Skeeter's Fine Crafts

Another year,,,,,,

2012-01-19T17:59:00.003-05:00

I just joined Pinterest, if you don't know about Pinterest, you are really missing a neat site. I also joined a Pinterest masterlist for crafters.

If you wish to become a member of Pinterest, just message me on facebook,
send me your email and I will send you an invite.
My account is under Skeeter Jorgensen
https://www.facebook.com/skeeterj

I had a great Christmas season, making the years total one of the best for a few years. Thanks to all my great customers, thank you for the orders.

My inventory is so low, it will take me several weeks to get it back up to where it should be. That means new fabric (Yipppeee) I love to shop for fabric. So watch my website for new prints and hopefully some new items. I have been so busy making Tater Baker Bags, I just don't have time to try new things.

We are in the middle of winter here in the U.P. It is 2 degrees and that is the high for today, January 19th 2012

Jen Nave's fight against Leukemia

2011-09-14T16:22:00.003-04:00

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT JEN NAVE'S FUNDRAISER FOR LEUKEMIA
If you follow me on Facebook, you may already know about my granddaugher, Jen Nave, who is a 27 year old widow. She lost her husband to Leukemia. Jen promised her husband, Pat, that she would do all she could to raise awareness of Leukemia and the donor process for the bone marrow transplant.

Jen has a blog that she started before Pat passed away. Their journey to other states trying to get help. They had a baby in December (added to the four year old they already have) the blog explains everything they had to endure up to the time he died. Pat's Journey

Now she is planning fundraisers, night walks and everything that she can think of to raise the awareness. There isn't an organized walk in Billings, the closest is in Boise Idaho, but if Jen makes a good showing, they will have a walk in Billings next year.

An unofficial "Light the Night" walk will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 14 at North Park in Billings.To learn more about the event, to participate or to donate, search for "Billings Light the Night" on Facebook. Please share with all your friends to help raise awareness to Leukemia and bone marrow transplants.

To learn more about becoming a bone marrow donor, go to joinTo read More in the Billings Gazette
Billings KULR8

Please help me bring a "Light the Night" walk to Billings MontanaLight the Night on Facebook
Jen Nave's Fundraising PageDonate what you can, no matter how small.
LEUKEMIA AWARENESS BRACELETS

These orange silicone bracelets are high quality silicone bracelets that have the words Hope, Faith, Love embossed on them.
These bracelets are 8 1/4 inches. Shipping is free, the entire amount is going to be donated to Jen's Team.

Donation of $3.00

To Donate without the bracelet

Thank you!

How to Soothe Aching Feet

2011-03-12T12:39:00.001-05:00

The most abused body part is your feet. Most people rarely think about resting their feet during the day. You go to work and stand on your feet or maybe wear heels all day and at day's end your feet are tired, achy and maybe even a bit swollen. Special care must be taken to prevent such problems as cuts, sores, calluses and bunions. You must relax by taking time out to pamper your tired aching feet

1. Make a daily exam of your feet and toenails and choose socks that are not tight or too short. After having heels on the entire day, be sure to give the feet a break by switching to a pair of slippers or sandals.

2. Elevate your feet by lying on the floor and rest the feet on edge of a chair or lay on a bed resting the feet on the headboard. Doing this for ten to twenty minutes will help swollen, aching feet. It enables the trapped fluids to travel down your legs to the heart, causing the swelling to subside.

3 Treat your feet to a massage once a week. Get into comfortable, loose clothing and a comfy chair, supporting your back well. Make a mixture to rub into your feet gently, using two teaspoons olive oil and adding three drops of lavender oil. If you wish you can also add a drop of chamomile or geranium oil or both. After the ingredients are mixed, rub gently all over your feet. Now just rest awhile with your feet up. Wash the feet using a mild soap, rinse well, dry with a soft towel being careful to dry in between the toes.

4. Smooth and soften your dry and cracked skin. There are many good heel and foot care balms on the market that make your feet feel so soft and smooth. After using them a few times you will be amazed at how wonderful your feet feel when you retire for the night and on awakening you will find them much softer.
tendency to swell. Make your feet feel less tired by rolling them a cold drink can from the refrigerator. If the weather is hot, put your foot spray in the fridge and spritz it on to feel better after a long day at work.

For more information to freshen tired feet

My Memory Bear

2011-03-08T18:26:00.004-05:00

I am so happy with my Belly Button Memory Bear that I had made for my Dad Grogan. We had it made out of one of his western shirts. Denise did a wonderful job, I am thinking about having one made in memory of my Grandma Jay (Grandma J) I don't have any of her dresses, so we will have to find something that looks and reminds me of Grandma.

My mom was in tears of delight when she received her Memory Bear. She was looking through some pictures and found a picture of Dad wearing this exact shirt! She was so thrilled, she had to call me right away!

My sister says that Mom carries it around on her walker from room to room. My Dad played the guitar and I always loved the song (him singing) Take an Old Cold Tater and Wait, so I had that included. Randy had an old pick that he has had for years and we put that into the net heart under the vest. I loved having the picture on the vest. I liked the idea of these Memory Bear, I had Denise make me one too. I am just so happy with the way they turned out.

Be sure to check out Denise's albums of some of the bears she has created. They are all so beautiful.

well I got a batch of cookies going in the kitchen, so have to go tend to them. I just wanted to share the pictures of the bears.

Still Winter

2011-03-05T16:41:00.010-05:00

Honeysuckle Pink is the color for spring. this pair of barefoot sandals specially for spring.

By the looks of outside, it is still winter, it is snowing, not much but flurries. Are you ready for summer? Are your feet ready for the Barefoot sandals?

Toe Buddy has some hints to get your feet ready for summer! There are more hints on my facebook page, under the discussion tab.

Pedicures are a great way to relax your feet will look great. Paint your toenails to match the beads of the barefoot sandals!
Watch for Toe Buddy's posts to update you on what is new in Barefoot Maui Sandals

Toe Buddy says try this;

Thirty Minute Pedicure

* Clean toenails and use nail polish remover to get rid of
all traces of polish.

* Cut toenails using a nail clipper and use an emery board
to file nails into desired shape. Hold the board slightly
angled down over the edge of the nail. Smooth the edges
towards the center with a light motion.

* Gently massage the nail surfaces with a cuticle oil or
cream.

* Fill a bowl with warm water and add a handful of bath
salts of a few drops of pure essential oil. Place both feet
in the bowl and soak for five to ten minutes.

* Thoroughly dry feet with a towel and apply a drop of
cuticle remover to the nail contours. Leave it on for a few
minutes while you smooth away any hard skin or calluses on
the soles of your feet using an exfoliating cream.

* Use a manicure stick covered with cotton wool to gently
"roll" the cuticles back. Massage the hard skin with the
scrub, then rinse off in the warm water.

* Rinse your feet in cold water to increase circulation. Dry
them again with a towel and pay special attention to the
skin between your toes.

* To remove any oily film, clean your toenails with a cotton
pad soaked in remover.

* Apply a base coat of polish, followed by two coats of
polish, and finally a top coat. Placing cotton wool between
the toes helps separate them and makes it easier to apply
polish.

Now you are ready for the beach, that cruise that you are looking forward to or all the other summer activities where you go barefoot.

One last thing, will you please vote for me in the craft top 100 sites, I have slipped in the ratings, in fact I fell off the radar! :(
You can vote once a day.

You can also find me on Facebook, Etsy, Artfire, twitter and my website.

Until next time, take care

Skeeter Jorgensen

Jen, my Granddaughter,

2011-02-18T22:19:00.007-05:00

It is with a sad heart that I post this. My Granddaughter, Jen Nave, just lost her husband to cancer. He had Leukemia.
To read her Blog and if you are so moved, a donation button has been added. Please Pray for the courageous couple. Jen is a Christians (as was Pat) and trusting in the Lord to lead her as what to do next. As with any tragic disease, they are in financial trouble.

http://patnave.blogspot.com/

They have a 4 year old son and a baby just 2 months old. Be sure to read all the tabs, she goes into detail about their family, their treks across the country, trying to find some help for Pat. We lost him on February14th. He was surrounded by his family and friends in the hospital.

Prayers are welcome and if you find it in your heart to use the donate button, all contributions will be appreciated. this has been a terrible blow to the family and extended family.

Thank you and God Bless you!

Skeeter
John 3:16

Skeeter's Fine Crafts: My Granddaughters Blog

2011-01-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

Skeeter's Fine Crafts: My Granddaughters Blog

My Granddaughters Blog

2011-01-23T23:50:00.004-05:00

I have a heavy heart as I post this message. My granddaughter Jen and her husband Pat, have been in Oklahoma City trying to find a bone marrow transplant for Pat. Now the Doctors say he is not a good candidate. They are trying to get back home to Billings Montana, as we don't know how much more time Pat has. They will try to seek other methods of treatment. Jen just had a baby on the December 17th, and they have a 4 year old. Jen is my only granddaughter and my heart just breaks for her.

To read her Blog and if you are so moved, a donation button has been added. Please Pray for the courageous couple. They are Christians and are really trusting in the Lord to lead them as what to do next.

http://patnave.blogspot.com/

Thank you for reading, if you know of any help out there for this young couple, please leave a comment.

God Bless you!

Skeeter Jorgensen

June, how did it get to be June already?

2010-06-07T22:10:00.005-04:00

I have been busy, still learning how to use my embroidery machine. So far, I mostly have been making bookmarks. Found some cute Angels, they will make nice Christmas presents for friends.

I just put another Tater Baker Bag on my Facebook store. I am offering a discount if you are a fan of Skeeter Fine Crafts fan page.

Summer is coming are your feet ready for Barefoot Sandals?? I have a list of tips on my Facebook discussion tab, on how to care for your feet, to keep your toes pretty so you can wear the Barefoot Sandals and show off your pretty toes!

Just in time for the 4th of July Celebration!

Until next time, enjoy the summer!

New Prints added to the Tater Baker Bags

2010-05-27T14:25:00.016-04:00

Little Sunflowers

Sunflower Patch

Sunflowers and Daisies
Potatoes Galore

I have added some new prints to the Tater Baker Bags. Potatoes Galore, Little Sunflowers, Sunflower and Daisies, and Sunflower Patch you can order with or without a tater scrubber. You will want to see these.

Tips from Toe Buddy "Keeping your toes pretty!"

2010-05-23T13:16:00.005-04:00

Toe Buddy says:

If you are having a hard time keeping your toes look nice or embarrassed of your feet and would like to wear barefoot sandals, then read along and I will tell you everything you can do, to have pretty toes.

First, you need to make sure you work on your toes at least every 2 weeks. Either do it yourself or go to a salon to get a pedicure. No one likes to see chipped nail polish, unfinished, ugly feet. Its a turn off. Make sure you always have nail polish on them. whether its only clear or with color. You always want them to shine.
Pedicures are a great way to relax your feet will look great. Paint your toenails to match the beads of the barefoot sandals!

During the summer, soak your feet and then use a pumice stone to remove the calouses. Paint your toenails bright colors

Take a shower, and use a pumice stone, sponge, foot file, ped egg, etc. on your heels, and any other rough patches-maybe around your toes or corns.

Note: When using pumice stones be sure to wash them with an antibacterial soap first.

When you get out of the shower-lather your feet in a good hydrating lotion-Vaseline lotions, and Eucerin (dermatologist recomended) work well in my experience. Even baby lotion!

Let lotion dry (2-4 minutes.) Then, break open a Vitamin E pill (gel form)-unless you already have Vit E in oil form-rub all over or just on roughest patches.

Next, use some sort of petroleum jelly. Whether it's vaseline brand or A&D. Make consistancy super thick or more thin. In my opinion, I hate wearing socks anyways, especially to bed-so when I do this I make it worth it. Therefore, I tend to be a little more generous with my products.

Grab two pairs of nice and warm socks-put them on. Be careful to open up the socks so the gunk won't get all over the outside. Put both pair on and go to bed!
Note: If your feet are really cold, which sometimes this does that to them, I wrap an extra blanket around my them.

To maintain this, you have to continue this every so often. Or at least add a little Vitamin E or/and Petroleum Jelly to your heels and use your pumice stone in the shower.

Now I enjoy a good foot soak, I believe most people do after a long hard day or workout. A plain old foot tub will do the trick. Just soak feet in luke warm or hot water (not too hot) add some Epsom salt soak for about 20 min or more depending on the person, time, or comfort.

While soaking scrub those feet with a foot scrubber, the cost for one is about $2.49 or cheaper depending where you shop. After the soak dry your feet really good , make sure you dry between the toes and let air dry for about 5 min, they sell many foot scrapers. I find that the ped egg is good but if you have really rough feet you need a good old scrapper which is like a razor blade for the foot . never go across scrap up and down until new skin appears, and do not go deep. After that ,cream your feet, use foot cream that helps improve dull, dry, and flaky feet. If you cannot find foot cream which comes in many brands, coco butter works great.

Prepare your nails by clipping them with a square cut and rounded edges. Then file them until they are nice and smooth. Make sure you clean off all of your old nail polish. You want your party feet to look their best.

Soak your feet in a bubbly foot bath using a product like Jeni Pedi Soak Foot Bath for five or ten minutes. This is a good start if you are going to spend all night dancing at the prom.

Dry your foot thoroughly. Add a drop of cuticle oil at the base of the toe nail. Gently push the cuticles back with a cuticle stick.

Buff your feet. Remove all the dead skin with a pumice stone. Rinse and dry your feet when you are finished. You are almost ready for a holiday party now.

Moisturize your feet. Rub it in all over your foot, including between the toes. Let it soak in.

Paint your nails in a festive color that complements your dress. You can add miniature gem stones for a glamorous look and feel. Put on your barefoot sandals and you are ready. You can have fun and relax knowing that you have truly pretty toes.

Book Marks and Snowflakes

2010-05-22T21:10:00.004-04:00

I have a new embroider machine and here are some of the lace bookmarks and snow flakes I have made.

May 2110

2010-05-22T12:58:00.005-04:00

I really need someone to remind me to post in my blog!
New things I am doing..... got a new embroidery machine and I have been busy trying to learn how to use it. It will do everything but sing DIXIE and I think if I tried I could get it to do that. It is a Husqvarna Topaz 30. I am taking lessons from the dealer, SewCrazy in Chassell. Naomi is a great teacher. Right now I am making bookmarks, free standing lace bookmarks, they are a lot of fun. I was going to post a picture of some of the ones I made, but I am on the wrong computer. All my pictures are on my desktop. Maybe I will post some later, when I get on the other computer.

I have added 4 new prints to the Tater Baker Bags. On Facebook, I have a SHOP NOW tab with one of the new designs, Potatoes Galore.

Skeeter's Fine Crafts on Facebook

A lot has went on this past year, some really down times with my RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) Some days I can hardly get out of bed, but then I have good days too.

I will not promise to write more often in this blog, only if I remember!

Our humming birds are back, I love it when they return to the woods!
If you are on Facebook, we have a nice Bible reading group, we share Bible verses, Prayer list and some scramble games, come join us.
Take care my friends, May the Good Lord Bless and keep you!
Skeeter Jorgensen

Barefoot Wedding Season is Here!

2009-04-29T11:31:00.005-04:00

Are you having a Barefoot Wedding, if so, it is time to get your sandals ordered. There are dozens of colors available, many many more combinations! Custom made to show size. The come in Gold or Silver thread, mix or match the colors.

Mix and match your own colors.

The sandals come in silver and in gold, custom fit to your shoe size.

The sandals are crocheted using silver or gold metallic thread, they are comfortable to wear and are waterproof. Imagine, barefoot with the look of sandals! Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals will add a sparkling touch of elegance, style and sophistication to any casual wardrobe, outfit or attire.

Your feet will have that no-shoes feeling of freedom and comfort, and still look pretty! These are great to wear to the beach or a pool party! They are the very comfortable to wear.

The Foot Thongs would make a great Gift for your favorite Barefoot Gal! Getting married on the beach, these are perfect for the beach wedding. Snowbirds, take these with you!

Wear them while:

Swimming
Boating
Pool side
On the beach
Yoga or exercise class
Entertaining guests

...or just lounging around

Here is another idea, are you Patriotic? Want to show your Colors?

The sandals come in silver and in gold, custom fit to your shoe size.

Skeeter's Fine Crafts

While you are on the webpage, look at the other gift giving ideas, the Tater Baker Bag, for Mom or for the college student. Anyone that loves baked potatoes would love the Tater Baker Bag! There are also Lucky Pennies, great for enclosing in a greeting card or a gift basket. There are other ideas for gift giving too.

If you have any questions about any of the items, please contact me. Info Via Email,

So, have a great spring and I will be talking to you soon!

Skeeter Jorgensen

~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 ~

Easter is Coming!

2009-03-23T12:53:00.003-04:00

Three Weeks until Easter!

We have been having some nice weather and just when we start to get use to it and think that spring is here, old winter raises it's ugly head! It has been in the 20's the last few days, getting up to mid thirties during the day.

Back to Easter..... are you ready, do you have your gift baskets, for Easter, all filled? The perfect gift for those Easter Baskets would be a pair of Barefoot Maui Sandals! They come in a large array of colors, with special orders welcome. Mix and match your own colors.

The sandals come in silver and in gold, custom fit to your shoe size.

Your feet will have that no-shoes feeling of freedom and comfort, and still look pretty! These are great to wear to the beach or a pool party! They are the very comfortable to wear.

The Foot Thongs would make a great Gift for your favorite Barefoot Gal! Getting married on the beach, these are perfect for the beach wedding. Snowbirds, take these with you!

Wear them while:

Swimming
Boating
Pool side
On the beach
Yoga or exercise class
Entertaining guests

...or just lounging around

On a personal note, I just celebrated my 20th year anniversary of being "SMOKE FREE"! I had lost track of how long it had been, I was watching a video tape that I made back in the 1990's about my salt and pepper collection. At one point I mentioned a special set I got for being smoke free for a couple of years. I also mentioned the date, March 23rd 1989. So, now I have it marked on my calendar.

Thanks for reading and remember Jesus loves YOU!

~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 ~

Until next time,

Skeeter Jorgensen

February 27 2009

2009-02-27T11:23:00.006-05:00

It is the next to last day of February and I just don't know where the time goes. It was very cold here last night, got down to minus 15 degrees. I hear that Lake Superior is nearly frozen all the way across! Now that is cold. I have lived here 11 years abd it has only happened once, where it nearly froze across. This makes the ice fisherman happy, eh?

Easter will be here before we know it. Check out the new fabrics in the Tater Baker Bags, as an added item for the Easter Basket!
Tater Bags for Microwave

Also, wedding season is upon us, so get your order in early. The sandals make nice gifts for the bridesmaid and other members of the wedding party! I can make them in any combination of colors, just email me and I will be happy to work with you.
The Original Barefoot Maui Sandals -

The pictures below are just a few of the most popular colors. The thread color is silver or gold, your choice.

Have some fun this summer, get a pedicure, polish up your toes and wear BAREFOOT SANDALS!

If you have any questions, please email me, I will be glad to help. Be sure to check out my other handcrafted items, which include Tater Baker Bags and lots of other handmade items. Thanks for reading this far and may the Good Lord Bless and keep you until the next time.....

God Bless you and until next time,
Skeeter Jorgensen

2009-02-19T15:15:00.010-05:00

Calling all Cooks!

Kitchen Aid is giving away a free appliance every day during the month of February!
There are tons of recipes on the site and I am having a ball looking through them all and reading the posts on the forums.
"LINK REMOVED"

It has been a very long time since I posted, but because of illness, I have not been as active on the internet as I would like to be. Just there on spurts and jumps. I won't make any promises, because when I do, then something happens and I have a set back that keeps me from the computer.

I have added 30 new fabrics in the Tater Baker Bags, be sure to check them out at Skeeter's Fine Crafts-

Take care and I will talk to you later,
Remember, Jesus loves you!
Joshua 1:9
~ Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9 ~

Wedding Season is coming soon!

2008-03-16T15:14:00.001-04:00

What is BETTER than Barefoot?
Barefoot Maui Sandals are better than barefoot, and look elegant no matter the setting, be it pool side with your swim wear, boating or at the beach.
Spring is upon us! Won't be long and the daffadills will be blooming, the snow will be all gone and the trees will be getting new leaves. Also coming is Wedding season. If you are getting married this summer, or if you are planning an outdoor wedding, consider a Barefoot Wedding, wearing Barefoot Maui Sandals. Why not have all the wedding party in barefoot sandals. Get some extras for the honeymoon and don't forget gifts for the bridesmaids. You can mix and match the beads to match any outfit.

Barefoot Wedding

Barefoot Wedding on the Beach

Fancy Feet!
You're feet are sure to be a splash with this great look. Whether its at the Beach, by the pool, or out for an evening of play. This beautiful array of colors, looks great with all skin tones. The hardest thing is choosing your colors, over 75 different colors and there are hundreds of combinations.

The foot jewelry come in colors to match your bikini or other beachwear. Great as an addition to your lingerie wardrobe, at home or on vacation. The foot gems are comfortable to wear while exercising, swimming or just to dress up your toes. A excellent gift for the shut in, or someone in the hospital, everyone likes pretty feet.
The foot thongs would make a great anniversary gift, or a gift to the new bride to wear on her honeymoon. The foot flowers come in colors that would go perfect in the tropics, cruise or on a Hawaiian vacation. A perfect addition to the snowbirds wardrobe. Barefoot sandals are perfect for an outdoor weddings, gifts for the bridesmaids, tweens and teen fashions, and an addition to a gift basket.

Why not select beads that correspond to the birthstones for a unique birthday gift? Mix and match the colors to come up with classy foot decor. Why wear boring sandals when you can wear Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals. The colorful foot gems are crocheted with silver or gold thread, with acrylic beads, and are made to size, for a comfortable fit.

Click on my Toe Buddy to go to the Barefoot Maui Sandals.

The pictures below are just a few of the most popular colors. The thread color is silver or gold, your choice.

Have some fun this summer, get a pedicure, polish up your toes and wear BAREFOOT SANDALS!

If you have any questions, please email me, I will be glad to help. Be sure to check out my other handcrafted items, which include Tater Baker Bags and lots of other handmade items. Thanks for reading this far and may the Good Lord Bless and keep you until the next time.....

Skeeter Jorgensen

Quick Update

2008-02-15T09:43:00.004-05:00

Don't you just hate it when LIFE gets in the way? I fell on the ice on January 11th and broke my leg. So here I am in a cast for at least another two weeks! I didn't know that a broken leg could hurt so bad and keep me from taking care of business. I am in a wheelchair, because I do not handle crutches very well. I am more of a hazard to myself and to others when I try to walk with crutches, so the Doctor said I should probably use the wheelchair. I have one for when my RA flares up.

So that is why the absence in posting, not that I am very good at keeping up with posting in my blog. I use to do the same thing when I tried to keep a diary!

Anyway, I am trying to get back to my business, I have had orders and have been able to take care of them, with the help of my husband. Which by the way, we both had a bad case of the stomach flu a week or so after I broke my leg. What a joy that was! :(

Two days before I broke my leg, I set 10 chicken eggs in the incubator, my husband, Randy, had to turn the eggs and monitor the temps and humidity for the next 19 or so days. He hatched out 7 cute little chickies! They are growing like little weeds. I am looking forward to warmer weather, so I can put them outside. We have them in our "mudroom/utility" room now.

Okay until next time, take care and may the Good Lord Bless and Keep you!

Skeeter

Take the Pledge to Buy Handmade

2007-11-21T01:16:00.000-05:00

I took the Pledge to buy handmade. Not only is it important to buy handmade, but made in the U.S.! Be unique and original, buy handmade goods! I have lots of links for unique crafts on the right side of the page. Check them out and buy HANDMADE IN AMERICA this year! Support independant designers and small business owners! There is always an handmade alternative. Handmade items make gifts special.

Black Friday is about here, instead of fighting the crowds at the mall, check out the links to the Unique Crafters, Crafte Galore Craft Mall and don't forget to check out my site, Skeeter's Fine Crafts.

I have added some new fabric in the Tater Baker Bags. Be sure to check them out. The Tater Baker Bags make great gifts for everyone on your shopping list! I will try to add some pictures later, but it is 1:30 in the morning and I can't sleep, so here I am on the computer, writing in my BLOG!

Until next time, when I am more prepared to post links and pictures, God be with you, please take the pledge to buy handmade and make this the best shopping season for all the Unique handcrafters!
Skeeter
47HarleyGal on Ebay

John 3:16

Christmas Shopping is Here!

2007-11-03T18:15:00.000-04:00

We are back from our California trip. Baby Ayden is the cutest thing we have seen for a long time! If you want to see some pictures and read about our trip, check out my other blog. Life in the U.P. I also have some pictures posted in my webshots albums too. Time is slipping by so quickly. Soon it will be Christmas! Have you even thought about Christmas shopping? I know I haven't, it will be here and gone before we know it.
I have posted some new prints in Tater Baker Bags on my website and have some more fabric on order. I will post them on my site as soon as I get them done.
I have been asked to make some Tater Baker Bags in a Nautical Theme, Lighthouses and such. I found this fabric.

Nautical Print, boats, lighthouses on Blue

The next one is little chickens on nests with little stars, the background is hunter green. I found this fabric while searching for the lighthouse theme fabric. I also found some little sunflowers with star on a red background. Remember. Tater Baker Bags make great gifts for the college student, or anyone on your gift list that loves baked potatoes! Remember Gift Giving Days coming up.... Easter, Mother's Day, Birthdays, Christmas. As a housewarming gift, with a scrubbie in a gift basket. You will have a chance to buy a Tater Scrubber with a potato bag, while supply lasts, you can note your preference in colors and I will try to come as close as I can, but may not be able to include the exact color.

Hens Nest Stars Green

I also found a couple of quilt prints. One is a retro print with orange and green, the other is a nice blue quilt design.

Retro Quilt Orange ~~~ Quilt Design Blue

The last but not least, Sunflowers! I love sunflowers, they just make me feel good. This print has stars and is on a red background. The little sunflowers are in pots and are just tossed. If you like sunflowers, I have several different prints available on my site. Skeeter's Fine Crafts ~ Tater Baker Bags.
If you don't see a theme that you are interested in, please let me know, I can look for it in my search for new fabric.

Sunflowers and Stars Red

These are handcrafted bags, designed to bake potatoes in the microwave. This simple bag creates a "JUST RIGHT" baked potato in your microwave. The inside of the potato is well done, yet moist, while the skin remains tender. The bag will cook from 1 to 3 potatoes at once.

Tater Scrubbers

Don't forget the Scrubbies. For Potatoes, Vegetables, Pots, Pans, Sinks, in every room of the house!This is the handiest scrubber for all types of non-scratch cleaning. Handcrafted from nylon yarn, so they are tough and will clean your vegetables, sink, pots and pans and other things around the house. At this time I am not selling them separately, just in combination with a Tater Baker Bag.

Well, that about brings me up to date with my blogs. At least I wrote something, it takes me a long time, but I hope to be more regular in posting this Christmas season. Don't forget the REASON for the SEASON! Put Christ back in CHRISTmas!

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

So Until next time, take care and have a happy Christmas shopping season!

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My Domain Name

2007-10-11T13:53:00.000-04:00

Well, I have some good news to share today! I just found out that my domain name, that has been lost for about 3 years or so, has been restored to me! Praise the Lord! skeetersbarefootsandals is now my domain name again! I am so happy. I was registered with another company and they held my domain name for "hostage" so to speak. They went out of business and the name has been floating around for awhile now. Anyway, I had GoDaddy capture it for me, it took a while, but now the domain name is MINE again! It has my name in it, so why would anyone else want it?

We are getting ready to go on a trip to L.A. Now why would someone that lives in "God's Country The Upper Peninsula Michigan" go to Los Angeles??? We are making a trip to L.A. to visit with Randy's son and family. My husband is a new grandfather, the baby's name is Ayden and he is about a month old. It is partly a trip to get me out of the house, to visit family and other medical reasons. I will put up a notice on my website about accepting orders. We will only be gone for about 5 days, so this should not interfere with my business. Hopefully I will have a chance to check my email for any hotspots. I plan on taking a Lavender Eye Pod with me on the airplane. I am a little nervous about flying, as I have never flown before.

Speaking of Eye Pods, I am working on a page with all the Lavender Eye Pods along with the shopping cart. Seems like there is always something to update, edit or take care of in some way.

The Lavender Eye Pods are a welcome retreat from the pressures of modern life! Rest an eye pillow over your eyes when you are trying to doze off or taking a
break. It will provide total darkness and a gentle pressure that is
quite relaxing. The Eye Pillow may be placed near your pillow at
night to relax and help you to doze off. Lavender helps to relax and sooth you.

Use at room temperature or you may chill your eye pillow in a
plastic ziplock bag in the freezer. The eye pillow should be kept
in a ziplock bag when not in use. With proper care the eye pillow
should last for years. This eye pillow is not intended to be heated
in the microwave, this may destroy the usefulness of the herbs.

The Lavender Eye Pods contain Lavender, chamomile and flax seed. I also offer them with just lavender and flax seed. Those that are sensitive to aromas, I have plain eye pods, with just flax seed.

That is it for this time, back to building the ark, we are having so much rain, I think we may need it before we even get the plans drawn up!
Take care and remember Jesus Loves you!
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13

Pod, pillow, lavender, gentle pressures, headaches

Tater Baker Bags

2007-10-06T17:02:00.000-04:00

Have you ever used a Tater Baker Bag to cook potatoes in the microwave? If not, I would like to introduce you to the BEST way to make baked potatoes. So easy and so simple and they are the best potatoes.

A handcrafted bag, designed to bake potatoes in the microwave. This simple bag creates a "JUST RIGHT" baked potato in your microwave. The inside of the potato is well done, yet moist, while the skin remains tender. The Tater Baker Bag will cook from 1 to 4 potatoes at once. Be sure to follow your microwave directions, as all microwaves do not cook the same. Start at the least time, checking often. No more pricking them with a knife, covering them with plastic wrap or hot plates..... Just cook them in the bag...take them to the table to keep them warm...remove from bag and cut them with a fork. They will be very fluffy. After use, let the bag air dry, cleaning is seldom necessary, but if needed, hand wash and air dry.

The size of this bag is about 10 X 10 inches. I am using up some of my fabric stash, so you may never see the print in potato bags again.
The Tater Baker Bags are made of cotton print in colorful kitchen designs, with a batting and lined with a cotton muslin. You can also order a matching Spud Scrubber, while supplies last, so get your scrubbers today. The scrubbies are good for Potatoes, or spuds as we call them, Vegetables, Pots, Pans, Sinks, in every room of the house! This is the handiest scrubber for all types of non-scratch cleaning. Handcrafted from nylon yarn, so they are tough and will clean your vegetables, sink, pots and pans and other things around the house.

Tater Bags make nice gifts for the college student, or anyone on your gift list that loves baked potatoes! Perfect housewarming gift
Be sure to check out Skeeter's Fine Crafts for other great gift giving ideas!

To see all the colorful prints available at Tater Baker Bags for Microwave
The bag comes with instructions on how to use, along with my contact information.

Tater Scrubbers

I love to shop for new fabric, so be sure to watch for new prints in the future. If you have a specific theme in mind, please let me know. It is hard to keep up with kitchen themes these days. All our fabric stores have closed in our area, so I have to travel a ways to find the prints that I want, I buy on line sometimes, if I find the right fabric.

Be sure to watch for my next entry, I will try to feature another gift idea from Skeeter's Fine Crafts! Thanks for reading and until next time, God Bless you!
Matthew 7:7
Ask, and it shall b given you; Seek, and you shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Skeeter
47HarleyGal on Ebay

Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals

2007-10-03T20:18:00.000-04:00

Click on my Toe Buddy to go to the Barefoot Maui Sandals.

Want to be a step ahead of everyone else? Put your best foot forward in Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals. Whether you are planning a beach wedding, a winter getaway to some warm tropical island, or just like to look good in bare feet, you will love these foot gems. Wear them at the pool, around the house, even with sandals. These handcrafted, beaded and crocheted sandals will give your feet either a casual or an elegant look - whichever you prefer. For the best in jewelry for your feet, step into the world of Skeeter's Barefoot Maui Sandals.

Welcome to my place on the internet. I have been making Barefoot Maui Sandals since the 1970s. I sold them in my beauty shop in the Seattle area. Since then I have been making and selling them at craft shows across the US. I have been selling them on the internet since 1996, along with all my other crafts.

Visit My Website for lots of gift giving ideas!
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