YARN-It's cool how something made from yarn can not only be "useful," but "memorable."
One of my first memories was of a toy sock monkey that was made for me by one of my Grandmother's friends.  I remember my Nana taking me for a walk to her house.  She said,"My friend has something for you."  I couldn't imagine what that would be!  This elderly lady handed me a sock monkey. I was so thrilled that she used some of her last energy, talent, and time to do this for me!  I had that thing until it fell apart!

Next, there was the "octopus."  It was made by the midget football cheerleaders and their mom's (Bears) as a fundraiser.  Here's my picture of it.

Something else that has memories!

My Granny Radzinowicz & Pap

TEEN YEARS~  My Grandmother (same one as above)  made me a pair of purple & white mittens to wear to High School football games.  That is the team colors.  I didn't give her enough credit for her thoughtfulness!

MOMMY YEARS~ See the blanket in the picture above?  It's one of 5,  that dear sweet ladies made for the birth of my babies.  There was also a small white baby blanket that this Grandmother's best friend made me for the  Church Dedication of my babies.  Yes, Mae Feudale was her name.  She belonged to a church that myself ,& my children would one day attend.  She is also the source of alot alot of yarn that I got from her daughter, when she was in town.  So, I decided that a great way to honor her memory, would be to make things for others.  Just as she did.  Just as my Granny did.  And, who taught me to crochet?  It wasn't Granny.  But, it was another dear lady at my current church.  Do you want to know what she said to me?  She said, "Our talents are meant to be shared with others!" 

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.  1Timothy 6:18

Blanche-a dear family friend!
 

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.  Hebrews 13:16

LITTLE BAG~O.C.C. Shoebox idea!

/  Items needed: 3 colors-thin yarn; tied together, med. size hook, yarn needle, long strand of thick yarn crochet with one row, & knotted at the ends(handle), button.  HOW:  I used a half dbl. crochet until the piece was about 12 in. wide.  Folded it over from left to right.  Sew up the sides with yarn needle(dbl. tack near top) & leaving some at the top to fold down to form the top flap & close bag.  Insert thick yarn at each side & sew into inside of bag, or push through each side & tie a dbl. knot to secure it.   Sew on a button for closure.  These are nice for Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes, or to give as a little gift.

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/articles/transforming_communities/

http://www.treehugger.com/culture/artist-crochets-playgrounds-children.html

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CROCHET FROM A TISSUE BOX

  Okay, I'm giving you an extra recycle tip for August!  Take a small empty box & pull apart on the side where it was joined together.  Insert a ball of yarn.  Push end through the top.  I just taped it back together then.  This would work for large spool of ribbon, too.  If your box isn't pretty, cover it with fancy wrap paper, stickers, or inspiring messages!

SOMETIMES ALL IT TAKES IS A LITTLE INSPIRATION!

"HOOKED ON CROCHET!"

RECYCLE TIP FOR AUGUST 2012-TWIST TIES
Use them to separate & keep colors together.  Yarn pulls right out without un-twisting the ties!
Come on, I know you save those!