All Finished

I finished the baby afgan I have been working on for my nephew Tyler's new daughter.  Her name is Brenda Ann.  She is named after my mom and my sister in laws mom.  I can't wait to put this in the mail.  I hope they enjoy it for many years.

This Afghan is the 1st one I have ever made without a pattern.  It is my total design and concept.

Isn't she a beauty:)

Always learning something

I just did the tutorial titled "Jersey Fabric Bracelet" by V and Co.  It took me a few minutes, but I finally got my aha moment and think this would also be a good head band or hair tie:)  I am so excited.  Also could maybe be good straps for a tanktop or a purse or summer bag....... Possibilities are endless.

How to stretch the mind, as well as the pocket book.

May has been a great month so far.  My birthday was at the beginning of the month and It was fabulous.  My sister made a fuss ( that was nice), as well as a scooby doo cake.  Had a great dinner with family and friends and fabulous presents.

Since my last post I have discovered the online blog o sphere of crafty women.  It is amazing what some people can do with nothing but a little bit of something and some time.  I owe these bloggers a lot, I have not felt like I belonged to an arts community since I left school.  I have been stuck for initiative and motivation and then I discovered Dollar Store Crafts, then the flood gates opened for all the different craft blogs.  It was like a switch was turned on.  My sister had got me started by providing my with some jewelry making tools and beads which was just what I needed.  Then to discover this magical world of makers of all things crafty, that was it.  I am motivated.

My next step is to figure out what I like to make.  You see I have a problem, I know how to do many, many, many different things.  I paint, Knit, Crochet, Sew ( in self defense and as long as it is a straight line, lol), needlework, plastic canvas, sculpt ( only a beginner). glass etching, wreath making, jewelry making, scrapbooking, stamping, photography, I have an understanding of candle making and soap making as well, their is more I just can't think of it right now. You can see my problem, too much info, not enough out put and no one really to give stuff to, what is a girl to do?

I like puzzles and crafting to me is a puzzle.  You have a need, come up with plan, gather supplies and put it together. That is what I have been up to since last I posted.

I am still working on the crochet baby blanket I had to add more squares and am almost finished.  When I am done I will pop it in the mail and send it to its new home, till then ta, ta :)