Nope! But I am calling this tote the Rooster Tote! I know, I know… I need to work on snappier names but it’ll do for now. The Etsy Mindless Pursuits shop has been getting all of the love for the last couple of weeks so I decided it was time to take a break from painting for a night and make something worthy of putting into Keith’s Craftworks. The result was this quilted, over-the-shoulder tote made of fun rooster fabric! Read More

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What is your shop?
Creative Hook Designs (http://creativehook.etsy.com)

What is your art/craft?
Fiber arts, mostly crocheted. I make things that are practical: environmentally friend market totes, purses, scarves… And things totally impractical: weird quirky little crocheted monsters with attitudes…

Describe your style in 2 words:
Quirky, cool.

What is the most memorable piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t fry bacon naked!

What is the one piece of advice you’d give?
Be yourself.

Yesterday I completed a new tote that I really enjoy. It measures 14″W x 13″H x 4 1/2″D and I love the fabric.  The tote handles are sewn to the inside and run down 10″ into the bag for strength and sturdiness. I did not want to sew the straps to the outside of the tote, as is so common, and cover any of these wonderfully colorful lizards. I was about to list this today in my Keith’s Craftworks shop but was contacted by a friend on another site who may wish to purchase it. If not, I’ll post it tomorrow but either way, it’s going to be hard to give up this fun bag!

This is the tale of a humble little garden tote. It is a story of high hopes, of humble beginnings and of cruel rejection… or is it? In the creative process, and definitely in selling crafts, a little harsh reality and rejection can sometimes be a good thing. Today we’re going to look at this humble little garden tote and why it was consigned to a giveaway to a family member instead of being put up for sale in my craft shop.

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