This is my "thing" for today. Thanks to SusanBlueRobot for the inspiration! Again, I used my Cricut and the CDS. It's a bit hard to tell, but it's a square card.

This was inspired by "Mysonshines" on the Cricut MB. I made it last night, so technically it can't be my thing for today. Anywho, its a onesie card for a baby shower that I'm going to this afternoon. I don't have the New Arrivals Cartridge, so I had to make this by welding a bunch of shapes together in Cricut Design Software. It was fun! The hanger was made with three rectangles, two circles and a question mark ;o).

Here is the top of my exploding box with some embellishment and the inside of the box with frames just aching to have some pictures attached!

Someone on the Cricut MB wanted a Mario for her son's birthday party. Here was my attempt and my entry for today... Yes, I know Mario is too manly for polka dots, but it was all I had in my stash - LOL! I used the Cricut Design Software and only the George Cartridge to make him.

Well, I'm going to make a "thing-a-day". We'll see how long I last, but so far so good. Alas, I'm doing well making a thing a day, but I'm not doing so well posting about it. Here is what I've made so far...

This is a business card holder designed by Amy Butler. I didn't have her fun fabric to work with, but HL never lets me down. It is so cute! What do I need with a business card holder you ask... I've got cards in there for the knit shop where I teach and "mommy calling cards". The MCC have all of our info on them so we can hand them out at playdates without having to find a pen and paper under all the clutter that is in my purse.



Isn't she adorable?!? We had some friends over this afternoon for a super Mermaid making frenzy. I is having a birthday party soon with a mermaid theme. Cricut to the rescue. I just got Paper Dolls Dress Up, and the rest is history.


Below is a clock I made for the HUGE empty space above our mantle. I use my trusty Cricut Software and Just Hands from Target to make it. It's a bit off kilter, but it's nothing a compass and a protractor can't sort out. It has our last name at the top and "est 2000" at the bottom.




These are signs above our children's beds. We're going to embellish them with dinosaur as soon as they decide which dino to choose. I used the Cricut Software for this as well.




This is an exploding box. The lid comes off, and viola, it's a cute little photo album with 12 different surfaces to decorate.




Here is a fabric basket I found from the Craftzine Blog. It was super simple to make and oh so cute! It is on the small size, but I think it would be perfect for a small handmade gift or two.

Here is a needle case I also found on Craftize's Blog.


This was a much needed addition to the back yard. Oh, I'm taking about the tent covering, not the whole playset ;o). It was a snap to sew (just a big rectangle really), the toughest part was getting the dang grommits in.

That's a lot of crafting, and I'm loving it.

I am loving my new Cricut Software, and I just create and create and never seem to cut. I also discovered that you can get strips of vinyl that work with your Cricut at Lowe's for just about $10! With the Uppercase Living catalog at my side for inspiration, I made this for the space above my oven. Total cost? Sixty-five cents!!! A similar UL piece is priced at $20.00. I'm so proud.

I've also set up a new knitting class at The Knaughty Knitter. It's called illusion or shadow knitting. You can't see the design, and then you shift your point of view and there it is! It's a super simple technique, and easy enough to chart. I'll also be starting a new session of Knitting 101 at the end of June. It is 4 weeks long and will continue through part of July.

Recent FO's

Sorry for the crappy pics. This is what happens when you take pics in a hurry to avoid "help" from a 5 year old and a 2 year old.

The Mystery Stole

The Diamond Smocked Baby Blanket

Baby Chucks

Well, I'm going to try to start updating this blog more often since there are still about 5000 people in front of me on Ravelry, and what better way than a contest to get me started. I love Vickie Howell's show on DIY and can't wait to hear her podcasts.

OTN:

Socks using yarn that Meredith hand dyed

A prayer shawl for Vivian

Julia from RYC

Here is a list of projects that are OTN or on my list of things to do...
Bronty for L
Market bag for K
Lotus Blossom Tank for me
Top down raglan for me
Christmas stockings for the family (One down, three to go.) The picture doesn't really do it justice. It's about 2 feet long!

Some more FOs
Baby Socks in Fortissima Socka














Ribs and Cables Socks from Interweave Knits Fall 2005. I had to modify the pattern so I could knit them toe up.















My first socks. I used the toe up method by Queen Kahuna.















Affectionately known as "The socks I hate". I really don't like the neapolitan colorway, and I knit them two at a time via magic loop. Add the two together and you get 6 months of trudging though to finish these awful socks. Too bad they are wicked comfy!















Hugs and Kisses baby socks from Interweave Knits Spring 2005.

Here are some finished projects I've completed within the last 12 months.

Shedir, a chemo cap, worked in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. It used 1 and 1/3 balls and was a dream to work with. Although I got stitch gauge (a miracle), I didn't (read couldn't) get row gauge. I had to leave out one pattern repeat before I started the decreases to account for the difference.




























This was too cute to not knit. It's worked in cheapo 100% acrylic.















Your basic ear flap hat. I worked it in Lion Brand Wool-ease.















Another one that was too cute not to knit. It was a quick but challenging knit. Beware there are NUMEROUS corrections to this pattern. They can be found here.















My boys love dinosaurs, so this was a must knit. Worked in kitchen cotton, just because it's wicked cheap.















The summer shawlette from Interweave Knits Summer 2006. It's perfect to take the edge off over air conditioned interiors.















This the the cover capelet from Wrap Style. It's my first stranded 2 color project. A fast and fun knit, but I didn't care for the collar. I just finished it in ribbing. I used Cascade 220 and Galway from Plymouth to complete this project. As you can see by the rolling, it's unblocked.

I'm new to this blogging thing - long time reader, first time blogging. I've been wanting a place to keep track of my WIPs, knitting wish lists and projects to come, and so far, this is the easiest thing I've come up with. Pictures coming soon!