Monday, January 31, 2011

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:

Friday, January 28, 2011

Dishcloth


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 1st 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://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
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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!!!!!!!!
I
L O V E
this
SWEETIE, 
Binky
&
All !




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

February 2011

UpCycled Sweater Flower

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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







William & Kate will live at Kennsington Palace when in London
It was Diana's home with the Princes after the big D




HONEYMOON ! Time !









Do you want to visit Seychelles and stay there too ?














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


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



Royal Jewels for Kate - "Something Borrowed"






Royal Wedding Eve Hotel for Kate



Shopping Spree for Honeymoon - Included
High Street Store "Warehouse"  
Bannana Republic  & Summer Dresses

Is this the Red strapless dress Kate bought ?
Red Strapless Dress from Warehouse

Strapless Poppy Print from Warehouse

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

or this
or

or

"Just In" Dresses at Bannana Republic

Kate & Pippa Hair Ties
by
Ultra Betty & Lucky Girl
Buy your own at Etsy.com both stores ship internationally

{LuckyGirl}

{UltraBetty}

As seen in USA Magazine Lucky






White Wedding Flowers 
 Including
"The Herb of Love" - Mrytle
for Kate's bouquet


Crepe Myrtle Planted by Queen Victoria

Sweet Wiliam


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



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


Wedding After Party Details leaked....

For all you Tea Towel buffs.....

Pez Dispenser Enthusiasts


For all you Throw Pillow buffs.....


You knew it was coming...
 The Kate Doll

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



 

Fasinating ? Fasinator





Flats



Cup of Tea ?





Official Royal Wedding Website

The Kate Tour



Looks like a nice cozy place for the ceremony
not at all intimidating


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 !









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


The Invitation
Add caption
I guess mine got lost in the mail



Kate's Official Engagement Dress by REISS


Honeymoon Possibilities


Best Man        Maid of Honor




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
I wonder if these 2 dresses come in my size ?
I am sure these dresses would make my arms look this beautuful too



Diana - Kate

God Save The Queen
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2011/02/03/kate-middleton-features-in-reworked-sex-pistols-god-save-the-queen-poster-115875-22896459/



http://www.luxurytravelmagazine.com/news-articles/londons-5-star-milestone-hotel-offers-royal-wedding-package-15314.php


Unofficial Royal Wedding Plate


This has nothing to do with Kate or the Royal Wedding it is just a cool Union Jack furniture desgin

Royal Sister In-Law To Be & Her Party Website
Party to Pieces


The Old Boot Inn - Royal Couple Huant


Ok..... this lady said Kate Middleton is no fashion Queen  ? PLEASE are you serious ? 
Oh, I get it she must be the fashion queen - NOT -  I am voting her off my island



Queen Anne 1702
Elizabeth

Princess yourself at TLC.com

Kate - Warhol Style

Flower Accessory Worn by Kate

The Princess Kate Country Rose Accessory - All Natural Beauty


Kate's Wedding Hair


After Christmas Shopping with Mom

Cool Casual Kate