Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Weekday Outing and Some Stashbusting

Morning outings any day of the week is one of the benefits of being on Winter Break.  Yesterday a friend and I went for a traditional South Indian breakfast and then strolled around Al Kout enjoying the beautiful weather.
 It would seem that my afternoon crochet creations were inspired by the colors I had seen earlier in the day.
 While visiting some of the participants in the stash-buster link party at Linda's Crafty Corner, I came across this easy crochet gift bag pattern from Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days.
The size can be easily adjusted to whatever you may gifting and unlike the gift bags I usually make, there's no sewing up of sides as this pattern is worked in the rounds.  I will definitely be making many, many more of these in all different sizes for all different reasons.
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Happy Holidays,
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22 comments:

  1. KateDecember 24, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    Beautiful pictures! I love the little gift bags you crocheted; I saved that pattern, too :-) Enjoy your break.

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  2. BetsyDecember 24, 2014 at 1:42 AM

    It sounds like a wonderful morning. Friends, food and beautiful scenes to enjoy. Your gift bags are very cute and I'm sure will be loved by all who receive them.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  3. Amy at love made my homeDecember 24, 2014 at 1:59 AM

    Happy Christmas! xx

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  4. DagmarDecember 24, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    Loving how you have used the colors of nature to reflect in your crochet..beautifully done! Xox

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  5. Teresa KasnerDecember 24, 2014 at 3:03 AM

    Hi Tammy! It sounds like you're having a wonderful, stress free time with some crochet involved.. we just went to Costco and got everything for our big dinner.. bring it on! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

    ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉
    *M*E*R*R*Y* *C*H*R*I*S*T*M*A*S*!*
    ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉

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  6. DebbyDecember 24, 2014 at 3:59 AM

    I am going to learn how to crochet. I know a little bit. You make such cute things. Happy holidays.

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  7. CreateologyDecember 24, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    How fun that your newly crocheted bags are reflected by the colors in your morning walk photos. The weather looks perfectly delightful...not at all like your days of sand storms. Wonderful way to begin your day dear.

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  8. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Lovely post, have a blessed holidays! loves soraya❤

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  9. WandaDecember 24, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    What a lovely day, all sunshine and boats, and your handiwork is so cute. Love the pineapple.

    Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year.

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  10. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderDecember 24, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Dearest Tammy,
    Yes, you do create gift backs according to the beauty of the day that was on your retina; love that!
    Lovely photos and you sound bubbly. Enjoy this winter break.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  11. lindaDecember 24, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    It looks like you ha a lovely morning Tammy, yes those little gift bags are cute and very practical, enjoy your holiday break and I hope that you and your family have a lovely Christmas. :) xxx

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  12. SusanLotusDecember 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Send you best winter wishes here from Sweden. :)

    Sussie

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  13. CatherineDecember 24, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Enjoy your time off Tammy - so many wonderful things to see and do!
    Merry Christmas!
    xo Catherine

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  14. Mike@Bit About BritainDecember 24, 2014 at 7:15 PM

    Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment. Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and all that's good in 2015.

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  15. MeredithDecember 24, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    Enjoy your holiday and your break my friend,
    Meredith

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  16. Sam I Am......December 25, 2014 at 1:09 AM

    Glad you're getting a break and your weather is beautiful. It's cold and gloomy and rainy here and has been for weeks. Merry Christmas to you and your family although I don't think they celebrate but the feelings are the same no matter what time of year or what religion. Enjoy your "break"!
    The little bags are darling!

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  17. QuinnDecember 25, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Sounds like a lovely outing, and those boats are so elegant! Is there a name I can google to learn more about that style of boat?
    I love your crochet bags, and the little brown one with the green top reminds me of a pineapple :)

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  18. RostroseDecember 25, 2014 at 11:45 PM

    Dearest Tammy, I love this blue sky!!!

    …....... /)
    ……... ( , )
    ….….|░░░|
    ……..|░░░|☆ Merry _(♥)_
    …..@|░░░|¸.¤“˜¨Christmas.
    .¨˜“¤|░░ഐ¤ª@“˜¨¨Happy
    …¨˜“გª¤.¸::¸.¤ª☆“˜¨¨New Year.
    …¤¸*¸.¤ª“˜@¨¨¨***2015****.
    *♥*.
    Warm hugs, Traude

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  19. LindaDecember 26, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Days spent exactly how you like = ahhh, the joys of Christmas/Winter break! :)

    I, on the other hand, barely ever leave the house during these 2 weeks. I was really wishing for some snow for Christmas for some lovely photo opps but it didn't happen, instead we have really warm (for this time of year) weather and sunshine now for 2 days - the grass is still green and growing. Crazy for December. But I might get out for a little bit with Jim today for a little hike to try out my new wide-angle lens.

    Sarah works throughout Christmas break, because she works at a bank, so other than her - I don't really hang around with friends. I have a couple of girlfriends, but we never really do anything - my time, by choice, is spent entirely with Jim and Sarah pretty much. Thus, I'm a hermit, lol.

    Hope you enjoyed a great Christmas!
    Linda

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  20. JuneDecember 27, 2014 at 3:46 AM

    It's so beautiful there this time of year Tammy! I hope you have a great winter break from school and enjoy a Happy New Year!
    much love...

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  21. Folkways Note BookDecember 28, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    What nice relaxing photos of the places around where you live. Always nice to just have a relaxing day -- barbara

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  22. mariannaJanuary 1, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Loved reading your post - and I am happy you liked my little gift bags :) Very best wishes. M

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