Author Archives: Anita

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

I love making cookies! My Dad used to call me the Cookie Monster because I rarely meet a cookie I don’t like! 🍪 🙂 If you don’t have time to bake several cookie sheets full of cookies, but still want that fresh, … Continue reading

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Mini Crocheted Shopping Bag

This is the cutest little shopping bag!! The pattern, which you can find here at Little Monkey Crochet, is actually a mini beach bag. I started thinking about Christmas (it will be here before we know it 😳) and thought it would … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Flowers 

The name of this stamp is Happy Happy from Unity Stamp Company so of course I needed to make a birthday card with it. 🙂 I stamped the jar with flowers on white card stock with brown ink. I colored it … Continue reading

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Crochet V-stitch Baby Blanket

This has been my go to pattern whenever I need to crochet a quick baby blanket. It works up very quickly using worsted weight yarn in a simple v-stitch. Any soft yarn works great. I used Lion Brand Pound of … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday (new card)

Today I’m sharing a birthday card that comes together quickly. Change the scalloped circle to a plain circle and you have a great masculine card. 🙂 Emboss a panel of terra cotta card stock with your favorite embossing folder (this … Continue reading

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Lemon Lemonies 🍋

Whew!! I’m back! 🙂 The month of July was a tough one!! I was hospitalized for over a week to be treated for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and have been recovering at home. I’m slowly getting back to normal and am so … Continue reading

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Back Soon!

Just wanted to give you a quick update on Creatingme and why there haven’t been any posts for a while.  I’m recovering at home after a week’s hospital stay due to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. I know – crazy thing … Continue reading

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Happy Independence Day USA

Today we celebrate Independence Day in the USA! Enjoy your day with family and friends…I’ll be back on Friday with another fun post. 🇺🇸 Thanks for stopping by, Anita

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Basil Pesto Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad…it’s a great side dish for Summer picnics, pool parties, or weekday burgers on the grill. This Basil Pesto Pasta Salad is super simple to throw together and you can make it ahead of time so it will be … Continue reading

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Summer Sunset – Michigan City, IN

Michigan City, IN…It’s where I grew up. Located on the southern tip of Lake Michigan, it has one of the best beaches for just hanging out or for watching some of the most beautiful sunsets. I have to admit that now … Continue reading

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