Saturday, March 27, 2010

Hand Crocheted Bag Give Away

AND THE WINNER IS:
THAETER7!
CONGRATULATIONS!!

My name is Sherri. I live in Delaware, I started crocheting years ago, oh I would say about 30 years ago. I had just gotten married. And my mother was crocheting an afghan. I had her show me how she done that, and from then on these fingers have not stopped. I have 3 kids that I made blankets for when they were 2 years old.
They cherished them, my oldest is now 32 and my youngest is 23, and they all 3 still have their blankets. Now I have 9 grandchildren that I have made blankies for. When they were first born, I made a little baby blanket for them and when they turn 2 years old, for their birthday I make them a big blankie. I have always made clothing and other things also. I have also always loved creating my own patterns rather than using other patterns. Or sometimes, I take a basic idea and change it up just to make it my own. Although, I do use patterns for a lot of things. I have recently started making purses, which are my own creations without a pattern, which I am loving very much. I believe that crocheting and crafting is just something that I was born to do, with the help of my mom being so crafty herself, she was always making something. Anyways here I am now also. And loving every minute of it.

My grandkids all call me Grammie. When I
decided to create my online shop, I had my oldest granddaughter here with me. I had in my mind that I wanted to call my shop “The Crafty Cabana”. But it sounded alittle boring to me. I wanted to make it a little different. So I changed the “C” to a “K” My Grandaughter, who I thought, was paying no attention to me blurted out “Grammie’s Krafty Kabana”. It hit me right then and there, that is what I am going to call my shop. It has stuck ever since.

I have been selling online for about 2 years now. It has been very time consuming, but on the other hand, it has been very rewarding. It is rewarding not only in sales, but also in creating and meeting all the new and wonderful people out there, that love creating new and wonderful handmade merchandise. Crocheting relaxes my mind.

I am very passionate about crocheting, although I do love other crafts and woodwork. I guess I would say my first passion is family and friends, then crocheting and woodwork. I do have an addiction though, I love purses. So my newest addiction is crocheting purses. Baby items and kitchen items are also a lot of fun to make. I make a variety of items for my store, anything from baby blankets to kitchen and bath accessories to games and toys. Selling online is exciting, but sometimes when I make a handmade item, it is hard to part with.

I would have to say that my favorite online shops are those that create lovely jewelry and handmade clothing and accessories. Although there are many very talented and creative people, I tend to gear towards those that I can sense have put a lot of time and passion into their work.

I would like to invite everyone to visit my blog. I don’t only blog about my shop, but love to boast about others selling online. Sometimes I have free recipes, puzzles, news articles, or something that just seems very fascinating to me. Visit my blog at www.chiffonsherri.blogspot.com

Happy crafting and creating to everyone.


NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Someone will win this wonderful hand crocheted purse!

Photobucket

Handmade crocheted medium size hobo style shoulder strap purse,
dark teal and off white.
Snap is used as the fastener on this purse with a large
decorative button in shades of off white, beige and
light brown accenting the purse.
Gold rings are used to hold shoulder strap in place on the purse.
Purse measures 13 inches wide and 7 inches high without strap,
17 1/2 inches high including the strap.


THIS GIVE AWAY IS CLOSED!!

Photobucket

101 comments:

  1. The Raspberry Pink Purse with Black Bandana Bow is absolutely delightful! Thanks for the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  2. I like the
    Raspberry Pink Buddy Pillow
    moma3homeschool(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  3. I subscribe
    moma3homeschool(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  4. Your button is on my blog
    moma3homeschool(at)gmail(dot)com

    http://apudiem.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  5. I absolutely adore her raspberry pink buddy pillow! That pig pillow is just too too cute!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  6. I'm an email subscriber!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  7. I tweeted about this giveaway!
    http://twitter.com/perfectbluemoon/status/11204291380

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  8. I entered the tassel Giveaway!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  9. I entered the wine barrell giveaway!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  10. I entered the fridge it giveaway!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  11. I entered the make it ruby giveaway!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  12. I entered the juice beauty giveaway!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  13. I can't pick between these: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42815268
    and these: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38003766
    Love em both.
    Thanks for the chance.
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  14. Tweetlink: http://twitter.com/ladyvdzine/status/11204846883
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  15. Subscribed.
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  16. Sporting your button on my blog at http://ladyvdzine.com
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  17. I also entered the giveaway at Craftshow Central.
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  18. I also entered the $30 surprise box giveaway.
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  19. I entered the tassel giveaway.
    Virginia
    http://ladyvdzine.com
    ladyvdzine[at]yahoo[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  20. I love the raspberry purse with the black bow.
    rally_thade17@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. I subscribe
    rally_thade17@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. I like the Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse With White and Black Bandana Bow.

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/03/hand-crocheted-bag-give-away.html

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/11206841789

    annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. I also love the Reusable Handmade Red, White and Purple Gift Bag. It's beautiful.

    joanne.j at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Blogged http://shining000.blogspot.com/2010/03/hand-crocheted-bag-give-away.html

    joanne.j at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  27. I shared on my FB
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=108835892478140&id=100000175280975&ref=nf

    joanne.j at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  28. Tweeted http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/11207505867

    joanne.j at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  29. I subscribed via email.

    joanne.j at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  30. I love the crocheted alphabet letter pillows!

    kady@thebeerguy.ca

    ReplyDelete
  31. Tweeted about the giveaway!

    http://twitter.com/AMomsWord

    ReplyDelete
  32. entered your innofresh giveaway!

    ReplyDelete
  33. entered your juice giveaway!

    kady@thebeerguy.ca

    ReplyDelete
  34. Oh dear, I've quite fallen in love with that raspberry bag! Black&pink, my favorite combo...

    ReplyDelete
  35. i posted on facebook about this! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=104460162922729&id=1114176327&ref=mf

    ReplyDelete
  36. I like the Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse With White and Black Bandana Bow. Thanks!
    jackievillano at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  37. I entered the Wine Barrel Gourmet giveaway

    ReplyDelete
  38. I love the large raspberry purse with the black bow and the large black purse with the white bow!!! These are fabulous!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  39. I entered for the fridge-it cubes too!

    ReplyDelete
  40. My favorite is the Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse With White and Black Bandana Bow
    So pretty!!
    Thanks
    matternu@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  41. tweet
    http://twitter.com/velvet1116/status/11252071520
    matternu@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  42. entered the 30+ Surprise Box giveaway!
    matternu@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  43. entered the Wine Barrel Gourmet giveaway!
    matternu@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  44. entered the Juice Beauty
    Green Apple Peel giveaway!
    matternu@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. Love the raspberry pink purse. Beautiful. joleehamlin@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  46. entered the soap and body butter giveaway. joleehamlin@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  47. entered innofresh too. joleehamlin@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  48. entered the juice beauty giveaway. joleehamlin@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  49. entered ruby's board giveaway too. joleehamlin@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  50. Enter me please! I love http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41735133

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  51. I posted on FB http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000825456707&ref=mf

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  52. I tweeted http://twitter.com/invictoria/status/11356417380

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  53. I love the Brown, Gold and Country Red Shoulder Strap Purse.

    ReplyDelete
  54. I love the Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse With White and Black Bandana Bow.

    luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  55. Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/yeahww/status/11369039549

    luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  56. I'm a subscriber.

    luvwendy87 at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  57. I like the Shades Of Light Green, Blue, Purple and Yellow Shoulder Strap Purse

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41810267


    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  58. My favorite Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse With White and Black Bandana Bow ( :

    A_C_E_ at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  59. Large Raspberry Pink Purse With Black Bandana Bow mverno@roadrunner.com

    ReplyDelete
  60. I like the Raspberry Pink Buddy Pillow.

    hewella1@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  61. http://twitter.com/zoonikhan/status/11461865474

    tweeted zoooni01@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  62. I like the Large Black Shoulderstrap purse.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

    ReplyDelete
  63. Love the raspberry buddy pillow!

    ReplyDelete
  64. I like Shades Of Light Green, Blue, Purple and Yellow Shouder Strap Purse

    by: chiffonsherri

    ReplyDelete
  65. White Heirloom Baby Bonnet Hat Size 0 to 6 Months

    ReplyDelete
  66. Love the scallopped edge plate place mats....they would make an ordinary dinner special and a special dinner SUPER special! I love to entertain and have a nice place setting. I'm not great at it, but I like it! :)
    freeindeed at myfairpoint dot net

    ReplyDelete
  67. I updated my fb status about the giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  68. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38302397 reusable red and white gift bag

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  69. email subscriber

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  70. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41895413
    rinei.martiani@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  71. My favourite piece is the Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41895413

    Kate1485 @ hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  72. I really like the Large Black Shoulder Strap Purse With White and Black Bandana Bow.

    ReplyDelete
  73. Medium Brown, Beige and Raspberry Pink Shoulder Strap Purse

    ReplyDelete
  74. tweet, http://twitter.com/skyxsky27/status/11837780967

    ReplyDelete
  75. Tweet http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/11893487491
    lusizova(at)gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  76. I like the Reusable Handmade Red, White and Purple Gift Bag

    ReplyDelete
  77. i love the Reusable Handmade Yellow, Orange and Purple Gift Bag

    ReplyDelete
  78. http://www.facebook.com/KathyLPease?v=wall&story_fbid=111595382197242&ref=mf

    ReplyDelete
  79. http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/11897518677

    ReplyDelete
  80. entered Juice Beauty Give Away

    ReplyDelete
  81. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  82. My favourite item is the Large Raspberry Pink Purse With Black Bandana Bow:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41735133

    brownhairgirl7@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  83. I tweeted the giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/MissJo1990/status/11910444187

    brownhairgirl7@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  84. I subscribe to your blog via email.

    brownhairgirl7@hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  85. I really like the .Set of 4 Hand Crocheted Multi Colored Glass Cozies thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  86. I love the Large Raspberry Pink Purse With Black Bandana Bow!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41735133

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for entering! Good Luck!!