You know it's Christmastime when you bring out the ole 'Squatch in a Jar'. Ah, the traditional childhood holiday memories our daughter will treasure. I'm sure this is just what Ball had in mind when they made their giant mason jars. Happy Holiday preparations! ...

I crocheted for years before I made my first dishcloth... now I cannot imagine my kitchen without one. Oodles of free patterns are available and you can make them as open or dense as you like... everyone has their own preference. Once you start using them you'll be hooked. Just be sure you use 100% cotton. They make wonderful wee gifts and are easy to work on throughout the year when you have time for a small project or want a take-along to the office or in the car. They fit perfectly into a stocking; use a cute label and you won't even need to wrap them! I print on kraft paper or kraft cardstock for a sturdier label. Set your printer to 'no margin' or 'full bleed' to get the border right out to the edges of your paper. Use the best quality printer and settings for a crisp label. I use my trusty rotary cutter, quilter's ruler and cutting mat to slice them apart but a paper cutter or scissors work fine.  My labels are for personal u......

We love summer in Canada -- all two weeks of it, but at our house October cannot come soon enough. We are always itching to set up the apothecary. The Potion Creation Department at Crow's Feet BOO•tique developed an October Hastening Powder to encourage the Halloween decorating season to soon be upon us. © My label is free FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY please. Click to enlarge and save the largest version to your computer. Please visit the BOO•tique if you would like more vintage looking labels for your apothecary. Happy pre-Halloween and thanks for visiting....