Here's another one for you from that comment thread I mentioned last time.
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| This is exactly how I look when I knit |
May 20, 2013
Reddit con't
I don't know where people find these, or why they make them, but a good knitting cartoon is hard to come by and SO APPRECIATED!
Here's another one for you from that comment thread I mentioned last time.
Here's another one for you from that comment thread I mentioned last time.
May 17, 2013
Do you Reddit?
I don't peruse Reddit. But I have friends who do! And they are kind enough to send me relevant gems every once in a while.
Like, this!
Here's the link to the comment thread with [disputed] source info.
Do you Reddit?
Like, this!
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| Adorable! |
Do you Reddit?
May 9, 2013
A new level of functional crafting
My baby girl loves the Jenny Jump-up seat at her baby gym. So much so that my husband wants to buy one for our house! BUT, considering we have a tiny house and limited funds, it's something I can't personally justify.
HOWEVER...
You can make your own baby swing!
Gotta admit I'm a huge DIY fan, but this never occured to me.
What do you think? Would you make it?
Would you put your baby in one that someone else made?
HOWEVER...
You can make your own baby swing!
Gotta admit I'm a huge DIY fan, but this never occured to me.
What do you think? Would you make it?
Would you put your baby in one that someone else made?
May 6, 2013
Fat babies love costumes
Buzzfeed is always fun, and today a friend sent me a link to:
There are some great things, and some "how the hell did that make this list?" things - but since 'adorable' is an objective label, I'm pretty sure I should let it go.
However, a few brought me to near tears...check out what made got added to my do list:
UGH. so much cuteness.
Also a notable shout out to Totoro ! While I probably won't be making this (I happen to have some other Totoro item up my sleeve presently) it's absolutely worth a share.
Also worth mentioning - it was nice to see Shwin and Shwin make the list with their bow tie onesies! I just finished a few Sunshine dresses this weekend from their Sun and Surf collection contribution...pics coming soon.
It's also interesting that I'm already familiar with so many of the sites these items were collected from. Or more likely, a sign that I've been spending too much time web-trolling and not enough time actually crafting!
If you're craving more, check out this similar list, also by Buzzfeed:
(This one is way more my speed and again, makes me cringe to realize how much time I spend on the internet looking at crafts.)
Have you got any projects planned right now?
UPDATE: talk about MORTIFYING but I forgot to include a link to the Totoro costume - which was made by my secret online blog crush, Cherie of you & mie. She recently talked about her favorite made items on this other awesome blog and (perhaps not surprisingly?) she mentioned that the Totoro costume is the most visited item in her whole blog. I'm guessing because it is INCREDIBLY AMAZING. Just a stab.
31 F**king Adorable Things To Make For Babies
There are some great things, and some "how the hell did that make this list?" things - but since 'adorable' is an objective label, I'm pretty sure I should let it go.
However, a few brought me to near tears...check out what made got added to my do list:
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| mermaid tail for baby! |
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| Oak Leaf Pixie Hat |
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| Sock monkey baby!! |
UGH. so much cuteness.
Also a notable shout out to Totoro ! While I probably won't be making this (I happen to have some other Totoro item up my sleeve presently) it's absolutely worth a share.
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| pretty much requires me to smush my computer screen right now |
It's also interesting that I'm already familiar with so many of the sites these items were collected from. Or more likely, a sign that I've been spending too much time web-trolling and not enough time actually crafting!
If you're craving more, check out this similar list, also by Buzzfeed:
29 Easy And Adorable Things To Make For Babies
(This one is way more my speed and again, makes me cringe to realize how much time I spend on the internet looking at crafts.)
Have you got any projects planned right now?
UPDATE: talk about MORTIFYING but I forgot to include a link to the Totoro costume - which was made by my secret online blog crush, Cherie of you & mie. She recently talked about her favorite made items on this other awesome blog and (perhaps not surprisingly?) she mentioned that the Totoro costume is the most visited item in her whole blog. I'm guessing because it is INCREDIBLY AMAZING. Just a stab.
March 29, 2013
Happy Easter!
I have a few projects going on right now, but nothing nearly ready to post about. My sad WIPs are crying with neglect, I'm sure, but MORE PRESSING THINGS ARE AT HAND!!
Most importantly - EASTER~!
Every year my extended family gets together for Easter and Thanksgiving. And this year, for the first time...(drumroll please)...we are hosting!
I have wanted to host for ages, much to the chagrin of my husband. The major thing holding us back has been our teeny, tiny home. It is about 750 square feet, and there is only one bathroom. We are expecting around 25 people to come over (and that's a small gathering).
Fortunately, Easter means lots of outdoor time! We are firing up the BBQ and of course, doing an egg hunt. (A new BBQ was actually all it took to get my husband to sign on to this.) The forecast was a little dodgy but I'm pulling for some of that dependable Los Angeles sun.
My family is all awesome so I'm not worried about having enough food (we potluck) the house being a disaster (people help clean) or being bored (8 kids and lots to catch up on with the cousins). Naturally, having a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old usually makes hosting such a large gathering scary - but my cousin pointed out a huge perk: this means we don't have to pack anything for the baby. Everything will be at hand. Score!
So although I'm looking at a fantastic, low-impact weekend, of course I had to find something to occupy the kids "just in case." It is also the perfect chance for me to try out the no-sew tutu I have been dying to try out.
My mom shared the idea with me, and it was easy to find a few, great tutorials. I didn't see the headband idea until too late - that seems like such a perfect waistband! Fortunately I have scads of elastic and tulle ribbon already - as well as scrap fabric. So the only prep I did was cutting and sewing elastic into waist-sized bands, and throwing everything in a bag. I plan on just handing it to the oldest, with a sheet of instructions, and telling them to go to town.
Other project I love I'm doing all by myself - papier mache eggs! (Try reading that blog post and NOT instantly wanting to do them.) Since this is something that needs to be done in advance it's going to be all me. I've prepped the tissue paper and pull strings, the only thing ruining my day now is that stupid liquid starch. I can't find it anywhere! I'll try a few more places on my way home today before I give in a make a binding agent (flour + water).
That's all for now...sorry for the lack of photos. I will have plenty to put up soon. Happy Easter to you!
Most importantly - EASTER~!
Every year my extended family gets together for Easter and Thanksgiving. And this year, for the first time...(drumroll please)...we are hosting!
I have wanted to host for ages, much to the chagrin of my husband. The major thing holding us back has been our teeny, tiny home. It is about 750 square feet, and there is only one bathroom. We are expecting around 25 people to come over (and that's a small gathering).
Fortunately, Easter means lots of outdoor time! We are firing up the BBQ and of course, doing an egg hunt. (A new BBQ was actually all it took to get my husband to sign on to this.) The forecast was a little dodgy but I'm pulling for some of that dependable Los Angeles sun.
My family is all awesome so I'm not worried about having enough food (we potluck) the house being a disaster (people help clean) or being bored (8 kids and lots to catch up on with the cousins). Naturally, having a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old usually makes hosting such a large gathering scary - but my cousin pointed out a huge perk: this means we don't have to pack anything for the baby. Everything will be at hand. Score!
So although I'm looking at a fantastic, low-impact weekend, of course I had to find something to occupy the kids "just in case." It is also the perfect chance for me to try out the no-sew tutu I have been dying to try out.
My mom shared the idea with me, and it was easy to find a few, great tutorials. I didn't see the headband idea until too late - that seems like such a perfect waistband! Fortunately I have scads of elastic and tulle ribbon already - as well as scrap fabric. So the only prep I did was cutting and sewing elastic into waist-sized bands, and throwing everything in a bag. I plan on just handing it to the oldest, with a sheet of instructions, and telling them to go to town.
Other project I love I'm doing all by myself - papier mache eggs! (Try reading that blog post and NOT instantly wanting to do them.) Since this is something that needs to be done in advance it's going to be all me. I've prepped the tissue paper and pull strings, the only thing ruining my day now is that stupid liquid starch. I can't find it anywhere! I'll try a few more places on my way home today before I give in a make a binding agent (flour + water).
That's all for now...sorry for the lack of photos. I will have plenty to put up soon. Happy Easter to you!
March 27, 2013
Knitspiration: Knitting octopus
A friend shared this with me recently. I think she puts it best:
HOLY COW!!
Even more amazing is that there is a pattern for this guy! Check it out, and a cool blog, {here}.
March 26, 2013
WIP: Can you guess?
I'm working on something pretty amazing, and can't WAIT to share finished product photos.
But first, can you guess what it is based on materials?
C'mon! Take a guess!
But first, can you guess what it is based on materials?
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| There is a clue in this picture that should tip off the biggest nerds. |
March 24, 2013
Giants Kouki Cardi Update: Elbow Patches!
My cousin sent a picture of the finished work!
Moss stitch with the contrast stitching...beautiful!
She also managed to make excellent use of some leftover orange yarn:
So proud of our genetic crafting skills, and shared joy of embarrassing our children.
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| Amazing!! |
She also managed to make excellent use of some leftover orange yarn:
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| Go Sharks! |
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