The Shtick I Do

Who else sings that when they read it? Is it just me? This week I wanted to share with you a few of the things I've completed and one of them I've been waiting for TWO MONTHS to post! Why? It's a gift for a friend and I had to wait until she had her baby shower and now I get to show you just how adorable it is!!!! Our friends are a couple of outdoorsy type people. They hunt and fish and generally do things of that nature together. So my husband, when we first found out they were expecting, came to me and excitedly exclaimed, "I know what I want you to make for Robert and Katie! Deer! A baby deer hat!" He knows I usually make blankets for babies so he was specifically requesting a hat. We carried it out even further and I ended up making a hat and diaper cover. I mashed together bits of free patterns I was able to find online (mostly Ravelry) but they were changed significantly from the originals. The ears, tail and antlers I just made up. I know a "g...

I am so in love with this little doll! I started off using a free pattern I found online, but the directions made no sense. So I just winged it and made my own design. I'm working on getting the directions on virtual paper (my blog - lol) so I can share her with all of you.  My next step is probably going to be a boyfriend but we'll see.  I'm still in Florida as I post this from my iPod but I'll be home by Sunday. I've had a blast on this extended vacation and I will be sharing design credit on this doll with my sweet mother, Nyoka, because she helped.  Have a great week.  Peace and blessings, ~~Karen~~

The fake lashes from the cosmetics department are so adorable. I'm much happier with the eyes now! Hair is next!