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6 Year Anniversary
So I rarely do personal posts but I have been married for six years today and I feel that warrants some attention. I have the most wonderful husband I could ever have asked for. When people ask how I survive with a three year old and two year old twins I usually reply, “I survive because of Chester.” I fall more in love with him every year and I cannot wait to tackle year seven with him. Here are a few pics of our wedding day June 18, 2005. I have been trying to finally get them edited so I thought I would share a couple. We were married before…
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DIY: Feather Extensions
So the long awaited post is here! Time to “Do it Yourself!” No need to pay the steep prices for getting feather extensions in. Feather extensions can be washed curled and flat ironed. Just do whatever you already do with your hair they are very easy and fun. They can last up to six weeks. This tutorial will show you how to do it yourself. Have fun! Materials Needed:1. Jewelry Pliars (the kind with the teeth are best because you can use them to take the feather extensions out once you are done with them.) 2. Micro Crimp Bead (the pictured clip has silicone in the center, this helps it…
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“It’s a Cinch” Head Wrap/Cowl
Part 3 of Knitting 101 is up on craftsnob.com check it out if you have a moment. Here is my newest free pattern if you click on the link below you can download the PDF for free. FREE DOWNLOAD
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Knitting 101: Part 2
Sara from CraftSnob just posted Knitting 101: Part 2. Hop on over and check it out if you don’t know how to knit? I decided to do video tutorials so the instructions would be easier to follow. Also next week I will be posting this pattern. The short version will be posted on this blog if you know how to knit you will have it available to you. The full pattern with photo instructions will be posted on craftsnob.com next Monday. Here is a sneek peek! “It’s a Cinch Headband”… and cowl… Check back next week for the pattern!
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Update…
What have I been doing? I looked today and noticed that my blog posts have become far and few between. The reason for that is the sun has finally come out and I have been able to leave the state of mild depression and escape into sunshine. I am taking lots of long walks with my kids in the triple wide stroller. I have not ceased my knitting and pattern designing. I have just slowed down. It has been a good break and I think I need to soak up the sun and inspiration for a time before I can start creating again. Also I have been very busy creating…
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Knitting Needle Organizer
So for most of my time knitting and crocheting this is how I have stored my needles. Pretty to look at, but not so wonderful when trying to find the specific needle or crochet hook. I did a little research on Etsy and found a wonderful shop. The woman hand sews knitting needle organizers, crochet hook organizers, and project bags. She is wonderful to work with. When I saw her work I asked for a specific fabric pattern and she went out that night and found exactly what I wanted. I LOVE having my needles organized. Just wanted to share in case anyone is in the market for an organizer…
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DIY: Tree Jewelry Hanger
So this is my second DIY. I had been meaning to find a solution to storing my jewelry. Jumbling everything in a bowl just wasn’t working for me. I had seen someone use a manzanita branch as a place to hang jewelry. I didn’t have the time to go out and find the perfect manzanita branch. I just trimmed a few branches out of my back yard. You can use branches from Trader Joe’s or any other grocery store floral section. Spring is the perfect time to find them. So here’s how you make a Tree Jewelry Hanger: 1. Find some supple but strong branches with lots of smaller branches…
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Flowers and Lace Headband
Newest items in my Fiona’s Frills store. I will be working on this as a crochet pattern this summer. If you are interested in testing please comment below and let me know. I will add you to my list of people to notify when the test is posted on Ravelry. Boho Flower and Lace Crocheted Headband I have also listed the simple lace headband in dusty pink… and in Knight
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Full Frame Goodness!
So my husband and I recently decided we wanted to move up from a cropped frame sensor camera Canon 20D, to a full frame camera Canon 5D Mark I. This may not make a lot of sense to most of my readers. It basically means that I now can get more out of all the lenses I already have. I LOVE my new camera. I can’t wait to experiment with all the possibilities that come with it. Here are some photos taken with the Mark I. I have fallen back in love with crochet. I love knowing both how to knit and crochet. The last year I have focused completely…
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How To Wear Them…
Four flower clip colors so far in my new Etsy Shop Fiona’s Frills. Here are a few ways you can wear them. Just a few ideas…
