Monday, January 31, 2011

I Fell In L O V E with this list of Goodies I found on Etsy.com's Home Page

Beautiful items ! I just had to share this list on my blog today...Enjoy

madebycata: Small & Cute!

One more thing to crochet - So CUTE !

madebycata: Small & Cute!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

I Made A Mermaid

I made a Mermaid

She is definatley OOAK, just like the person she was made for.

I loosely used the pattern link you'll find below all the pictures

I struggle with faces when ever I make dolls - I decided to go with eyes only - green eyes that matched the recepients eye color

This project was a labor of L O V E and all I can say is I prefer to knit Gnomes

Mermaid Pattern:

http://www.kreinik.com/kshop/product.php?productid=120&cat=0&page=1

Friday, January 28, 2011

Lacy Goodness

Hook: Size G
Yarn: Cotton Yarn

Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, dc

EASY

Row 1 - Ch 40, (dc, ch 2, sc) in 4th ch from hook. * sk next 3 chs, (2dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch. Rep from * across. Ch 2, turn.

Rows - 2-19 (dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp. (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in each rem ch 2 sp. Ch 2,turn.

Row 20- (dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp. (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in each rem ch 2 sp.

Fasten Off

Angel Heart

Angel Heart

Materials & Stiches used:

Lion Brand Cotton Ease Yarn: Red

7” of 1.5”wide lace

Alligator Clip

Crochet Hook Size: F

sc = single crochet

ss = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

I started out using this pattern first - Thank you Julie-K
http://www.kundhi.com/blog/2010/01/22/tiny-crochet-heart-pattern/

Then I changed a few things so.....

This is how I make my Hearts:

Form magic circle

9 sc into magic circle

ss into 1^st sc to join, Chain 1

skip 1, 5 hdc into next sc

sc into next 2 stitches,

1 hdc into next stitch {Center},

sc in next 2 stitches

5 hdc into next stitch, chain 1

Ss into joining stitch {Center}, fasten off, cut, leave 2” tail, move tail to back of work

Pull magic circle closed, tie loose ends together trim excess

Finished

Wings

With a dot of hot glue join 7” of lace to form a circle, fold, wrap center and tie with dental floss or thread, this forms a bow which becomes “wings”

Hot glue lace wings to the back of heart

Hot glue small alligator clip to the center and you are done.

Happy Valentines Day

If my pattern does not make sense to you, try the GREAT patterns found at Raverly.com

If you Knit or Crochet this is a Super FUN resource for patterns

There is button on my side bar that will take you there.

Raverly Project From "Nerd Wars" Team

Heart Bow Tie

I am trying this pattern I found at Raverly next....

"Hearts Coasters"
If mine turn out as cute a the picture from "whiskers and wool" then this will be my Valentine for Co-Workers this year.

http://whiskersandwool.blogspot.com/2011/01/heart-coaster-free-pattern.html

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/doni-speigle

I used my Heart Pattern to make this cute embellishment for this Hat

My Angel Heart Post is Shared at these GREAT parties

Featured at TangledHappy

February 3, 2011 http://tangledhappy.blogspot.com/

http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/fun-ideas-for-valentine-day-2011be.html

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Rocky Mountain High....Coloradooooo

I miss Miss Em

SUNRISE: Cold front brings snow to the region

January 24, 2011 6:21 AM

THE GAZETTE

A cold front moving into the Pikes Peak region could bring up to 3 inches of snowfall in some areas Monday.
The National Weather Service predicts 2 to 3 inches of snow, concentrated on the eastern plains, the Palmer Divide and Teller County. Most of Colorado Springs likely will see less than 1 inch of snow and a high of 36 degrees.
Temperatures this week are expected to see-saw with a high in the mid-40s and sunny skies Tuesday and a high of about 40 degrees with a chance of snow Wednesday. Temperatures are forecast in the mid-50s Friday

Roar!!!!!!!!

L O V E

this

SWEETIE,

Binky

All !

PS - I bought this cute Dino Shirt for Miss Em here

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62709236/roaring-red-dinosaur-baby-or-toddler

February 2011

UpCycled Sweater Flower

#c2707076698913013506

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

All Things Kate - Princess Diaries

Pretty as a Princess

Kate Inspired 2012 Spring Fashion from 2011 Fall Fashion week in New York

Designer Jenny Packam

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/60527/Prince-William-And-Kate-Middleton-Hiring-Staff

William & Kate will live at Kennsington Palace when in London

It was Diana's home with the Princes after the big D

http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/7693-william-and-kate-to-live-in-diana-palace

http://www.delmarhat.com/index.html

HONEYMOON ! Time !

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8505248/Royal-wedding-William-and-Kates-Seychelles-honeymoon-hideaway.html

http://windsorknot.today.com/_news/2011/05/10/6617026-prince-william-and-kate-honeymoon-in-secret-locale

Do you want to visit Seychelles and stay there too ?

http://www.fourseasons.com/seychelles/

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5636816_vacations-seychelles-islands.html

After Party Dress

I apologize for Camilia in this picture I tried to not have any images of her in this post but this is the only picture I could find of the after Wedding Party Dress

Not

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kate+middleton+at+market&view=detail&id=477E83E57321A32D2629E2E010B84AE90964083F&first=181&FORM=IDFRIR&adlt=strict

What is the best part about marrying a Prince ?

Other than the Prince part, it has got to be the JEWELS ! .....oh and the carriage rides

Tiara Time - Big Time Bling - Royal Style

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=queen+elizabeth+wedding+tiara&qpvt=queen+elizabeth+wedding+tiara&FORM=IGRE&adlt=strict

Royal Jewels for Kate - "Something Borrowed"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1380592/Kate-Middleton-tipped-borrow-Queens-tiara-royal-wedding-72k-bet.html

Royal Wedding Eve Hotel for Kate

http://blogs.hellomagazine.com/passporttothestars/2011/04/kates-royal-wedding-eve-at-the-goring-hotel.html

Shopping Spree for Honeymoon - Included

High Street Store "Warehouse"

Bannana Republic & Summer Dresses

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/special-reports/princess-of-sales/story-fn888sz0-1226043121982

Is this the Red strapless dress Kate bought ?

Red Strapless Dress from Warehouse

http://www.warehouse.co.uk/ottoman-bustier-dress/Dresses/warehouse/fcp-product/304411

Strapless Poppy Print from Warehouse

I wonder what Kate bought at Bannana Republic ? maybe this little number

or this

"Just In" Dresses at Bannana Republic

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=39292

Kate & Pippa Hair Ties

Ultra Betty & Lucky Girl

Buy your own at Etsy.com both stores ship internationally

{LuckyGirl}

{UltraBetty}

As seen in USA Magazine Lucky

http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/royal-wedding/

White Wedding Flowers

Including

"The Herb of Love" - Mrytle

for Kate's bouquet

http://abcnews.go.com/International/Royal_Diary_Blog/flower-power-prince-william-kate-middleton/story?id=13400412

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63403180/the-princess-kate-rose-organic-all?nc=1

Crepe Myrtle Planted by Queen Victoria

http://royalwedding2011news.com/royal-tradition-kate-middletons-bouquet-to-include-myrtle

Sweet Wiliam

Organic Flowers & Living Plants for Royal Wedding used by request of the Bride & Groom

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/04/royal-wedding-green-trees.php?campaign=th_rss

Threes a crowd............

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2011/04/more-royal-wedding-details-emerge/1

Wedding After Party Details leaked....

http://www.thirdage.com/news/royal-wedding-guest-list-details-emerge_4-10-2011

For all you Tea Towel buffs.....

http://www.cathkidstonusa.com/p-28372-cath-kidston-royal-wedding-souvenir-tea-towel.aspx?gclid=CPuxtsSmk6gCFSUaQgod9SPxCw

Pez Dispenser Enthusiasts

http://theglobalherald.com/royal-wedding-2011-william-and-kate-sweet-dispensers-to-be-auctioned/14278/

For all you Throw Pillow buffs.....

http://www.janconstantine.us/embroidered-textiles/916-crewel-draught-excluder.asp

You knew it was coming...

The Kate Doll

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/03/09/uk.royal.wedding.memorabilia/?hpt=Mid

And How about that Ring....I bought one at Michaels Craft Store for $9.99 : )

https://www.royalring.com/

Fasinating ? Fasinator

http://abcnews.go.com/international/royal_diary_blog/story?id=13051227

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1623688.php/Kate-Middleton-to-be-made-into-one-of-the-Mr-Men

Flats

http://abcnews.go.com/international/royal_diary_blog/

Cup of Tea ?

http://abcnews.go.com/International/Royal_Diary_Blog/royal-diary-blog-royal-couple-tea-bags/story?id=13048401

Official Royal Wedding Website

http://www.officialroyalwedding2011.org/

The Kate Tour

http://www.boston.com/travel/blog/2011/03/before_wedding.html

Looks like a nice cozy place for the ceremony

not at all intimidating

http://www.aisledash.com/2010/11/16/kate-middleton-who-is-the-future-queen-of-england/

I took the day off work to watch this happen

I did it in 1981 & I'm doing it again for 2011

I can't wait !

http://theweddingtiara.com/archives/princess-dianas-wedding-tiara

OUCH !

Come on... They should have at least invited Michelle she could have come with France's First Lady so I could see what they would have worn...

Seriously who wants to be on the same list as Sarah Ferguson - Bad Form

http://nation.foxnews.com/barack-obama/2011/02/21/special-relationship-citizen-world-not-invited-prince-william-s-wedding

The Invitation

Add caption

I guess mine got lost in the mail

http://www.luxist.com/2011/02/21/william-and-kate-s-royal-wedding-invitation-revealed/

Kate's Official Engagement Dress by REISS

Honeymoon Possibilities

http://www.bing.com/travel/content/search?q=William+and+Kate+Honeymoon%3a+Necker+Island%2c+British+Virgin+Islands&FORM=TRSSIM

Best Man Maid of Honor

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1356839/Prince-Harry-best-man-William-Kate-Middleton-picks-sister-Pippa.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

http://www.libelula-studio.com/coats-jackets/dulwich-coat.html

http://www.zuneta.com/shop-by-brand/butter-london.html/

http://www.zimbio.com/Kate+Middleton/articles/S7xjnRXuGbn/KATE+MIDDLETON+COLLEGE+FASHION+SHOW+DRESS

Knitted Dolls

Prince William and Kate Middleton look-alikes Andy Walker, left, and Kate Bevan, pose for photographs with hand knitted wool figures of the royal couple at a toy fair in London, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011. The kit to knit the royal couple is being launched by the Galt Toys division of the James Galt company ahead of the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, scheduled for April 29, 2011.

I LOVE this Coat