Simple Saturday - Granny Square Poncho!

It's a lazy simple Sunday. I started this Granny Square Poncho last night. The hardest part is picking the colors. I'm about 1/3 of the way through... I am hoping to finish tomorrow and wear on Monday! Soon this will be available in my store!

I made this crochet cell phone holder a few nights ago. I love my new iPhone 6 Plus but I don't like the lint from my sweatshirt pocket that gets on the screen. So, I thought I would crochet something simple. Turns out I needed a cotton lining since the cotton crochet thread is a little fuzzy.

This little holder well its actually kind of long is perfect! I will decorate with a cut crochet flower. Oh well maybe a few flowers and some leaves. We'll see.

So it's that time of year again... baseball and softball flip flop flowers! I sold over 1300 last year... lets see how many are shipped out this year! Add these to your flip flops. Clips on backside make them easy to swap out! 

Courtney made some Nestle Toll House cookie bars today. As you can see, this is all that is left. They were delicious! Baked potatoes in the oven for a simple and easy dinner. Everyone can pick their own toppings!  Well that's it for now... I need to get back to my crochet!

Granny Square Project Bag

I love when I complete a project. I love this Granny Square Project Bag! It took me a while to figure out what colors I wanted to use and what style of squares to make. Once I figured that out I started making squares like crazy. Once I made all of the squares and joined them together, I then stopped for a few days. Not sure I like what I had put together. 

 

I then started a sweater. I finished the back of the sweater and then realized I had used a hook that was one size too large. So I took the back of the sweater apart and then went back to working on my bag. I figured I better finish the bag. I had already purchased the really cool fabric for the lining.

I like things that a little bit different so I thought I would make the two straps different colors. Why not. Let's be colorful! 

I did make a nice neat pile of the pieces of yarn that I snipped off after cleaning up all of the squares. Even the pile looks kind of pretty! I was doing all of this last night while watching The Bachelor on TV with my kids. Then I started to measure and cut the lining to make it all fit neatly. I sat at my sewing machine and put it all together. I think it came out nicely. I really love the lining. And by putting the interfacing, my bag is able to stand up alone. That is a fantastic plus!

Perfect size, not to big, just right. I am really happy with final results of my project bag! I will use today at the soccer game tonight so I can start my sweater again using the correct size hook. And of course this bag will be great at the baseball games which will start next month. I have a baseball square that I will be adding to the bag. Actually, a square for every holiday and every season. Maybe even one with an initial. That accessory square will be added tonight. I will update this post with a new pic!

Well, now on to the sweater! And I am thinking this pattern will be available in my store and maybe the finished version!

Relaxing at home...

Over the last 3 years I always buy a regular over the counter planner. And then I end up buying an Erin Condren Planner. The photo above is the planner I think I will order with my name on it of course! I love the colors on each page of the planner. So cheery! Regular planners are colorful too but you cannot write in pen because it will show up on the backside which messes up the next day. Ugh! So I will be ordering this planner tomorrow. I have looked over the cover choices and this is my decision... well, as of today. I may change it tomorrow when I place my order!

If you have an Erin Condren planner, I am sure you love it. I know they are not cheap but they are well worth it! If you think you may want to order one of these planners... click on the Erin Condren link to the right of my page. That is my referral link. Once you click the link you will be asked to create an account. Then you can shop and enjoy looking through all of her totally colorful items! It's crazy!

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I love fresh squeezed orange juice! We have two orange trees and they are producing oranges right now! I'm getting my kids into drinking orange juice every morning. I bought a juicer last year which is so easy to use! This weekend I will be making orange flavored recipes. I am even thinking of making some orange marmalade. 

I did make some french toast last weekend with orange juice added to it. Yummy! I thinking I need to make this tomorrow morning as well! Maybe for dinner tonight! I spoke with my friend this morning and she was telling me about a new pub! I'm in! After the soccer game tonight... maybe! 

I started a new crochet project. I am making a sweater for myself. I am so far happy with the results of 30 rows. I am looking forward to wearing this sweater because the yarn is very soft so I know it will be comfortable to wear! 

I'm getting ready for the baseball season since it is right around the corner. My son has school workouts right now at the high school and he will be playing in a tournament this coming weekend at Twin Creeks! It's been a little over a month since I have seen a baseball game. Can't wait. I am also stocking my online store California Stitches with plenty of baseball accessories for all sports moms! Stop on by and check it out! I'm currently offering a pre season sale on baseball and softball fan items!