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A Different kind of Christmas Story 21 Dec 2012 | 12:15 am
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 If you are a fan of South Park, then you already know who this guy is. Personally, I’ve only watched this adult humored show for about 15 m...
Save those dead old burnt out light bulbs 12 Dec 2012 | 02:04 am
'Tis the season to be gre-een.. fa la la la la , la la la la Want to see what you can do with those burnt out, energy busting, old fashioned light bulbs? Enter Exhibit A, everyone’s favorite fat guy...
One more way to use your Toilet Paper 4 Apr 2012 | 01:18 pm
My son is on spring break this week and I decided to take a much needed day off at the office to spend some quality time with my little guy. We hopped into the car and headed over the Bay Bridge to Sa...
When I say Yummy Shoes, I really mean Yummy 22 Jan 2012 | 09:02 pm
My mom always has her nose in her cake decorating books, coming up with new ideas. She never stops creating and I'm so thankful for that. She knows that I love shoes, and she brought me these today. ...
Keep the Door Open 30 Dec 2011 | 12:54 pm
Back in September, I told you about the friendship stones that I made using the pattern from Sascha at Love toKnit's blog, and Aunt Lydia's #10 cotton crochet thread. Well, don't laugh, but, I got to...
I’m excited to officially be a Designer 16 Dec 2011 | 08:03 am
My yarn, crochet hooks, sketchbook and seamstress measuring tape are a regular part of my everyday life. I have so many of my original designs scribbled in note books and even of scraps of paper that...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Rodrick Rules 22 Nov 2011 | 07:33 pm
It's getting closer to the holidays so that means it's time to make presents. I came across this pattern written by a very talented designer, SharonOjala at HomemadeObsessions.blogspot.com . Sharon ...
Textured Beanie Crochet Pattern with Real Hat-titude 27 Oct 2011 | 05:35 am
Just in time to make for Christmas gifts ! I’m getting ready for a boutique next month, and have been working on items to fill my booth. During the midst of all of this, I needed to get creative ag...
Fingerless gloves, how practical are they really? 11 Oct 2011 | 05:30 pm
After browsing the Ravelry.com crochet library, I kept coming across these fingerless gloves. At first I would say to myself, If your hands are cold, wouldnt you want to keep everything warm? That wo...
A scrumptious bowl of Amigurumi Strawberries 11 Oct 2011 | 05:06 pm
So lately, I just cant seem to get into my typical jewelry making mode. I've been spending so much time with my yarn and crochet hooks. I guess because I can pretty much take them anywhere with me an...
