Today I made Amanda wake up and go make a wreath with me. (Thank you Pearl) The Florence Herb Enthusiasts group always has fun stuff to do, and today it was wreath making. For just 5 bucks they had wreath forms, fresh greens and wire. I added some dried hydrangeas and a little bird (yes, everything I make has bird, lol) It’s too windy outside for the hydrangeas to survive, so I hung it in my living room and hopefully it doesn’t dry out too quickly. It smells so good… just like a Christmas.
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Every direction
May 5th, 2009
My mind is swirling with projects! (which is a good thing right?) It’s how I’m my thoughts are arranged … in every direction like the bands of the ball. (more on that later in the post) I’ve got so much on the go, but it sure feels good to be working on all things creative….
For work, I’m helping jewelry designer, Sandy Comstock of Toby and Max, with some new ‘one of a kind’ designs, using her sterling elements, and fun things like pearls and precious gems. I guess I’m playing guest designer for a few things – that’s fun! I’m also working on a brand spank’n new design for her website – it’s going to be pretty! I hope to have that done in a few weeks, but it seems that’s the first thing that gets pushed to the side when I get busy. Cross your fingers that I’ll have it for June. Here’s a plug for her…. stop by her online store and use code TracyToldMe for 10% off! Good till the last day of 2009 – woo hoo!
In the studio I’ve got 2 mixed media paintings on the go… 3 knitting projects (if you can believe that – since I’m normally quite challenged with that kind of thing), a new caged doll that I’m constructing from scratch, and 2 sewing projects! Holy cow – has Martha Stewart invaded my soul? The art is just in my blood, but domestic artsy crafty stuff like knitting and sewing is not my forte… but I’m sure having fun.
Oh, are you wondering about the rubber band ball? The photo is kinda fun hey? The first in my series of office supplies that I think would be fun, framed in an office or studio. I love office supplies, and hardware store goodies – especially wing nuts – I really love wing nuts! Maybe that will be my next series… I just can’t turn off my brain these days!
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cudddle bunny… finished or not? (vote)
April 12th, 2009
I’m so crazy excited about finishing my second knitting project. It was in the ‘easy’ section of lion brand patterns, but it was still somewhat challenging for me because I tried out things I had never done before like increasing, yarning over, attaching (ears), reading a pattern, etc. It came out great I think, considering I substituted the yarn.
I’m not sure if I want to add the face or not… I kinda like it plain, but the face is cute too (see it here). What do you think – add the face or not?
Cuddle Bunny – what I’m working on right now…
March 29th, 2009
Lion brand yarn has oodles of free patterns so for my 2nd knitting project, I’m working on a Cuddle Bunny for my darling g-baby Ava. It will be my first time reading and using a pattern, but luckily I have an awesome yarn shop in town and they are showing me the ropes.
Coffee Filter Garland… my version
March 29th, 2009
Pam Garrison set the stage with her coffee filter garland that she created after being inspired by an Anthropologie display. She used white and brown filters, colored tissue and sheet music. I didn’t have colored tissue, so I dyed my filters and they came out great. I also used vintage buttons to add more pizazz.
Making these is pretty easy… string up the filters and you have a garland, but if you would like a step-by-step tutorial for exactly how I made mine, with photos, tips, etc, you can purchase my 6 page pdf, via PayPal. All proceeds will go directly to the vet fund for my sick kitty Goliath.
Click Here to buy it for just $5 it wil help pay for my cat’s ongoing medicine and vet bills
THANK YOU !!!
I’m not trying to make $$$ with the tutorial, it’s more of a fundraiser for Goliath’s vet bill, but if that’s not your thing, that’s ok. Email me and I’ll send you the pdf for free
