tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29722510143717559352024-02-07T10:58:37.211-08:001000 Points of CreativityMom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.comBlogger311125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-24696199104806462222023-03-03T11:49:00.002-08:002023-03-03T11:49:52.666-08:00Atlantic City and GOOD NEWS<p> Mike and I went to Atlantic City earlier this month with John and Noreen. It was 5x tier points for 2 days, meaning we are that much closer to being Diamonds in 2024. (Many more benefits.) We hoped to reach it this time around but just didn't hit so lucky. It's the first time in a few visits I didn't come home with money in my little safe that I bring.</p><p>I got a lot of free play and just kept pumping it back into the machines to get our points. Mike thinks we might have to go at least 2x more this year. Gee, shucks. I did have a good time, though.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRPnplPOGIuyuUq3kujdLWW4_Z6eqZvfTa209p4FSqrF_PBTZ1pDZDA3egG1Q7-9kh5HjB_YN6P0socYoWfl0yQG68-YsVIET8yBstklSFZzax2I1eY9n-2PARX1VHTS7wWxXKMMpG-Jn7ImtU8aFxH1Z8Co4OeBgMF31JZsDZe-BUD9ZC84Js4Y9/s400/ACFeb23A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRPnplPOGIuyuUq3kujdLWW4_Z6eqZvfTa209p4FSqrF_PBTZ1pDZDA3egG1Q7-9kh5HjB_YN6P0socYoWfl0yQG68-YsVIET8yBstklSFZzax2I1eY9n-2PARX1VHTS7wWxXKMMpG-Jn7ImtU8aFxH1Z8Co4OeBgMF31JZsDZe-BUD9ZC84Js4Y9/s320/ACFeb23A.jpg" width="240" /></a>Very foggy on our way across the bridge!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnRibB1cOR_UKXOO8xJEJt1FRR_dTGa1JLJ3JStXHvhOQauPqIzSf3EpFpAa9D346IRv0pwnQj-pELA7L7mhr4AXqmbZ9VRZtB7RFbEOXNs1OtThUH_8MKs1Ad_birKtYao5aSe3i9Onn-Z8qvS3A6fc41PnG9_RR3-Xi_JHI1SvbizCBEvEmSgL0/s400/ACFeb23B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnRibB1cOR_UKXOO8xJEJt1FRR_dTGa1JLJ3JStXHvhOQauPqIzSf3EpFpAa9D346IRv0pwnQj-pELA7L7mhr4AXqmbZ9VRZtB7RFbEOXNs1OtThUH_8MKs1Ad_birKtYao5aSe3i9Onn-Z8qvS3A6fc41PnG9_RR3-Xi_JHI1SvbizCBEvEmSgL0/s320/ACFeb23B.jpg" width="240" /></a>We had a very nice dinner (with our points!) at Gordon Ramsey's. Mike and I both had Fish and Chips that were amazing. I brought the leftovers home (there was a LOT) and reheated them in the air fryer and they were delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also had lunch at Johnny Rockets the next day, which was also very enjoyable. I have to get things I can cut up small because I am currently missing all but one of my teeth on the lower left side. That is another story.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">THE BABY IS HEALTHY!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Michael and Megan went to the doctor today and got a clean bill of health for my grandbaby. I have been praying so hard for them. They've had so much heartache and they deserve to be parents. Megan is due in September. Updates will follow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-61946383982528957272023-02-05T07:01:00.001-08:002023-02-05T07:01:22.571-08:00wrong blog<p> For some reason, my last two posts have shown up on my blog "1000 points of creativity," even thought I specifically put them here in "My family news." It happened twice.</p><p><br />Assuming this post doesn't end up elsewhere, go there for those posts.</p>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-35330278124161215372023-02-04T15:48:00.001-08:002023-02-04T15:48:07.182-08:00Winter is weird<p> Monday, Jan 31, 2023: This has been a crazy winter so far. There has been no measurable snow and it's been averaging in the 40s every day. Apparently, Long Island (and area) is setting a temperature record that goes back quite a way.</p><p>A year ago, we had a blizzard and were under a foot of snow.</p><p>There was a light dusting of snow on the ground this morning but it disappeared pretty fast.</p><p>I'm no fan of winter but I think there should be some snow and it should be cold! </p><p>Then again, it could be worse. Some parts of the country have really got it bad with snow and ice storms. </p><p>Tuesday: Woke up to snow on the ground again that has pretty much melted. It was 25 degrees this morning. I've been working on a temperature blanket, where a color represents a 5-degree range in temperature. 25 would be purple, today's color. None of the colors below 20 degrees are represented because it hasn't gone that low when I've looked at the thermometer.</p><p><br /></p><p>SAT, FEB 4th: big drop! It was one degree out when I got up this morning. Went up into the 20s but it's cold again this evening. Supposed to be in the 40s and 50s next week. Nuts.</p>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-62103980724669184842023-02-04T15:47:00.002-08:002023-02-04T15:47:11.498-08:00My birthday (January 25)<p> So I am 67 now. I'm a Wednesday's Child and my birthday did fall on Wednesday this year.</p><p>On Sunday, Michael made me Western Hospitality Casserole, a family favorite I requested. I was supposed to get an ice cream cake but...</p><p>...on the way home from shopping, Katherine and Andrew had a car accident. A 17-year-old kid ran a stop sign and totaled Andrew's car. Katherine and Andrew were okay but badly bruised. I just thank God they were not seriously hurt.</p><p>On my actual birthday, Katherine brought me flowers and a gift card. Jamie gave me a gift card, too, and Nicky gave me a boatload of various M&Ms. </p><p>Mike has a card for me but he misplaced it, lol.</p><p>I have opted to have my ice cream cake this coming Sunday. </p><p>On another note, Megan is pregnant again. We will not feel safe until she passed the first trimester but I pray for her all the time. She is sick and tired, which to me are good signs. </p>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-23064748890529139212023-02-01T10:41:00.001-08:002023-02-04T15:44:13.389-08:00Weird Winter<p> Monday, Jan 31, 2023: This has been a crazy winter so far. There has been no measurable snow and it's been averaging in the 40s every day. Apparently, Long Island (and area) is setting a temperature record that goes back quite a way.</p><p>A year ago, we had a blizzard and were under a foot of snow.</p><p>There was a light dusting of snow on the ground this morning but it disappeared pretty fast.</p><p>I'm no fan of winter but I think there should be some snow and it should be cold! </p><p>Then again, it could be worse. Some parts of the country have really got it bad with snow and ice storms. </p><p>Tuesday: Woke up to snow on the ground again that has pretty much melted. It was 25 degrees this morning. I've been working on a temperature blanket, where a color represents a 5-degree range in temperature. 25 would be purple, today's color. None of the colors below 20 degrees are represented because it hasn't gone that low when I've looked at the thermometer.</p><p><br /></p><p>SAT, FEB 4th: big drop! It was one degree out when I got up this morning. Went up into the 20s but it's cold again this evening. Supposed to be in the 40s and 50s next week. Nuts.</p><p><br /></p>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-62123155480196585552023-01-26T16:35:00.001-08:002023-01-26T16:35:56.690-08:00My Birthday<p> So I am 67 now. I'm a Wednesday's Child and my birthday did fall on Wednesday this year.</p><p>On Sunday, Michael made me Western Hospitality Casserole, a family favorite I requested. I was supposed to get an ice cream cake but...</p><p>...on the way home from shopping, Katherine and Andrew had a car accident. A 17-year-old kid ran a stop sign and totaled Andrew's car. Katherine and Andrew were okay but badly bruised. I just thank God they were not seriously hurt.</p><p>On my actual birthday, Katherine brought me flowers and a gift card. Jamie gave me a gift card, too, and Nicky gave me a boatload of various M&Ms. </p><p>Mike has a card for me but he misplaced it, lol.</p><p>I have opted to have my ice cream cake this coming Sunday. </p><p>On another note, Megan is pregnant again. We will not feel safe until she passed the first trimester but I pray for her all the time. She is sick and tired, which to me are good signs. </p>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-15645548081657621242015-11-22T11:02:00.002-08:002015-11-22T11:02:44.245-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Some Yo Yo Turkeys I made. Body is one size yo-yo, tail is a slightly bigger yo-yo. Heads and beaks are felt. I'd give them waddles but keep forgetting to buy red dimensional paint.Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-44631101325554575632015-10-29T12:31:00.000-07:002015-10-29T12:31:10.535-07:00Embroidery Hoop Mail Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Big hoop, pretty fabric for background, coordinating fabric folded in half for pocket. One of the big yo-yos is only glued halfway up to create a pocket for stamps. A good place to keep all the address labels every charity in America seems to need to send me.</span><br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-79703855495048138272015-10-01T13:38:00.002-07:002015-10-01T13:38:54.427-07:00Cross Stitch Pumpkin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A little cross-stitched pumpkin I made. The hoop becomes the frame and I'll hide the screw part with a bow. I don't remember what magazine this came from, but that doesn't matter because no one ever reads this blog, anyway.<div>
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Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-14466907495711535812015-04-09T13:18:00.000-07:002015-04-09T13:18:01.797-07:00Something to do with protein containerI've seen similar items that I'm sure cost a bit. They're probably made of ceramic or metal, but I think my free version is just fine:<br />
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It's made from one of those big jugs you get with protein powder inside. We go through a lot since both my son Jamie and my husband use the stuff. I just printed out a rooster outline and carefully cut it out from the <i>inside</i>, making a stencil. It helped to have small, sharp scissors.<br />
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I just used a dabber to sponge on the black paint. I think it would be fun to have something like this done in chalkboard paint!Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-83410569898611394182015-03-23T13:57:00.001-07:002015-03-23T13:57:13.781-07:00Minion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this little Minion for my grand-nephew Liam, to celebrate the arrival of his new baby brother, Patrick. I started with these instructions:<br />
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Then I adapted the pattern by adding crocheted eyes and a bib for the overalls. I hope to get him in the mail this week!<br />
<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-52807341785386878862015-01-17T07:50:00.001-08:002015-01-17T07:50:30.890-08:00Afghan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-53858737035543494502014-11-19T14:20:00.003-08:002014-11-19T14:20:48.549-08:00Easiest Chicken Ever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A simple little snowman. Make his hat in the color you want, then change to white. No need to make a separate hat!<div>
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Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-83757120905249641122014-08-20T08:36:00.002-07:002014-08-20T08:36:35.733-07:00Knit ChickenI made this chicken in just two sittings, which is pretty good for me. It's done on regular needles. I wouldn't have attempted her with double-pointed needles. It's cool to see something 'flat' take shape!<br />
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The variegated yarn just happened to make a different colored head than body!<br />
<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-55383008476632119772014-08-13T08:57:00.002-07:002014-08-13T08:57:31.793-07:00Improved SantaHere he is with a little fluff around his hat. It's just glued on--I didn't feel like crocheting it in!<br />
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<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-16026833001681531612014-08-12T08:44:00.000-07:002014-08-12T08:44:02.317-07:00Recent Crochet Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are a couple of projects I've just finished. The angel is actually from a bookmark pattern, which can be found here:<br />
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I used a larger hook and size 4 yarn and left off the 'tail.' She could be a package topper or, if I stiffen her up a bit, an ornament.<br />
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Santa comes from "Simply Crochet" magazine, which is a UK publication. He's about 8 inches tall. I used a larger hook and size 4 yarn here. Looking at the picture, I can see I have to put some kind of trim around the hat! The pattern provides that but I wasn't liking the way it looked. I think some extra bulky yarn would do the trick.Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-15658761721846210092014-08-09T12:24:00.000-07:002014-08-09T12:24:05.535-07:00Using up scraps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been sewing together pieces of fabric, and sometimes making them into things. I had made this bag with no real idea what I'd do with it. It isn't big enough to be a tote bag. Then I got an idea and stitched a little pocket along one side to hold knitting needles. Now it can be used to hold the needles and yarn for a small project like a scarf! I might even add a button to the top to keep the yarn/work from falling out.<br />
<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-61598398177292040822014-07-20T11:07:00.000-07:002014-07-20T11:07:16.714-07:00Sneaker SlippersMade to look like a famous brand. These are for a friend's granddaughter:<br />
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<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-20979833397845664472014-07-09T06:49:00.003-07:002014-07-09T06:49:59.644-07:00Crochet in OhioMike and I are visiting my mother (age 91) in Ohio for about 10 days. We usually stay a week but will be here a few extra days to take her to a doctor's appointment. Meantime, I brought some projects with me with the intent of finishing a few things that have been 'wip' for too long. (That's works in progress.)<br />
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Here is a little bear I made:<br />
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He goes along with the Monkey I finished a while back. There is also a puppy (Pic to come) and an elephant, who isn't finished yet. I'll also post these on Pinterest as soon as I can figure out how to get into my account there.Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-24030425053205473632014-06-14T14:00:00.001-07:002014-06-14T14:00:23.468-07:00Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was supposed to be a beret and it came out way too big. I think if I make a UK pattern again I'll go down a size in the needles. It will be a hat for a guy instead.<div>
I did make it exactly like the pattern, which uses two needle sizes. I didn't have the next size up for the main part of the hat, so only went up a half step. So the main part isn't as big as it should be....and the ribbing is too big despite using the correct needles.</div>
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Knitting is not my strong point, but at least this is wearable for somebody!</div>
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Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-84648885238451558842014-05-20T10:58:00.001-07:002014-05-20T10:58:37.455-07:00Containers<span style="color: blue;">Between Mike and Jamie, we go through at least a container of protein powder in this house each week. I have collected so many! I painted some of them using Krylon Fusion paint (it works on plastic) and now they are on top of some cubbies I have, holding odds and ends.</span><br />
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<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-86256045157877659232014-05-16T09:48:00.004-07:002014-05-16T09:48:59.240-07:00Crochet MonkeyHere is a funny little monkey I made based on a design from Crochet World Magazine. I am also working on a bear, puppy and elephant!<br />
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He's about a foot tall.<br />
<br />Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-18123322713686303892014-05-04T16:18:00.000-07:002014-05-04T16:18:13.955-07:00Crochet Baby Beach Hat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a little beach hat I made to give as a gift someday to someone's baby. There are 4 panels, blue, red, yellow and green. The pattern is in the current issue of Crochet Today magazine and is very quick to do. One of the stitches, that I've never actually seen before, is a half-triple crochet. Very easy to do and it was fun to learn something new!Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2972251014371755935.post-16828113313879411602014-04-19T10:23:00.001-07:002014-04-19T10:23:37.488-07:00Coloring Eggs<span style="color: #351c75;">Katherine and I had fun coloring about 3 dozen eggs last night!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">But, we never seem to be able to get the 'hang' of the color purple! This year we used gel food color and tried to mix the blue and red in different combos. We didn't like any of them, so I dumped them all in one container and we got this:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;">It's a very dark gray color, almost like a stone! (I think it's actually pretty cool, but I'd still like to have some purple eggs next year!)</span>Mom2furhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.com1