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Getting Thrifty
I have a friend (you know who you are) who is the Queen of Thrifting. The photos she sends me of her finds are ridiculous. Seriously. Mini pleather turquoise sofa for her boy's bedroom is just one...
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Knit Meter
I love this idea!KnitMeter.com Track how many metres, yards, kilometres, feet or miles... of your knitting, crochet and spinning. Its totally fun. And its like a goal you can set for yourself. If...
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Music That Gets Me Crafty!
Completely random but inspired by my Craft Sunday.Music That Gets Me Crafty!I'll just go with 5 because I'm a music junkie and otherwise this list could go on and on. Kind of like this intro...And its...
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Yoke Cardigan Success!
I am so happy with the results on the Yoke cardigan I made my baby girl. The yarn, the colour, the practice, it all came together. To be honest, I'm happy but hugely shocked. I figured there would be...
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Keep That Cookie Jar Full!
There's nothing sadder than the sight of this:The Empty Cookie JarSo I whipped up some cookies and the ones I actually find easiest and quickest are Molasses.Love them too.3/4 c shortening - melt in...
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Zakka Life Nesting Dolls
I came across this great printable template on Pinterest. And as soon as I did, I knew who the first one would be for. My mother in law, she loves Nesting Dolls. Her collection is amazing. And hey, who...
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Eggcellent
How is it crafts with kids always involve paints and dyes and all things that can stain? I had a heck of a time wrangling the 3.5 year old while the almost one year old had a bad day with teething....
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Knit Along! Another Knit Along!
So I stalk this blog luvinthemommyhood. Shannon inspires me to get my knit AND sewing on. This spring she's got a Tops, Tanks & Tees KAL (you will see the button on the right) going on and I've...
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Third Times a Charm
I hope I'm on my way this time.After two cast ons and one small frog of a row last night I have been able to move on to working the upper body of the tank.It helps when you use the needle sizes in...
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Spray What?
Sick days can be tough when you haven't planned for a day at home. My son does daycare every morning of the week. My baby girl naps during this time. I knit or clean.... Let's be real. I clean if I...
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GAP-tastic Cowl
Do you know Hey! Jen Renee?She's another soul who loves to knit. And she's so stylin'!She posted about her redesign about a cowl she'd seen at the GAP and I bookmarked it knowing exactly who I'd make...
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How To Wind a Ball of Yarn
You know that moment when you've run out of the ball of yarn you're working with and don't have a new one wound and ready to go to continue?Blarg!My Coachella for the luvinthemommyhood KAL is coming...
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Bonnie's Got Style
Just re-watched Bonnie & Clyde.I need this sweater tee.LoveLoveLoveThe entire look actually.
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pay it forward ~ handmade
I have decided to join in with a wonderful Pay it Forward I found over at Marigold's Loft.Would you like to play along?Here are the rules:1. I will send a surprise gift to the first three people to...
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The Last Sunday
Today is my last day before I am back at work after a wonderful year of maternity leave. I treated myself to a couple new items to wear back to work and then came home for some family time.Monday's...
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Knitting & Crochet Blog Week:3KCBWDAY1 Colour Love
I came across this event and thought... hmmm... with an actual specific topic I might get more than one post a week up for... a week.Here's what today's topic is about...Colour LoversColour is one of...
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3KCBWDAY2 - Photography Challenge Day
Photography Challenge Day Today challenges you to be creative with your photography, and get yourself in with the chance to win the photography prize. Taking interesting photographs in this instance...
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Kreativ Blogger! Oh my!
What a huge compliment! Pearls Toronto has nominated me for a Kreativ Blogger award.The amazing thing about this is that I get to talk about other blogs that I enjoy, which I've been meaning to do for...
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3KCBWDAY3 - My Knitting Hero
3KCBWDAY3 - My Knitting HeroBlog about someone in the fibre crafts who truly inspires you. There are not too many guidelines for this, it's really about introducing your readers to someone who they...
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3KCBWDAY4 - A Knitter or Crocheter For All Seasons?
A Knitter or Crocheter For All Seasons? As spring is in the air in the northern hemisphere and those in the southern hemisphere start setting their sights for the arrival of winter, a lot of crocheters...
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Back at Work - Where's My Free Time Gone?
I've now been back at my office job for 3 weeks now. I'm way behind on knitting, reading my fave blogs and writing blogs!But as I sit here and catch up I thought I'd share what that looks like.In...
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WIP Wednesday
I have two projects going on right now. Both in bamboo silk. I'm still not used to knitting with something so slippery! My KAL is too big for me but I'll make sure it goes to a loving home. In the...
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Fabric Love
For the past 3 weekends my fabric shopping has been put on hold for various reasons but yesterday I booked time and went out. I have a place not too far that is pretty huge that I usually hit but...
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Stereo Cabinet Facelift
I'm so happy! I actually finished a project on target this long weekend. This is huge folks. Especially since we have had amazing weather and taken to the outdoors quite a bit. But there's always nap...
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Saving Money - Great Breakfasts
There's no better feeling than coming off a habit of constantly buying your breakfast. I love Tim Horton's sausage breakfast sandwich and their tea. The tea is steeped. How it should be. But when it...
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