2019 Goals for the I Can Blog

Are you ready for a New Year?  I am!  This blog has been a dud for a while now.  I just have not been all that motivated since I shut my Etsy shop to make new things.  Then I found a monthly craft kit group, mine is for crocheting.  I buy the kit, make the item, and then donate it to the suggested charity.  This is an affordable way, at 25 dollars a month, to keep crocheting and help charity.  Of course I do other things too, paint, glass etching as well as much more.  So far I have finished 2 projects, just need to ship them.  So, here are the goals for this blog:

1-  Blog at least once a week, with new and interesting content.

2-  My son bought me brand new paint brushes for Christmas, so I guess I need to paint, lol

3-  Draw more

4-  Glass Etching and or Wood Working

5-  New garden projects

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The History of Crochet

Have you ever wondered about the History of Crochet? I have, and I finally had an extra moment to really think about learning about it. The short video below is a good place to start. It seems to me there is more to it, but I will have to research it more, when I have another free moment to think about it. Do you know about the History of Crochet? Share in the comments.



 

Make It Monday!

I love Mondays! Monday is the day, for the last 4 years, or so, that I take time to be crafty. I do it every Monday unless I absolutely can not. Unfortunately, I have been a blogging slacker during the last year, or so. So, now each Monday I will try to share a new video tutorial that I find, a clever idea, something I have tried, upcycled ideas, or just other craft ideas. Hopefully that will keep me on track to post at least one good post each week. I love doing the Polyvore sets, and sharing them here, but it is a lazy way to blog, lets be honest. So, I might have mentioned that I got a Dremel for Christmas. I wanted to learn to etch glass so bad. Then I got sick, on Christmas night, and though we still don't know for sure what caused it, it knocked me out of commission for a long time. So, when I went to try out my months old Dremel I discovered somewhere along the way I threw out the charger. My husband replaced it, so I was back in learning business.


 I love to learn new things. I tried several different techniques shown on tutorials and websites, but man I just didn't like either of the two. So, I came up with a method that worked for me, to get the image on the glass, and voila I was creating beautiful pieces. The item below is a lovely glass serving bowl that I found at a consignment shop, and then I etched on the Easter chick with eggs and flowers. It is so adorable. I just finished a whole bunch of new pieces tonight, and I can not wait to share them. My hand is killing me, surprised I can even type. Did I mention you really have to have a steady hand when using the Dremel, and it really cramps your hand? It does. To purchase this beautiful bowl, or check out any of my other items, visit my Etsy shop. You can always search #missy69, or #missy69pattern. The first shop is for Etsy members, and the second is for those who do not want to be an Etsy member, but might still want to shop on Etsy

Learn to Crochet the Triple Crochet Stitch

Here in FL, we are bracing for Hurricane Matthew. It has moved more north, and is scraping the East coast. Since I am more West, Hurricane Hermine had a bigger impact on us. But, we are starting to get the heavy rain bands, even inland, and winds. So, I still have to watch for tornadoes and flooding. Learning to crochet is an awesome hobby.

The next stitch I want to share with you is the Triple Crochet, which is very often referred to as the Treble Crochet. Again, not a super hard stitch, and once you get it down, you will be making afghans, and baby blankets like crazy. I like to donate some of my crocheted items to various charities that accept crochet items. Newborn in Needs, is one I have used, and Warm Up America. Remember practice makes perfect!

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Theme Friday Dark Pink and Light Beige Color Theme

I have four beautiful handmade items to share with you this week, for my weekly Theme Friday Facebook activity. Anyone who makes handmade things can join. If you would like to join here is my Facebook fan page. Just like the page and wait for the theme each Friday. You do not have to have an Etsy store to join. It does make sense if you have a place where the item can be purchased though. This week I am sharing a leopard eye print upcycled painted jar, pink and brown beaded bracelet, pink and white baby hat, and a cute beige bunny painting. You will go to each featured item's shop, by clicking the corresponding links. Don't forget Christmas is coming and if you buy a little as you go, it won't be such a burden when it gets here. So why not start now? Happy Saturday.

How To Make Halloween Jewelry

Check out this cool tutorial. I have never heard of this, it is called Art Gel, and you can make cool Halloween jewelry with it. I love this!

Lovely Hand Towels Made By Mom

I am helping my mom to clean out her inventory. She used to sell on Ebay, and had a craft shop. Now that she is back to working full time, she does not have the time to sell her products. These are some lovely handt owels she made using her embroidery machine, and some of the designs she created herself. These would make great gifts, guest bathrooms, as well as kitchen decor. Each towel is 3.95, if you buy all 6 fro 19.99 If you are interested in these, please contact me at darien04@gmail.com for payment options, and further details. I will give free shipping to anyone who buys the whole lot. Any questions, please feel free to ask. Have a great Monday, everyone.

Do you draw or sketch your designs?

Before you make a project, whether it be jewelry, or some other project, do you draw out your design first. I dont, because I am not really artistic that way. I see something in my mind, that I will like, and then I create it. It doesnt always turn out the way I envision it. Sometimes it is even better. So how do you design your creations. Imagination, thought, sketchings or drawings?

Marvelous Monday Featured Etsy Store Anamano Crafts

Welcome to Marvelous Monday. I recently joined a great Etsy Group called Fest, for Florida crafters. I have decided to feature each one on Mondays, called Marvelous Monday. They will be in Alphabetical order, and have to have some items in their store to be posted about. This week I am featuring the work of Ana, she has a blog, and an Etsy store. She makes lovely glass jewelry, that can be viewed and purchased at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5716544 Her prices are reasonable, and she has several items available. She also has a blog called, Ana's Blog. All about her thoughts, poetry, and art. Be sure to visit it at http://www.anabgalano.blogspot.com/ Have a marvelous Monday, and be sure to come back and visit tomorrow.

Monday Is For Moms: Fall Leaves

This weeks Monday is for moms, features a handtowel, made by my Mom. It features a set of lovely fall leaves, embroidered onto a handtowel. This would make a great addition to any kitchen, for the fall months. This lovely handtowel will be available for sale in my Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6007466 for the price of 3.95 Be sure to visit my store, and check out all my great items. I will be adding more of my moms, lovely hand towels in the next couple of days. Be sure to check out all my jewelry, and start your Xmas shopping early. My prices are reasonable, and all pieces are made by me. If you are a mom, and you have a craft, run a store or a blog, leave me a comment with your info, and I will feature you next Monday, on Monday is for Moms. Have a great day, everyone.