New Light Box

So I made a new light box! Okay, I made my FIRST light box. :)

I used this tutorial to help me along. 

It was super easy! And, if I hadn't been distracted by How to Train Your Dragon, I would have finished it in about an hour...haha.

 Here are some of my new pictures using my box:

 Yay for much better pictures! 

Although I did have to edit them, I didn't have to edit them as I had before.

Alayna

Quick Update!

I just wanted to send out a quick update to everyone. I'm still kickin' and creatin'! I've just been rather busy with work and trying to get back into school. I've fallen behind on the WIPs and FOs but hope to get back into the swing of things this week. I've finished off a few critters but my list just keeps getting longer.

I decided to take a personal break and crochet for myself. I'm currently participating in Stacey Trock's (of FreshStitches) Cow CAL! I've never crocheted a cow before but I'm super excited! I decided I would crochet it for Joe since he has been patiently waiting for a critter since I started. So I'm going to make him in 2 different blue colors and I'm going to throw in some orange somewhere, but I'm keeping that a surprise! 

I've just started on the body and I"m about halfway done. I used her color changing technique for the first time and let's just say I LOVE the way it turns out. I've also never left the different strands of color just hanging off my critters, so it's weird maneuvering around two yarns that are still connected. 

Just a little of what I'm up to today. Since today is Father's Day, here is a little Father's Day funny.

Alayna

FO Fridays!

Okay, lets face it...I love being lazy. But, I don't like how unproductive being lazy is. Such a predicament.

I did however get something finished!

No, it isn't my sweater. Although, that would have been pretty amazing to finish in two days.

Anywhosies...this was one of the first critters I designed.

Meet GRRRR.

He's real mean. Can'tchya tell?

  It's based, and mostly inspired by, a monster design of Stacey Trock's (from FreshStitches). I love her work. As you can tell, I work my critters in the back loop only. It makes for (in my opinion) a neater finish and it's much easier to assemble!

 

 Here is the initial sketch. All my fancy schmancy notes!

I'm pretty sure even though I wrote all my notes down, I didn't follow my "pattern" at all...

That's all I got today! Check out all the other awesome finished off projects over at Tami's Amis Finished Off Fridays!

I have a question for y'all...Joe, the boyfriend, asked me the other night when he was getting a critter (after telling me he thinks I'm "very talented at crocheting."). EEEP!

He wants to put it on his dashboard in his car since he doesn't have a specific office at work...what do I make him?!!!

I was thinking something in orange...it will match his car.

Any ideas?! I'm looking for something small-ish, that will fit on his dash but something he'll love.

WIP Wednesday!

It's that time again!

WIP Wednesday!

Although I'm not working on anything new, I did make progress on my sweater!

 Instead of a scarf it now looks like a little girls dress!

HA, just kidding. As you can see I've got the sleeves going! Yay!

 Here is my fanciful stitching. I'm so good, I make mistakes and don't care...it adds character. That's what I tell my OCD.

 So I didn't start stitching a new project but I did design two new critters.  

Ms. Lysa Marie is going to be for Joe's sister, Ramona.

I got the name from Ramona's middle name and Joe' mama's name (spelled differently).

I just have to figure out how to make the hair...I've seen hairpin lace fringe as hair, but I have NO idea how to do that. *sadface*

Any ideas? Tips?

Aaaaaand this little (big) guy is going to be for Karsen, Joe's nephew! I wanted to create something simple but really goofy because...well, that's how Karsen is! 

Karss  is going to be HUGE! I didn't want him too small because a 5 year old can't snuggle (properly) with a small stuffed animal. So, I'm opting for GINORMOUS! 

I've started writing the pattern short-hand but haven't finshed that yet.

So that's what I'm working on!

See what everyone else is working on over at 

Tami's Amis and Other Creations!

FO (Finished Off) Fridays!

So I really only have one thing to report today.

I was very lazy this week, hehe.

I finished off a pair of octopi sisters to send to an old co-worker of mine! They turned out fabulous!

The patterns ( for the bow and octopus) can be found in this post.

I had a great time working on them. They are so quick and easy!

Unrelated to crochet or knitting...I finished off my enchiladas for our work fiesta today! We are celebrating Quatro de Mayo...since Cinco de Mayo is not a business day. 

I'm already getting hungry!

What did you guys finish off today?!
Also, hop on over to Tami's Amis and Other Creations and see what everyone else is finishing up!

WIP Wednesday

Good morning world! Well, it's morning where I'm at... :)

So I only have one project working this week. I'm a closer at work this week so I don't have quite as much free time when I get off. I've just been lazin' around the house watching TV and getting caught up on all 13 seasons on One Tree Hill (even Joe got hooked on all the drama!)

But here is a photo of the Free Dolman Sleeve Crochet Sweater I've been working on

 I know, it isn't much...but eventually it will be a awesome looking sweater!

This is the first crocheted garment I have ever made. I was a little confused at first about how to get my measurements but I just decided to use her listed measurements and come to find out we are the same size! HA! So that made it super easy!

I found the pattern on Ravelry (that site is a serious time killer) and I have soooo many other projects in my favorites...

Anyways, enough daydreaming I have to go to work!

What are you making this week?

 Let everyone know by linking up over at Tami's Amis and Other Creations blog

WIP (Work-In-Progress) Wednesday!

You know, every time I spell out "Wednesday" I have to say it in my head "Wed-nes-day"....

Anyways, on to my current projects!

Currently I'm working on Octopus #2 for a friend of mine. Instead of a yellow bow, this little gal will have a light pink bow.

Here is the head of the little lady Octopus

The light pink bow in progress.

On Monday, I decided I wanted to take up knitting. I love knitted garments. I bought a couple knitting magazines to look at while at work and after looking through them...I want to knit them all. /facepalm

Sooooo, since I need to learn how to knit (to make said garments)...I'm teaching myself! Here I'm working on a simple dishcloth because lets face it, I'm in Houston and it's hot as blazes. I don't need a scarf. Plus, I'd rather not knit just to...knit. I wanted to make something useful!

My only problem? I had to keep ripping it out because it looked super wonky! In the picture I'm only on the 2nd row(?) and I've had to put it aside to work on some other crocheted pieces for family and friends.

 I got silly with the camera and just started snapping away. I thought I would spare y'all EVERY picture I took. *grins*

And here is my Work-in-Progress cat. Does that count?! His name is Titan and he's a booger.

OH OH OH!! PLUS, I got this bad boy in the mail today. Can't wait to whip up some of these motifs and make an afghan...because I need more warm things in this tropical climate (super sarcasm).

 

What are you working on this week?

Alayna