Movin' on Up..

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Hello friends!

As I mentioned in a previous post, I am aiming to create a website that will house all things ConstantlyAlice.  To that end, I am moving my blog to Wordpress (which is the platform I believe I will be using to create my new site.)  You can continue to follow along here.

This page will remain active until I've sorted everything out and moved it all over..I can't wait to share all the new and exciting changes with you all!  Thanks for being loyal ConstantlyAlice followers <3

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Avon Calling!

One of my goals for ConstantlyAlice this year was to build it into a "lifestyle" that incorporated all of my passions, instead of just being about selling in my etsy shop.  I want to share a way of life, not just a brand.

So, along those lines, in addition to my posts on creating, vintage and literature, I will be adding one of my favorite product lines to my offerings..I'm now an Avon lady ;)

Avon is one of my favorite brands, mostly because of the vintage appeal, but also because they provide excellent quality items at great prices.

My plan is to add posts to the blog that review Avon products, give step by step tutorials on creating different looks (with a focus on vintage style) and eventually to create a youtube channel where I can share videos of how to use different products with you.

I'm so excited to be sharing this new addition to ConstantlyAlice with you!  You can find the ConstantlyAlice Avon shop here.  Stay tuned for my first product giveaway!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Crocodile Scarf

Ok..so I know I said I was going to give the yarn a break for a while, but my little one fell in love with this scarf ;)  It was a really fun project, and really quick to make!  You can find the pattern here.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 Project Update

Soooo, I began this collar yesterday from the spring issue of Vogue Knitting.  I'm making it in a lovely kelly green (in honor of St. Patrick's day). 

Since I'm determined to work on creating something each day, I put the yarn, magazine and needles into my purse and brought it along with me for dinner with my family...and then proceeded to get totally distracted, lose track of where I was and mess up my pattern.  I had to unravel it all (cussing the whole time..well, my brand of cussing..which usually involves words like "holy peanuts!" and "son of a biscuit").  I think maybe I need to put the yarn down for a little bit and try a different project.  Though my sewing and jewelry making projects may not be as portable, they might be a welcome respite as they come a little easier to me.

Perhaps I'll start an embroidery project..that should travel fairly easily!

I'll keep you posted on my progress, and I will certainly be revisiting this collar because I'm totally head over heels for it ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

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D

Create 365 - Vintage Knitted Scallop Collar

Finally done!  It was a fun project because each scallop was done individually, so I felt like I had accomplished something each time I completed one ;)  I think I may make a few more in different colors!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 Update and New to the Shop!

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Some adorable new items have found their way to the shop :)  (I'm especially fond of the deer..soooo sweet!)

In Create 365 news, I'm working on knitting the collar I mentioned in this blog post.  I'm sorry to say I am NOT the worlds fastest knitter, so it may be a few days before it's complete!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Deco Cigar Box Purse

I love cigar boxes.  They're so easy to decorate and make such cute purses or jewelry boxes!  They're a great gift idea :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Vintage Scarf Necklace

This necklace idea has been rattling around in my head for a while.  It's a vintage scarf with dominos as "beads".  I plan to try another version using the excess fabric to make a flower as well!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Little Lucy Doll

I finished a little sooner than expected :)  Little Lucy is a gift for one of my favorite tiny people <3

Hugs and Smooches,
D

The Reading Corner - Knitting Vintage

I have a small (LARGE) pattern addiction.  Sewing patterns, knitting patterns, crochet patterns, modern, vintage, doesn't matter.  I'm pretty sure I will never be able to complete all of them in my lifetime..but I just like to know they're there when inspiration strikes.  (Don't even get me started on my fabric hoard..)

So, of course, when I saw Knitting Vintage, I had to purchase it.

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It did not disappoint.  There are a number of really cute, wearable vintage inspired knitting patterns in this book (minus the headache of trying to size up or down a vintage pattern, or figure out what types of yarn are suitable.)

The book is broken down by decade from the 1920's to the 1980's and includes patterns for everything from cardigans and sweaters to collars and cloche hats.

I found the patterns really easy to follow, and the pictures are absolutely gorgeous.

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I've added the pattern for the crochet collar to the Create 365 project.  I'm making it in a really pretty lace weight pale gold yarn with tiny gold sequins.  Looking forward to sharing the end result!

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Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Project Update

Just a little update on the progress of Create 365..I'm working on a doozy of a project that will take a few days to complete.  Rest assured that I am creating every day :)  I should have everything completed by saturday and I can't wait to share with you all!

In the meantime..here is an adorable picture of a tiny octopus in a tophat...

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Hugs and Smooches,
D