Jack Skellington Hat

I finished another Christmas gift, YAY!! This is so cool! My boys loved it when I showed it to them!

Pattern for hat came from here, sadly it is no longer free.

http://bz-designs.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_8&products_id=5

Cutest Little Punky

I made this cutie for my friend/neighbor. She is super sweet and always offering to help me out when my hubby is deployed. I call it a "punky" cause that is what my sweet little 2 year old calls pumpkins.

So here is PUNKY.

free pattern found here:

http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/

Baby Starghan

I have been dying to try this pattern but have had NO time. SO I finally MADE myself try it and OMGosh!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! I can't believe I didn't try it before! It looks complicated, but once you finish the first 5 or so rounds it is SUPER EASY!!! I used red heart soft in turquoise and leaf. It is soft and warm and so cool looking!!

Free pattern available here:

http://yarn-diva.blogspot.com/

Have a great week!!!

Halloweeny Fun

Been a week or so my last post, poor baby has been sick and I have been on the couch (literally) with her all week long. With a trip to the ER, we now have some meds and hopefully this week will go better than last!

Halloween is fast approaching and I am getting in the spirit. so I thought I would share what comes with boredom and toddler naptime.

This actually turned out REALLY well and I totally love it!! I used a pic I took of my kokeshi amigurumis that I made and used my new favorite photo editing program.

So Happy Halloweeny Everyone!!

Yarn Boobie

So I was joking with my husband and saying that I was going to crochet him and his fellow deployed airman some boobs and send them to them. Well, I finished one and am mailing it out to him tomorrow. When I get time, I am going to make a few more and send them out to him to pass around to everyone! Ha ha ha He was telling me how other wives were sending cookies... HA, cookies! Who wants cookies when you can have boobies!!!

Bear Charm

I made this cute little bear charm for the girl who did my pedicure today. I think he is quite cute. As soon as I remember where I found the free pattern, I will add a link to it.

Free as a Bird

Finally finished with my big order, YAY!! So I am taking a break from orders and from Market Day this month. I hope to be back at Market Day again in November though. I am making myself a tote bag in my favorite color, maroon/burgandy/wine. It is gorgeous! I have to take a break from making what other people want and make what I want for a little while. I LOVE to crochet, but I feel like i am getting burnt out. And if I ever really hated crocheting, that would be horrifying!! So I'll take a break and make some fun stuff I have been waiting to work on. I told my hubby, I am gonna make things that I want to make and if people would like to purchase them great, if not, that's okay, because I am enjoying myself and that is all that matters. And I just found out that my best friend is having a boy!!!! So I am all set to make her TONS of stuff!!! My etsy shop is still up and running, although I may not be able to add new things as quickly as I would like. But that's life. I was never really in this for the money anyway. The most joy I get is from creating something that brings a smile and happiness into someone else's life. I am off to work on my tote bag!!!

Oh and I still have some peek-a-boo bunnies available and will be taking special orders for these since they are sewn and not crocheted. :)

Kokeshi Madness

These are adorable. I know I posted one before, but I just had to post my kokeshi minions pictures. This pattern is great because you can change colors, and accessories and facial features to make each one unique. So feast your eyes upon the wonders of the crochet kokeshi dolls.

Kokeshi Doll
pattern available for purchase at
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=25747

Cheese, please!

I also sent this with the pouch & fob for Zelda_suicide on craftster. The cheese image was on her wists and since I couldn't find a plain shirt in the right size, I cut a stencil and printed it onto a very soft fleece. Then I made arms & legs and sewed him up and stuffed him. It is for her 3 year old little boy. My boys are older and they said it was cool and my 2 year old said "Mine,mine!" as she tried to pry it from my hands, so I am assuming he'll like it! I think it is adorable. And so here is the "Cheese ,please!" stuffie.

Mmmmm...64 slices of American cheese! --(Homer)

Swap a loppa

I'm a dork, trying to think of a catchy title. I think it is fair to say you can tell I have kids from from my rhyming title! :) Anyhoo, some new projects I have been working on. My 2 year old has (on her own) become obsessed with the music of The Ramones, cool kid, I know! When the song ends or when I switch to another song she freaks out, so apparently that is her favorite band. I didn't know 2 year olds could have a favorite band. Anyway, she of course needed a shirt to proclaim her love of their music. So here is the toddler Ramones shirt I made for her. I don't think it turned out that great, but it'll do until I can make a fancier one!

And I just got a super swap package from zelda_suicide on craftster. SHe sent me a box chock full o' goodies, fabrics, yarns, etc. So as a thank you I made her this super cool pouch & key fob. She said she is obsessed with zelda and that she loves pink with brown, and so this was born. I am not a zelda fanatic, by any means, but I really like this!

Sorry it's been awhile since I posted, I have been working on a huge special order, but it is nearing completion!! YAY!!

A Very Productive Day

I managed to start about 5 projects today and actually finished 2 of them! YAY!

One was stenciled halloween treat bags. My neighbor wanted her children's names on the bags, so i cut some stencils and painted those up. (done)

Then I had a special order from Market Day for a key fob & zippered pouch combo. The design on these is simple, but the fabric is what makes these super sweet! (done)

I also started 5 more stencils for some projects I am working on.

Here is a pic of the keyfob & pouch...

Super cute bunny. At first I was unsure of the yellow, but once I found the perfect fabric for the inside of the ears, it became my favorite!

This elephant was made as a special order for someone to decorate their baby's room. I love this fabric!

Super squishy hippo, also for same special order as above!

For the elephant and hippo, I drew my own pattern out and then made them.

Oh, and for anyone keeping track, AAFES has FINALLY graced us with the option of buying THE OFFICE SEASON 4!! Only like a month after everyone else in the world was able to get their grubby little mitts on it!

~~ Proud owner of The Office Season 4 dvd set!!! ~~