Oh no ... I found another creative thing to do!!

Scrapblog!!

Ugh ... it's just too hot!

Really not feeling at all crafty in this heat. It's supposed to be cooling off this week and I certainly hope so. I hate running the AC - it's a crappy little wall unit that either doesn't cool well or makes it completely frigid in here. Not to mention it runs the electric bill through the roof!

Anyhow, we are going to do a little shopping today then maybe I'll feel like a little painting or beading or something ... anything but getting out the yarn!!

Thinning out the stash!!

So happy that I've gotten rid of my extra yarn and fabric!! Have lots more room now, not to mention a little extra cash.

All part of my goal to stay organized, neat and and not become a hoarder!!

Below: A photo of my yarn collection AFTER getting rid of a huge garbage bag filled with 40 - 50 skeins.

The latest

I'm excited to start working with some clay to design some beads for beaded jewelry. I don't know what I will make yet but it seems like fun.

I'm also working on a mirror with Jeremy. I've put an antique, distressed look on the frame and he is going to add some tattoo style art on it, as well as create vinyl stickers for the mirrored part. He is using mirrored vinyl so it gives it a unique look.

As far as yarn goes, I'm crocheting a pair of lacy black gloves using a VERY tiny crochet hook. I have found that doing a swatch to determine gauge is very important for me as I usually end up with very large projects. I nearly always have to switch to a much smaller hook than what the pattern suggests. I'm not sure why that is but knowing it is helpful to my end results.

Some recently completed projects:

A scarf for buttheads.


Ballerina.


My crocheted purse. I am most pleased with the lining a created for this one. I had to create the pattern myself and it worked out perfectly.

We're heading out on a thrift-store expedition now. Hopefully will find some fun stuff for future projects.

Ready for the fair!!

Yay! Everything is delivered to the fair!! So relieved to have it done!!

I now have a scarf to finish, a ballerina to finish painting and then I am going to start a new project. Don't know what but I'm looking forward to it!

And, I'm excited that I've cleaned out my yarn and fabric stash - I've got a big trash bag full of yarn and a box of fabric for sale on craigslist - and I still have more yarn and fabric than I'll use in a year! More room to work and soon some more cash to buy more craft supplies!!

Arrrgh ... there be bears here

Yay! Finished my bear. All the kritters go to the fair today to be judged and displayed when the fair started in two weeks.

(Can't wait for all the food including my all time favorite roast corn on the cob and this year's new item: deep-fried butter!!)

Have much to do today and then I get to pick out my next project to work on!! So many ideas!!