New Beginnings

So a funny thing happened after my cousin’s wedding…I ended up spending most of the night in a casino bar/dance club with my cousins, their SOs and their friends. I didn’t drink (alcohol, anyway) and I had a really great time. I felt awkard and weird at first, but that soon melted away and I [...]

Peace Out

Originally uploaded by rustykeller.

We’re off to Tahoe for my cousin’s nuptials! See yas when I get back. Have a great weekend!

Look at the goodies I got in today’s mail: the premiere issue of Craft (oh yes…I can’t wait to dig into this puppy), At Knit’s End by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (a freebie sent to me from a Bookmooch angel), and a lovely little Japanese craft book I bought on eBay (feltimaking, mascots…cute stuff). I [heart] the [...]

OMG…this is so funny! As an obsessed knitter, I’m not sure what the message is, but I love it!
The Last Knit
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry…and, if you knit, you’ll relate.

Thirteen Things I’m trying to learn/do:

Spin yarn from roving with a drop spindle.
Teach elementary and middle schoolers how to design, write and publish a school newspaper.
Put my daughter to bed ALONE (yes, that’s a little manic screaming there) and without a fight.
Be patient.
Be more productive with less time at work.
Make jewelry.
Stay in the moment.
Write CSS [...]

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Necklace for Max
My second beading project. I made this one for Max, the boy wonder. He loves bright colors and anything with skulls on it (he’s a little dark, just like mama). So, [...]

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Abby the model,

After much begging, I finally made the kids’ their necklaces. This is Abby’s, made from glass beads, silver-plated bali beads, and antique glass buttons. Any takers on how long it lasts?

I dare you to look at this picture and tell me that I’m not blessed.