Bags, Bags and More Bags

I will admit that I have an addiction to bags.  I just love them.  I have so many that I don't even count them anymore.😀 I've been using reusable tote bags for grocery shopping for years.  We have a tote bag that we use to go to our local library.  I have some that I use for crochet projects I take on the go.  I don't think you can't walk in any room in our house and not find a tote bag, well maybe in the bathroom.  😅  I also have messenger bags that I use  and some cinch sac backpacks.  My son even made himself a backpack.  Here are some photos of some of the bags I've made, and most are all on Etsy.

Backpack

Backpack

Messenger Bag, flap closed

Messenger Bag(flap open, 3 pen/stylus pockets, front pocket)

Reversible tote bag

reversible tote bag, other side 

Baskets

I really like  making baskets.  There are so useful too.  I have some in the kitchen (stores extra batteries), in my sewing room (holds all of my smaller accessories), with my crochet things (holds my current ball of yarn), kids have them in their rooms as well.  Hannah has some to hold her hair accessories, make-up, nail polish and more).  Here are some that I have listed in my Etsy shop. I like to fold the top down about 2 inches or so to add some contrast.

New Year, New Skills

So, I apologize once again for not keeping this blog updated.  I am still here.  I was pretty busy in December as I had a 12 days of Christmas event that I held in my FB group.  I've had some sells on Esty.  I started an Instagram account as well.  I am easy to find anywhere as everything uses the name CraftScrappy.
I've been learning some new skills both in sewing and in crocheting.  In the sewing world, I've been  making some messenger bags and learned how to do an adjustable strap.  At first I thought it was going to be a daunting task but after watching a youtube video from CraftyGemini, I was finally able to figure it out.  In the crocheting world, I've learned some new stitches.  I've learned Tunisian Crochet.  My favorite is the knit stitch, but there are many others, Simple Stitch, Extended Stitch  Reverse Simple Stitch, Honeycomb, Smock and Full Stitch.  There may be more, but these are the ones I learned.  I made swatches of each so I know what each stich looks likes so I know what I would like a project to look like.  I also learned the C2C, which means Corner 2 Corner.  Instead of working in rows, you start at a corner, and add a square to each row until it is as wide as you want it, then you decrease by one square until you reach the opposite corner that you started from.  This stitch works up quickly.  I've made a shawl and a blanket using this stitch.  I'm now tackling my first graph C2C, which means there is a design in the pattern.
At the end of 2019 I came across Temperature Blankets.  I had no idea what there were, but I am now making one for 2020.  What you do is make a chart using a temperature range (10-19, 20-29, 30-39, etc) and assign each temperature range a color.  Then each day, crochet or knit a row using the color based on that day's temperature.  Now since there are 365 days (this year 366) you will have that many rows.  Therefore a pretty big blanket.  I decided to use a single crochet stich for my rows.  Living in PA I started my color guide at single digits, but thankfully this year, I only had to start in the 20's.  We've had quite a mild winter.  Mainly 30's & 40's even some 50's and 60's!   Grey is 20's, Blue, 30's, Green 40's, Pink 50's and Yellow 60's.

Temperature Afghan in progress

C2C finished block

C2C block in progress

SALE!!!!

Hey everyone!  Tis the season, isn't it?  Black Friday came and went, Small Business Saturday is over and now we Cyber Monday coming up.  I will be having a 15% off everything in my Etsy shop to help you save some dough with your holiday shopping.  The sale starts today, December 1st and will run through December 15th.    
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

Plastic Bag Holders

I use my reusable tote bags when I go grocery shopping but I still end up with a ton of plastic bags.  I have 2 big plastic containers that held snacks and the bags are still overflowing.  My Aunt Janice asked me if I make plastic bag holders.  I didn't but I am now!  I made one for myself (well, it was my first one and I have the print upside down, so I kept that one, lol) but I did manage to make my Aunt's the right directions and have been making them the last couple of days. I will be listing them in  my Etsy shop.  These would make great stocking stuffers too!

Popcorn Bags

I just came across this idea a few weeks ago.  They are so amazing!  My  kids and I love popcorn.  I prefer the air popped while the kids like the microwave popcorn.  With these bags, we all win!  I can have my air-popped flavor  of the popcorn and the kids can still have microwave popcorn. We can say good-bye to the waste from the bags that come with the store bought microwave popcorn.    These bags are washable.  To use, just add 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels in the bag, have the flap loosely on top, and set it for 2 1/2 minutes.  (time may vary between microwaves)  Eat from the bag or put in a bowl and add butter or seasonings.
These bags will make a great gift for the holiday season for the popcorn fan in your family, friends, co-workers, teachers and don't forget yourself!  Add a bag of popcorn and some popcorn seasoning for a great gift bundle.

Gift ideas

It has been crazy busy here, and I apologize for the lapse in posting.  I have been coming up with some new ideas to whip up and helping my daughter with her sewing.  She loves making pillows.
I've had a few sales over the last few weeks which I am excited for.   The holiday gift giving season is upon us and we have some unique gifts available for you.

full sized apron

Full sized apron

full sized apron

half apron

holiday table runner

scrunchies

holiday scrunchies

Fall scrunchies

cup cozies

baskets

spooky pillows

pillow

black with orange circles