Oh first of all, there’s only a few more days to sign up for the March club – and I’m really excited about March, it’s gonna be a fun one!! Ok now for February… There’s everything above, but I’ll start with the yarn… The 10 yards of recycled spun yarn is called Night Is TheContinue reading “February leethal quick knits club!”
Category Archives: general crafts
5 Years Together and a fun+quick Card Project!
Exactly 5 years ago today, I met up with an old college radio acquaintance at a coffee shop in Costa Mesa for a non-date that ended up lasting 6 hours. And the rest is history! These are some oooold old old shots of us, mostly from our first few months together in 2005. February isContinue reading “5 Years Together and a fun+quick Card Project!”
Ebook Review + Giveaway! Card. Paper. Ribbon.
I’m so happy to tell you about this new ebook by Kristin Roach, of Craft Leftovers! Card. Paper. Ribbon. is a fabulous 63 page pdf ebook, packed with well photographed and illustrated how-tos for projects like turning used wrapping paper into “papercloth” and then sewing it into awesome things…… …..combining used gift wrapping ribbon withContinue reading “Ebook Review + Giveaway! Card. Paper. Ribbon.”
Knitters are the best! Plus, 2009 mosaic…
Wow, the knitters’ response to Knitters without Borders and ravelry’s Help for Haiti has been incredible! I know more established designers have been raising thousands – crazy awesome! I am happy to say that you’ve helped me raise way more than I expected when I put out the word that I’d donate all pattern salesContinue reading “Knitters are the best! Plus, 2009 mosaic…”
Craft a Silly Tote Bag!
Last minute gift idea! I made this grocery bag for a gift for my brother last year – quick, fun, and recycled! Yay! How-to: Find a tote bag to reuse (I thrifted this one at Value Village), and an old t-shirt with a fun/funny image. Cut the tee image out a few inches smaller thanContinue reading “Craft a Silly Tote Bag!”
Giveaway x2! Plus some last minute gift ideas…
Oh my how quickly this month is flying by! Crafty Wonderland on Sunday went super well – it was great to meet a bunch of you, thanks for saying hi!! The new stitch sets were well received, I got some neato gifts from other crafters, met some new people, good day! I’m making some holidayContinue reading “Giveaway x2! Plus some last minute gift ideas…”
Connect-the-Dots Stitch Sets!!
Here it is! My new project I’ve been devoting my time to for the last couple of weeks instead of making any new hats or anything else for holiday shows, and I’m so happy I did!! I once again combined my loves of crafting and puzzles/games, as I’ve done many times before, yay!! It’s connect-the-dotsContinue reading “Connect-the-Dots Stitch Sets!!”
Crafts for The Knittn’ Kitten free ebook!
Making this quick because I’ve been sick all week and am no better today; hopefully my fluffy head won’t prevent this post from being readable. Need to put off as much work as possible to get myself healed up in time for Crafty Wonderland on the 13th, so don’t expect much from me for theContinue reading “Crafts for The Knittn’ Kitten free ebook!”
My Knittn’ Kitten Project! Plus a couple of other things…
It’s time for my Kitten project! Lined Zippered Knit Coin Pouches! Closed: And opened: They use a variety of different crafty materials and tools, all available at Knittn’ Kitten! The specific materials I used for each of my 2 examples (not showing: zippers, sewing+knitting needles): I had fun combining knitting and hand sewing together inContinue reading “My Knittn’ Kitten Project! Plus a couple of other things…”
Pincushions, cheap+easy scarflet, and Halloween fun!
Thing #1: It’s Susan Beal’s week for a Knittn’ Kitten project! From Susan’s blog post: This is an ultra-simple, very customizable little pincushion project — very easy and quick to make. If you buy a half-yard of a cotton print and a half-yard of corduroy at the Kitten you can make 44 of them, believeContinue reading “Pincushions, cheap+easy scarflet, and Halloween fun!”
Lee Does Stuff 