blu norkel

My friend Blue does comedy so I made her this Blu Comedy Norkel. Can't wait to give it to her.

Knitting a shrug.

This morning I sat on the edge of my bed and worked on a knitted shrug that has been parked in a bin for months. I figured straight garter stitch on jumbo needles was about all I was up to today with this head cold from hell trying to take over my life. The shrug is mostly bumpy black yarn with some bright colors thrown in to make it interesting.

Fook its an alien

Actually two aliens.

Stamping on Leather

Trying out my new rabbit earred kokopelli stamp on leather.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9210992

Telescoping Hat

Today the universe was determined to rain on my parade. But I still knitted about 20 rows on my beginner scarf class sample as well as starting the hat in the photo. Tomorrow is another day as they say.

Crocheted Flower

Last night we drove from Anaheim to Quartzsite and then back again tonight. So I didn't have much time for doing crafts. I designed this crochet flower when I got home. I will either tie it to a package or use it on a hat or a barrette. Fun.

Sporkle Hat with 2 Sporkles

Everyone needs a Sporkle Hat. Freeform crochet.

Teapot Hat

Yay, I finished the teapot hat.

Teapot Hat?

Right now I'm so excited about this freeform crochet hat I'm working on. I have to tear myself away from the hat and the computer and get some sleep. Right now it looks like a teapot.

Mixed Media Collage

Tonight I put the finishing touches on this collage.

Genie Hat and Veil

More about today's project here: http://bellydancetips.blogspot.com/

A Kokopelli Stamp

A name stamp I made for my friend Tom, who is into paleontology.

Little Brown and Yellow Crocheted Pouch

My third flat bottomed pouch.

Collage Pages

I've been working on a collage notebook. Here are some of the pages I've made recently.

Gourd Dot Art

Featuring a platypus and a turtle swimming in the sea. Inspired by aboriginal dot art. More photos here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9011802

Pink Camo Mittens Knitted

Things were getting so overwhelming that I made myself sit down and write 3 pages in my journal to clear out my brain. Then I took a walk in the sunshine after hearing sunshine on our retinas produces seratonin, which cheers us up. A little sunshine every day, especially in winter, and no more cabin fever. While on my walk I finished a pair of mittens and listed them on Etsy. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8990779

I'm so happy to have one more project in the 'done' pile.

Collage to unlock your creativity.

I made the mistake of making a collage this morning and now I can't stop. I've decided while I'm at it, I should do a tutorial for Hubpages. I'll let you know when that is available. In the meantime, I have about 12 collage pages drying.

Super Skinny Sexy Spaghetti Scarf

Maroon with gold metallic flecks. Way more beautiful in person.Knitted.

The 'I Don't Care What You Think of Me' Hat

I have so many projects that literally need less than an hour of work before they are done. Such was the case with this hat. I finished it months ago and all I had left to do was sew in the loose ends. So here we go, I'll be done toot sweet.
For more views of the hat go here: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8930933

Concentrics 4

I'm just finishing this new painting. Acrylics on canvas.

The shortest life span for a painting ever.

I was 99% done with this painting when life got hectic. I had to set it aside for a few days. I got up early this morning hoping to finish it before it got damaged, and there was a tear in the canvas.

Pastel Cloche

Crocheted with a pastel crown and a white brim. Pretty.

Wooden Eggs

Of all the eggs I've painted this one is definitely in my top 10 favorites.

Hobo Bag

Today I designed a hobo bag from scratch. I want to write a tutorial but first I need to make another one incorporating some of the changes I learned as I went along.

Concentrics Series #2

I like the colors better on this one, but I like the powerful feeling of the first one.

Concentrics

Yesterday I started a series of paintings featuring concentric circles. I thought it would be good training for my eye hand coordination and to my surprise, it became a meditation and I began to enjoy how different colors looked next to each other.

So this morning I couldn't wait to start the next painting.
I still need to touch up the first painting a bit as well. Right now I'm letting them dry a bit.

Acrylic on Canvas.

Book thongs v Crochet

Today I'm working on both freestyle crochet and bookthongs. I got the bookthongs listed in my Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5071215

The crochet is a long way from being done, but here's a work in progress photo.

Party Penguin Prototype

I hope to make more of these soon.