Create 365 - Faux Fox Stole

This little fella is kind of free form.  I created him without a pattern and just added and subtracted stitches as I went.  My current project it teaching myself to create a website, which may take a bit of time, so you'll notice a temporary slow down in posts ;)  I'll keep you all updated!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Butterfly Cuff Bracelet

I created this from scraps of ribbon and lace, a vintage shoe clip and a vintage butterfly brooch.  It closes with two white buttons.

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 - Decoupaged Dominos for New Spring Jewelry Line

A quick fun project!  I created a few domino pieces for a spring line of jewelry.  It will be very whimsical and light...I can't wait to get started!

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

Create 365 - Chunky Crochet Scarf

I took a quick break from my crochet hat project to whip up a chunky scarf.  I love working with bulky weight yarn and large crochet hooks..projects work up so much faster and I get a little sense of accomplishment to keep propelling me forward on my other projects!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Geek Chic Crochet

Here is the current project in the works for the Create 365 project..

This hat pattern is from the book "Geek Chic Crochet".

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There are some really adorable patterns in this book!  I love the dress pattern on the cover as well :)

I have been working on the hat in a pretty wine color and I think I'm going to do the ribbon in gray velvet..Still deciding on that ;)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Outfit Post - Be Mine

Sorry to have been a bit MIA here, darling ones.  I came down with an awful flu about three weeks ago that I couldn't seem to shake..and then it turned into pneumonia (yuck!).  I'm finally on the mend and starting to feel human again, so I was moved to post my outfit for the day :)

Create 365 is moving right along, though at a slower pace than I anticipated before getting ill!  I have been working on writing my very first fair isle knitting pattern for a pair of wristwarmers and I hope to complete them and have the pattern up here on the blog very soon.

Wishing you all a love filled Valentine's Day!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 Update - Fair Isle Knitting

Hello all!

Just a quick update on the Create 365 project.  I had so much fun with my first fair isle knit project (The Tardis Wristwarmers..here.), that I decided to try writing my own pattern.  It's just about done, I have one valentine wristwarmer that I designed completed and just have to finish the other one and tweak the pattern a little.  I'll be posting the free pattern here on the blog once it's complete!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Tardis Wristwarmers

Yayyyy!  Tardis wrist warmers are done and on their way to a lovely young friend :)  You can find the link to the pattern here.

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 Update - Tardis Wristwarmers

Here's the project I'm currently working on:

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You can find the pattern here on Ravelry.

I have one wristwarmer almost completed.  It is my first venture into fair isle knitting and I have to say, I LOVE it.  In fact, I like it so much, I'm considering writing and designing my own pattern for wristwarmers with little hearts on them..

Finished project to come soon!

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Bicycles and Blue Stars

I've got a "thing" for vintage bicycles lately :)  I purchased this bicycle charm and couldn't wait to create something with it!

Hugs and Smooches,
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

 

Still working on this collar (which I mentioned in my review here)

I've finished up all these little scallops..

..and now I just need to connect them all together!

Can't wait to share the finished product.  I realllyyy like the yarn I used for this (It's a Patons lace yarn with tiny gold sequins in it :)

Hugs and Smooches,
D

Create 365 - Superhero Wallet

..still working on knitting that collar, but just to keep myself on track, I whipped up this superhero wallet this evening.  Hopefully it's able to leap tall bills in a single bound ;)

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 - 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

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

Create 365 - Filigree Pearl Drop Earrings

Created these with a friend in mind...they'll be on their way to her in the mail shortly!

Hugs and Smooches,
D