Sunday, June 19, 2011

Gift Pictures!

Way way back in March, I shared some pictures of gifts I made for one of Kade's classmates and her mom recently sent me pictures her and her brother enjoying their gifts. Now I'm showing them off to you!



Here is lady Lucy wearing the crocheted crown I made her and using the sewing kit I put together...you can see the original posts here.



And John John, first thing in the morning wearing the garbage truck t-shirt I stenciled for him! So cute! You can find the original post here.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Sunshine Award!

Hi all!

Hope you're enjoying your day and maybe getting a little crocheting in (mayby?). I had the day off today and didn't get much crocheting done but we did do groceries, work in the garden and I worked out, so it was a good day!

Anyways, I just found out that Samantha at Moody Mama nominated me, little old me, for a Sunshine Award! I am so honored. If you haven't already checked out her blog you must head on over there!



Rules:
1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them.
2. Tell us something about yourself.
3. Nominate 10 other bloggers.
4. Let them know you awarded them!

A little about me, eh?

Well if you didn't already know this, I'm Canadian (hence the eh above). I love to crochet, listen to classic rock, and read. I hate cleaning! Family is really important to me and I try to teach my son to respect himself and other. I work at a youth cafe and love it. I dream about a time when I can own a wool shop on a family farm, and crochet all day....here's to hoping!


Who I nominate!

1. Adaiha at thing to make and do
2. Susan (my cousin!) at Polliwogs in Bloom
3. Alice at Crochet with Raymond
4. Lucy at Attic24
5. Sarah at sarahndipities
6. Dawn at sew ritzy~ritzy
7. Holly (my dearest friend)at one woman, one year, one world
8. Sam (my crafty buddy) at Enjoy the Simple Things
9. Becky (my coolest Alliston Friend) at Becky's Photography
10. Nick and Cindy (my in law brother and soon to be sister in law) at Check the Fridge

These are some of the blogs and peoples that bring me joy! Check out their blogs and spread the love!
m

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Starburst Hotpad



What a fun and interesting pattern!

I've been wanting to make this for awhile now but just from looking at it, I couldn't figure it out, so I've been avoiding it. I thought it was going to be much harder then it was....

It turned out amazing! I will make more....they would make great gifts and would go really nice with the xmas gifts I've already started.

If your interested in making this hotpad, and I strongly suggest that you do, you can find the pattern here....there is even a really great video tutorial!

Have a great Sunday,
m

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Underwater Kade!

This weekend we went to the Big City to visit my brother in law,Nick, and my soon to be sister in law, Cindy! We had so much fun.

Kade was super excited to go up to the top of the CN Tower with Nick. It was a cloudy day but they had a lot of fun. While they were off exploring, Cindy and I shopped for a few hours....well mostly window shopped!

In the afternoon, Nick and Alex took Kade swimming in the salt water pool in Nick's building. Kade loves swimming and is lucky to have his Grandma to teach him. He is getting really good...here are some of the pictures Nick took....







As you can tell, Nick is much better with a camera then me!

While the boys were swimming, Cindy and I were napping upstairs. We had to get ready for an amazing dinner! They took us out for Chinese food, much better then anything you could find in little old Alliston, and we ate, A LOT!

Thanks Nick and Cindy for a great day!
m

PS...I was also able to finish my first christmas shawl on my way down there in the car!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Blanket unveiling!

My blanket is done and I am in love with it!

It is big, about the size I wanted but I still can't believe how big it is!

Again, I want to thank everyone for getting involved with this CAL. It was the first one I've done but I will be doing another, for sure.

I can't wait to see all of your lovely work, but in the mean time, here's mine!
m





My pictures are always blurry....anyone got any tips for me on how to avoid that?

Here is the linking tool, for when your ready to show off your blanket!

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Good morning!

Good morning!

It is raining here and we are heading out of Alliston to the big city of Toronto this morning! My husband is still getting ready and I'm all packed up so I thought I would fill in this A to Z about me that I found on Craftyminx's blog. If you haven't already been to her blog, you have to check it out!

A. Age: 28, but everyone things I'm still in High School...I still get carded!
B. Bed size: Queen, but we could do with a king size.
C. Chore that you hate: All of them but mostly washing windows and folding laundry!
D. Dogs: I love Border Collies! I'm not a big dog person but I love Border Collies.
E. Essential start to your day: Cuddling with my little one....until he starts talking and wiggling....then I kick him out of bed!
F. Favourite color: Grey...all shades of grey!
G. Gold or Silver: Silver all the way.
H. Height: 5'even
I. Instruments you play: Air guitar, I will take you on.
J. Job title: Cafe Coordinator/Community Food Worker
K. Kids: Just one, and he is the crazy apple of my eye.
L. Live: Little old Alliston
M. Mother's name: Mariquita, it means lady bug and my name means honeybee!
N. Nicknames: Smelly, that's what my husband calls me!
O. Overnight hospital stays: Once when I was a baby and when I had my baby, not bad.
P. Pet peeve: I don't peeve easily....
Q. Quote from a movie: "No day but today" -Rent
R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings: One brother, a brother in law and I will soon have 2 sisters in law.
T. Time you wake up: My son is my alarm clock, which usually goes off between 6:30 and 7:30 am
U. Underwear: Briefs, not boxers....I don't understand the question
V. Vegetable you hate: cauliflower and cabbage...I hate cabbage.
W. What makes you run late: my son....I was never late before he came along.
X. X-Rays you've had: none, oh, unless you count the ones you get at the dentist.
Y. Yummy food that you make: Soup...I make amazing soup!
Z. Zoo animal: Elephants, they are just so big and gray!

Hope you all have a great weekend and that you are good time putting your blankets together!
m
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