FTLOB Handmade Trade

I participated in the For The Love of Blogs Handmade Trade recently.  Those of us who wished to participate where paired up with another person to trade a handmade item with.  I was paired up with Renae  from Olivers Inspired Mama .  I think I got the better deal for sure.

Renae made me a gorgeous light pink and green bracelet.  I LOVE bracelets and those are 2 of my favorite colors.  Poor Renae got a set of my bright colored coasters, not nearly as cool as my bracelet.

I just loved the packaging and the note.  It was such a nice touch.

Thanks Renae for the gorgeous bracelet!!!!

What's New

I feel like I have been slacking these past couple days.  Like I have neglected my blog, Facebook Page, and Twitter.  But I have been working away!

Look at these little cuties!!  I had to urge to sew, found a tutorial online, and went to work.  I made several of these Mini Wallets between taking care of my sick husband, feeding and bathing the kids, and doing laundry and dishes. They are just as addicting to make as the girl said.  And I especially loved the first step.

I purchased a couple great patterns to try from a fellow Etsy Seller Sweat Pea Totes.  So far I am super impressed with the detailed instructions, complete with tons of pictures and even patterns to print.  I will be sure to share how it went.

I also ordered some more tiny labels to put on  my Mini Wallets in the future.

Giveaway!!!

Turly Lovely is having a 200 fan giveaway soon and invited me to be a sponsor!  I whipped up this little bag just for this special occasion.  

{ inside view }

I knit this bag out of 55% Bamboo and 45% Wool yarn in a cable pattern .  It has a 100% cotton fabric lining in a cute polka dot pattern.  It has 2 small pockets, magnet closure, and wood handles.  Measures 9" x 1 " x6".  $40 value.

Be sure to stop by to help them reach 200 and for your chance to win!!

Picture Monday

{ These flowers somehow survived a whole WEEK riding around in my cars trunk }

Fun Pancake Sunday!!

Today's pancakes were Cinnamon Raisin Banana.  I used Hungry Jack Pancake mix today since I was out of eggs and then simply added in some cinnamon until I thought it looked good { maybe 2 tsp }.  Then sliced up a banana, mixed it in along with a sprinkling of raisins.  I cooked them over medium heat until golden brown on each side.  Then topped them off with sugar free syrup.  Delicious!!

Bag Modeling: Inside vs. Outside

{ Taken inside the house }

Today I had my son take some new pictures of my bags with me holding them.  My picture taking skills are really lacking and I am constantly trying to improve them.  And right now they are all taken with my new iPhone { I can't remember for the life of me how to upload from my other digital cameras and honestly the picture quality of my phone is better }.

Blog Hopin!

One of my favorite things to do { besides knitting } is grab a cup of hot coffee and start blog hopin!  I find so many great blogs and get the chance to make new friends.

Today I will be hopin at theFab Friends Friday and Thank Goodness It's Friday blog hops.  Come join me in finding great new blogs and making new friends!!