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Looking for a decorative throw or cozy bedcover? What about a warm winter hat or scarf? Would you love a shawl for those cool evenings on the patio, but don't want some mass-produced item that 10,000 other people are going to buy? You've come to the right place.

JMark Afghans, etc. offers hand-crocheted, one-of-a-kind items from your design. That's right! You design it, we crochet it.

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  • Updates Page - One-stop for all of JMark Afghans, etc. latest additions, specials, and new products!
  • New Afghans! ~ Three (3) New Afghan Styles!
    • Banded Afghans ~ Two (2) different Afghan styles, in equal-width alternating color bands or with narrow accent bands that divide the Afghan into three (3) sections;
    • Miscellaneous Afghan 003 ~ A simple, half-double crochet pattern, separated by columns of an open fan-stitch.
  • New Products! ~ Hats & Scarves & Shawls
    • Hats and/or Scarves ~ Can be purchased as a set or separately:

             
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    • Shawls ~ Three (3) styles are currently available, with and without fringe:

             
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Defenders of Wildlife Alert (Repost) 

Bush/Cheney Move to Gut Endangered Species Act

With less than 160 days left in power, the Bush/Cheney Administration has launched an unprecedented backdoor assault on America’s endangered species!


Don’t let them get away with it. Urge your Representative and Senators to do everything in their power to stop the Bush/Cheney Administration’s eleventh-hour assault on America’s wildlife. 


For more than 30 years, the Endangered Species Act has protected wildlife at risk of extinction. Now the Bush/Cheney Administration wants to eliminate vital checks and balances that are crucial to protect our polar bears, wolves and other imperiled wildlife.


Please help protect endangered animals from the Bush/Cheney Administration’s attack. Take action now.


Announced earlier this week, the Bush/Cheney proposal would severely limit scientific review by the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service of projects that could harm imperiled wildlife. And it would explicitly limit the ability of these expert agencies to consider how greenhouse gas emissions from such projects could impact polar bears, wolverines and other wildlife that may go extinct due to global warming.


Instead, agencies proposing projects such as highways, dams, mines, oil or gas drilling and virtually any other activity would be allowed to decide for themselves whether a project is likely to impact any of the nearly 1,400 species currently protected by the Endangered Species Act -- without the crucial independent review now provided by scientific experts at the Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service.


Many of these agencies do not even have biologists or other qualified staff to make such a determination.


Even worse, the new regulations would impose a brief 60-day review period, making it even less likely that anyone involved in the process will have the time or expertise to fully evaluate the potential harmful effects of a given project on sensitive wildlife or the habitat it needs to survive.


Help stop the Bush/Cheney Administrations assault on protections for our endangered species. Please take action now.


There are less than 160 days left in the Bush/Cheney Administration -- and even less time for your Members of Congress to act. Please take action now to help stop the Bush/Cheney Administration’s last-minute attempt to eliminate effective protections for the wildlife that you and I love.


Rodger Schlickeisen, President (c)Daniel J. Cox/www.naturalexpos

Sincerely,





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P.S. Two years ago, Defenders led the fight that stopped Congressional legislation that would have gutted the Endangered Species Act. Now we need your help to stop the Bush Administration from trying to do the same thing. Please take action now!


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Latest Products on Zazzle 

After some time away, I have designed a couple of new items on Zazzle that I wanted to share ~

Green Tree Mousepad         Green Tree T-Shirt

They share the same original airbrush picture, created 06/21/08, and a quote that I find to be very true.

"When before the beauty of a sunset or of a mountain you pause and exclaim, 'Ah,' you are participating in divinity."

Lapghans 

When Your Legs Are Chilly ... Reach For Me

Not all afghans are behemoths that can cover a queen-sized bed or stretch across the back of a six-foot long sofa. Some are small and cozy for those nights when, curled up in that favorite chair, your legs are just a little chilly. We call these 'lap'ghans, because, at about 36"x36", they're perfect to throw over your lap.

All JMark Afghans designs come in a lapghan size. Here are three examples:
   Cozy Afghan 002   Misc Afghan 001   Misc Afghan 002
just perfect to cover your legs or, if you like, use as baby blankets.



Remember, you design the afghan, so it can be any color(s) that you like.

Even summer evenings can get chilly. Why not order yours today?

Bright and Cheery Afghan 

Not Grandma's Afghan!

If you were to ask people what an afghan looks like, my guess is that very few would expect this look - which is one of our major goals at JMark Afghans, etc.

We want you to think of an afghan as au courant, fashionable - the perfect compliment to every lifestyle and any decor.

Colors too flamboyant? Not a problem, because the afghan you receive is the afghan you design. No color is impossible!

                      
These are computer-enhanced images of how this Block Afghan might look in lighter colors. Be sure to visit JMark Afghans, etc. for available colors. We can match or accent virtually any decor.


Textiles and fabrics are essential in todays home designs - get yours Here!

Treat Your Sweet Tooth 

With Spectacular Goodies from Black Hound New York

Wouldn't you just love to curl up under your soft, comfy afghan on a lazy afternoon with some of these amazing goodies from Black Hound New York!? I know I would!


Sweetheart Basket
Contains 12 raspberry jam filled cookie hearts, 20 to 25 truffles, and 16 chocolate and vanilla cookie hearts.



Assorted Cookies
Contains Raspberry Sandwich Hearts, Apricot Sandwich Hearts, Pecan Hearts, Poppyseed Daises, Hazelnut Butter, Ginger Lemon Flowers, Lemon Shortbread, Gingerbread People, and Chocolate Orange Oatmeal.




Chocolate Creation Basket
An edible bittersweet chocolate basket filled with a delectable cornucopia of chocolate treats...bittersweet chocolate truffles subtly infused with liqueurs, milk chocolate truffles, white truffles, chocolate almond bark, and chocolate hazelnut clusters.

The Afghan for All Seasons 

Lacy Afghan

This is a pattern that I found and fell in love with. Not only is it elegant draped over the back of your favorite chair, it is equally beautiful draped over your shoulders on a cool spring or fall evening.

While there isn't a color that wouldn't be perfect for this delicate-looking keepsake, I crocheted this one in Red Heart 'Fiesta' Wheat ~ a cream-colored yarn with a metallic gold thread throughout. Just Gorgeous!

See it up close ~ Lacy Afghan

Or add a touch of Lacy Elegance to your world, today.

And, speaking of elegance, why not add Her Favorite Fragrance for a truly elegant gift she is certain to love.

Romantic Spa Gifts 

Now you can give her a day at the spa, right in the comfort of her own home.

Add one of these beautiful gift sets to her elegant JMark Afghans; Lacy Afghan.

You know she'll love it!

How Cozy Can You Get? 

Cozy Afghan

This is one of my favorite afghans. It is so warm, soft, and cuddly.

Made of Caron 'Simply Soft' yarn, it feels so incredible that I just can't wait to snuggle under it with a bowl of popcorn and a good movie.

Now, not only can you get the afghan, I've made sure that you can get the popcorn, too. Just click on the
link below to order both!

Get a Cozy Afghan

Curl Up With A Great Book 

From One of My Favorite Authors

I have been reading Nora Roberts' books for years. While I love all of her books, I feel that she is at her best when she is creating series - stories that follow several friends or family members through their lives and loves.

Computer Humor Mousepads 

Can You Relate?

If you're like me, computers are a fantastic way to interact with friends, buy cool stuff, learn about almost anything, and raise your blood pressure to new, unbelievable heights.


To that end, I have designed 2 new mousepads that, I believe, convey my love/hate relationship with computers. Can you relate?

           Error Messages Mousepad           Computer Humor Mousepad

Check out all of our mousepads. You're sure to find one that you love.

Need a New Mouse? 

to go with your new mousepad?

Microsoft Wireless Notebook Optical Mouse 3000 - Slate

Amazon Price: $18.90 (as of 12/01/2009) Buy Now

Logitech MX Revolution Cordless Laser Mouse (Black)

Amazon Price: $91.99 (as of 12/01/2009) Buy Now

Apple Bluetooth Wireless Mighty Mouse

Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 12/01/2009) Buy Now

Artificial Intelligence . . . 

Who could resist this face?

One of my favorite quotes, because I have days like that is:

"Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity!"

In fact, I'm so fond of the quote, that I created three (3) different items on Zazzle with this cute phrase.

Whether you want a magnet for the 'fridge, a poster for your desk, or a postcard to share with friends -

We've got "Natural Stupidity" just for You!

Have a Little Humor with Your Morning Coffee 

Of All the Things I've Lost. . .

Got toddlers or teenagers!? Unappreciated by the boss?! Did you actually get out of bed today?! Then, you should be able to relate to this!

When I started designing mugs, I thought I'd try something that generally described my average day.

A perfect accompaniment to your morning shot of caffeine or afternoon relaxer, this mug says it all:

"Of all the things I've lost . . . I miss my mind the most!"

Get Yours Today     See All of Our Mugs


Don't forget the Coffee Maker ~
Black & Decker - Programmable Coffee Maker
Cuisinart Brew Central Programmable 12-cup Coffeemaker

Or the Tea Machine:
Mr. Coffee 3-Quart Iced Tea Machine

Visit the Grand Canyon! 

Without Leaving Home

Even those of us who live in Arizona are awed each time we see the Grand Canyon. The colors, textures, heights, and depths are absolutely amazing!

If you have always wanted to see it, but can't get away - Now you can bring the magnificence that is the Grand Canyon to you!

I've created a number of items with some of our favorite personal pictures ~ mugs, magnets, mousepads, postage stamps, postcards, and aprons ~ to name a few.

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2008 Calendar 

Arizona Scenery

2008 is here! Time to order your 2008 calendar.

2008 CalendarThis one has a collection of Arizona pictures that you'll want to save, long after 2008 has come and gone. 2008 Arizona Calendar

Like our mugs, cards, and postage stamps, this calendar has some of our favorite pictures - from all around Arizona. You won't believe how beautiful this state is, until you see this calendar.

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I've been crocheting for about 30 years and just love sharing what I find in the yarn.

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