Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Snooping


I was a holiday snooper. You know, one of those kids who sneaks around the house looking behind the pots and pans in the kitchen cupboards, under the hats in the coat closet, behind the curtains in my parents room and, just in case it was too obvious a place to hide goodies, in my piano bench under the sheet music. I am not proud of this, but my mother should be proud for hiding our gifts so well, that I never found anything that I can remember. We always had such delightful, fun surprises for us under the tree on Christmas mornings.

Each year, I try to make at least one little something for each person on my list and this year will be no exception. Would you like a peek? I need to be careful, because reading is not really like snooping unless there is something to snoop out, so you will just get a little peek. Don’t worry, I have pictures of finished items in their entirety to share with you after the wrapping is torn away and the bows are safely stowed for next year.

This is a special gifty for a blogging friend.


And this is for a special girl in my life.


This goes with that. She will love it.


And this? Well, this is quite a bit of project to take on so few days before gifting. Cross your fingers.


Happy holiday making! ~Kelly

Friday, November 6, 2009

Lallee Says Thank You

Sweet crochet diva, Lallee, is having a giveaway. If you would like a chance to win this sweet afghan, leave a comment on her blog. Of course, I have every intention of winning this sweet prize myself. It is perfect for Lucy.

~Kelly

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Operation Homemade Christmas!

So I made it a point to make a LOT of homemade ornaments and decorations for Christmas... well at least that's my plan anyways. My boyfriend and I will be celebrateing our first christmas while living together. & we quickly realized we have nothing to decorate with. All we have is a massive fake tree, with nothing to go on it or nothing to put around the house. So I decided to make a bunch of stuff & Frosty the crocheted snowman was born! He's my first attempt at an ami without a pattern. I'm pleased with him and just wanted to share! I'll be posting my operation homemade Christmas progress on my blog. I got lots of ideas I can't wait to get more things made and share!


Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Eye Candy Scarf

My 6 year old daughter likes the fact that her Mummy can make things! She really likes it when she can come up with an idea and then asks Mummy (very nicely and politely)
if she could make it for her.
Sophie's idea, colour scheme and design, me? well I just went along for the ride.
Really enjoyed making something really girlie for my little girlie. She is sat watching a Disney DVD wearing this scarf. More info here.
xx

Monday, October 26, 2009

Glasses Case


This needs a fastener and I wasn't too happy with the join marks, I will know better the next time i make this. It is a cute little case though and I think I might make a few for Christmas pressies.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Spiderman Afghan



I just finished this Spiderman Round Ripple, it is a Christmas gift. I am so glad to be through with it, not because it is hard but because I am so tired of blue and red!! It really is a very easy ripple to make and I have made 2 others but not this same color. I have more to do for Christmas gifts so I will start on them tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Ball Winders?

Hello all you Yarnies out there, Please help me out if you can...I was thinkin' I'd like to get a yarn ball winder.  I've only been browsing on the net for one and I'm not sure how to choose one kind over the other.   Do you have one?  Do you like the one you chose?  I would love any suggestions you might have.  Thanks in advance!