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Now that I have the strips cut from the plastic bags I am crocheting a tote bag found at Marlos Crochet Corner.  The designer suggests a size “M” hook and cautions against using your favorite wood ones as it may stain from colored bags.  I have only white WalMart bags and am using a metal [...]

I got started today preparing my plastic bags to crochet a reusable tote bag.  I messed up the first two bags but then figured out what I needed to do.
Here are the pictures of the bag preparation.
      Cut the bottom from the bag
Fold the bag lengthwise and cut the handles off

 
Fold and fold [...]

In an effort to deplete my supply of plastic bags I thought I’d try “going green” and crochet myself a tote bag.  I found this “How To” to prepare the bags for knit or crochet use.  Get your bags ready and this weekend I will post the followup pattern.
 

How to Prepare Plastic Bags for [...]

Several months ago I posted about my Attention Deficit Knitting problem.  One of the projects at the time was a “Dora the Explorer” doll.  The pattern for this was available as a KAL on a yahoo group. It was translated from French to English and I had difficulty understanding some of the directions. However, I [...]

My niece on her blog, Crafty Mommy, has joined local radio station KUDL in asking for handmade Valentine’s Day Cards for children hospitalized in the Kansas City area Children’s Mercy Hospital.  It would be a great way to share your creative skills and also offer comfort and a smile to many children.
For more details check [...]

I found this on the web today and think it is an excellent use of greeting, valentine, birthday and Christmas cards.

How to Make a Gift Box out of a Greeting Card
from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can EditThis is a great way to recycle old greeting cards and make little boxes for [...]