Crafty in the Med

I am here to enjoy meeting other bloggers and to share my love of craft ,mostly crochet, my thoughts and my daily happenings here in Alicante,Spain, my adopted country. I belong to a local choir because singing and music makes me happy. Flea markets and book shops are two of my favourite places to be. I read lots......sci´fi/fantasy,buried treasure, and off world adventures. I have a passion for history! I walk and walk and walk for about 10 months per year during the hot months I swim.

Sunday, 17 November 2013

Robbed of bloggy time

What a total change!! Snow has coated the mountain tops and the villages up there.
Just 30 minutes away Christmas like scenery!
I have been digging out my woolies because although we haven't got snow down here in the city there is a bitter chill in the air. Meanwhile as I am nice and cosy and warm here at home I have finished off the hairbows which complete the batch of craft items I am sending to Kerrie at Spanish Strays in Cadiz.
As I have had a few complaints from Sr P about all the time that I spend on the computer ,hence the title of this post,I am using my ipad and blogsy to write up this post. It is a bit sneaky but Sr P doesn't understand.
I don't really know how to add links to this post yet here in blogsy so I can't refer to my past post about helping the stray and abandoned kitties in Spain.
Hopefully these goodies will sell and help Kerrie raise funds for the cats to get their medical attention and consequently their passports to be able to send them to forever homes in Europe. Please help this organisation by liking their facebook page and sharing. I feel sure the more people who hear about it more help will be forthcoming. You can find them on facebook under Spanish strays.


Mostly baby beanies in cottonand the two at the back in Red Heart super soft baby yarn.



I can hear Sr P stirring from his siesta so I am posting this now and Pronto!! :-)
AMANDA

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29 comments:

  1. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!17 November 2013 at 19:57

    Good Evening Amanda, Did Sr P catch you posting??? You are doing a lovely thing, by making all these goodies for the Cat Sanctuary. We used to do a similar thing in Cyprus because there were so many stray cats. The items you donated are lovely and I feel sure they will be sold very quickly to raise funds for the cats and kittens.
    The photograph of the snow filled village took me by surprise, I did not expect to see that. We are heading for a really cold snap, coming from the North this week, but it seems as if the cold weather has reached you first.
    Enjoy your week.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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  2. Lena17 November 2013 at 21:13

    You are just so talented, my friend :)

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  3. Maggie17 November 2013 at 21:21

    Hi Amanda. Beautiful makes for the little cats. I've made some more of the knitted purses. I just need to sew them up and then I pop them in the post to Kerrie. Xx

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  4. linda17 November 2013 at 23:41

    All so very cute Amanda, I'm sure they will sell who could resist them. We have been so lucky with the weather so far but I know it's going to change next week, I was surprised to see you had snow there already. :)

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  5. Mylittlepieceofengland18 November 2013 at 00:09

    I love the sweet little hair clips, so pretty :) xx

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  6. homemade@myplace18 November 2013 at 03:03

    colourful and lovely crochets!!!!
    xxxxx Ale

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  7. Preeti18 November 2013 at 06:39

    These goodies look colorful and lovely!!

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  8. KC'sCourt!18 November 2013 at 09:40

    Your makes are lovely
    Julie xxxxxx

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  9. Chrissie18 November 2013 at 09:47

    Amazingly our mountain, the Bernia, escaped the snow, although like you the temps have plummeted. Lovely makes for the furries, just parceling up my little goodies for the post now.

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  10. Anonymous18 November 2013 at 18:47

    Wonderful goodies for such a wonderful cause.

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  11. Anne18 November 2013 at 21:24

    Lovely makes Amanda. I think we are expecting some of the white stuff later this week!

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  12. Jan18 November 2013 at 21:25

    You've been busy... and I'm really surprised that you've got snow before the UK!! Jx

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  13. Julie 18 November 2013 at 21:51

    Such lovely colourful makes Amanda..and for a great cause. Snow scenes always make lovely photos. x

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  14. Betsy18 November 2013 at 22:25

    My goodness you've been busy! Such pretty goodies you've made and for a wonderful cause.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  15. kathy b18 November 2013 at 22:30

    all beautiful hats and hairbows...YOU have a lovely collection!!!

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  16. Rachel Flowers18 November 2013 at 23:12

    All gorgeous x just like you

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  17. Meredith20 November 2013 at 16:40

    Oh my goodness, everything you have made is so wonderful. You are so nice to do this. I think Sr. P needs a hobby, just saying.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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    1. Crafty in the Med20 November 2013 at 21:44

      I totally agree with you Mere ...he does ! :-)

      A x

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  18. Aishwarya20 November 2013 at 18:43

    Hi Amanda

    The snow covered village looks so beautiful. Keep warm, cosy and be HaPpY :)

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  19. Swallow Barn20 November 2013 at 22:00

    love the snowy scene - and fab crochet!!!

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  20. Poppy21 November 2013 at 13:23

    Hello my talented friend!

    I am awestruck by your 'craftiness', both regarding your beautifully crocheted hairpins, hats, and non-edible, but equally beautiful. cupcakes and cones AND your tricks in managing to steal back some of your bloggy time, without Sr. P. finding out!;-D Kudos to you for both, everything is adorable!

    Have a lovely Thursday and stay warm!

    Poppy

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  21. BadPenny21 November 2013 at 19:45

    Oh that reminds me of when we lived in Spain. The crisp winter air. We homed several stray kitties. Bless them x

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  22. Helen Philipps23 November 2013 at 20:34

    Amazing snowy picture! Your makes are all so beautiful and colourful, you really are a clever crocheter! Love how you managed to grab a little bloggy time after all ;))
    Happy weekend, Amanda....keep cosy!
    Helen x

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  23. Busy Little Chicken27 November 2013 at 19:04

    Gosh....SNOW? Already?? I can't let my son know, he is dying for snowy days....And your crochet goodies are beautiful! I'm sure they will sell well.... I still have the cute duck and crochet bag you sent me in a swap...he is sitting on top of my computer screen!! : )

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  24. kathyinozarks30 November 2013 at 13:53

    I have to agree with Meredith that Mr P needs a hobby of his own-lol I had that trouble with my Larry when we first retired here, I finally just had to put my foot down that I use the computer to keep in contact with friends and I that I learn how to do things too.
    I love all your very cute handmades-hope they make lots of money for the cause.
    Oh and keep a look out soon on my blog for an awesome christmas basket giveaway Kathyinozarks

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  25. moonstruckcreations30 November 2013 at 21:52

    Snow, in Spain!! Wow, its a bit early for that!!

    Anyway, just to let you know that FINALLY I posted your swap parcel to you, I cant apologise enough for the terrible delay, so for being such a rubbish partner :(

    Helenxx

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    1. Crafty in the Med13 December 2013 at 12:50

      Many thanks Helen ..... I am greatly looking forward to receiving it! :-)

      Do hope you enjoyed the contents of the parcel I sent you. Will you be posting about it on your blog? If not I'll include it in my post about my swap parcels from our swap and others. Keep well Amanda x

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  26. growyourownonions5 December 2013 at 18:58

    We are so over the moon with such beautiful items Amanda, your work is gorgeous and we can't wait for the Christmas stalls! It's heartwarming to have such support from you and your craft contacts; we have received 3 lovely parcels so far from yourself, Chrissie and Penny; all with stunning crafts for us to sell. I am off to the Post Office again tomorrow to check for more ;)Thank you all.

    We do really struggle down here; there are just so many abandoned cats this year...most ex pets sadly. Or litters from pets where owners haven't, nor won't neuter. So we work hard to rehome and care for them and also try to tackle the overwhelming neutering problem, but we are only a tiny handful of girls so it's tough! Crafts are a new avenue for us and so we are a little nervous but very excited! But hopefully, as well as bringing in funds we will make an impact with creating more awareness and HOPEFULLY more sponsors! Best wishes and thanks to those who are helping us this Christmas and especially to our good friend Amanda :) xxx Kerrie xx

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Thank you for your comments. I do read them and try to reply to all as well.Please keep them coming. Amanda :-)

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