Snoopy

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(Update: Snoopy now has a little friend. Check out my version of Woodstock!) My Grandpa has always loved the Peanuts comic strip. I remember him reading them to us when we were little and his smile and chuckle that are so dear to me. I get sad that I live so far away from him …

Flower Bands and Clips

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Me, my scissors, crochet hook, and glue gun attacked some felt, ribbon, and yarn and came up with these…. It was such free form creating and so fast that it was very fun! And my little girls and little nieces got some sweet flower clips and head bands for Christmas this year. If you’re in …

Merry Randomness

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This time of year I wish I could crochet as fast as this lady can knit. No, really. I’ve been applying some of her tips to crochet, since she knits with the continental method, and am impressed so far. So, if you are crocheting presents and wish they’d go faster… or just want to be …

Peppermint Chocolate Chip Scones

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When I’m not occupied with the kids, crocheting, sewing, knitting, etc. sometimes I’m baking and cooking. It’s been a few weeks since I baked anything except our usual bread. So I thought I’d try something new. And I’ll share my recipe finding approach. When I’m inspired to cook or bake something new this is what …

A Lit’l Bit O’ Christmas

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This year… we’re growing a family Christmas tree! We got the smallest potted evergreen tree we could find and the kids are excited to watch it grow and take care of it. This is part of our more simple holiday season this year and I LOVE it! It will have some lights and a star …

Crafty Gifty

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Last year about this time I was crafting madly. I stayed up till late Christmas Eve still putting finishing touches on gifts! I must have had “go big or go home” stuck in my head… though that was on a budget so it meant lots of making. I loved it. But this year there’s a …

Origami Baby Mobile

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Yesterday I blogged about origami. Such a fun thing! And here is one of my favorite origami creations… the mobile for my sweet baby girl. Now, I have one thing about baby mobiles… I think that all too often the maker was catering to the parents instead of the baby. So, whenever I’m looking for …

Origami

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We fell in love with Origami this summer. I’m not yet used to summers so hot that I don’t want to go outside… for months. Summer used to mean a huge relief from the winter cold and windows open and kids playing outside. With kids pent up inside almost all day from the heat, origami …

Amigurumi: How to sew Together

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Droid Family Sitting Kitty Twitterpated Monkeys Droid Carrot the Bunny Jingle Turtle Ask and you shall receive! I’ve had lots of queries about how to sew together some of the amigurumi animals and androids I make. Sewing it together just right does give each creation a lot of it’s character! So… I’m glad you asked. It was also easily the most intimidating thing …

Ripple Lace Fingerless Gloves

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This is one of my favorite patterns and one of my first ever. I don’t know why I spaced till now on posting it. The finished product is available for sale in my store. I can take custom orders for other colors. They make a great Christmas present to keep hands warm when you need …