tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46378870782363904892024-03-13T15:59:32.429-04:00CC's SpotDo not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-25834068432897685182010-01-16T11:21:00.002-05:002010-01-16T11:24:43.411-05:00Where Books Come AliveThe New Zealand Book Council has created an amazing stop-motion video to promote reading. It is really amazing and I would recommend you take a look.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/F_jyXJTlrH0&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/F_jyXJTlrH0&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-61929481057080842522009-09-15T14:29:00.002-04:002009-09-15T14:36:11.756-04:00A Crocheted Crown Fit for a Prince or Princess<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/Sq_ebSW-fBI/AAAAAAAAATs/m8lXW9LKhGw/s1600-h/3916604926_c8dfa58e40.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/Sq_ebSW-fBI/AAAAAAAAATs/m8lXW9LKhGw/s320/3916604926_c8dfa58e40.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381764640097074194" /></a><br />I found a <a href="http://ohsohappytogether.blogspot.com/2009/09/todays-tutorial-crocheted-crown-fit-for.html">tutorial</a> to make a cute crocheted crown. My little princesses will love these.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-49669856193141635732009-09-11T10:17:00.000-04:002009-09-11T10:18:08.771-04:00We must never forget.<img src="http://s220.photobucket.com/albums/dd287/wannadrink3/9-11-pictures/9-11-eagle-crying.gif" alt="9-11 memorial pictures" border="0"/><br />CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-9666772979760082222009-07-24T19:51:00.003-04:002009-07-24T19:55:32.548-04:00A Gift of BlessingsDaily affirmations can help you improve your overall attitude, which is so important in today's uncertain times. Maybe this set and a prayer can make each day brighter for you! And don't forget, you an easily create you own.<br /><br /><a href="http://kindovermatter.blogspot.com/2009/07/printable-affirmation-gift-set.html"><br /><img src="http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e266/prettyfnmess/TodayMayIShareAGift.jpg"/></a>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-44822347015700931932009-07-06T15:28:00.004-04:002009-07-06T15:39:45.368-04:00The making of another world, part 3I've been putting in even more details - plants, animals, birds, insects... Everything is native to this area.<br /><br />I've asked the kids to pick out a butterfly for me to paint - I hope they like my renderings. They are my critics, pointing out any problems (not many, as of yet!), making suggestions, and generally being an inspiration. I'll have more pictures of the details, as well as the overall mural soon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJSsKa6UFI/AAAAAAAAATc/KNST4mPRVVA/s1600-h/IMG_3586.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJSsKa6UFI/AAAAAAAAATc/KNST4mPRVVA/s320/IMG_3586.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355433825561890898" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJRyGmGc_I/AAAAAAAAATM/Wyc_BIMDr7U/s1600-h/IMG_3582.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJRyGmGc_I/AAAAAAAAATM/Wyc_BIMDr7U/s320/IMG_3582.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355432828102669298" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJRxzpTiyI/AAAAAAAAATE/e1LHblYOb44/s1600-h/IMG_3583.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJRxzpTiyI/AAAAAAAAATE/e1LHblYOb44/s320/IMG_3583.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355432823015836450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJRxiXUUKI/AAAAAAAAAS8/6ycPkhz6YQ0/s1600-h/IMG_3584.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJRxiXUUKI/AAAAAAAAAS8/6ycPkhz6YQ0/s320/IMG_3584.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355432818376986786" /></a>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-57523969314828767672009-07-06T15:10:00.004-04:002009-07-06T15:27:29.650-04:00The making of another world, part 2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, fantasy;">After a month or so and some work, I can post update photos of the mural.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana, fantasy;">The original pics can be seen <a href="http://ccsspot.blogspot.com/2009/03/one-of-my-latest-projects-is-mural.html">here</a>.<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNIg5ZwSI/AAAAAAAAASs/9J18CsCsnp8/s1600-h/IMG_3559.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNIg5ZwSI/AAAAAAAAASs/9J18CsCsnp8/s320/IMG_3559.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355427715561931042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNIaS18hI/AAAAAAAAASk/_i30V78AXcA/s1600-h/IMG_3560.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNIaS18hI/AAAAAAAAASk/_i30V78AXcA/s320/IMG_3560.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355427713789587986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNH7qDwuI/AAAAAAAAASc/DzvvcWxMvtQ/s1600-h/IMG_3561.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 384px; height: 288px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNH7qDwuI/AAAAAAAAASc/DzvvcWxMvtQ/s320/IMG_3561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355427705565463266" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; font-family:verdana, fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNH7qDwuI/AAAAAAAAASc/DzvvcWxMvtQ/s1600-h/IMG_3561.JPG"></a></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana, -webkit-fantasy;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SlJNH7qDwuI/AAAAAAAAASc/DzvvcWxMvtQ/s1600-h/IMG_3561.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"></a></span></div>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-51595916302346176602009-05-04T22:22:00.002-04:002009-05-04T22:26:32.709-04:00A True Dedication to KnittingAn Afternoon Club in Mersham, England has completed a knitted replica of the village. The project took 23 years! Now, that's dedication!<br /><br />Have a look - <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/8017645.stm">The Knitted Village</a>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-67605738139744037822009-05-04T14:09:00.002-04:002009-05-04T14:12:59.291-04:00Woo!Today, I was introduced to a really funny and creative man. His name is Howie Woo. You can check out his website at <a href="http://woowork.blogspot.com/">WooWork.com</a> . He makes very unique crochet items and presents them to the world in a humorous way. His site has become a favorite of mine. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy him, too!CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-24994936098463037052009-04-03T13:18:00.002-04:002009-04-03T13:28:37.044-04:00Fluid Knitting<object width="400" height="300"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3599345&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=e1edea&fullscreen=1" /><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3599345&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=e1edea&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/3599345">Fluid Sculpture</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/g">Charlie Bucket</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.<br />This is a really cool and inventive use for surgical tubing. Extreme knitting you'll want to watch again and again.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-8902847079481388412009-03-05T13:30:00.001-05:002009-07-06T15:10:26.368-04:00The making of another world<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SdZJcj3m2lI/AAAAAAAAASU/VkfCWcilEJw/s1600-h/IMG_3308.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SdZJcj3m2lI/AAAAAAAAASU/VkfCWcilEJw/s320/IMG_3308.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320520764798458450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SdZJcWgZ_0I/AAAAAAAAASM/6omtLFjGK8I/s1600-h/IMG_3306.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SdZJcWgZ_0I/AAAAAAAAASM/6omtLFjGK8I/s320/IMG_3306.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320520761211486018" /></a><br />One of my latest projects is a mural. It is above the big Barbie house at the lakehouse. Unfortunately, due to schedule conflicts and health issues, I haven't been able to work on it for a couple of weeks. Still, the kids seems to like it.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-51284827761794131652009-02-06T11:05:00.003-05:002009-02-06T11:29:36.316-05:00How Does She Do It?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYxgL_6yhWI/AAAAAAAAASE/9CAnEL1CE88/s1600-h/Rose+is+Rose+knitting.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 97px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYxgL_6yhWI/AAAAAAAAASE/9CAnEL1CE88/s320/Rose+is+Rose+knitting.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299716620761072994" /></a><br />This is a Rose is Rose comic - one of my favorite strips. It's from 2007, but still funny.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-46761945893825338522009-02-05T09:10:00.003-05:002009-02-05T09:20:35.350-05:00A Horrific Yarn<a href="http://bentobjects.blogspot.com/2009/02/horrific-yarn.html"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYr1hBjJVRI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Biab77VFoys/s1600-h/yarn-1306.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYr1hBjJVRI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Biab77VFoys/s320/yarn-1306.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299317859255145746" /></a></a><br />One of my favorite art blogs is Bent Objects. <br /><br />His most recent submission is entitled <a href="http://bentobjects.blogspot.com/2009/02/horrific-yarn.html">"A Horrific Yarn"</a>. As a knitter, I found it amusing.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-26636643783652622472009-01-31T13:43:00.006-05:002009-02-02T12:13:00.590-05:00Footloose, but fancy free?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYcpj3ExRfI/AAAAAAAAARc/5xt63Oz0g5c/s1600-h/Purple+%26+White+Crochet+Socks.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYcpj3ExRfI/AAAAAAAAARc/5xt63Oz0g5c/s320/Purple+%26+White+Crochet+Socks.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298249182680794610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYcpjru0plI/AAAAAAAAARU/HxHIDTRosCg/s1600-h/K%27s++Socks.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SYcpjru0plI/AAAAAAAAARU/HxHIDTRosCg/s320/K%27s++Socks.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298249179635951186" /></a><br />Finally, I have another project completed about which I can post. There has been such a drought. It's not that I haven't been working on knitting or crocheting, I just haven't finished anything! That is, until today.<br /><br />I am happy to present a pair of Footloose Lacey Tube Socks that I made for my youngest dd. They are made with worsted weight yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft) and are to be used with her boots when she plays in the snow.<br /><br />The pattern was a free Pattern of the Day from Annie's Attic. So, if you missed it and want to get it now, you need to buy it at <a href="https://www.e-patternscentral.com/detail.html?prod_id=2179&cat_id=446&classification_id=P">e-PatternsCentral.com</a> for $1.29 (US).<br /><br />I'm making another pair for my oldest, but in purple - her favorite color.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-58229615000788833082008-12-24T12:12:00.000-05:002008-12-26T12:13:56.803-05:00T'was the Night Before Christmas for Crocheters'Twas the night before Christmas and all around me<br />There was unfinished crocheting not under the tree,<br />The stockings weren't hung by the chimney with care<br />'Cause the heels and the toes had not a stitch there.<br /><br />The children were nestled all snug in their beds,<br />But I had not finished the caps for their heads.<br />Dad was asleep-he was no help at all.<br />And the sweater for him was 6" too small.<br /><br />When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,<br />I put down my hook to see what was the matter.<br />Away to the window I flew like a flash.<br />Tripped over my yarn and fell down in my stash.<br /><br />The tangle of yarn that lay deep as the snow<br />Reminded me how far I still had to go.<br />When out on the lawn I heard such a noise,<br />I was sure it would wake up both Dad and the boys.<br /><br />And although I was tired-my brain a bit thick,<br />I knew in a moment that it must be St Nick.<br />Yet what I heard left me very perplexed<br />For nothing I heard was what I expected.<br /><br />"Move Rowan! Move Patons! Move Koigu and Clover!<br />Move Shelridge! Move Starmore! Move Spinrite! Move over!<br />Lopi, don't circle around, just stand there in line.<br />Pay attention you sheep and you'll work out just fine!<br /><br />I know this is hard as it's just your first year<br />But I'd hate to go back to 8 tiny reindeer."<br />I peered over the sill. What I saw was amazing:<br />Eight wooly sheep on my lawn all a-grazing!<br /><br />And then in a twinkle, I heard at the door<br />Santa's big boots stomping on the porch floor.<br />I rose from my knees and got back on my feet.<br />As I turned around, St Nick I did meet.<br /><br />He was dressed all in wool from his head to his toe<br />And his clothes were hand crochet from above to below.<br />A bright Fair Isle sweater he wore on his back.<br />And his toys were all stuffed in an Aran crochet sack.<br /><br />His hat was a wonder of bobbles and lace<br />A beautiful frame for his rosy red face.<br />The scarf on his neck could have stretched for a mile,<br />And the socks peeking over his boots were Argyle.<br /><br />On the back of his mitts was an intricate cable.<br />And suddenly on one I spotted a small label:<br />"S.C." in duplicate on the cuff.<br />So I asked, "Hey, Nick, did YOU crochet all this stuff?"<br /><br />He proudly replied, "Ho, ho, ho, yes I did.<br />I learned how to crochet when I was just a kid."<br />He was chubby and plump, a well dressed old man,<br />And I laughed to myself, for I'd thought up a plan.<br /><br />I flashed him a grin and jumped up in the air,<br />And the next thing he knew, he was tied to a chair.<br />He spoke not a word, but looked down in his lap<br />Where I had laid my crochet hook and yarn for a cap.<br /><br />He began then to crochet, first one cap then 2 -<br />For the first time I thought I might really get through.<br />He put heels in the stockings and toes in some socks,<br />While I sat back drinking a scotch on the rocks.<br /><br />Quickly like magic his hooks they flew,<br />Good Grief! He was finished by two!<br />He sprang for his sleigh when I let him go free,<br />And over his shoulder he looked back at me.<br />I heard him explain as he sailed past the moon,<br />"Next year, start your crocheting sometime around JUNE!"<br /><br /><br />~ Author Unknown ~CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-8705073855764870302008-11-30T16:19:00.004-05:002008-11-30T16:37:35.779-05:00A Crafty Update - Finally!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/STMHDNfdzaI/AAAAAAAAAPs/Sc8PS8WpCRY/s1600-h/IMG_2565.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/STMHDNfdzaI/AAAAAAAAAPs/Sc8PS8WpCRY/s320/IMG_2565.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274567340323622306" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/STMHCJuRHsI/AAAAAAAAAPk/MQ4lHsZmc3w/s1600-h/IMG_2605.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/STMHCJuRHsI/AAAAAAAAAPk/MQ4lHsZmc3w/s320/IMG_2605.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274567322132094658" /></a><br />I have finally finished a craft project. It seemed like everything I have been doing was just 'in progress"!<br /><br />The first image is of a matryoshka set. My oldest daughter and I created it. From the outside in, it is King Tut, Queen Cleopatra, Anubis, The Eye of Ra, a mummy and an anhk. It is a Christmas present for my bil.<br /><br />The second image is of a papercraft bald eagle that I made as a gift for my sil & bil. You can find the link to create your own at <a href="http://cp.c-ij.com/en/contents/3157/03392/index.html">Canon Papercraft</a>. I took the picture next to a can of soda, so it would have some scale. The end result is about 2 1/2 feet from wing tip to wing tip.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-87628034832214867412008-07-11T12:43:00.004-04:002008-07-11T12:47:54.966-04:00Ouch! A Sharp Idea....I just love the CRAFT magazine newsletter. I see the most interesting works.<br /><br />Here is my favorite of the latest. I'll need to try this sometime.<br /><br /><b><a href-"http://www.craftypod.com/?p=505">Sharpening Pin Cushion</a></b><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2646111019_24706490c7_o.jpg"><br /><br />Don't spill too much blood using one of these!CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-63865319891326878572008-06-24T13:47:00.004-04:002008-06-24T13:59:52.236-04:00Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SGE1kacelII/AAAAAAAAAJ0/CeRpIiRxZDY/s1600-h/IMG_0826.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SGE1kacelII/AAAAAAAAAJ0/CeRpIiRxZDY/s320/IMG_0826.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215508743162074242" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SGE1ki2FL6I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/EdGzG9vxCNw/s1600-h/IMG_0829.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SGE1ki2FL6I/AAAAAAAAAJ8/EdGzG9vxCNw/s320/IMG_0829.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215508745416945570" /></a><br />These pics are of Moms doing. She made 180 small crochet flowers for centerpieces for the conference. <br /><br />She was inspired by a pattern, but then made modifications herself. To go along with the flowers, she made backs to hide the "mechanics" and leaves. So, that's 540 crocheted items. Busy bee, wasn't she?CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-81304174070153822502008-06-24T09:51:00.004-04:002008-06-24T13:28:26.678-04:00Eat Your Veggies. Now.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SGD8orxGZ9I/AAAAAAAAAJo/vpqZAZQ4diw/s1600-h/IMG_0834.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SGD8orxGZ9I/AAAAAAAAAJo/vpqZAZQ4diw/s320/IMG_0834.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5215446144368666578" /></a><br />I finally am able to put up a picture of the garden veggies I made for the conference. The only exception are the carrots, which Mom made.<br /><br />This display was in front of the podium at the head table.<br /><br />The cauliflower and the bumblebee are my own design. Everything else was borrowed from Alan Dart (ladybugs); Corn and Tomatoes, with some slight variations, from Garden Variety via MagKnits; <a href="http://www.yarncat.com/onionturnip.html">Small Onion</a> by Catherine Lindsay; and the <a href="http://members.aol.com/maglizrd/private/crochet/crochetpumpkins.html">Pumpkin</a> by Magenta LizardCChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-89254823778154346162008-06-21T13:00:00.002-04:002008-06-21T13:03:05.611-04:00The Truth about Global Warming: There is noneA good friend of mine from PR had this on her blog and I feel strongly enough about it that I am including the link here as well.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kusi.com/weather/colemanscorner/19842304.html">Global Warming and the Price of a Gallon of Gas</a>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-66180760376844793562008-05-22T15:10:00.002-04:002008-05-22T15:12:57.281-04:00Paper Cuts 2This time, the paper cuts are mine. Don't worry, I have only received a few. More than cuts have been folds, folds, and more folds. I have been working on completing origami irises, leaves/stems and butterflies for centerpieces for the gardening conference in June.<br /><br />I'll post pics as soon as I have the time!<br /><br />Busy bee!<br /><br />No, I don't want to make those, too! Please!CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-14984142733944699802008-04-13T21:32:00.003-04:002008-04-13T21:37:55.471-04:00Knit Juvenile Sea Nettle<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SAK1ZeH5kyI/AAAAAAAAAIs/FNWHdwASrk0/s1600-h/craftpodcast_juvenileseanettle_hansi-1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SAK1ZeH5kyI/AAAAAAAAAIs/FNWHdwASrk0/s320/craftpodcast_juvenileseanettle_hansi-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188909169871786786" /></a><br />I just found a new free pattern for a juvenile sea nettle. It is from the CRAFT magazine site. Download it <a href="http://cachefly.oreilly.com/make/craft/CRAFT_Magazine_pattern74.pdf">here</a>!CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-17408955351715746802008-04-13T21:15:00.003-04:002008-04-14T20:12:40.461-04:00Veggie Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SAPy7eH5kzI/AAAAAAAAAI0/fttQ8RjxKbY/s1600-h/Knit+Veggies.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/SAPy7eH5kzI/AAAAAAAAAI0/fttQ8RjxKbY/s320/Knit+Veggies.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189258299173344050" /></a><br />The June convention is fast approaching and I'm getting busier making fruits and veggies for the displays. One display will be a knit/crochet picnic layout. Another will be a display of the edible bounty that can come from out gardens. Some of the patterns will be my own designs, I hope.<br /><br />So far, I have completed a pear, a strawberry, a pumpkin, a banana, an orange, cucumber slices, an onion and broccoli and cauliflower florets. For the picnic, I need to create a picnic basket, plates, cups, silverware, a picnic blanket, sandwiches, and an apple, plus some other surprises.<br /><br />The garden bounty display will also feature radishes, carrots, turnips, a few more onions, and some other items I can't think of right now.<br /><br />When I'm done, I hope to be able to post some links to the patterns I have used as well and write up the ones I design.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-26238529024689271782008-04-08T13:49:00.006-04:002008-04-08T14:13:49.355-04:00Chopstick Canoe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/R_uwXaZ_FqI/AAAAAAAAAH0/YovakkSVBWU/s1600-h/chopsticks_canoe.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/R_uwXaZ_FqI/AAAAAAAAAH0/YovakkSVBWU/s320/chopsticks_canoe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186933312119051938" /></a>I love the creativity of the human race! And, to recycle, to boot!<br /><br />Read more about this amazing man and his work <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/canoe-built-from-chopsticks.php">here</a>.CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-66003089300018923432008-04-08T12:26:00.005-04:002008-04-08T12:34:23.019-04:00Gardening Advice from a Man Who's Very Scared of PlantsThis is a Saturday Night Live skit that is quite amusing.<br /><br /><embed allowNetworking="all" allowScriptAccess="always" src="http://widgets.nbc.com/o/4727a250e66f9723/47fb9c982dbea984" width="384" height="283" quality="high" wmode="transparent" id="W47fb9c982dbea984" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"> </embed>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4637887078236390489.post-91115459791246942442008-03-24T15:40:00.007-04:002008-03-24T15:52:54.550-04:00Photoshop Disasters!<a href="http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/2008/03/castles-in-air.html"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/R-gFHKZ_FnI/AAAAAAAAAHc/ezHbfxRLiKE/s320/castles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181396991900325490" /></a><br /><a http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/2008/03/sports-illustrated-head-shot.html><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xBQCT2NcYTI/R-gFH6Z_FoI/AAAAAAAAAHk/AxR26BTQDC8/s320/head+shot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5181397004785227394" /></a><br />Photoshop is an incredibly powerful tool for the graphics industry. Especially when dealing with photos.<br /><br />Unfortunately, not everyone is trained in its use, nor are all users paying attention to their work.<br /><br />Here is a really funny site that showcases some obvious and not-so-obvious poor uses of the Photoshop program. <br /><br />Presenting, <a href="http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/">Photoshop Disasters</a>.<br /><br />Warning! Some of the pictures are not for young viewers, so use your own discretion.<br /><br />Above and at right are two of my favorites: <br /><br /><a href="http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/2008/03/castles-in-air.html">Castle in the Air</a> and<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/2008/03/sports-illustrated-head-shot.html">Sports Illustrated: Head Shot!</a>CChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955450211552299850noreply@blogger.com0