Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 1/22/2024

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

I start my new job on February 12th!  I need to get back into a good routine of getting to bed at a decent time and waking up early in the morning.  I also need to work on a new schedule for my daily activities.  Any tips would be appreciated!

The weather outside is:

It is getting warmer!!  I won't even mind the rain as long as the temperatures are above freezing!

(I don't know what that little symbol on Tuesday is:)

On today's to-do list: 

~Figure out a new routine as mentioned above.  I need to print out more pages for my weekly schedule/calendar so I might as well get my thoughts together as to what I want to be doing once I'm back to working outside the home along with my household tasks.

~Clean...again.  It is never ending with these animals :)

Happening this week:

~I have to get a pre-employment physical on Tuesday.  Hope I pass!

~Laken doesn't have school on Friday so I'm not sure what we might get into.  Her 17th birthday is February 2nd and she requested going snowboarding!  I need to do some research.

Currently reading:

~I picked "Keegan" by Lori Wilde to try to kick-start my reading.  I want to try to read for at least 15 minutes each day.  This book looked like one that would be good to start with :)

Watching:

NFL Playoff games.

Hallmark Winter (not Christmas) movies

Youtube videos from a few favorites

On the menu today:

Beef Stew, Biscuits

In the Craft Basket:

I've been making baby octupus for in my etsy shop.  They are supposed to really help preemie babies especially those in the NICU.  The tentacles help the littles ones from pulling at their tubes and lines.  It supposedly helps with breathing also but I'm not quite sure how that works.  I'll have to do some more research.

Picture from the Camera

I made this cute little Valentine cup cozy.  I have a giveaway going on for a cup cozy AND a $25 STARBUCKS Gift Card.  CLICK HERE t see how to enter ;)

Bible Verse

"In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety."  Psalm 4:8

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Finish Friday ~ 1/12/2024

I had one finish this week and it was the Mini Cow (pattern by Graceandyarn.com ). 

The pattern might say "mini" but it still measures approximately 11" tall!  It took me a while to finish but I worked on other projects as well and just worked on this one a little each day.

I decided to make her a "girl cow" and added some little flowers to her head.  I think she turned out super cute!  I'm trying to decide if I should add her to my Etsy shop .  

And that, my friends, is my finish for the week :)

On to the next project!

What are you working on?

Colletta

Tea Time ~ 1/11/2024

 

Grab a cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or your favorite drink
while I share a few things about my life lately...

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~I noticed the other day that I have surpassed writing 4100 posts on the blog.  I can't believe I started writing posts in 2009.  15 years of sharing!  I appreciate each any every reader that has stopped by throughout the years.  Thank you!

~I mentioned in my "Happy Homemaker Monday" post that I was to have an interview for a PT job on Tuesday, but due to the weather I was going to try to reschedule.  I was afraid it would be a deal breaker but the HR contact was very understanding and rescheduled my interview for Friday, January 12th!  I'm a bit nervous so I'd appreciate your thoughts and prayers for Friday at 1pm :)

~This past Sunday, we had the privilege of attending Nate's Senior Soccer Banquet.  (I introduced Nate to the blog a few "Tea Time"s ago as Laken's boyfriend.  They've been dating for 8.5 months and we absolutely adore him.)  Nate earned Defensive Player of the Year and we couldn't be prouder of him.  He is a great young man and treats Laken like a princess!  He's a keeper :)

~I think I've mentioned it in another post, but I had somebody purchase the Dr. Seuss/Cat-in-the-Hat Baby Blanket from my Etsy Shop.  In this crazy weather, I hope it gets to NH safely.  I packaged it in a 2 gallon ziploc and then in a box with tons of packing tape but I'm always nervous about the shipping process.  It was supposed to arrive today, so I'm going to check the tracking number with USPS.  Wish me luck :)

~Slowly, but surely, I have finished the amigurumi cow I was making and featured on my WIP Wednesday post.  I wanted to have it finished up for my Friday Finish post so that gave me some extra motivation.  Make sure you come back tomorrow to see the finished product :)

So, what's new with you?

 

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 1/8/2024

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

How was your first week of 2024?

The weather outside is:

When does Spring start?  Obviously not this week.  I was to have an interview for a part time bank teller position on Tuesday, but the hubby is making me try to reschedule due to the weather :(  I sent an email to the HR contact.  I hope it won't be a deal breaker!

On today's to-do list: 

~I need to make a trip to the post office to send out an etsy order.  I was so excited to wake up Saturday morning with an order for the Dr. Seuss inspired baby blanket!  The buyer emailed me and said that his daughter is due within the next few weeks and has worked really hard to decorate the baby's room in a Dr. Seuss theme and that it was a blessing finding the blanket.  I love getting messages like that!

~Clean.  The family room has a few "hot spots" that need attention really badly.  There is a table that is a catch all and it is over flowing with STUFF.  I really would like to get it organized.

Happening this week:

~As I mentioned above, possibly an interview...sometime...for a part time position.  Last week, on Wednesday, I had an interview for a fulltime HR Assistant position but I haven't heard anything back.

~Laken missed school pictures and is quite upset at the thought of having a blank space in the year book where her picture is to be.  I made arrangements with the photographer to meet at their office (an hour away) so that they can take her picture.  That appointment is Thursday at 2pm.  It is her Junior year, so I can understand why she wants to be in the year book.

Currently reading:

~I'm doing well with my Bible Reading Plan and Scripture Writing Plan.  Other than that, I'm really in a reading slump.  I've been spending my spare time working on my etsy shop.  I do need to take a break from reality sometimes though so I want a really good book to dig into.

Watching:

Other than a few football games this weekend, I haven't watched much TV.  I have been watching youtube videos of a few favorite content creators.  How to Faith a Life and Elise Rose Crochet are a few of my favorites.

Listening to:

On the menu today:

Creamed Chip Beef Gravy over Biscuits

In the Craft Basket:

I've made a few more amigurumi toys.  Laken requested a bee and Kaylee requested a bunny.  I haven't gotten the courage to add any to my shop yet, as I feel that I still need more practice.  All I can see are the imperfections.  I've worked a bit more on the Think Pink Prayer Shawl and would like to get it finished this week.  I've also made a few Love Letter Book Covers and listed them in my shop.  I think they are really cute and can't wait to make more in different variations.

Picture from the Camera

I'm going to go out of my comfort zone and show you the bee and bunny I made for my girls.  I had a lot of fun making them and learned a ton.

Bible Verse

"The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters.  Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light."  Genesis 1:2-3

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Attention Readers! Calling All Book Lovers!

The Love Letter Book Sleeve is now listed in my ETSY SHOP!  

The book sleeve/cover can be made in any color as a custom order.

Right now it has a cute little bow tie to shut the "envelope" but I think I'm going to be on the look out for some cute buttons as well.

The sleeve measures 9.5" X 7" when tied close but there is a good bit of give and can fit most paperbacks and even a kindle if you prefer reading digitally.

I had a lot of fun creating this piece!

The bow can be made in any color as well.  I can even make a few different color ties that can be swapped out.

I'd love for you to stop by Colletta's Kitchen Sink Etsy Shop!

I'm still practicing some amigurumi pieces and will be sharing them here on the blog soon :)

Colletta

P.S.  I also just added a light purple and yellow Love Letter Book Cover, as well.

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 1/1/2024

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Hello, and Happy Monday!

Happy New Years Day to you as well!

The weather outside is:

Once Christmas is over, I'm ready for Spring, but apparently I'm going to have to suffer through some winter weather this week with colder temperatures than we've had lately and some snow showers.  I really don't mind a bit of snow if we can all stay home and don't have to be traveling in the bad weather.

On today's to-do list: 

~Relax for one more day before trying to get back onto a schedule.

~Start my 2024 Bible Reading Plan to read the Bible through in a year.

Happening this week:

~I'm still trying to decide whether to continue as a stay-at-home-mom or try to look for another job.  In the meantime, I've opened my ETSY shop back up to keep me busy and my hands occupied while Laken is doing schoolwork.  So far I have some dishcloths, shawls and baby blankets listed.

~Laken is starting Cyber School on Tuesday.  She got so far behind on her work due to her surgery/recovery and everything that came afterward (strep throat, the "sickness", etc).  We had a meeting with her principal and guidance counselor and we all decided that switching to online school was the best option for her.  If she gets 50% done with the curriculum by the beginning of the 4th quarter then we can decide if she is going back to in person school to finish out the school year.

Currently reading:

I haven't been reading much.  I downloaded a few Christmas themed books in early December and didn't read even a word.  I did get the following two books with an Amazon gift card I received and they have the cutest patterns and stories to go along with the characters.  I can't wait to try my hand at one.

~I've set a reading "goal" this year to read at least 15 minutes a day.  I really should pick out a book (other than the Bible) to start the year off.  Any suggestions?  

Watching:

We've been watching a decent amount of TV lately.  Of course, I had to keep my annual tradition alive and watch "White Christmas" (which we did NOT have).  We also watched the newest "Indiana Jones" movie and also "23 Blast" which was really good.  I've also been watching a ton of amigurumi tutorials and vlogs about crocheting toys on Youtube.

Listening to:

On the menu today:

Pork Roast, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Banana Cake

In the Craft Basket:

My current works in progress that I'd like to get finished within the next few days are a Think Pink Prayer Shawl and a set of pastel variegated dishcloths.  I've also been dabbling in amigurumi and have made a little sea turtle, a little chicken and a little octopus.  I wanted to get some practice in the crochet techniques used in amigurumi before I start attempting any projects from the above books I received.  I can't wait!!!

Picture from the Camera

My very first attempt at crocheting a plushie/stuffed animal :)

Bible Verse

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."  Genesis 1:1

Have a great Monday!

Colletta

Etsy Shop ~ Re-Opening!!!!

 

I'm so excited!!!!

After much deliberation, I've decided to re-open my Etsy shop!!!!

I was going to wait until January 1st, but I just couldn't help myself from listing a few items that I've already made.

Some of my listed items so far are dishcloths, prayer shawls and baby blankets.

I definitely want to get some better pictures for the listings and also add new listings.

I'd love to learn how to crochet plushies and amigurumi.

Is there anything else you think I should add to my shop?  I'd love to hear from you!

BTW, I've created a coupon for my blogland audience.  You can use the following coupon code for 10% off your entire order:  BLOG10  

Please go check out Colletta's Kitchen Sink shop at https://collettaskitchensink.etsy.com and let me know what you think, what ideas you have and what you think I should add.

Thanks so much :)

Colletta

Saturday at the Shop ~ 1/16/2021

Below are some of the listings in my shop.  Just click on the picture to go to the listing.  I also love to make custom orders!  You can email me at collettaskitchensink@yahoo.com .

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I finished this Yellow Prayer Shawl last weekend and got it listed on Sunday.  It is so pretty and spring-like.  It definitely lifts the spirits :)

I took a break from Prayer Shawls to make these super cute Valentine-y, pink and white dish cloths.  They are made from 100% cotton and measure 8X8.

I also made this set of 4 dish cloths in "Mint".  They also measure 8X8 and are made from 100% cotton.

And once last set of dish cloths made in "Evening Sea".  Again measuring 8X8 and made from 100% cotton.

I hope you'll stop by MY SHOP and give it some love!

Colletta

Saturday at the Shop ~ 12/19/2020

I've been really busy this week adding new items to MY SHOP.  Below are some of my new listings.  Just click on the picture to go to the listing.  I also love to make custom orders!

I finished up the Cafe Latte Prayer Shawl I was working on last week.

I also made and listed a Medium Thyme Prayer Shawl.

I also relisted the Heather Gray Prayer Shawl.

I have the yarn for a few more Prayer Shawls in my stash.  I just need to decide what color to make next.  What do you think?  Red or Black???

I hope you'll stop by MY SHOP and give it some love!

Colletta

Saturday at the Shop ~ 12/12/2020

I've been really busy this week adding new items to MY SHOP.  Below are some of my new listings.  Just click on the picture to go to the listing.  I also love to make custom orders!

This is a solid Baby Pink Beautiful Shells Blanket.  It measures 36X36.

I also made a Beautiful Shells Blanket 36X36 in Pale Blue.

Below is a Prayer Shawl in Ombre Pink.

I wanted to make some baby hats to coordinate with some of the blankets I have listed.  This listing is for a set of three in girly colors.

And some boy colors...

This is a super cute Christmas/Valentine hat.  Again, I can make custom orders for different sizes.

I finished off this Granny Square Baby Blanket that measures 30X38.

And some coordinating beanies :)

Right now I'm working on a prayer shawl in Cafe Latte.  I'm hoping to get it finished and featured next week.

I hope you'll stop by MY SHOP and give it some love!

Colletta