Archive for craft
March 27, 2008 at 5:36 pm · Filed under craft, knitting
Look what the lovely and talented Saskia of Sas Knits It Again sent to us! The knitted items are her own design and very much appreciated by our bunch. She recently started her own business in knitting and design, so pop over and give her some good luck vibes.
Tyra loves this bag so much that she immediately stuffed it with her favourite things - three Barbie dolls, a collection of nice round stones, a sketch book, colored pens, a wand - really everything a little girl could need.
This yummy soft Blue Faced Leichester wool yarn is dyed by Storm op Zolder I think it would be perfect for a pair of socks, the Swedish thick kind called “raggsocka”, but for now it is displayed in a bowl so that I can admire it whenever I wish.
Every little child should have a a perfect, soft, knitted ball like this one. It can be tossed and kicked anywhere in the room without any risk of distroying anything valuable. As a mom I must say that I appreciate that feature.
Saskia also made these beautiful stitch markers using Delft blue beads. I am planning a new project just so that I can use them in it. I am dreaming of Norah Gaughans Medallion Scarf (Ravelry link) in a variegated green meriono yarn. Two skeins are already purchased and winded into balls.
The yummy candy included in the package was, unfortunately, gone before I had time to shoot it. I do enjoy the Jasmine tea though. 
Thanks so much for all your lovely treats, Saskia!
February 10, 2008 at 4:32 pm · Filed under jewellery, links, craft
Fun and creative jewellery by Yarborough that might make you look at your knitting and crafting a bit differently.
The colourful drawings at doodlespark is a collaboration between mother and daughter. Their story about their art made me wish my own doodling possessed such wonderful power.
Djurdjica Kesics jewellery uses nature in a very inspirational, yet simple, way. I am totally in love with her sweet pebble rings. Actually, I would not mind owning a piece of everything she makes.
If you have little crafters at home, be sure to check out Craft Projects by Arounna, featured by Bloesem Kids, which is a lovely new space for kids crafts.
Lastly, I just wanted to show a little piece of bling that I made myself. My first try at wire working. I am not quitting my knitting though, so do not worry!
December 2, 2007 at 1:16 am · Filed under family, craft
Tyra and I are making our own Advent Calendar from bits and pieces of recycled material. The cap is from a baby food can, the cardboard circles used to hold cereal and the adornments has been in my Christmas crafting stash forever.
We first planned an activity calendar, but right now I am thinking that making one of these each day, for what will become a 24 piece Fridge Magnet Advent Calendar, will be enough of an activity to keep us busy until the 24th. We will have to make cards, candy, decorations, presents and other Christmas stuff too.
I really hope the snow will come back soon. Preferably tonight. I would love to watch a white world through our window as we light the first candle tomorrow morning.
Happy Advent!
November 21, 2007 at 7:18 pm · Filed under eco, links, craft
Get some tips about greening your home at Rethink What’s Possible. (via native kee)
Treehugger’s 2007 Gift Guide will give you lots of green gift ideas to put under the Christmas tree.
If you happen to be gifted with sewing and crafting skills you will find great projects at Sew Mama Sew who are putting togehter a full 30-day tutorial guide.
Please, do not miss the fantastic kid craft site Kids Craft Weekly. I am totally engulfed in the new Advent issue. Must. Make. Advent. Activity. Calendar! (via bigandlittle)
October 16, 2007 at 6:58 pm · Filed under links, craft
I am down with a slight fever. Trying to sew mohair neatly is quite impossible with sweaty hands. Not pretty.
Instead I give you a few crafty links:
Grow your own tomatoes with Bacteria Salad. An online game that might make you think about what your buy. (via Treehugger)
I want to touch everything at Manon Gignoux. Especially the beautiful fabric flowers. And the adornments. And the scarfs. Drool.
“And Miles To Go” makes Apple Pie Sandwiches that look exceptionally yummy.
I would love to make some of these Brown Paper Bag Lanterns from Green Living.
December 21, 2006 at 1:35 pm · Filed under food, family, craft
Thanks for your sweet comments and warm welcome of Ivar. It really warms my heart to log on and read what you write.
I have not picked up my knitting needles just yet, but the other day I wrapped the Vanilla Butter Fudge that me and Tyra made with my mother some weeks ago before all the drama happaned.
I have been making this fudge for Christmas with my family since I was a kid and it feels good to be able to pass it on. It is delicious and not very difficult. Just make sure to make enough of it - for the holidays, for gifts and some just for you.
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cup sugar
100 g salted butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves and butter is melted.
2. Bring to a boil and cook until mixture reaches soft-ball stage, or 238 degrees on a candy thermometer. Add vanilla.
3. Spoon into a greased 8 x 8 baking pan. Let cool, then cut into squares.
Merry Christmas!!
