Monday, December 30, 2013

Another New Scarf


A couple of weeks ago I learned a new way of crocheting granny square
I made a scarf but couldn't possibly stop at one
so here is a new scarf made the same way

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

One Of My Scarves Came To Visit


It was tested on the coldest, stormiest day we've had for a long time
and did very well! I was so proud


The model is my beautiful sister Noa

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Pretty in Pink


This little tissue case - pink and glittery with beads
is part of a present for a birthday girl



Friday, December 20, 2013

Welcome to MJ

Welcome to MJ from Little Panda Crafts, my very first guest blogger!
Here is here post.


Hello! I’m MJ from Little Panda Crafts. Thanks so much to Amalia for having me guest post today! This time of year is so busy, and with sending out the mountain load of holiday cards, you need the envelopes, too! I want to share with you how to make envelopes using a basic paper heart. This craft is really good for little kids--they’ll love making their own envelopes and putting their late Christmas Lists in as well!



You will need scissors, tape or glue, and some pretty papers. My eraser panda was tossed in as a prop for the photo. :)

First, cut out a heart.



Since you want the design part of the paper on the outside, flip the heart over.



Fold the insides in.



Now fold the top part of the heart down.



Glue it down.



The envelope is done! If you wish, make a card and put it in.



Seal the envelope and you’re done! :)



Thanks so much for bearing with my pictures! (I’m not so much of a fabulous photographer, sorry). Please visit my blog, www.littlepandacrafts.blogspot.com

MJ

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

A Bit of News


NEWS: I've been invited to be a guest blogger on Little Panda Crafts
MJ, who writes the blog, posted the announcement here
and the full post here and she will write a guest post (my first!) here
on Friday. Exciting times!

Monday, December 16, 2013

Orangette and Primrose and the Grand Tour

The girls have been feeling restless of late and decided that it was time to take to the road, see the world and have new adventures. Their trusty old bus was sent to the village mechanic for a little sprucing up, arrangements were made with little Timmy to mind the animals and water the garden, and the two have pouring over maps each evening, dreaming of roads and destinations.


The morning of the big day dawned bright and sunny. Primrose served a nice breakfast and the two began packing. And then Orangette noticed that the living room rug was still outside after a bit of cleaning and they went out to retrieve it. The rug looked quite inviting and the day was so nice that they just had to take a little bit of time for a nap. By the time Mrs. Montague stopped by for a chat and found them there, hours later, it was too late to go. And besides, on a bright sunny day, surrounded by friends, their little village didn't seem half bad. Well, there is always tomorrow, if they felt like it.


Friday, December 13, 2013

The Little Bear and the Pea


I don't understand why I can't get to sleep
I've been tossing and turning, even counted some sheep
the blankets are lovely, so soft and so bright
but somewhere, something, just isn't right!



Featured: ALL my baby blankets



Monday, December 2, 2013

A New Scarf

I've been wanting to try a new variation of the granny square
and was very pleased to come across this tutorial
it is very easy and makes for a nice change


I started small and made this scarf 
and have since made a few more things
that I will be showing soon