Afghan for Grandpa

At the Avante-garde Art and Craft Show, my husband's grandmother ordered an afghan for his grandfather for Christmas. I wanted to wait until after Christmas to post the pictures of the final project.

This is one of my favorite patterns to do and is a widely used pattern as well; Granny Square. Although the pattern is used a lot, the real artistry is in the color coordination, thats where you can play around and use your imagination.

I love to keep my afghans simple in color and pattern. It is one thing that makes my designs, my designs.

If you would like to custom order an afghan, no two are exactly alike. I can use the same colors as this afghan but the pattern and the square placement will be different. Yet another thing that makes my designs, my designs.

I wanted to explain this so you know what you are getting when you purchase one of my creations, they are original and a work of handmade art.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
-Alison

Home Sweet Home Wreath

What a great gift idea!

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Cinnamon Applesauce Heart Ornaments

These take me on a trip through memory lane. I remember making them when I was young (or watching my mom make them. I just can't remember if they were apart of girl scouts or just some craft we did at home.

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It's Time!

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to get the Holiday Season started!

Please check out my Pinterest page full of Christmas Craft Ideas!

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Etsy Item of the Day 11.18.12

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Getting a Head Start on the New Year

Now is the perfect time to get started on the new year. It is time to start the "Winter Spring Cleaning" as I like to call it.

The Holidays are close to over and the only party left starts the new year. So why not take advantage of the positive mind power in the air and apply it to your home.

So what is "Winter Spring Cleaning"? It can be as simple as just cleaning up the house to make it feel more a peace. Re-organizing christmas decorations into bins, moving around you accessories in your home, or switching out the towels in the bathroom can just be a few changes you need to make to rejuvenate your home.

The Winter can be a hard time to tackle large projects, but you will be amazed on how big of a change little moves can make in your home. Start with a plan. January has 4 weeks to it. Each week plan out one activity that you want to do in your home. By the end of January you will have a new home(well almost new).

The feeling you get when you have accomplished these tasks and experience a new feeling in you home can greatly affect you mood. Get out of the winter depression and make your home aid you to a happy winter season.

Suggestions of Activities to Tackle This January:

Reorganize Holiday Decorations
Move accessories around, table to table or room to room
Clean out the coat closet
Reorganize the Kitchen cabinets
Move your art work
Try a different lighting plan

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone has an enjoyable holiday! 

Merry Christmas!

SALE Christmas Decoration MERRY CHRISTMAS Double Banner Garland Sign

12.14.11 Item of the Day

5 Porcelain winter white & pearl snowflake ornaments.

If you have a snowflake theme on your tree (like I did for work this year), these are perfect! I love how the snowflakes are off centered and unique on each. These would make a great gift!

Item of the Day 12.12.11

Wine Cork Christmas Tree Wreath

 

Yet another reason to save your wine corks! I have to try this one next year. But if you are not crafty purchase this one this year!

Item of the Day 12.9.11

An Instant Collection of TIN SHOVELS - Set of 5

Take the Pledge

Take the pledge this holiday season to purchase handmade gifts for your friends, family and coworkers! Follow the link to take the pledge! 

Small businesses are counting on your support to help them through the tough times of our economy. Let's take back out holiday shopping season from the corporations and buy handmade or vintage!

In the spirit I am offering 20% off all items in my Etsy Shop for this Black Friday weekend. Just use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY!

Happy Holiday Shopping!

Sage Green Medium Length Crochet Scarf

Its Never too Late to Decorate for the Holidays

Miniature Alpine Cabin Winter Snow Village

Christmas Greetings

20" Peacock Feather Wreath

Six Green Ornaments With Snowflakes

Great Holiday Gifts on Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63881610/blue-bugs-mug-spider?ref=fp_ph_1&src=favitm

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64006684/kindle-1-2-3-cover-and-nook-case-padded?ref=fp_ph_10&src=favitm

http://www.etsy.com/listing/64241773/holiday-sale-one-shoulder-sleeve-dress?ref=fp_ph_16&src=prvshp

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63310435/vintage-cuffed-or-tall-faux-shearling?ref=ajax&src=sugg

It's Not Too Late to Custom Order

There are still a couple weeks left to get your custom orders in for holiday gifts. Just simply go to my shop: http://aniemancrochet.etsy.com, click on Request Custom Item and follow the prompts.

The only items that it is too late to custom are afghans and blankets. These items take a couple weeks to create and would not arrive by the holiday. 


All other items are available including: coasters, scarves, potholders, pillows, baby blankets, tiny cakes and more.

Feel free to send me a convo about any question and concerns!


FREE SHIPPING applies to all custom orders as well!!!

Inventory Reduction Sale!

Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon reducing every single item in my Etsy Shop. In order to start producing new items, my current inventory needs to go. Prices are dropped 30 to 70%. If you think you have a better price convo me via my shop and offer me a price. I am looking to clear out inventory. 

This sale does not apply to custom orders only current inventory.

A Nieman Crochet

Happy Shopping!

Hello Again

Hi Everyone!


It has been a while since I have posted. This month has been crazy, my fiance graduated with his masters and started a new job, my sister got married and sadly my grandfather passed away. Along with all that, Christmas somehow fell in the mix. 

Today the least, I have been busy. But things are still movng right along in my crochet shop. I still have free shipping till the end of the year(December 31st). Please check out the shop for some great deals!


Thank you so much for following my blog and I will see you a little more in the New Year!


Have a Nice Day!
Ali

Its time to decorate for XMas!

A Nieman Crochet

Savings at Acacia!

Save 66% on Felt Maple Leaf Garland with code CEO90087

Save over 62% on select Necklace "Nothing is Worth More Than This Day" with code CEO90088

All Ornaments Must Go!

Christmas is over and it is now time for the Christmas decorations to go on sale. I will be renewing my ornaments on last time this week and after that they will be gone for the year. During this time they have Free Shipping! There are no regulations on where they are shipped.

Here are some of the Ornaments that are on sale!

Scarves for Soldiers

I would like to thank those who have already shared their interest in my scarves for soldiers drive. I would like to gather more scarves that we have already collected. We are going to send as many with the troops that we can on the 3rd of January. But we have decided to ship more later if we can collect more. So if you have some time to share after the holiday, I would greatly appreciate any scarf you can send.

The scarves need to be either solid black or solid gray, all natural fiber content and of medium length. They cannot have anything too bulky, but they still need to be kept warm. The winters in Afghanistan are very cold!

Here is the link to the previous blog I wrote on the collection: Calling All Crocheters and Knitters!

So whether you knit crochet or use a loom, if you can spare some time the soldiers would be very grateful!

Have a Great New Year!