Dribs n' Drabs

Happy Birthday from Kitty

2011-11-10T19:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday (from Kitty)
by Time2scrp
Scrapbook.com

Birthday Card

2011-11-10T19:23:00.000-08:00

I Love You (I admit it.) - 1
by Time2scrp
Scrapbook.com

2011-06-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

Card I made for my dad. First time using my Gorjuss Girl stamp. I love her!

I Love My Dad
by Time2scrp
Scrapbook.com

How To Use Acrylic Stamps

2011-06-15T23:57:00.000-07:00

I get a lot of questions on how to use the acrylic stamps I sell in my Etsy shop, so I made this video. Hope this is useful for those who have not tried these fun little stamps.

www.DribsnDrabs.etsy.com

Etsy Shop - Grand Re-Opening

2011-05-27T21:55:00.000-07:00

Finally had the time to re-open my shop and list items. I am trying to move all inventory as I would like to eventually go back to making handmade items at some point. I am running a sale - 20% off all purchases. Use coupon code MEMORIAL20 at checkout.

Sock Bunnies for Easter

2011-04-12T23:25:00.000-07:00

Made these two cute little bunnies from baby socks. Gave them to my niece and nephew last weekend. Need to make two more for my other niece and nephew as their Easter gifts.

Valentine Cupcakes

2010-02-14T07:19:00.000-08:00

I decided to make my sweetie some yummy mini red velvet cupcakes for Valentines. I love this recipe, it is a hit every time. I added some red sprinkles and some conversation hearts. They look so cute!

For the recipe, go to The Cake Doctor Mix - Red Velvet Cupcakes (as seen on Good Morning America). I did not add the peppermint extract to the frosting because I am just not fond of peppermint, the frosting is just as delicious without it. This recipe is for 24 normal size cupcake. I made them into mini cupcakes and it yielded about 72 mini cupcakes. I'll be taking the rest into the office on Tuesday because otherwise I will eat them all!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Surprised Kitty

2009-12-06T08:01:00.000-08:00

You Have My Cheese

2009-10-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

My boyfriend's 50th birthday is soon approaching. I wanted to give him something special. I am still thinking about what to buy him - but I knew what I wanted to make. We met at work several years ago. We were very friendly to each other and there was a draw to each other. But I had been burned a couple of times by dating someone at work - with me ending up in tears and looking for a new job. So I swore I would not do it again.

One day his group was given the book "Who moved my cheese". I asked if I could borrow it since several coworkers were talking about it. I read it one night and saw the page where it said "What would you do if you weren't afraid". Immediately I thought "I would date him". So I put a sticky note on that page and wrote - this is my favorite quote. Then I gave him the book back and asked him to read it so we can talk about it. It took a while for him to read the book, but when he finally did he understood what I meant by my note. So a couple of weeks later we went out to lunch and he asked me out to dinner. The rest is history. I could not have asked for a better man. He loves me just as I am, warts and all - and I love him dearly too. We have been together for 10 years.

So as part of his birthday present I wanted to make him a felt mouse holding a piece of cheese. Not sure what the note will say yet. It will either be "I found my cheese" or "You have my cheese". Anyway, I hope he likes it.

Goldfish Plushie for Kitty

2009-09-27T06:46:00.000-07:00

Woke up too early this morning. Was browsing through the web watching you tube videos of crafty stuff and then kitty cats - my two favorite things. Not sure what sparked my interest to suddenly make my kitty cat a catnip toy - but I decided, hey I want to make him a goldfish with lots of catnip stuffed inside of it (he loves mega doses of catnip). I looked at some cotton material that I had (yellow with little flowers) and thought how thin this was and perhaps he needed something more substantial - something he can sink his claws and teeth into (although he usually licks the thing to death - lol). So here is the final product:

And here is kitty enjoying his new catnip plushie. :)

Feline Diabetes

2009-09-20T08:01:00.000-07:00

My kitty was diagnosed with feline diabetes back in 2001. With the help of the Feline Diabetes website / boards and my awesome vet who agreed with many of the suggestions from this site, I was able to regulate my kitty and he is now living a healthy life!

Please visit the Feline Diabetes site if you need help with managing your kitty's diabetes and also be sure to make a donation to help keep the site up and running. It is a great resource and has given me much help and information that I could not find anywhere else.

http://www.felinediabetes.com/index.html

For info on supporting the site through donations:
http://www.felinediabetes.com/FundRaisers.htm

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Cat diabetes is a treatable, manageable condition. You can maintain your sanity and your cat's health, all on a reasonable budget.

What is Feline Diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus, or "sugar" diabetes, is a common disorder in cats and dogs, caused by the inability of the hormone insulin to properly balance blood sugar (glucose) levels.

Glucose is processed by the body into energy. After food is digested, glucose enters the blood stream -- in a healthy body, insulin is then secreted signaling the cells to begin the process of converting the sugars into useable energy. As more food is consumed, more insulin is secreted, and the needed glucose is consumed. The pancreas secretes small amounts of insulin -- just enough to ensure blood glucose levels don't rise too high (hyperglycemia) or fall dangerously low (hypoglycemia).

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, and type 2 when the body's cells don't respond well to insulin. Both result in high blood sugar levels because the body is unable to process the available glucose. In the early stages, diabetics may gain weight as appetites increase and their insulin levels rise and fall. However, in spite of maintaining a good appetite, diabetics ultimately lose weight since the body isn't able to process sugars into energy. Essentially, diabetics begin to starve to death.

Excessive urination is a classic sign of diabetes in pets, and is likely what led to your diagnosis. Diabetic pets that develop hyperglycemia (high blood sugar levels) will begin passing the excess sugar into their urine (glucosuria). As glucose builds in the urine, the body responds by trying to flush the excess from the kidneys through urination. The condition of excess urination (polyuria, or PU), accompanied by excessive thirst (polydipsia, or PD), are classic signs of diabetes in pets. As you regulate your pet's diabetes, the PU/PD will become controlled as well.

Although affecting cats of any breed, sex, or age, diabetes mellitus most often occurs in older, obese individuals; males are more commonly afflicted than females. The exact cause of the disease in cats is not known, although genetics, obesity, pancreatic disease, hormonal imbalances, and certain medications are all possible factors.

Video: Peek-A-Boo! Cat in a Suitcase

2009-09-12T13:31:00.000-07:00

Finally caught up on Ellen shows recorded last spring. One of the last episodes had some funny cat videos. Just thought I would share this one since it made me crack up! Cats can be so entertaining - and this one certainly is a hoot.

Peek-A-Boo! Cat in a Suitcase

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

2009-09-02T16:46:00.000-07:00

Our department decided to have a pumpkin decorating contest. There were six designated teams. They provided us with one big pumpkin and some decorations. Each team was requested to decorate their pumpkins in a way they believe exemplifies one of our company's core values – Respect; Quality, Integrity, Customers, Teamwork, and Performance. We were allowed to add anything we wanted - so we were only limited by our own imagination and creativity.

After our team stopped complaining about having to do something else on top of all the work we had to do – and someone finally volunteered to be the team leader - our group threw out a bunch of ideas. We all really liked the idea of doing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (that was my idea!). The Seven Dwarfs represented teamwork, integrity, and performance. The seven individual characters – Happy, Sleepy, Doc, Bashful, Sneezy, Grumpy and Dopy – are a true team, always going off to work each morning whistling a happy tune. They embed the concept of teamwork and cooperation illustrating how different talents and personalities can be brought together to accomplish shared goals.

We decided to carve out Snow White on the large pumpkin we were given and paint the faces of the dwarfs on small pumpkins that we bought. So many of the people on our team were afraid to decorate because they felt they had no artistic talent and would not be able to draw or paint. Yesterday we asked everyone to join. We had a good turn out and everyone took a pumpkin and started drawing. Many of our team members surprised themselves of just how well their pumpkin came out! And we just had so much fun decorating the little guys!

Today we placed our pumpkins on display and everyone in our building was asked to vote for their favorite. They voted by dropping change all the way up to $1 bills into each bucket by each group’s display. Anything above a $1 was not allowed – but you could drop several $1 bills. This was to prevent each group from voting for their own pumpkin by dropping in large bills. The monies collected were going to be donated to the The Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The pumpkin that collected the most money was the winner. There was so much excitement around the whole event! They announced the winner this afternoon. We collectively raised over $300 and our company matched the donations!

And the winner is …. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!!!!!!

BASHFUL ......

DOC ........

DOPEY .........

GRUMPY ......

HAPPY .....

SLEEPY ........

SNEEZY ......

SNOW WHITE .......

Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes

2009-08-23T09:06:00.000-07:00

Now doesn't that sound stupendous???? I just found this recipe and it will be one that I try out this fall. I love making cookies and cupcakes - and looking at this photo just makes my mouth water. You can find the recipe at How About Orange's blog.

Happy Baking!

To Pet Moms on Mother's Day

2009-05-10T06:08:00.000-07:00

I know this is a tough holiday for some people, including some of my friends. For all of you who hoped to have children but didn't, I just want to say ... if a living creature depends on you for love, security, safety, comfort, understanding, companionship, or any of the other millions of things that a mom provides with good cheer and dependability and (most of all) love, then you are part of the big wheel of life that is mainly steered by moms, (and Mr. Moms)... and although you won't get flowers or dinner or an aqua chenille bathrobe out of it, the love and gratitude isn't any less pure for being unspoken.

Baby Booties for Twins

2009-04-21T15:08:00.000-07:00

My co-worker is having twins - one boy and one girl. We threw her a baby shower today. She got so many cute things! I think she was surprised - but she did come in dressed all cute today, so not sure if someone slipped or if she over heard us. It was lots of fun watching her open the presents and seeing all the cute gifts she got. I decided to crochet her some baby booties (my very fist ones). Everyone loved them and thought they looked store bought. I added cute tags to them - in the front they said "Crocheted with love for you" and on the back I provided garment instructions (based on the yarn label). I guess that's why some people thought they were store bought and were surprised to hear that I had made them. So here is a picture of the booties I made. Now I have to make some for my sister who is expecting a girl in late summer.

Cherry Blossoms in NJ - Bloomfest 2009

2009-04-19T17:40:00.000-07:00

Today we went to see the Cherry Blossoms in Branch Brook park and they were in full bloom! So glad the day cooperated. Lots of people came out to see the beautiful blooms. There was lots of good food and activities. I took over 200 pictures, wow! No wonder the battery was low by the time we were leaving ... lol. This year I picked up a t-shirt to as my memento. So here are some of the pics from this year's Bloomfest. If you live in NJ, I highly recommend that you go to Bloomfest next year.

Next weekend they are hosting the Susan G Komen Race for the cure, so if you did not make it out there this weekend, you can go there next weekend to support a good cause. For info visit: http://www.komennorthjersey.org/site/PageServer?pagename=race_RaceHome

SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU

2009-03-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

Today I made a little ATC card for the Studio G Easter Challenge on Paper Craft Planet. I used the Studio G Series 29 stamps, Bo Bunny papers, and Bazzill 'Bling' cardstock. I love how it came out - so cute. I will give it to my boyfriend on Easter. I will try to make other ones - if I can find time before Easter.

The final product!

2009-01-11T21:29:00.000-08:00

I made one of the mini pincushions with matching pins for Valentines. I love how it came out! Check it out in my shop. I am now working on some for Spring!

Mini Pincushion and Pin Toppers

2009-01-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

I have been wanting to make some mini pin toppers except I did not want to spend money to buy shrinky dinks. So off I went to search online and found out that #6 plastic is the same as the shrinky dink plastic! A great explanation on this can be found at Education.com.
Once I made some of my cute pins of course I needed a cute pincushion. I made this adorable little pincushion from a soda bottlecap, some craft felt and embroidery floss.

Will be adding some of these in my Etsy shop for Valentine's. Stay tuned.

Happy crafting new year!

What to do with used Greeting Cards

2008-12-29T16:34:00.000-08:00

Stop. Don't throw them away. Recycle them by sending them in to the St. Jude Recycled Card Program.

They are accepting used, all-occasion greeting cards from November 15, 2008 through February 28, 2009. You can mail your donations to:

St. Jude's Ranch for Children
Card Recycling Program
100 St. Jude's Street
Boulder City, NV 89005

For more details, visit their website at http://www.stjudesranch.com/help_card.php

Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes

2008-12-28T17:38:00.000-08:00

This year I decided I wanted to make mini cupcakes for my Christmas dessert. I chose to make some mini Red Velvet Cupcakes from a McCormick recipe. They came out ok, not as moist as would have liked, but the cream cheese icing was amazing!!! I got tons of compliments on them and my brother-in-law wants me to make them for my nephew's birthday party. My nephew loved them and was licking his fingers and his hands. What a cutie!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways - Winners Announced!

2008-12-21T06:41:00.001-08:00

Thank you to all who participated in my first 12 Days of giveaways. I really enjoyed reading everyone's comments and getting to know you. The winners have been announced and you will be contacted for your address. Please check back from time to time for other giveaways. Happy Holidays!

Grand Prize Winner: Pampered Ponytails at http://PamperedPonytails.etsy.com

Day One winner: Sara at http://artcsara.etsy.com

Day Two winner: Anna at http://Northernista.etsy.com

Day Three winner: Suz Stuff at http://whimseys.etsy.com

Day Four winner: Sara at http://justaddcharm.etsy.com

Day Five winner: Jessica at http://fringies.etsy.com

Day Six winner: Digital Misfit at http://digitalmisfit.etsy.com

Day Seven winner: Pampered Ponytails at http://PamperedPonytails.etsy.com

Day Eight winner: Marigold

Day Nine winner: Jen at http://10oneworld.etsy.com

Day Ten winner: Suz Stuff at http://whimseys.etsy.com

Day Eleven winner: Pampered Ponytails at http://PamperedPonytails.etsy.com

Day Twelve winner: Brandon at http://thingsinstuff.etsy.com

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-20T02:00:00.000-08:00

And the winner is .... Brandon!

Peace on Earth

People around the world commit hours every week to volunteer projects. This benefits both the recipient and the volunteer. Time spent serving meals, answering phones, and raising money for charity can improve your physical and mental health and lead to a longer life. If you don't have enough money to give, there are many small ways you can give every day. Try simple random acts of kindness (RAK) and courtesy towards family, friends, coworkers and even strangers.

Tell me about a kind act you have done this holiday season for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas stamps and to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Eleventh Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-19T02:00:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Pampered Ponytails!

Christmas Cards – how long is your list

The sending of commercially printed Christmas cards originated in London in 1843, the same year Charles Dickens wrote "A Christmas Carol". Previously, people had exchanged handwritten Christmas greetings, first in person and later via post.

In the summer of 1843, Sir Henry Cole, a wealthy British businessman, who wanted a card he could proudly send to friends and professional acquaintances to wish them a "merry Christmas" commissioned London’s respected illustrator artist John Calcott Horsley to design an impressive card for that year’s Christmas.

Printed cards soon became the rage in England; then in Germany. But it required an additional thirty years for Americans to take to the idea. In 1875, Boston lithographer Louis Prang, a native of Germany, began publishing cards, and earned the title "father of the American Christmas card."

Prang’s high-quality cards were costly. Americans took to Christmas cards, but not to Prang’s; he was forced out of business in 1890. It was cheap penny Christmas postcards imported from Germany that remained the vogue until World War 1. By war’s end, America’s modern greeting card industry had been born.

Today more than two billion Christmas cards are exchanged annually, just within the United States. Christmas is the number one card-selling holiday of the year.

Do you have a long list? Do you send out Christmas Cards or a Christmas Letter? Share your story for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas Stamps and to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Tenth Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-18T05:00:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Suz Stuff!

Favorite Cookie Recipe

I love baking cookies for Christmas and giving some to my neighbors and bringing them to my sister's house. My most favorite cookie recipe is my Raspberry Thumbprint Cookie - they are just fabulous!

Share with me your favorite cookie recipe for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas stamps and to be entered for the Grand Prize Drawing of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Nineth Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-17T05:00:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Jen!

Favorite Entree Recipe

This dish was the hit at Christmas Eve last year and I am planning on making it again - Eggplant Rollatini. Share with me your favorite holiday entree for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas Stamps and to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Eight Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-16T19:59:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Marigold!

Favorite Holiday Cocktail Recipe

I want to try out a new drink recipe this Christmas - Hot Chocolate Almond! Sounds yummy! Share your favorite Christmas Drink recipe for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas stamps and to be entered for the Grand Prize Drawing of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Seventh Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-15T19:51:00.000-08:00

And the winner is .... Pampered Ponytails!

Deck the Halls

What are your tree trimming preferences? Real or artificial? Lots of varied ornaments, or all one kind/color? Multi lights or one color? Garland? What type? Anything else?

Tell me about your tree for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas stamps and to be entered for the Grand Prize drawing of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Sixth Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-14T19:36:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Digital Misfit!

Best Christmas Gift Received

What is the best Christmas gift that you remember receiving? I think the most memorable for me is as a child when I received a tall Barbie house that I had really wanted with all the furniture! I was so happy and loved that doll house.

Tell me about the best gift you remember receiving for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas stamps and to be entered for the Grand Prize of my Desk Sewing Kit!

On the Fifth Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-13T10:45:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Jessica!

Worst Christmas Gift received

Every so often, a really bad holiday gift ends up in your hands. You know, that hideous holiday sweater that hurt your eyes the minute you opened up the gift box or that hard-as-a-rock fruitcake that made you want to swear off fruit for the rest of your life? Comment on the worst gift you’ve ever received. Share your stories for a chance to win this Studio G Christmas Stamp and to be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing for one of my Desk Sewing Kits.

On The Fourth Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-12T05:05:00.000-08:00

And the Winner is ... Sara from Just Add Charm!

Favorite Christmas Movie

I have several favorites, but my top favorite movie is ELF. I love some of the lines in that movie, makes me laugh every time. I love watching it every year. Some of my favorite sayings from that movie are "Cotton Headed Ninimuggins" and "Ginormous".

Comment on what your favorite Christmas movie is to enter and win the Studio G Christmas stamp set above and also to have your name entered in the Grand Prize Drawing of one of my Desk Sewing Kits!

On the Third Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-11T15:26:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... SuzStuff!

Most Annoying Christmas Song

As much as I love Christmas songs, there are some really annoying ones out there. I have to say that the one that annoys me the most is that Dominick the Donkey song. I just can't listen to it.

Tell me about the Christmas song that annoys you the most for a chance to win this set of Studio G stamps and also to enter into the Grand Prize Drawing for one of my Desk Sewing Kits!

On the Second Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-10T05:43:00.000-08:00

And the winner is ... Anna!

Favorite Christmas Song(s)

I just love Christmas songs - not all year long, but around this time. Some of my favorites are It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Baby I'ts Cold Outside, Santa Clause Is Coming to Town (the Springsteen version), and Walking in a Winter Wonderland.

Tell me what your favorite song (or songs) are of the season for a chance to win this set of Studio G Christmas stamps.

On the First Day of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

And the winner is .... SARA!

Fondest Childhood Christmas Memory

I can't remember a Christmas without my mom, dad and sister. To me that is Christmas. I loved the magical feeling of Christmas as well as the religious celebration. My family celebrates Christmas Eve and opens presents at midnight. When we lived in South America my uncle would dress up as Santa Claus and come into the house exactly at midnight with a big bag of toys - what a delight. Once we moved to the U.S. our family here would come to our house to celebrate - opening our gifts at midnight. We would share a big meal prepared by my mom (she still makes the same meal every year and I so look forward to it). My sister and I would sleep in the same bed to make room for our guests (always loved Christmas morning and breakfast with everyone). We used to love falling asleep watching Christmas movies. Till this day, I love turning on the TV when I get home and falling asleep to the sounds of a Christmas movie.

I would love to hear about some of your fond childhood Christmas memories. Enter your comments for a chance to win this set of Studio G Acrylic Stamps:

12 Days of Christmas Giveaways

2008-12-08T11:00:00.000-08:00

'Tis the Season to be Giving.... and I am feeling like giving away some Studio G Christmas Stamps! I will post a new blog each day for the next 12 days. To be entered to win I will ask you to comment on the subject of that day. Winners will be randomly chosen from each day. Have fun and check back every day!

Also, everyone who comments any of the 12 days will be entered for the Grand Prize Drawing for this Desk Sewing Kit!

"Santa's Little Helpers" - the film

2008-12-06T06:06:00.000-08:00

The children of Scrapbook.com employees answer Christmas questions and spread holiday cheer!

If you haven't seen this video yet, you've simply got to take a few minutes to watch it!

Click here to watch the video.

Pretty FLOWER Pens

2008-11-22T19:41:00.000-08:00

Finally picked up some silk flowers to make some Flower Pens. I just love how these came out! Will be giving these as gifts. Will also be bringing them in to work as a pretty floral arrangement on my desk that is also functional.

QUOTE of the DAY

2008-11-11T01:34:00.000-08:00

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
Helen Keller

2008-11-07T20:24:00.001-08:00

Gonna be a bear

In this life I'm a woman. In my next life, I'd Like to come back as a bear. When your a bear, you get to hibernate. You do nothing but sleep for six months. I could deal with that.

Before you hibernate, your suppose to eat yourself stupid. I could deal with that too.

When your a girl bear, you birth your children (who are the size of walnuts) while your sleeping and wake up to partially grown, cute, cuddly cubs. I could definitely deal with that.

If your a mama bear, everyone knows you mean business. you swat away anyone who bothers your cubs. If your cubs get out of line, you swat them too. I could deal with that.

If your a bear, your mate EXPECTS you to wake up growling. He EXPECTS that you will have hairy legs and excess body fat.

YUP, GONNA BE A BEAR

Holiday Stocking Stuffer

2008-10-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

A great little sewing toolbox to have around for sewing a button on or making a quick repair.

This altoid tin has been altered with quality scrapbooking paper inside and out. A matching felt needle book accompanies this tin on the top.

Makes a wonderful gift for that special someone or keep it for yourself! Sold in my Etsy shop at DribsnDrabs.etsy.com.

© 2007 Monica Alfaro. All Rights Reserved.

A Gift for Mom

2008-06-13T20:32:00.000-07:00

I made some anklets for my sister for mother's day. My loved the one I had made with the brown cat's eye beads and asked if she could have one. I made this bracelet for her and will be giving it to her for her birthday gift. My sister's bracelet was brown and black. I decided to make this a bit more delicate and used some light tan shell beads. I love the way it came it. I hope she likes it too. To make it even more special, I made a brown felt pouch to put it in.

She also asked me to make a bracelet for a little girl, I think she is ten. So I made this sweet little pink bracelet (my favorite color) and also a pink felt pouch (this pouch is very small, only about 2x2). I know if I were a little girl I would have loved this bracelet.

First Crochet Scarf

2008-06-08T16:24:00.000-07:00

So it's the middle of a heat wave here in NJ, but yet I got a sudden urge to pick up some yarn and crochet needle to give crocheting another try. I had tried before, but gave up because I could not figure out what I was doing wrong when I moved on to the next row. It would be narrow on the bottom and than would gradually increase as I moved up. It was so frustrating. Being left handed also was a challenge, but I bought a "Learn to Crochet" book that had left handed instructions. Finally, I was able to do more than just the chain stitch!

I recently ran accross a You Tube video on how to crochet. I was able to see how they were turning and had much greater success this time around and completed my very fist crochet item - a scarf (which I will have to wait several months to show off). I still think I am missing something in my turns (seems like there are these large gaps/spaces on the edges), but it is so much better than my first try last year. So now I have an itch to make scarfs for all my friends. I want to try out some other stitches and eventually also learn to follow a pattern. Just need to figure out the turns.

Welcome!

2008-01-06T06:56:00.000-08:00

I love to dabble in various different types of crafts – when the mood strikes. I have made craft items for over 10 years as gifts and have also sold them to co-workers and friends throughout the years. Recently I started diving into the world of scrapbooking. Although I made a few pages, I quickly found myself enjoying using scrapbooking items to create other items - in particular altering tins and composition books. I also enjoying making greeting cards rather than traditional scrapbook pages. So I decided to take my hobby on the road and start selling on ETSY! It was so gratifying that people liked my items and they started selling! If you like some things you see here, come visit my shop at www.DribsnDrabs.etsy.com