Grandma Marilyn’s

Posted By GrandmaMarilyn on August 29, 2010

NOTE:  This blog post (originally posted December 6, 2008) has been edited to delete those items that are no longer available and added some new ones that I found.  Sorry to the people who commented on the originals as I can’t bring them over to this new post.

Ok, I was talking in my introduction about Kissies that I used to like to make.  I taught my children and nephews how to make them too and we had some good quality time making them together.  Following are books that I used in the 80’s, some free patterns to try, and some additional books to purchase with Kissies in them. 

If you should create some of your own, I would love to see them.

Here are a few books of patterns that I used back in the 80’s:

Gimme A Kiss In Plastic Canvas LA 1112:  Leaflet with kiss characters in plastic canvas. Pig, Bunny, Reindeer, Cow, Dog, Duck, Santa and Monkey

Squeezums by Carol Wilson Mansfield:  Tiger, Penguin, Rhinoceros, Lion, Bird, Polar Bear, Monkey, Elephant, and Zebra.  Not sure but think this includes a Whale, flowers and a few other kissies.

Squeezum Folks by Carol Wilson Mansfield:  People in different career fields:  Clown, Highway Patrolman, Construction Worker, Grandpa & Grandma, Bride & Groom, Cowboy, Baseball Player, Football Player

Here are some patterns I found online:

Kissing Bird: cute

The Kissin’ Frog:  Really cute

Kissin’ Lion

Krafty Kris’s frog kisses:  Also gives suggestion on how to make this one into a puppy.

Santa’s Kiss: .  I have not personally made this one as I just recently found it but thought it looked really cute.

Kiss Holder Christmas Ornament:  Plain Jane Kissie

Here are some books that I have not as yet purchased but will give you some more ideas:

Christmas Squeezums by Carol Wilson Mansfield:  Reindeer, Mr. & Mrs Bear, Mr & Mrs Santa, Mr & Mrs Snowman, gift, plus others that I cannot identify.

CROCHETED KISSY CRITTERS LA2126  by Sue Penrod; Frog, Duck, Raccoon, Elephant, Lion, Dog, Bear, Panda, Tiger, Cat, Pig, and Rabbit, all using plastic canvas for shape, all in worsted wt. yarn. This book is located halfway down the page.

Creative Kisses Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Plastic Canvas Corner magazine, November 1992 issue):  crafty kiss bunny and stand-up cow

Cute Lil’ Kisses in Plastic Canvas by Dick Martin:  Skunk, Racoon, Fawn, Squirrel, Dog, Cat, Duckling

Easter Kisses Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Plastic Canvas Corner magazine, April 1990 issue):   Mr & Mrs Mouse Kiss

Holiday Kisses in Plastic Canvas (#1225) by Dick Martin (currently unavailable but you never know)

Holiday Kisses Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Plastic Canvas Corner magazine, September 1991 issue):  clown kiss and his candy cane companion

Kiss Characters Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Leisure Arts Leaflet #1218, Kiss Me Quick in Plastic Canvas):  Alligator, Clown, Cow, Lamb, Lion, Monkey, Parrot, and Zebra Kiss

Kiss Critters In Plastic Canvas Item #1447:  I can see a penguin, giraffe, lion, frog and elephant plus 6 more designs.

Kiss ‘n Critters “Squeeze My Cheeks & I’ll Give You a Kiss":  mouse, pig, frog, lion, nurse, cat, plus others that I cannot identify.

Kiss ‘n People "Squeeze My Cheeks & I’ll Give You A Kiss":  Cute book of people in different careers:  policeman, fireman, bride & groom, graduate, sailor, and more.  I couldn’t see all of the kissies to tell what they were.

Kisses & Stocking Hangers Plastic Canvas Patterns (Digital Download – Original Publication: Leisure Arts Leaflet #1198, Kisses for Christmas in Plastic Canvas):  Bear, Goose, Reindeer, Elf, and Santa Kisses and Santa and Reindeer Holder.

Kisses for Christmas in Plastic Canvas by Dick Martin (See Kisses & Stocking Hangers Plastic Canvas Patterns above as this book has been put in digital format)

Kissy Kritters: Plastic Canvas (Create tons of fun with 12 adorable animals stitched on 7 and 10 count plastic canvas, deisgned to hold sweet treats and bring big smiles)

Yarnimals — Kissers in Plastic Canvas:  Blue Bird–Cow–Pink Elephant–Owl–Lion–Rabbit–Green Snake–Red Bird–Reindeer–Duck–Mouse—Frog

NOTE:  If these books are not available try copying the name of the book and do a search for it.  You never know where these books might show up on the internet.

While looking for kissies, I found a post at The back room at Stone Hill Collectibles blog called Those adorable Kissy Heads, Squeezums or Kiss’n Critters…  You might want to skip on over there and see what she has to say.

There are so many leaflets out there that I cannot find except on eBay that look interesting.  You might try googling plastic canvas kissies, plastic canvas squeezies, plastic canvas kiss.

If you find any other kissies that I did not find, please add it to the comment section so everyone can get it, too.  If you created a kissie of your own, please share it with everyone.

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Posted By GrandmaMarilyn on July 15, 2010

Sorry I haven’t posted to my blog for a while.  I have been really busy getting patterns designed, beading and trying to get my shops changed around.  Not to mention that on July 4th I fell and damaged my knee big time.  I go to the Orthopedic doctor next week and we will find out whether I need surgery or not.

I have decided to put my Etsy shops on vacation after all of their items are sold or expire.  I have been spending a lot of money on fees and getting very few sales.  I might consider reopening them in the future but not sure as of right now.

I will start concentrating on these shops: 

My Zibbet shop, Grandma Marilyn’s (what else…LOL), will contain items from all 3 of my Etsy shops (ie, finished beadwork, bead patterns, finished craft items, and other craft supplies).  I hope to be adding some new items to this shop also. 

If you should want to open your own Zibbet shop, Zibbet is offering a free month on a Premium shop until Jul 19th by entering the coupon code "MONTHOFF".  If you find you don’t like Zibbet after that month, you just cancel and owe nothing.  If you like Zibbet, there are still 127 Premium shops left at $9 per month.  Also, if someone signs up under you for a Premium shop, you get $1 off per month from your shop fees.  No fees to list or to sell.  You only fee is the price that is negotiated at the time you sign up.  You can quit at any time.

I have 4 shops in Ecrater that the items from Etsy will be separated into. 

GrandmaMarilyns-Beadwork will contain all the items from GrandmaMarilyns Etsy shop. 

GrandmaMarilyns-Beadpatterns will contain all of my bead patterns.  I might let others add their patterns to this shop.  Don’t know as yet.

GrandmaMarilynsCrafts will contain craft items other than beadwork and jewelry (ie, kitchen towels).  As you know, I tried other crafts before I got into beading.

GrandmaMarilyns-CraftSupplies will contain craft supplies that I will be passing on to others because I no longer do the crafts anymore or because I find duplicate books, etc.

If you would like your own eCrater shop, they are fee free.  The only fee that you pay is to paypal.

GrandmaMarilyn’s Lulu Shop will contain my bead patterns, pictures by Angel and I taken with our own cameras that we are selling, and ebooks that I write or edit from public domain.  I am debating on splitting these out into 3 different shops but have not done so as yet.  Maybe one day in the future after I have finished filling in all the shops above and have time to think about it.

If you would like to open your own Lulu book or photo shop, you will not have to pay to list but will have to pay a fee to Lulu (somewhere between 31-37% [approx] depending on what item you are selling) and to paypal.

I think I have gone on enough about what is going on with Grandma Marilyn’s.  Please pray that my knee does not need to have surgery.  If it does, that will mean that I will be away from all my friends for a while until I can get back to using my computer and designing my patterns.

 

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Posted By GrandmaMarilyn on June 3, 2010

Ok, everyone, I have just started filling my GrandmaMarilyns Lulu.com storefront.  I have some patterns and photographs there now. I will be loading more patterns.  You should stop by and see the lovely horse pictures that Angel took.  She has an eye for art.  There are some cute puppies in there, too, that I took.

 

I am in the process of creating some ebooks to upload to this store also.  Some of the ebooks will be about crafts (some beading); but there will also be other subjects that I will upload (ie, short stories, poetry, etc).

I am really excited about my new ebook venture.  Angel and I are working really hard to get this together.  I even told my brother-in-law and sister-in-law that they should create some cookbooks as they are really into cooking.  They used to cater and were chefs.

Come on by periodically and check out GrandmaMarilyns Lulu.com storefront to see what is new.  It is going to take some time to get all of them loaded but I am working on it.

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Posted By GrandmaMarilyn on June 1, 2010

I can’t believe it.  Bead Patterns Boutique (BPB) has been in existence for a year.  We have certainly grown during this time.  We started out with a few designers and 100 patterns and have added quite a few more designers and patterns.  We are celebrating our birthday in our forum by having a buy 2 get 1 free sale and pink light specials (contests with prizes) from the designers.

A Pink Light Special is where a designer sends in a message with Pink Light that gives you either a trivia question to answer and be the first one to send in the correct answer or a special discount.

For the Buy 2 Get 1 free, you have to buy the 2 patterns from the same designer and pick a free one from the same designer.

If you don’t already belong to the forum, come on by and join so you can have some fun with us, too.  We also have Bingo periodically that you might want to join.

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Posted By GrandmaMarilyn on April 27, 2010

A week before my birthday, my hubby took me to Sam’s Club and bought me a beautiful Kodak Easy Share Z950.  He really surprised me because usually, he will have me go get my own gift or tell him what to get for me.  This year, he came up with what to get me on his own.  I was so proud of him and really love the camera.  Now I have to get to know my new camera.  Come to think of it, this picture came from my new camera.On my birthday weekend, we went up to celebrate my 60th birthday and my MIL’s 75th birthday with my husband’s family in Temple, TX.  We had so much fun on Saturday that we didn’t leave at 6 p.m. as we planned.  We spent the evening talking most of the night and then starting all over again when we got up. 

My BIL, Rusty, made a wonderful meal for us Saturday.  We had King Ranch Casserole, Funeral Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, and Green Beans.  There was also so many loaves of fresh bread for everyone.  Then on Sunday, he made us Minca’s Babies (like a pancake baked in the oven…looks like quiche) with syrup.  Everyone left there stuffed.

We finally ended up leaving at about 2:30 p.m.  We really didn’t want to leave but had to get the grandchildren down to San Antonio, TX to visit their father.  Oh well, all good things must end.

But, the fun wasn’t over.  My hubby took me to a nice restaurant where we had a lovely meal together before heading back to Freer.  We had a very relaxing, enjoyable drive down from San Antonio.  It is so good to be alone together every once in a while.

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