The Shtick I Do

I took a much needed break from blogging over this holiday season, not because I hate blogging but because I was feeling stagnant. You ever get in a slump like that? Rather than churn out chum and make a big mess I decided to just take a few weeks off and recharge.  And now I'm back! This week I have a free finger puppet pattern for you to look at and I fell in love with these guys straight away. They're just too stinking cute! Grab a hook and lets get started: Materials : small amounts of yellow, red, black and blue yarn size G/6 4.25 MM and E/4 3.50 MM crochet hooks teeny buttons for eyes (or you could embroider them but I don't have directions for that) E-6000 craft glue scissors yarn needle Also, note that you can make any character you want from the basic stitch pattern that follows. The main things to change will be the yarn color and embellishments. Stitches used : Magic Circle (MC) Chain (ch) Slip Stitch (sl st) Half Double Croc...

Recently I saw a beanie with the cutest little turkey applique! I just HAD to reproduce it simply because it was so stinking adorable. Here's what I came up with and my pattern so you can make one of your own! These are great on hats (like pictured below), scarfs, gloves, purses, place mats, table runners, and pretty much anything you can think of to add it to! This pattern is available as a Free PDF download from Ravelry! Follow THIS link to get your copy! Ribbon Tail Turkey Applique Pattern Materials : small amount of Beige Yarn small amount of Orange Yarn size G/6 4.25MM crochet hook 2 - 5cm diameter buttons (teeny) small amount of Green decorative trim (it's actually "round" as opposed to flat like ribbon) 3-4 different colors of ribbon approximately 10" each sewing needle sewing thread yarn needle E-6000 glue or your preferred brand of craft glue Stitches used : Slip Stitch - sl st Single Crochet - sc Magic Circle - ...

How was your Thanksgiving? Did you eat yourself sick and then go back for seconds? Or did you stuff the turkey then your face then your buggy? I couldn't believe it when I saw the ads this year for Black Friday (which is the fastest growing anti -holiday in America). Did you know that some crazy people, yes I went there, were lined up NINE days ahead of time for deals on TV's (not to mention the store would only have 8 of said TV)? Oh, and did you ever wonder if those crazy people take into account the money they lose in pay from real jobs, buying extra food for the camping trip, possibly new tents and sleeping bags? I can see it now ....  Man #1: "Hey Bob! How was your vacation?" Bob: "Oh, it was great! I was first in line at Blah Blah store to save 25%!" Man #1: "You don't say? Wow, I only saved 20% when I bought that TV in September." I say Boycott Black Friday and save yourself a lot of hassle. I might make shirts next year. ANY...

Oh  my goodness! I missed posting yesterday! I wish I had a good excuse but I don't . . . unless you count worry. My husband and two sons are away at a music festival in Kentucky (yes, they have them in other places, not just Woodstock). My youngest didn't want to go, she's more into " glamping " than camping. I think I could get into glamping . . . if I could afford something like that. Anyway . . . .  I made some more bracelets. With Pringles lids! A few weeks back I posted this project, a bracelet using up-cycled elements. This time it's basically the same thing with a twist! Can you believe this is made from the lid to a PRINGLES  can?!?!?!?!?!? Well it's actually two  lid rims. And buttons . . . of course. The buttons are just stitched on for decoration, they aren't holding anything together. The wide strips of yellow are doing that. I made this in less than 3 hours. Most of that time was deciding on yarn colors. I picked a dark blue ...

This is just a post for me to put my stuff in, a place for the pics of things I've made. Button Bracelet Owl made for a friend of my son. Scarf and Hat I made and donated to a local elementary school (Along with 8 other sets) Double Awareness Ribbon Pin My pattern! So easy! Bracelet I made in May when my niece was born. I love buttons! So I made a necklace with them. A Work in Progress (WiP) which is now finished. It's a Ripple Scarf. Another button project. This time it's a hair pin. Anyone NOT know what this is? Angry Bird crochet hat. I made 2 of them as Christmas gifts for my sons. This one is a Cat Toy. My pattern. Added catnip and gave a set of the birds to a friend as a Christmas gift. Since I was in an Angry Bird mood and my oldest daughter loves pigs . . . Go Mountaineers!  Slouchy hat I made for my daughter. Added a bit of eyelash yarn to the edge and it looks awesome on her! My youngest ...