Time For Summer Fashions

What is your favorite season?

 Do you like like the cooler weather and warm colors of fall,

or the cold and bright white of winter?

Or is spring your season, with new growth and pastel colors?

Personally I am a summertime girl. The warm sun, beaches, and bright happy colors.

Right now I am in the middle of our family season clothes switch out. With only so much closet space we need to store our summer/winter wardrobe in totes.

But then it's fun to see your old favorites again (unless they no longer fit, lol).

To help you round out this summers wardrobe, let me help with these amazing items on sale in my Scott's Marketplace shop, The Yankee Burrow Co.

Summer stroll hat

Retro yellow handbag

Let's start at the top with this cheery yellow french style beret.  A cute way to add a pop of color to your basic summer outfit of shorts and tee.  The flower is removable.

And pair it with this small yellow handbag.  Fully lined so you don't have to worry about anything poking through the stitches, and the clear acrylic handles give it a retro look.

Independence Day bracelet

seed bead bracelet

It may be May (almost) but time flies and soon it will be July.  So get red, white, and blue ready with this Independence day bracelet.  It streeeeeetches. 

If you prefer something softer, try this pastel seed bead bracelet, created with memory wire, so it will fit anybody.

silver ruffle scarf

baby sandals

Scarves are a great look, in any season.  Just watch out for the material and weight, so you don't sweat your head off.  This silver ruffle scarf is soft and light and a perfect match for that little black dress and a night on the town. 

And don't forget your future fasionista with these crocheted bright orange baby sandals, accented with shocking pink heart buttons.

You can click on any image or link to visit my shop and see everything else I have created. 

Oh, and right now EVERYTHING IS ON SALE! 50% OFF!

You can't beat that, and I need to make room in my studio for new items.

Just use the coupon code cleanhouse50 at checkout.

Until next time,

Be blessed,

Debbi

Homeschool Monday - Wrapping It Up

17

That's the number of days left in this school year.

17

It may not seem like much, and it's not,

 especially when you have to figure in the ICHE end of year pool party

and testing. 

 Plus still completing the rest of the years work so we're ready to start fresh when the summer is over.

 

The worst part of the last stretch of school?

 

Keeping her focused on her work!

 

LOL.  You see, this is a struggle because Hannah hates school. 

 And I do mean hates school. 

If she could dance and sing and watch tv all day, she would be a happy camper.

 

Wouldn't we all?????

 

Well, it's time to get my whip out and help her to focus again.

 

:0)

 

Be blessed,

Debbi

 



Getting ready for summer? Let me help.

I love to share handmade items here my blog, but they are usually from another shop/seller.  Well, today I'm going to toot my horn a little, and share some items from my shop at The Craft Star for summer. 

How about this Bright Neon Ruffle Scarf for starters? I created this scarf with Red Heart yarn, and I adjusted the pattern a bit so this scarf is long (71") and light and easy to wear in the summer time.  It can be yours for only $20.00.

This small bright yellow crochet handbag is a cute 8-1/2" by 9", just right for the essentials you might need sightseeing. This purse is lined so there are no worries about anything poking through the textured crochet pattern.  Only $35.00.  **if yellow is not your color, I can make this in any color, or size, you desire, just ask.**

Here's a wild and fun way to accent those short shorts, an orange and yellow woven belt, reminiscent of the 60's and 70's.  Groovy, huh? You can read about this creation here.  It can be yours for only $20.00

Lastly, here is a bracelet I created with multi-colored shell pieces.  Each shell was individually attached to a double looped silver plated chain, and closes with silver swivel lobster claw.  It measures 7" long, but I can create one for you in any length you need.  This bracelet sells for $22.00.  I also have a matching pair of earrings for $15.00.

So now I'm done tooting.  If you're in a shopping mood (window or otherwise) check out these items, and other shops, over at The Craft Star.  Remember, when you shop handmade, you're supporting small business and getting quality items.

Be blessed,

Debbi

Handmade Artists feature....it's Springtime!

We're on week 2 of our new promotional ring set up at HandmadeArtists.  The theme is still spring but we get to choose any shops we like, so I thought I would go back and revisit some old blogging buddies that I have not heard from in a while to see what that are up to today.

First up....Finding Charm.

Sarah has a jewelry shop on Etsy, and that's where I found this wonderful butterfly locket necklace.  It's one of my favorites, and butterflies sure do say spring.  And the color of this pendant is just a plus for me. :0)

While checking out her blog, I've learned that she has had some major changes in her life lately, a new job, and a loss of someone special to her.

"Sarah...I've been thinking about you, and hope to see you back in the blogging world real soon."

Ok, so red, white, and blue is traditionally for the 4th of July, and Tammy from TamsJewelry calls this a 4th of July anklet.  And yes, July is summer not spring, but let's think how I can use this with our theme, because I love this anklet!  I've got it, Memorial Day!  Yeah, that will work.  :0)

Tam was the blog ring queen when I first joined HandmadeArtists, but had to pass on the duties of queen because she was going back to school.  I hope she comes back soon, since even though I love wearing the crown, lol, we miss her in the ring.  And lest I forget, you can get this awesome design in a full jewelry set, to deck out every part of your body. 

You want to know what else speaks springtime to me? Flip flops, sandals, bare feet.  Of course, around my house and with all these chickens, you are being brave to run in my yard in your bare feet. hahaha.  In my shop you'll find several pairs of flip flops all decked out to show off your pretty little tootsies while keeping your feet safe from whatever is lurking on the ground, like these fun blue flower flip flops.  I liked the flowers when I first saw the pattern, they are suppose to be for buttons, but hey, I'm difficult you know.  So I crocheted around the straps of these comfy blue flip flops and then added the flowers.  Love them, but my feet are too big, these flip flops are an extra small.  But if you really like them, I can make them in any size you need, just call me.  We'll do lunch. :0P

So that's it for this weeks artists feature from the Handmade Artists Forum.  

Come and visit us there, we have tons of fun.

Be blessed,

Debbi

My Friday Finds for Pool Time

Even with the seemingly never-ending rainy days lately, my husband noticed an excessive amount of water under the pool deck.  When we took the cover off, and yep, the pool was almost empty.  So Hannah and I did a search, and found a pin hole about the size of a nail.  Hard to believe that so much water leaked out of that little hole. lol.  But I'm glad that it was only a small hole and not a tear or rip, because who's got the money to replace a pool now?  I know we don't...and with our southern summer temps, we can't live without our pool.  So now it's fixed, and today we start to fill it again.  While I'm waiting for, and planning, our first pool party, let's see what I can find to make our "beach" area ready for summer.

I love the colors of this glass cheese tray, and that flip flop knife is the perfect touch.  It was created to resemble a beach towel , and for a limited time, this tray comes with a wooden stand so you can enjoy the beauty of the glass even when you're not using it.  You can find this tray, and much more, in the Handmade Artists shop of the Glass Niche.

These sea horse hooks are just too cool!  I need to hang them on the outside wall of my studio, no more wet towels for me.  The kids tend to climb up on the deck, drop their towels and then jump in.  Afterwards they try to grab my towel because theirs are wet, now I can say "back off kids!" hahaha

I found these in the Etsy shop of Rejuvenated Creations. 

And lastly I took a stroll over at The Craft Star, and while searching "beach"...BAM...I found this totally awesome orange crochet blouse.   What a great cover up for pool side, and still very dressy for a night out with hubby (and no kids!). You can find this in the shop of Bluestockinette, along with a bunch of other amazing products...for adults and kids, and home too. 

Ok, that's enough shopping for today...time to fill the pool!

Last one in is a rotten egg!!!!!

Be blessed,

Debbi

The Garden Is In

Well, we all pulled together and got all 10 flats of veggies in the ground. Good work troops. Now it's off to church. And forgive the finger in the photo, but I wanted y'all to see our supervisor hard at work. LOL