Bandana Tops

I have been working on a few of these for my DD and for several friends' girls too. They are SOOOO easy to make :) just a couple of straight seams and put the ribbon into the casing and VOILA! you are done :)

my first larger project

So I have started my first large knitting project: a throw. I love the yarn (lion brand cotton ease) and am having fun. Purling is getting easier :) and I am liking it more! I used a dishcloth pattern with a few modifications to make it in stockinette stitch instead of garter stitch. Because of that, I had to modify the border as well :) I am also making it huge to be a throw. There is a similar blanket here that uses a knit front and back increase, where I used a yarn over increase. I like the way it is coming along and love the feel of the finished product :)

This is the day!

It's the last day of school and it marks the beginning of an exciting adventure. What to do this summer... I had my kids write a list and it goes like this: play the wii, jump on the trampoline, go swimming, play the wii, jump on the trampoline, go swimming. I am excited, but I have a sneaky suspicion that they will get bored with this and be looking for some more activities! I have to come up with a plan, free movies and bowling are on my list, as well as a little letterboxing and a few trips to the library. What's on YOUR list?

CHA convention

CHA is coming to Orlando! Hurray, I get to go!

CHA-Summer 2009 Convention & Trade Show
July 27th, 2009 (Education Only)
July 28th-30th, 2009 (Trade Show)
July 31st-Aug. 1st, 2009 (Consumer Show)
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

Please note that online registration is now open for CHA Summer 09!

Musings and a Trampoline

Lately I feel like I spend more time reading other people's blogs than I do writing in my own. I have a goal to spend more time writing here. And to catch up on my email! I end up looking at craft blogs and do less crafting LOL It's such a strange thing...

Yesterday we had a get together with a lot of people over for grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. When my DH went to get the meat, he came home with a trampoline! Several of he men put it together and all the kids jumped until it got dark. My kids are thrilled to have one! Today we spent time on it again :)

I also made a bandana top for my DD from this tutorial (like a pillowcase dress, but easier!) I'll have to take photos to post here!

Giveaway Winners

the winners of the three coupons for Mahatma Rice are commenter numbers 7, 15, and 17! That is: Delightfully Wed's Weblog, Michelle, and Faye!

I will contact the winners by email :)

Congratulations!

Words-only Wednesday!

It has been very rainy here and I have been feeling like I can't post without some new photos. Why is that? I think I'd rather post photos than do a lot of writing! :) It's easier for me somehow.

Everything is going well and I have numerous projects going on (nothing really new there).

I am sort of looking forward to school being out, but sort of not. I enjoy the time to myself somewhat, but I also feel like other people get my kids more than I get them! I am in desperate need of coming up with a schedule for the summer vacation of things that we can do that are free or cheap, any ideas???

Giveaway

I have 3 coupons for 2 -2lb bags of Mahatma Jasmine and Basmati Rice to give away. Who couldn't use a little help with some food in this economy? AND this is GOOD rice! There are also recipes on the coupon and you can visit mahatmarice.com for more recipes. Just leave a comment and I'll randomly choose 3 people to win the coupons on May 21st. To be eligible, please leave a comment before 5pm EST on the 21st. If you are a follower, you may state so in a seperate comment for another entry. Thanks!

Bunny Project

I have completed another project this month- with help from my DD. As far as the bunny goes, she picked out the pattern, did the tracing and cutting and stuffing. We modified it a bit and didn't paint it. She even drew the face! I did the machine sewing. It turned out very cute :) We were both pleased.

OPAM completed project for May

Here is a photo of my completed project for the month. It was my first attempt at a doll and was a little more difficult than I had imagined! In the end, I like his expression and his hair, although I modified the pattern when it came to his hair and his "dress" became a tshirt as well. All in all, I like him. He will be going to an orphanage through a project from Craft Hope.

Tilt Shift Photos

you can make your photos look like miniature models, just go to the following website:
http://tiltshiftmaker.com/

you don't even need to give your information, it's all free! Cool huh?

Giveaway

Here's a link to a great giveaway from Liz! She is giving away 2 $50 gift certificates to spa finder!Go over and say hi and enter!