Another One Of My Creations

Now that that Valentine's Day is over with on to 6 more weeks of winter, Ugh! I am still making scarves and hats and purses. I have some new ideas for spring and summer but have to still keep up with the winter's demand of my items.

One of My Newest Creations

This one of my newest creations called a Ponchini. It is the latest fad on caplets and very fashionable and warm for the cold nights.

Working On New Items For Valentine's Day

I'm working on new items everyday for Valentine's Day and will be posting them each day. I have already posted my newest, check it out.

January is starting off to a good start...................

Well January is starting off to a good start, I have sold 10 items from my shop, yeh!
I think I am going to keep busy, makes feel even more inspired to create some new things. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, by the time things get made and mailed it will be here before you know it. So why not take a look at some of my sexy fringed capelets that will make you look like a million bucks!

Another New Creation of Mine....................

Well the holidays are over and its back to work. I am so glad that I now work out of my home. After working in an office for over 30 yrs. I can now be my own boss, something I have dreamed of for a long time now. It can be done, but takes alot of research and work to get there, but is worth it in the long run.

MY NEW CROCKPOT.................

I got a new crockpot for Christmas and it is great! My old one is over 20 yrs. old and the cord would get hot when I used it. I didn't trust it anymore and totally forgot about using one. I just cooked a potroast yesterday in my new one and it smells so good all day long while I am working here at home for my Etsy shop. The cord doesn't get hot and I feel safe with it on all day. I also don't have to worry about dinner or lunch for a couple of days for my family, gives me more time to knit/crochet for my shop : )

Chocolate Carmel Turtle Candies

Here is a very easy recipe for carmel pecan chocolate turtles. Great for gift giving anytime of the year.

Carmel Turtles
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups pecan halves 18 squares caramel candies, individually wrapped 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Preheat oven to 350° F. Slice or break pecan halves lengthwise to make slivers for the four feet, head, and tail. For each turtle, arrange 6 nut pieces in a star formation
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on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Unwrap on caramel square and cut it in half. Set one half on top of the cluster of nut pieces. Without disturbing the arrangement, place the tray of turtles in the oven for about 3 to 4 minutes, watching carefully so the nuts don't burn. The caramels will melt onto the nuts, creating the turtle's shell. Remove the tray from the oven and set a few chocolate chips on top of each caramel. Return to the oven for a few seconds to melt the chocolate. You can spread out the melted chocolate with the back of a spoon if you wish. Remove the foil with the candies on it from the baking sheet and allow the turtles to cool completely.

Makes 36 turtles.

I LOVE turtles. For gifts, turtles can be individually wrapped in plastic wrap and tied with ribbon or stored in single layers between waxed paper in a decorative tin or box. Write on your label: Caramel Turtles. Store in a cool, dry place.