I shared the pattern, but I never showed off the finished piece. I really like how the pink turned out, i think it compliments the Evie Element. I haven't framed this yet because I'm a slacker, but it's been done for months and I figured I should just show it off unframed. ... Read More
I've been really interested in the idea of cross stitching on different surfaces besides just Aida fabric. I did the waste canvas experiment and wanted to try some other surfaces as well. I saw this upcycled box on Pinterest and decided to give it a try with a $.99 cardboard box from Michael's. I added a quick coat of craft paint and then got to work poking holes. I made some errors with how I did this, and the holes were the first. ... Read More
Evie loves the Pigeon books by Mo Willems. I have been a huge Mo Willems fan for a long time, I loved The Off-Beats on KaBlam! In my book illustration class in college I did an illustrator presentation on him, so I was really excited that Evie likes his books so much. ... Read More
So it came to my attention thanks to a kind commenter that I missed an element. "I love this project! It is beautiful, colourful and well made. But as a chemistry major I have to say you are missing an element. The place that has He right now should have Ne and He should be moved up to the same level as H." I honestly can't believe I didn't notice, but I think I looked at this so much it was all a blur. ... Read More
One of the things I like about this blog is that it motivates me to finish projects. So in order to keep me motivated and accountable, I'm going to do a weekly blanket check in! Total squares needed - 121 Total squares finished - 47 Total circles that need a border - 31 Squares still needed - 43 ... Read More
I usually go to either Michael's or Hobby Lobby when I need craft supplies. They are closer than Jo-Ann's and usually get the job done. The other day though I ended up in Jo-Ann's after a failed Hobby Lobby trip and I couldn't pull myself away from the fabric section. ... Read More
Evie has always loved sorting and organizing things so I decided to make a color matching game for her out of a mini muffin tin. ... Read More
I started this scarf for Evie last winter but never finished it. I absolutely love the yarn, it's really soft. Usually when I buy a variegated yarn I'm disappointed by the outcome, but the gradient on this one is really pretty. However, that's also the reason this scarf never got finished. I'm coming to the end it the skein and I want it to be longer but don't know how the new skein will look. I'm worried there will be a really obvious and abrupt change that will ruin the scarf. I guess really the only way to find out is to try, but I'm nervous. ... Read More