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New knitting; girly cards
I started a new knitting project–for myself! I received an early Mother’s Day gift in the form of a HiyaHIya 9″ circular. I decided to finally wind up the orange sock yarn seen in my header and start...
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little things
I made this little zippered coin purse for my sister for her birthday. I’ve been really lagging on crafts lately. It has to do with my oh-so-clingy-but-lovable baby. Even though I can knit while I...
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Merry Christmas!
In case I don’t get a chance to wish everyone a Merry Christmas on Thursday– Have a wonderful holiday season! I hope everyone finishes up their knitting on time! I only have one hat to go–the most...
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completed amigurumi bear
I finished attaching this guy’s little limbs, in the car on the way to the park, yesterday. Pattern: Bedfellows by Camilla Engman, in The Happy hooker Yarns: Lion Wool (pumpkin), Hobby Lobby...
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It’s December!
And it’s finally cold here in Houston! Hu-freakin’-zzah! I was getting kinda worried for a bit. Thought we’d have to dress the boys in shorts and sleeveless shirts for Christmas. That would definitely...
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Season’s greetings!
Tomorrow, I get to go to a meeting to discuss the Pre-K classroom Christmas party! I volunteered my time and supplies for the day. I don’t know what “supplies” entails but I’M EXCITED! I have a list of...
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merry christmas: the card
Since I’m mildly obsessed with shop-stitching (explained in this post) and I already had the word “christmas” stitched, I decided to put it on the outside of our Christmas card, this year. I really...
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Our Christmas Card 2011
It was last Christmas when I gifted myself a copy of Print Workshop and the basic tools of a block-printing kit. Over the past year, I’ve made quite a few stamps using my trusty lino cutter, including...
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December!
It’s finally here. We’ve been listening to Christmas music, drinking hot chocolate (though the weather is just ugh here in Houston), and decorating. I really like the inspiration this month brings. I...
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Christmas: the card
I finished up our Christmas card, this weekend. I had a few different ideas, but in the end, simplicity won. I took the photos about two weeks ago in the boys’ bedroom (the windows in their room are...
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Christmas: the happy card
We are barreling toward Christmas and I just want things to slooooow down. For like a day, at least. Please? We put up our tree, this weekend, and I realized I haven’t bought ANY gifts. I finished...
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Tutorial: Embroidered “knit” heart
I wanted a design for the front of a knitting notebook and after doodling a few different ideas, I came up with this sweet heart. The embroidered chain stitch resembles knitting when they’re put right...
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