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Your dominant hues are green and blue. You're smart and you know it, and want to use your power to help people and relate to others. Even though you tend to battle with yourself, you solve other people's conflicts well. Your saturation level is very low - you have better things to do than jump headfirst into every little project. You make sure your actions are going to really accomplish something before you start because you hate wasting energy making everyone else think you're working. Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation. |
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
ME?
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Is it over already?
Is my weekend over already? I had so much fun this weekend, working on jewelry projects, I just don't know where the time went. Why do Mondays come around so fast?
I thought I would try my hand at this. This is the fifth project in Mary Hettmansperger's book "Wrap, Stitch, Fold and Rivet". Mary calls it her "Wrapped Beads" necklace. She used sheet metal and encased her beads inside the pod form by drawing a bead on the bottom of her wire, inserting the beads into the pod and wrapping the wire at the top. I used some copper mesh that I had in my stash of useful (less) metal pieces, and some of my massive bead stash, wrapped some wire, and this is what I came up with. Cute, no?
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Great 4th of July weekend ahead!
No work today, so we get to leave 1 day earlier on our motorhome excursion. We're hitting every flea market and antique store we can find, and a few garage sales in between. I love treasure hunting!!!!! Thankfully there is lots of room in the motorhome to store lots of treasures!!
Happy 4th of July holiday weekend to everyone!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Meet Cassandra
This is my new dotee doll, Cassandra. She is the first one I've ever made. I'd say she turned out rather cute. I've been seeing lots of cute fabrics and beads that have been calling to me. Seems these Dotee's are everywhere. Swap-bot is full of them, so I just had to jump in and make one too. Me thinks she will soon have many friends!!! She was really fun to make! I already have started on another, that seems to be turning out rather tribal looking. Pictures of her will be soon to follow. Just can't stop at one!!!
SP12 Questionnaire
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love alpaca, and sari silk. Any fiber is fine, as long as it's soft.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I store them in jars on my desk, so they are in easy reach whenever I need them.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting since I was a child, a neighbor taught me the basics, the rest I taught myself. I consider myself an intermediate knitter.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Amazon
5. What's your favorite scent? Patchouli, musk, cinnamon, spice, pumpkin, ginger tea
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? red licorice
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I spin, make wire and bead jewelry, crochet, felting, rubberstamp, draw, collage, and make altered art.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like all varieties of music and yes to the MP3's.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love all shades of pink, except very pale. Bright purples, limes, pinks, are all great. Brown is not a favorite, unless it is paired with a light blue.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I live with my bf and 13 cats and have a grown daughter who lives in California.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear mittens, wrist warmers, and socks.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? instant gratification items, socks, dishcloths, wrist warmers, scrumbles, etc.
13. What are you knitting right now? I have socks and a knitted elephant on the needles right now. Oh, and scrumbles too.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Love it.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I use them all. I prefer 4 straight needles for socks.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? neither, but would love both.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? a year, a shawl that I just keep adding on to when the mood strikes.
18. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
19. Is there anything that you collect? vintage jewelry, beads, cats, dotee dolls
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Fiber trends clogs pattern (I know everyone has made them but me) and their knitted llama pattern. I just buy my magazines at the store.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I'm always open to learn a new technique or hobby. I would like to learn to make those microscope slide necklaces and the pieces of broken china plates made into pendants.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? yes, I make socks and I wear a size 5 womens' shoe.
23. When is your birthday? september
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? shayla
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I store them in jars on my desk, so they are in easy reach whenever I need them.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting since I was a child, a neighbor taught me the basics, the rest I taught myself. I consider myself an intermediate knitter.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Amazon
5. What's your favorite scent? Patchouli, musk, cinnamon, spice, pumpkin, ginger tea
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? red licorice
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I spin, make wire and bead jewelry, crochet, felting, rubberstamp, draw, collage, and make altered art.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like all varieties of music and yes to the MP3's.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love all shades of pink, except very pale. Bright purples, limes, pinks, are all great. Brown is not a favorite, unless it is paired with a light blue.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I live with my bf and 13 cats and have a grown daughter who lives in California.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear mittens, wrist warmers, and socks.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? instant gratification items, socks, dishcloths, wrist warmers, scrumbles, etc.
13. What are you knitting right now? I have socks and a knitted elephant on the needles right now. Oh, and scrumbles too.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Love it.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I use them all. I prefer 4 straight needles for socks.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? neither, but would love both.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? a year, a shawl that I just keep adding on to when the mood strikes.
18. What is your favorite holiday? Halloween
19. Is there anything that you collect? vintage jewelry, beads, cats, dotee dolls
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Fiber trends clogs pattern (I know everyone has made them but me) and their knitted llama pattern. I just buy my magazines at the store.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I'm always open to learn a new technique or hobby. I would like to learn to make those microscope slide necklaces and the pieces of broken china plates made into pendants.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? yes, I make socks and I wear a size 5 womens' shoe.
23. When is your birthday? september
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? shayla
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Is That All There Is?
IS THAT ALL THERE IS?
Peggy Lee
SPOKEN:
I remember when I was a very little girl, our house caught on fire.
I'll never forget the look on my father's face as he gathered me up
in his arms and raced through the burning building out to the pavement.
I stood there shivering in my pajamas and watched the whole world go up in flames.
And when it was all over I said to myself, "Is that all there is to a fire"
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
SPOKEN:
And when I was 12 years old, my father took me to a circus, the greatest show on earth.
There were clowns and elephants and dancing bears.
And a beautiful lady in pink tights flew high above our heads.
And so I sat there watching the marvelous spectacle.
I had the feeling that something was missing.
I don't know what, but when it was over,
I said to myself, "is that all there is to a circus?
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
SPOKEN:
Then I fell in love, head over heels in love, with the most wonderful boy in the world.
We would take long walks by the river or just sit for hours gazing into each other's eyes.
We were so very much in love.
Then one day he went away and I thought I'd die, but I didn't,
and when I didn't I said to myself, "is that all there is to love?"
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
SPOKEN:
I know what you must be saying to yourselves,
if that's the way she feels about it why doesn't she just end it all?
Oh, no, not me. I'm in no hurry for that final disappointment,
for I know just as well as I'm standing here talking to you,
when that final moment comes and I'm breathing my lst breath, I'll be saying to myself
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
Peggy Lee
SPOKEN:
I remember when I was a very little girl, our house caught on fire.
I'll never forget the look on my father's face as he gathered me up
in his arms and raced through the burning building out to the pavement.
I stood there shivering in my pajamas and watched the whole world go up in flames.
And when it was all over I said to myself, "Is that all there is to a fire"
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
SPOKEN:
And when I was 12 years old, my father took me to a circus, the greatest show on earth.
There were clowns and elephants and dancing bears.
And a beautiful lady in pink tights flew high above our heads.
And so I sat there watching the marvelous spectacle.
I had the feeling that something was missing.
I don't know what, but when it was over,
I said to myself, "is that all there is to a circus?
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
SPOKEN:
Then I fell in love, head over heels in love, with the most wonderful boy in the world.
We would take long walks by the river or just sit for hours gazing into each other's eyes.
We were so very much in love.
Then one day he went away and I thought I'd die, but I didn't,
and when I didn't I said to myself, "is that all there is to love?"
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
SPOKEN:
I know what you must be saying to yourselves,
if that's the way she feels about it why doesn't she just end it all?
Oh, no, not me. I'm in no hurry for that final disappointment,
for I know just as well as I'm standing here talking to you,
when that final moment comes and I'm breathing my lst breath, I'll be saying to myself
SUNG:
Is that all there is, is that all there is
If that's all there is my friends, then let's keep dancing
Let's break out the booze and have a ball
If that's all there is
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
I've Been A BAAAAAAD Blogger!
I've been such a bad blogger. I haven't posted in ages! I have a good excuse, but I'll save it and just show you a picture. My daughter got married in Las Vegas at Treasure Island Casino and the following day, I rode back home with her and stayed the week until her reception the following Saturday. What a beautiful wedding, I'm so proud of her.
We had so much fun, eating out, going to Disneyland, going to the beach, going on a boat tour on the ocean, shopping, vintage car show. A great time!
Now I'm trying to get back in the swing of things, back to the old routine. It's hard.
Promise to post more in the future, and with that I will leave you with a beach picture.
We had so much fun, eating out, going to Disneyland, going to the beach, going on a boat tour on the ocean, shopping, vintage car show. A great time!
Now I'm trying to get back in the swing of things, back to the old routine. It's hard.
Promise to post more in the future, and with that I will leave you with a beach picture.
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