A Sweet Saturday Spent with Sweet-Stops

Okay, consider yourself warned.

Lots of pictures and lots of fun! 

Last Saturday I was invited to photograph the Spring

Sweet-Stops Spring Craft Event. 

Here is the whole group... about 50 ladies participated.

Oh... and P.S. note the views in the background

These are actually the ladies of Sweet-Stops

Cindy Leech, Lin Sue Cooney and Debi Rigg 

Amazing event planners!

Using a 50's theme, they took a concept and ran with it!

Sweet-Stops

The caterers

Jill Denny and Barbara Korona (Debi's mom)

The bartender, Jim Rigg, (Debi's Husband)

Lots of the ladies dressed in 50's or 60's style. 

A Vintage hanbag... Darling!

A modern twist on on a classic BLT. 

Turkey, Avocado, Bacon and Tomato

Fruit juices with Sparkling Cider

A Coke with a view?

Oh, yes! And there is always a boutique for some shopping.

And then the project. Lots of room to work.

This was an open air patio on the 14th floor.

A mother/daughter team....

A couple of the finished projects. LOVE the dots

So cute.... right?!

That's Mercedes from The Tattered Nest

LOVE her store!!!

 We used her paint.

It was held in the Penthouse of The Phoenix Towers.

Recently remodeled and originally built in 1957, it was the perfect location!

If you would like to see all of the pictures that I took, or you 

would like to know about the next event, go to the Sweet-Stops Facebook page

and like it. You'll be able to see everything that will be going on. 

I'll be joining;

My Romantic Home

The Charm of Home

French Country Cottage
Rooted In Thyme

A Little Bitty Girl Bear! (easy knit)

Hey there! 

I hope you are having a great week! 

Just thought I would share with you my little bitty

girl bear that I made. I made a little boy version

previously. You can see that here.

I took some along-the-way pictures so you can see how 

I figured it out. It is just a garter stitch with increases, 

decreases, cast on and cast off maneuvers.

I can't really read a knitting or a crochet pattern. 

So it has to be a pretty simple concept for me to get thru it.

As you can see, it is just one piece. 

I knit one side and then when I get to the top of the head, 

I just start the whole thing in reverse.

I'm so happy she turned out. My daughter

wants to give her to one of her friends for 

a shower gift.

Isn't she cute? 

I stood her up next to a coffee cup so you can

see how tall she is.

I mean, look at that face!

I'll be joining 

Cindy for Amaze me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Brenda for Tweak it Tuesday

Stephanie for Roses of Inspiration

A Fun Little Crochet Coin Purse

Hi ya!
Just popping in to show you this little project that I finished.

I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it. 

But it sure is cute. 

The written instructions that I used are here.

There is also a video that makes the project very easy. 

That is here.

Love the vintage-esk clasp. They have a lovely variety at Hobby Lobby. 

I love the little shells to. 

Anyway! That's all I have for you today. 

Have a great week!

One Last Homemade Christmas Gift.....

A scrap of this.... a bit of that....

There's still time....

One last gift. 

Easy instructions are right here.

I have to say that the two ladies that I shared these with, LOVED them.

I think I'm going to have to make some for myself! 

Merry Christmas!

Super Simple and Easy Fingerless Knit Gloves

Hello my Peeples! :) 

I finished a little gift and I wanted to show you. 

Because it is so simple that you can do it too! 

I do love giving a little homemade gift. Especially when it is a quick finish project like this one.

Two of the girls that I sit with always complain about the cold in the office. 

So I thought that these little wristers or fingerless gloves would be fun.

After watching about a hundred and ten (I exaggerate) videos on You Tube,

I finally came up with my own little simplified design. Perfect 

for beginners or anyone that just feels like knitting something tonight.

You simply cast on 27 (small) or 29 (medium) stitches with 2 colors. Garter

stitch 5 rows. Drop one color and then stockinette stitch for about 4 inches or until

the fabric is the length you want. I just wanted something that would 

not inhibit the keyboard, but still keep the hands warm.

Then add back in the second color and garter stitch for 2 more rows.

Cast off. 

Fold your fabric in half, right sides together. Using a large needle stitch sides 

together leaving about an inch and a half for the thumb hole. 

Annnnnnd Done!

These should be snug and not loose. 

I hope you try to make these!

Sweet Stops Craft Class

Friday at lunch I got to go to my friend's

Sweet Stops Boutique held at the Moon Valley Country Club. 

Most all of the items are hand painted.

Just thought that I would share a little of the good stuff.

Lots and lots of eye candy!

Gifts and Christmas shopping 'aplenty.

And, of course, some Halloween fun.

Darling rolling pins!

Did you say you want some crazy reading glasses?

I think that a lot of this has probably sold, but

if you are interested in anything, you should 

check out the SweetStops Etsy Shop

After the boutique there is always a fabulous craft class with a meal.
All the supplies are always included

This was one of the biggest classes yet! 

Over 60 ladies for The Rustic Pumpkin class this quarter. 

There will be another class before Christmas.

If you want to know more about the next class 

go to the SweetStops facebook page and like it. 

You'll get all the fun updates.

I'll be joining:
Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest
Jann for Share Your Cup