This past weekend was filled with all sorts of fabulous sunny moments for me! My Mom, my Sister, my Son and I all took a trip to Sacramento where I got the Maternity photos I’ve always dreamed about done. We left Colorado Thursday morning….just in time to miss out on three solid days of snow!
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*This flash sale has ended. Sign up for the e-mail newsletter to be notified of deals like this one right away!* I’ve heard that I haven’t been quite fair to Ravelry in the last couple of weeks during the flash sales and pattern retirement deals I’ve done. So I’ve set out to even the scores
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I’ve had the best weekend slacking off on all things work related and enjoying some time with my mom, sister, and son. I’ve also been able to spend a bunch of time with my amazing friend (and super amazing photographer) Karen Marie of Belly Beautiful Portraits. She took my maternity photos on Friday, brought the
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This .20¢ pattern has just been added to my Ravelry shop as well! Get the Crochet Pattern for just .20¢ in my Ravelry shop by clicking here. Get the Knit Pattern for just .20¢ in my Ravelry shop by clicking here. Get the brand new Bubble Button Beanie Crochet Pattern for just .20¢ in my
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2015 is shaping up to be one of my best years yet! I’d love to share the joy with you today as I turn 26. Please enjoy one free pattern, and a sweet discount on any of my pattern bundles (which were already discounted to start with) on me! To participate in this birthday celebration,
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My little guy is turning 4 this week and we had a Monster Truck Bash this past weekend! Just have to share this happy face because I love it so much…..and that’s my job since I’m first and foremost “Mommy” right!? [mc4wp_form id=”897″]
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Knit and crochet items are gorgeous in and of themselves….but add the perfect embellishment, and suddenly a project can go from simply cute to one-of-a-kind uniquely beautiful. The only problem? It’s not always easy to come up with ideas for the perfect finishing touch for a hat….or to find the embellishment that will add that
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Just got a new angora bunny this last week and I have to say….I’m in love! So I’m sharing a few photos here for you. On top of her sweet personality, her fur is simply amazing! Can’t wait to be able to spin some up someday. [mc4wp_form id=”897″]
Read MoreI’m thrilled to be a part of the fun Yarnorama event hosted by The Creative Crochet Crew! To download my Little Explorer Hat Crochet Pattern, head over to the pattern listing on Ravelry by clicking on the photo above, and use code: YarnoramaFun Code is good for Saturday, March 7th only. Don’t forget to sign
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Challenge Dates: March 5th – April 2nd 2015 at 11:59pm MST Your challenge is to create the most creative knit or crochet amigurami stuffie using the base pattern provided! This is a chance to show off your amazing creativity and try something new…..let your imagination run wild! Prizes: ●One randomly selected winner will receive
Read MoreWe knit and crochet addicts need to have a little fun every so often too, right!? Nobody has to mention the fact that we’re usually having fun….with our hooks and needles, haha. Anyways, I totally loved the response to the “Crafting Confessional” post a few weeks back….Sounds like we’ve all developed a few bad crafty
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Why shouldn’t your bedroom be filled with reminders of all the things you love? Including yarn, knitting, crochet, hooks and needles!? Here are 4 incredible ways to incorporate your love of everything crafty into your most personal space. 1. Accent your space with something hand-made, beautiful, and comfortable! Try this free Knit Cushion Pattern: Or
Read MoreIt’s been one of those days….you know the kind. The kind where I simply can’t work up the motivation to do anything other than surf the internet (which has actually led to some excellent finds today!) or take a nap. It’s a wonder I’m ever able to get anything done knowing that my work is
Read MoreIt’s time for some crafting confession….. Comment on this post and let me know what your worst crafting habit is (or at least what those around you claim it might be)! Hehehe….I’m eagerly anticipating a jolly good laugh while reading these! [mc4wp_form id=”897″]
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After all the Christmas gifts have been opened, the food has been cooked, and the Holiday festivities are winding down….you deserve one more gift! Get one of my patterns for free over on Ravelry for the next 48 hours. (December 25th through 27th). In order to get your freebie: 1. Please Share this post
Read More***This promotion has ended. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get notification of more freebies and fun*** Once again, in the spirit of Christmas (only 4 days left! Yay, yay, yay!) I’m gifting you one of my fav patterns….the Butterfly Stitch Hat and Shorts Set Crochet Pattern! This pattern will be free
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***This promotion has ended – be sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive more coupons, freebies, and fun!*** In the spirit of Christmas (and only 8 days until the day!) I’m gifting you one of my all time favorite patterns….the Snowflake Pixie Bonnet! This pattern will be free today only, so make sure
Read MoreIf you’d like to win 10 free patterns of your choice (come on – you and I both know you do!), comment on this post. You don’t have to say anything particular, but I’ll be extra super impressed if you take the time to tell me what your favorite thing about December is. For extra
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I don’t often share behind the scenes stuff about my designing process….Probably because I’m such a mess over here! In fact, it always really makes me smile when people compliment my work with “you’re so talented! This must be so easy for you.” or similar statements. The truth is, designing new patterns isn’t “easy” for
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We’ve all had those moments….you know, the ones where you just want to shrink away because you have a contrary opinion? Apply this to the world of knit and crochet, though, and things can get even more interesting. I recently stumbled upon an awesome thread about “Unpopular Knitting Opinions” over on Reddit. Some of the
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Treat yourself to something special today! Get one of my patterns for free over on Ravelry! In order to get your freebie: 1. Please Share this post on Facebook or Twitter (see those handy little Facebook and Twitter icons at the end of this post? Just click one of them, and the share screen
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Despite Facebook trying to ruin our fun, the 10K Giveaway was still quite a success! Plus, because of the issues with “likes” during the giveaway, a group of the vendors has gotten together to make sure we re-connect you with all the new shops you love. Watch your Facebook and twitter feeds starting the beginning
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My mom recently sent me this super cute photo….I have no idea where it came from, or who created it, but they’ve got me pegged……My reply to her was “Minus the cats (I’m allergic), I’m pretty sure that’s what heaven looks like.” In celebration of reaching 10,000+ Facebook Friends, I’ve set out to bring you
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Our move to Hawaii has been….interesting. We’ve had our ups and downs here, and we’ve been on some pretty wild adventures! Now that we’ve tried it, I totally understand why Hawaii isn’t overpopulated…..it’s ridiculously hard to move here! Most of our time here has been spent jumping over some kind of hurdle. It seems like once
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