Finished the London beanie last night. Casting on a second one for Angie's teddybear hat today.

I cannot believe it's been 2 1/2 years since I posted anything in this journal. Have made a few random projects here and there over past 2 1/2 years ( Read more... )

I have been horrifically lazy lately. Actaully only for about a week and a half, but still. Today while Da Boyz are at the Gun & Knife Show, I will be watching reruns of Coupling and stitching away at my project. I will also attempt to either a) put away laundry or b) reorganize the pantry, I don't know how motivated I'll be, so I can see either ( Read more... )

Quilt is 6x6 at 12" per square. Thus far I've pinned & stitched 3 rows @ 6 squares per row= 18 squares. The quilt I'd say is 1/3 done-- I have three rows left to stitch, and then those 6 rows get stitched, and then I have to create some sort of an edging, then to drop it at the tailor's to have my hand stitches reinforced (my sewing machine won't ( Read more... )

One day, I will go here.
Until then, I will content myself figuring a way to crochet a hot dog applique.

craft supplies to obtain, by hook, crook, burgulary, theft, or purchase:

*foil tape
*loteria/tarot cards
*resin
*sculpey
*shrinky dinks
*screen print paint/ raggedy t-shirts
*photo paper

ideas:
necklaces of husband's paintings
pie magnets
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 sorry it's not in metric!

you need

bundt pan or any cake pan you like
electric mixer

1 1/2 c sugar or Splenda
1/2 c brown sugar
1 3/4 c Swan's Down (or other) cake flour
3/4 c cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 c milk
1/2 c butter or margarine
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c boiling water

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why don't I have all the time in the world to play with crafts? I want to play with Sculpey, make more jewelry, and screen print. Unfortunately I do not have enough time. That SUCKS!

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