Sea Turtles, Games People Play and More...

Just posted two features on blogs for teams on Etsy and Artfire. My Etsy post is for the Boomers and Beyond Street Team (Bbest team). It is about my imaginary friend Sally and I, chatting about various things each time, usually having a snack, sometimes sharing the recipe, and always sharing lovely creations from Bbest team members. You can find that here:

http://www.boomersandbeyond.blogspot.com/

The second feature is about sea turtles and is for the Crafting for Animals Guild on Artifire, and of which I am a member. You can find that here:

http://www.crafting4animals.blogspot.com/

And, if you are in the mood for shopping for yourself or others, feel free to check out my hand-crocheted items at any of these online venues:

http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/
http://www.bagsandmorebypam.artfire.com/
http://www.bagsandmorebypam.bonanza.com/

Have a wonderful day!

And the Winner Is………

     And here they are, folks!  The entries into my first ever blog giveaway in celebration of my third anniversary of having  a shop for hand-crocheted items :  www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com Thanks to everyone who went to my shop, selected the scarf or scarf/hat set they would like if they were a winner, and emailed me their choice.  Wish I could have sent you all a prize!

     What you don’t see here is my dear husband’s hand dipping into the crystal bowl to pull out the winner.  Learned you can’t take a photo with an iphone in the dark!  Since we both fell asleep on the actual day the drawing was supposed to occur, I kind of awakened him very early this morning and asked him to draw out a name while I took a photo.  He did so, without even grumbling!  However, there was no photo of his willing and able hand when I checked my pictures.  Darn!

    And truly, with his eyes closed, and in the dark, the name drawn from the crystal bowl   is Judi Brandow!  Congratulations, Judi.  I hope you love wearing the scarf you selected!

Italian Greyhounds and a Blog Giveaway!

Today I posted a feature about Italian Greyhounds, especially about Nash, Ruger, and Colt, who belong to friends of mine, Priscilla and Brent. You can read about them here:

http://www.crafting4animals.blogspot.com/

And, in celebration of my third year anniversary on Etsy, I am having a blog giveaway. Here is how you participate:

1. Go to my Etsy store: http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/
2. Click on Hats and Scarves
3. Choose your favorite scarf or hat and scarf set, and double click on it. Copy the listing number at the top of the screen. Paste this in an email to me at: ptodd614@comcast.net with your name. (Your email will be my way of contacting you if you are the winner.
4. If you are the winner, you will receive the scarf or scarf/hat set you chose. And, if you wish a different color in the same design, I can do that!
5. Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 17, at midnight, EST
6. Names will be placed in a container on Monday, October 18, and my dear husband will draw one out!
Hope you enjoy looking at the selection of scarves and participating in this, my first ever, blog giveaway.

Elephants and Pancakes!

Just recently I wrote features for two blogs. One is about the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald Tennessee, and features one of my former students, Amanda Coleman Chanley, her work at the sanctuary. and links to all the fabulous information about the elephants and their new retirement home. You can view that one here:

http://www.crafting4animals.blogspot.com/

The second was for my Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team. It features the Lincoln Square Pancake House in Indianapolis, Indiana, and lovely creations from the Bbest team. You can view that one here:

http://www.boomersandbeyond.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Eddie, a Great Boston Terrier and Family Member!

Just published a blog post about our Boston Terrier, Eddie, on the Crafting for Animals Guild blog, a part of Artfire, one of the venues on which I sell my handmade, crocheted items. The feature is of interest to those with pets of any kind, Boston Terriers especially, and who just enjoy reading about a cute, sweet dog! You can read about Eddie at
www.crafting4animals.blogspot.com

What a Wonderful Surprise!

Just a week or so ago, I received the nicest note with this photo of a customer wearing a double thick poncho that I had crocheted for her. She said that she enjoyed wearing it and received many compliments on it. I was so excited to see how gorgeous she looks in it, and  appreciative that she gave permission to share it.  Thanks, Lisa!

Sally Starts Early!

Sally was coming over.  Believe it or not, she was going to start her online Christmas shopping already, and wanted some ideas from me.

“Come right in!” I smiled, as I opened the door at the sound of the bell.

“I’m so glad you are going to help me,” Sally said.  “I love seeing what your Bbest team members have for sale.  You know I’m shopping for some friends that have favorite colors, don’t you?” she asked.

“Yes, that’s what you said,” I responded.  “And what colors are we looking for today?” I queried.

“Well, Susie loves red.   Lisa’s favorite is blue.  And Maggie’s favorite is purple,” Sally replied.

“Oh, do I have some great things for you to look at!” I said excitedly.  “Let’s start with red,” I continued. 

www.BethPeardonProds.etsy.com

Boston, Massachusetts

www.ajscountrycottage.etsy.com

Kansas City, Missouri

www.sixsisters.etsy.com

Philadelphia, PA

www.chris1.etsy.com

East Lansing, Michigan

www.birose.etsy.com

Hawaii

www.luckygirltrading.etsy.com

Durham, North Carolina

www.nonnie60.etsy.com

Danville, Pennsylvania

“Those are simply gorgeous,” exclaimed Sally.  “It will be so hard to choose just one,” she said.

“Well, that isn’t everything there is in red,” I responded. “All you have to do is go to Etsy and type in Bbest team red, and you can see lots more selections in red,” I added.

“What about the blue?” asked Sally.

“Let’s check those out now, “ I answered.

www.bytheby.etsy.com

Crawfordsville, Indiana

www.claycenter.etsy.com

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

www.artmixter.etsy.com

East Dereham, United Kingdom

www.annasjewelry.etsy.com

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

www.altheap.etsy.com

Raleigh, North Carolina

www.zudagay.etsy.com

Camp Quincy, Illinois

www.mysticsilks.etsy.com

Warren, Ohio

“I love all of those, too,” whispered Sally.  “They are all simply beautiful!  I can’t wait to see what you have chosen in purple!” she said.

www.gerrysjewelbox.etsy.com

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

www.sassalynne.etsy.com

Fleet, Hampshire, United Kingdom

www.magdalenejewels.etsy.com

Hartsdale, New York

www.blazingneedles.etsy.com

York, Pennsylvania

www.jnoriginals.etsy.com

Urbandale, Iowa

www.onawhimsey.etsy.com

West Sussex, United Kingdom

www.heronkate.etsy.com

Pittsboro, North Carolina

“Well, I just don’t know what to say,” said Sally.  “Everything is so beautiful, and you tell me there are more I can go see!  How will I ever choose?” asked Sally.

“Guess you’ll just have to get them all!” I laughed.

“Wish I could, wish I could,” sighed Sally.  “But, all this shopping has made me hungry!” Sally said, licking her lips.

“Come on,” I grinned.  “I’ll treat you to a chocolate sundae at our favorite ice cream place.”

“Mmmmmm!” Sally said, as she headed for the door.  “We can’t get there fast enough for me!”