And the winner is...
Deidra!
Thank you all for following my little blog. I hope to have giveaways somewhat regularly, so stay tuned for your chance to win.
(The winner was chosen using my favorite random number generator, random.org.)
Friday, April 15, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Treasured Friends
'Orange for Animals' by floofball
Go orange to show support for the ASPCA during Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month (April).
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Let the Christmas Crafts Commence
While my last gift from last Christmas is still yet to be delivered*, I have already started on next year's gift for the same recipient. I love to learn new techniques, and to expand my crafty knowledge. Inspired by all of the incredible felt food options available on Etsy, I decided to try to make some myself. My mom made a comment about my lack of embroidery skills, so it is also an attempt to prove her wrong by showing off my stitching (which really is a bit crap).
So far, I have made, or am working on, a few varieties of pasta, an heirloom tomato, some adorable strawberries, a baby carrot, a couple of carrot slices, a fried egg, two cherries (currently without stems), and a single pea. I'm also working on a can of tuna for my cats (to be filled with catnip). The item I like the most, though, is a little tea bag. I drink copious amounts of tea every day, so I had to make some tea bags. I couldn't find a pattern or model I was happy with, as I wanted realism, and most of what is available are made of just squares of felt and a bit of string. I'm not really one to follow patterns anyway. Winging it, I ended up with an adorable little facsimile that I'm quite happy with (though the original was destroyed in a tragic over-cutting accident). I plan to have a tutorial up later this week (update-tutorial is available here), but to whet your appetite, a few pictures of what I have so far, along with last year's gift (click to enlarge).
* It was at my mom's apartment, and since she has been staying with me, we were only recently there to pick it up. Now, it must be mailed.
So far, I have made, or am working on, a few varieties of pasta, an heirloom tomato, some adorable strawberries, a baby carrot, a couple of carrot slices, a fried egg, two cherries (currently without stems), and a single pea. I'm also working on a can of tuna for my cats (to be filled with catnip). The item I like the most, though, is a little tea bag. I drink copious amounts of tea every day, so I had to make some tea bags. I couldn't find a pattern or model I was happy with, as I wanted realism, and most of what is available are made of just squares of felt and a bit of string. I'm not really one to follow patterns anyway. Winging it, I ended up with an adorable little facsimile that I'm quite happy with (though the original was destroyed in a tragic over-cutting accident). I plan to have a tutorial up later this week (update-tutorial is available here), but to whet your appetite, a few pictures of what I have so far, along with last year's gift (click to enlarge).
* It was at my mom's apartment, and since she has been staying with me, we were only recently there to pick it up. Now, it must be mailed.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Spring Gift Guide- Part Five
The Fifth and Final (for now) Part of an Ongoing Series to Help You Find the Perfect Gift.
Itty Knitty Necklace
The Ittty Knitty Necklace by Corinne of SeptemberHouse grabbed my attention while I was searching Etsy for something else entirely. It would make a great gift for the knitter who has everything, or who is a bit of a yarn snob, and therefore hard to buy for. Show her you appreciate her devotion to her craft with something she is sure to love.
Dye
Keeping with the fiber-lover theme, if you know someone who likes to play with fiber, but has yet to take the plunge into dying, consider a Greener Shades Dye Starter Kit available at Blue Mountain Handcrafts. It is more environmentally friendly than traditional acid dyes, with more consistent results than creating natural dyes (or using food coloring).
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Congrats AllThereIs...
Winner of the WVST Treasury Challenge
A collection of flowery, spring finds by WV artists.
'Where Flowers Bloom, So Does Hope' by AllThereIs
A collection of flowery, spring finds by WV artists.
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Spring Gift Guide- Part Four
Part Four of an Ongoing Series to Help You Find the Perfect Gift.
International Man of Mystery- Maybe he doesn't lead sting operations or drive a custom car, but he manages a softball team and a carpool without breaking a sweat, okay, maybe a little sweat, but that's just because he gives it his all.
Shave and a Haircut...
Maybe I watch too much science fiction-- I'm currently in the midst of a Farscape marathon, a show with what may be the worst theme song in the history of television-- but I think that this shaving set by Jim Stewart looks like it could have been pulled from Captain Picard's vanity. The material looks like space, not space aged, but like Hubbell images, and the interesting, chrome stand seems modern. A throwback in a space suit, just like the intrepid starship captain.
A note for my fellow veggies and allergic type people; the brush is badger hair, but Jim has many lovely razors available sans brush.
For the man who loves tradition, consider a bottle of Bay Rum Aftershave from the Man Cave. I placed a bottle in my grandpa's stocking last Christmas, but the scent is timeless, and will work for men of all ages. I would buy from Carrie (the proprietor) again, without hesitation.
International Man of Mystery- Maybe he doesn't lead sting operations or drive a custom car, but he manages a softball team and a carpool without breaking a sweat, okay, maybe a little sweat, but that's just because he gives it his all.
Shave and a Haircut...
Maybe I watch too much science fiction-- I'm currently in the midst of a Farscape marathon, a show with what may be the worst theme song in the history of television-- but I think that this shaving set by Jim Stewart looks like it could have been pulled from Captain Picard's vanity. The material looks like space, not space aged, but like Hubbell images, and the interesting, chrome stand seems modern. A throwback in a space suit, just like the intrepid starship captain.
For the man who loves tradition, consider a bottle of Bay Rum Aftershave from the Man Cave. I placed a bottle in my grandpa's stocking last Christmas, but the scent is timeless, and will work for men of all ages. I would buy from Carrie (the proprietor) again, without hesitation.
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