I've been getting my {wannabe} craft on!

So we moved. We're now living in a suburb of Kansas City, MO and loving it. We bought a house and it's been really fun making this house OURS. We are also expecting baby #4 so I've been doing quite a bit of crafting for said baby :) Here are a few things I've made for the little coconut. Just In Case it's a girl :) Baby's Take Home Outfit (I have plans to tea dye a white onesie and leaving it plain or with a #4 on it :) ) And matching Hudson, because really, what's cuter than a baby in a Hudson hat? A {really} crappy cell phone picture of the quilt that I sewed for Four. It's been so fun seeing my vision for the baby's room come to life. We painted its room two different shades of grey. One is called Sparrow and the other is Dark Granite. I'm in love. (OH and by we, you know I mean Barry, right?) I have plans to sew a crib skirt made from the same woodgrain fabric that the binding is made from. I'm ridiculously proud of that quilt, it's my first ever quilt, and it turned out more than just functional. It's pretty cute too, the binding? Not pleased with that. But whateves. I made two crib sheets for Four also. I used the fox print from the Aneela Hoey A Walk In The Woods line

My first one, the white one, is a little wonky. But the 2nd one turned out much better. I've LOVED having a sewing area set up, so when I do get a spare minute to sew my stuff is already out and I don't have to worry about lugging out my machine, thread, etc. It's all right there!! I have high ambition to refinish my desk, but we'll see when that happens :)

Perry The Platypus!

Hi! This is our version of a Perry The Platypus Valentine's Box! I loved how it turned out, and boy oh boy was my little man excited about it! He told all of his friends how he helped make Perry the Platypus. He exclaimed excitedly, "Daddy we have a new pet! It's a platypus, they don't do much."

He demanded 3 hearts on each side!

His tail

The name (thank you cricut!)

Materials we used:

Shoe Box (we used toddler size 13 shoes, and it was plenty!)
Green/teal paper. I used 12X12 scrapbook cardstock. In retrospect a regular paper, wrapping paper maybe? would have been easier/better! But this was the exact color of Perry the Platypus!)
Orange paper-this should be cardstock since it has to be stiff for his tail and beak.
white paper/cardstock for eyes cut into 2" circles (use a 2" punch if you have it, or just cut it with your cricut!)
small black hearts for pupils (since it was VDAY after all) and letters
Small amount of yarn for hair

First cover the box and lid in the green paper.

Make a U shape for the beak/tail. Ours were the same size. Draw black diagonal lines on the tail and do it the opposite direction to make the pattern.

Attach bill, tail and eyes to the box.

You're good to go!

Ahhhhh!

I'm so in love with these pictures. My BFF Stacy, as you probably know, is an AMAZING photographer. Her little guy's 1st birthday was in March, and she planned the birthday party so we could go! It was a Where The Wild Things Are party, and OH MAN, it was AMAZING! She asked me to knit this hat for her little Jackie, and of course I said yes! And decided to knit him a Small Things Romper for him too! In the pebble grey color, it just SCREAMS Max, to me anyway!

Check out her little Jack in the outfit and hat I knit.

Stacy's Blog

A couple things!

Owen turned 4 months yesterday! It's hard for me to believe that he's already that big! I mean he is smiley, and laughs, and drools! He's just such a delight!

Here's his 4 month shirt. Believe me, I was tempted beyond belief to do another owl. REALLY tempted. But I resisted. The end result is cute!



Appliqued frog, and appliqued "4". Love it.

Then I've been knitting away. My friend Shannon liked Owen's blessing outfit. So I asked her if she wanted me to knit one for her son's baptism. He was born 8 days after Owen!





(flash wasn't ready for this one!)


I'm SO excited to see pictures of little Graham in this special outfit!

Lucky Number 100!

This is my 100th Crafty Post! That should mean something signifigant. Like a giveaway. or something. But I'm too busy! So look for a giveaway some day, in the near, not so distant, future!

Instead of anything exciting, this is Gabe's 3rd Birthday Shirt. He had a circus party. It was SO fun!

Hooty-Hoot!

Someone else likes owls! Yay!

I met my friend Jill almost SIX years ago. And when I say met, I mean, online. In a forum for pregnant people. Wow. That was a long time ago. Her little girl is celebrating her FIFTH birthday in March, just like my Julian.

Her niece is also celebrating her first birthday! So fun! I asked her if she wanted some birthday girl shirts, and she did.






We had a busy weekend. My wonderful husband painted my living room, so much crafting wasn't done. BUT I did manage to squeak out a camera strap cover! I've been lusting over those found on Etsy, and after some serious research (Ok just a random google) I found a fabulous tutorial! Saved myself $30!

You can find the tutorial here.



Sorry for the not so stellar photo, this was taken with my phone.

I'm finishing up the last of the teacher valentine's tonight, so Julian can deliver them tomorrow. Pictures to come!

The Long Awaited 3 Month Shirt

Ok, so I may be stretching the truth. You haven't been waiting that long! But here it is!





I pretty much LOVE how it turned out!

OK I lied

Owen's shirt isn't next. I whipped this up for my cousin's little girl (that makes her my 2nd cousin, right?)



I'm mailing the boys' valentine's so I figured what better than a Valentine's Day shirt to go with it! My boys don't appreciate the pinkness of V-day :) Barry will be happy that instead of buying MORE fabric, I'm using up what I have. This is progress, right?

Birthday Shirt!

My friend Sandi asked me to sew her up a 1st birthday shirt. Her friend has a daughter that's turning one soon! I have boys, so I LOVE the chance to do something girly! &hearts




I'm a little obsessed with owls right now. My obsession may or may not be reaching unhealthy levels.

Up next on the blog? Owen's 3 month shirt! Stay tuned!

What?! You do things other than knit?

Occasionally. And I do mean occasionally.

My friend Crystal's little girl is turning one! Crystal is a fabulous baker, and makes these delectable looking cupcakes. (She lives in Jersey so I've never actually tried a cupcake, but I can only imagine!)

So I made this cute little cupcake birthday shirt! (The colors look awful. AWFUL, but I think it turned out pretty cute!)

Black shirt, Hot Pink Polka Dot bottom and candle, White Minky 'frosting' and yellow flame!

Gabriel's Yellow Scarf

I got this FABULOUS yellow scarf and hat for Christmas this year. I love it so much, and I wear it almost every day!

Gabe, my fashion forward little guy, was jealous. Oh so jealous. He too wanted a yellow scarf.

So I knit him one.



Super easy pattern, "Mistaken Rib Stitch" on Lion Brand Wool. It was -1 this morning when I dropped the bigs off at preschool. Good thing I finished it, huh?

Busy Little Bee

I've been a knitter!

In the past week I've finished FOUR projects! Ok so 2 of them were newborn hats, but whatever :) It still counts!

Alisha's "Boyfriend" Scarf. I didn't finish it in time for her actual BIRTHDAY, but I was able to give it to her at her party! So yay!




A pair o' Pixie Hats




And a cocoon/photography prop


I'm working now on a hat for my sister's birthday, and then finishing up a blanket I started a (hide) YEAR AGO!!

After that?! Who knows! All I know is that it will be super fun!

Old Jeans

I have a pair of {expensive} jeans. I wore them often for almost 4 years. Then they got a hole, simply from wear. Now it's not in a place that I can still wear the jeans. They are unfortunately, unwearable.

They have silly, sentimental memories for me. I bought them with my sister-in-law. She totally talked me into them. And I loved them for years. And am currently DYING for another pair. {David Kahn if you're wondering}

What kind of projects are there for old jeans. I can't throw them away. I don't need hole-y jeans sitting in my closet. What can I do with them?

Drool City

No project pictures yet. I need to get cracking on this scarf for my friend Alisha! Her birthday is tomorrow! I hope I get it finished!

But I did want to share something completely amazing with you.

Behold. The beauty of this yarn is absolutely insane. I know. It's yarn, but seriously, look at it. That's some purdy yarn :)

YUM

Blessing Outfit Action :)

Well not so much action, but dang cute!

Elizabeth's Birthday Scarf

This year, I am going to try to knit/make everyone's birthday presents. Obviously for my kids, they won't be so excited. But for other people?! Heck yes. My dear friend Elizabeth's birthday is coming up. I knit her this scarf!





January is a busy month for birthdays!

Elizabeth is the 18th, she lives in WA though, so I will have to ship it.

Baby Owen's Blessing Outfit &hearts

So I've always wanted a handmade blessing outfit. ALWAYS. However, not knowing who to ask to make one, or how to go about doing it, I just went to Babies R Us and bought one. This time? I can knit! Hallelujah! So I decided to knit Owen's little blessing outfit.

I'd been lusting over a certain pattern by SMSS. I decided it would be perfect for a blessing outfit, and went for it! I splurged on the yarn, and ordered much raved MadelineTosh Vintage.

I was really nervous to cast on, for some reason. Well, a new cast on technique was one of the hindrances, which actually turned out to be pretty fabulous. (Provincial cast on for those wondering)

It knit up perfectly, easily, the pattern was incredibly clearly written, and easy to follow. I couldn't be happier with the finished product!


The darling little hat!


Button Detail




Definitely a win! Owen's being blessed today, so I will take some pictures of my adorable baby boy in his sweet outfit later today!

Christmas Gifts Galore!

Every year. Every year I knit tons of gifts! And every year I do a dump post. Here's this year's post. Minus a bunch of gifts I forgot to take pictures of! DOH!

Little Mice for my nephews, Brandon and Carter!


My mother-in-law swears that Brandon will just adore it! I hope so!

A pinafore for my only niece Ashley! I love the bright colors and the sparkly yarn. I'm not such a fan of the splotch of black on the front, but alas. Such is life.



Super cute hat, also for Ashley.


This all started out as a library bag for my oldest nephew, Bryant. Then turned into gift bags for the whole sibling set.



Not pictured.
Mobeius for my mom
Fingerless mittens for my mom

Mistaken Rib scarf for my sister, Ang.
Fingerless mittens for Ang.

Slouchy hat for my sister, Jess.
Mistkaen Rib scarf for Jess.

All presents have been mailed out to their recipients, and with only one week until Christmas, I really hope that they like them!

My Baby Owen's Stash

I've been a busy, busy knitter the past few months. I have a baby due in about 6 weeks, but I'm really hoping he decides to come a little bit early. Not a TON early, just a little.

Anyway, I have had some time to knit. I have kind of closed down knitting for other people, for a while, at least. And focusing on knitting for my baby, and my family, hey Iowa winter is COMING! And Christmas!

Here are some of the things I've knit up for my baby, Owen!

This yarn was knit by my super talented friend, Jennifer of Debutante Yarns


Yummy Dashing Dach's Caribbean Goldfish! One of my favorite colorways


Unblocked Sheepy Longies...I think I'm going to add a sun to the bum.


They also need a drawstring...but details.


I knit this pumpkin hat on the way to Mall of America over Labor Day weekend. It's Dashing Dach's pumpkin.



And those are all that I have a picture of! I have some hats I've knit, and I need to knit a matching sheepy hat. Thinking about a Hudson. I am test knitting a realllllly cute thing! And I have some gorgeous caribbean seas by Debutante Yarns to do also...sooo I still have a lot to do.

Here is another crafty endeavor I've taken. I went to Joanns to get a wreath for our door. But all of them were way too decorated. So this is what I got instead. A grapewood (I think) wreath for $3. And then 4 $1 picks. I like it SO much more than the wreaths that Joanns had, and it was less than 1/2 the price!