe it's an apron you made, your new favorite book, or that favorite flavor of lip gloss. be creative & most importantly have fun with it! objects can be new or vintage, bought or handmade... just remember, it is best to send something the you'd be pleased & excited to receive yourself.
ready to join the fun? please e-mail your particulars to accordingtokelly@yahoo.com. sign-ups will be open until friday, june 6th... so get your friends involved! upon receiving your "rsvp" i will send out a confirmation email, if you don't hear from me, email me again, sometime emails can get lost & i don't want anyone left out in the cold! so here's what i need from you:
• your name.
• mailing address.
• email address.
• website / blog / flickr
(must be involved with at least one of these).
• a little something about yourself.
• please indicate if you are willing to ship internationally.
swap partners will be emailed to you shortly after the sign-up deadline. the delivery date for this swap is Monday, June 30th... please have it postmarked by then.
once you receive your package, be sure to post photos here, for everyone to enjoy! if you don't have a flickr account, email me your photos & i will post them for you. if you have any questions/ comments, just drop me a line at: accordingtokelly@yahoo.com
i'm so excited! i can't wait. i hope you are too!
HUM------ DO I WANT THAT BOTTLE ?
Looks like he is wondering (what do I want to do now.)lol
Our grandson Donivan was with us, for a few days and as usual, we spoiled him rotten.He is already 9 1/2 months old.He has a rash on his face, from his pacifier,I wish Ashley would take it away from him.When he is here, he usually only wants it to sleep,but she lets him have it all the time.OH well, she's the mom.He now has 4 teeth, and is learning how to eat things, that is not baby food or pureed.We had fun with him, he has started saying a few words, and does his baby talk all the time! Will update you guys more, when I have more to say.lol
I wanted to show what one of the corners looks like.I am really enjoying making this.This picture was taken, when row 45 was completed. I am crocheting in another color now.More pictures coming soon.
OK I have decided to turn my tablecloth, into a colorful bedspread,it will include a variety of different colors,here I have added a medium blue,I will try to add pictures, as I change to different colors,I will give this bedspeard,, as a gift for Christmas, to someone special.Sorry can't post the name here, because it will be a surprise.Well here is a picture of my progress, I am on row 42.On the next color, I also change the design,I hope it comes out as I invision it.Let me know what you think about it.I love to receive comments.
My son Larry and his beautiful family!
I received this picture today for Mother's Day!
Who is that lady?
That carried me for nine months nourishing me and giving me the best gift ever,
That loved me with every late night feeding,
That kept me healthy when I was sick.
Who is that lady?
That cried when I started kindergarten, and dropped me off at school but wouldn’t leave till I was safe in class,
That taught me my ABC’S & 123’S, my colors and myshapes,
That taught me to read even when I didn’t want to,
That led by example and shared her love of books and reading.
Who is that lady?
That decided she was going to help me make my school projects like my sequence turkey or my orange paper pumpkin,
That took on the challenge as a Cub Scout Den mother so her sons
would be able to be in the scouts,
That took her sons Cub Scout watch away so he could pass his multiplication 5 minute time test.
Who is that lady?
That through all of her NO’S kept me safe and sound,
That could always fix any problem with a hug or a kiss.
That made sure I did my homework and my chores,
That taught me the value of family and love.
Who is that lady?
That letme be her little man when dad was gone making a living for us,
That let me learn how to take care of my brother’s (and sister later on),
That depended on me for the little things so she could deal with the larger things,
That made sure that I was in bed for 8:00, but had a full stomach first,
That bandaged me up when I was hurt,
That grounded me out of love when I was misbehaving or disrespectful.
Who is that lady?
That listened when I came home all dreamy eyed about a school boy crush,
That consoled me when I realized that crushes don’t always turn out the way you want to,
That got me ready for high school,
That bandaged me up from my bike accidents,
That said ok you can shave (wish I would have waited).
Who is that lady?
That listened again to me when my high school crush came into my life,
That treated all my friends like family whether we were watching T.V., listening to music, playing pool, or treating us to some of Dad’s gumbo,
That knew her little man was growing up into a young man and asked him the questions—Are you ok? Are you taking drugs? How do you study with the radio on? How do you sleep with the radio on?
That bandaged me up from my bike accidents.
Who is that lady?
That let me get my first job,
That let me take drivers Ed,
That trusted my friends enough and my judgment to let me go out with my friends,
That bandaged me up from my bike accidents,
That realized I was mature enough to make my own decisions and that I could handle the outcome of those decisions,
Who is that lady?
That was my best friend,
That told me to slow down when you drive,
That screamed turn down the radio,
That said stop teasing your brothers,
That announced your going to have a baby sister.
Who is that lady?
That accepted Linda as my girlfriend, as the mother of my children, and eventually as my wife- but most of all as her own daughter.
That loves all my kids,
That was Proud when I became an assistant manager,
That was Wowed when I became a manager,
That was so Happy when I came home to Opelousas.
Who is that lady?
That said it’s your first house it will be ok, Linda and I would make it a home,
That said yes it’s an apartment it will be ok, Linda and I would make it a home,
That said I’m proud of your purchase, I know it’s a trailer, Linda and I would make it a home,
That said I knew you would buy your first house, but never forget it will take you and Linda’s love to make it a home.
Who is the lady I had hard times with, good times with, & great times with?
Who is the lady that put up with my antics, whether I was joking, or being a smartass?
Who is the lady that said “No Matter What, I Will Always Love and Support You”?
This lady is my mom, she is Larry, Darrell, Ronnie, Donnie and Ashley’s mother, she is the wife of Larry Sr, and she is Judy Bernard. But she will always be my mom.
Happy Mother’s Day
Love Boo.
I want to wish all Mothers a Very Happy Mother's Day and hope you are all surrounded by the ones you love.
Here is a picture of my wonderful Mother, who I wish to honor on this Mother's Day.My Mom passed away 12 years ago and I still miss her so.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM------- I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!
A Hooker Poem
My wife is a hooker,
Of this she's mighty proud,
And the stories of her exploits,
Are legends in our town.
She's shameless with her talents,
She'll go hooking anywhere,
And if people want to watch her,
She really doesn't care.
It seems to be a family thing,
Her mother taught her how.
Seems her grandma was a hooker,
and my daughter's hooking now.
She goes to Hookers' meetings,
to learn the new techniques.
She starts hooking in a frenzy,
and won't talk to me for weeks.
She doesn't do the housework,
She doesn't make the beds,
No she doesn't have time for that,
She'd rather hook instead.
My wife, she is a hooker,
and I curse that awful day,
when she first picked up the hook and yarn,
and learned how to Crochet!!
LindaM/SC._,_.___
I am now on row 21, and so enjoying making this tablecloth.Here is a picture, as of May 01,2008.
Happy stitching everyone!
It is on the foot of the bed, so it is not very flat,but you get the idea right.lol
I have decided to try something I have never done before.I am making a beadspread.It is made with size 10, crochet cotton thread, and a size 7, crochet hook.I know it will take a long time to make,but I am enjoying doing this pattern,it is totally made with chains and double crochet.I will be posting my progress here.
Here is number 1.
I started it on April 20th, this was taken on April 21st.
Number2.
This is my progress, through the 28th of April.
I will post more at a later date.Hopefully I will have new pictures and updates every few days, or at least once a week.So come on back to see what I have accomplished!
With everything going on around here I have not been able to be on the computer, much less being able to update my blog.Sorry!
After my father-in-law passed away, we had so much to do, to get the succession started and now we are trying to get his house cleaned out.One of my brother-in-laws wants to move in it.
Our baby is growing!
He is crawling and walking around furniture and he eats anything you put in his mouth.lol He has 2 teeth and has just started to say Dad Dad! He weights 19lb14ozs.I still get to see him every other weekend.We just found out he is allergic to cats, and we have two, that he loves to play with,but sad to say, we will have to find new homes for them.Our baby is more important than our cats,but we will miss them dearly.
I am working on a new large project.More about that later.
Just a few words to say Happy Easter everyone.I hope your day is a special one.
This is Donivan's first Easter,can't wait to give him a chocolate bunny!
We will be spending the day with some of our children and grandchildren.Hubby will bar-b-que, weather permitting.
Easter egg hunts for the grandchildren and of course lots of candy and sweets.
Happy Easter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is with sadness that I write today.
My Father-in-law passed away on Monday night (02/25/08).
We will miss him dearly,our home seems so empty,he was living with us since October.
He was the best Father-in-law a woman could have.
He was 82 years old.
Please pray for us.
Isn't he precious?What you see is what you get,he always has that beautiful smile.The only time he cries is when he is hungry.Can't you tell he loves to eat.lol
No he is not punished his toy stand is just out of the way.lol
I can hardley believe he is six months old already!
Donivan and his Mom and Dad spent the weekend with us.I thought you may want to see how big he is getting.He is starting to crawl and he is cutting teeth.We really enjoyed having him and it was hard to say bye until they come back.We do get to see them every other weekend,but we miss them so much.So I had to give lots of hugs and kisses.
