Challenge - Day 8

I had so much fun with yesterday's envelope that I decided to do another one today.  Another lunchtime activity.

It's been awhile since I've crocheted so tonight I got out the hook and some yarn and tried to figure it out from memory.  I think I've figured it out, but I didn't get anything made.  I'm still practicing.  It feels good.

Challenge - Day 7

It's been awhile since I've drawn my envelopes.  So, yesterday I drew this puppy at lunchtime.  So much FUN!  As soon as I find the rest of my paints and markers I'll be a very happy camper.

 

Don't you think it'd be fun to receive or send a letter in this envelope?  We should write more letters. 

Challenge - Day 6

My friend, Donna (from Donna's Lavender Nest) gave me this pattern because she's so sweet.  I decided that I would take a break from sewing bags and give this a whirl. 

 

Now that my camera is working again, I should take more pictures.  This is a cute little apron that took longer to make than I expected.  If I make it again, I will change up a few of the construction details that should make it easier (at least for me!). 

Okay, so tonight I will post Day 7 & 8 (need pictures) and then I think I'll be back up to speed.  WooHoo. 

Note:  Fabric is from my purchases at Quilt Market and I'm using it for my yoga bags.  I don't think I've posted any pictures of them, so I'll try to do that soon.

Challenge - Day 5

As promised my camera is back.  Yay!

Day 5 was a most productive day.  As many of you know, a few years back I purchased an inordinate amount of fabric from a woman who was closing up shop.  I bought the fabric sight unseen and even though it was very exciting receiving all of those boxes in the mail, it seems I have barely made a dent in my stash.  What the heck was I thinking??? . . .

 Day 5 included making more blocks for the scrap quilt

 

When this quilt is finished it will include a sample of most of the fabrics I purchased.

 

And since I will not be including this quilt in the giveaway, I will instead give away a generous amount of fabric.  This will be great for anyone who is making charity quilts.  Be sure to visit again in June when the giveaway is announced.  Of course, I hope you'll visit every day of this challenge, but I understand, we all get busy.  No worries.

 

And in case anyone forgot how much fabric I have, here's a little reminder.  Unfortunately this is not all of it!  Yikes!!

 



 



No Worries

I know . . . I'm late in posting Days 5 and 6, but rest assured, lots of creating took place.  Unfortunately the camera has decided that it needs a vacation and has temporarily dug its heels in and refused to cooperate in my project.  Heavy sigh! 

Tonight I will beat the camera into submission (kidding) and hopefully take and post pictures of my latest creations.  Thanks for hanging in there with me!

Challenge - Day 4

The temperature dropped a little bit yesterday and this morning I got in a 2.5 mile run in beautiful weather.  And then it was a good day for creating.  I'm still working on the pile of scraps so here is today's additions to the giveaway pile.  Yes, I think June will shape up to be a good month for giveaways.  Yay!

 

My little great niece turned one last weekend.  I decided I wanted to make her a doll so here are a couple of prototypes.  They are still works in progress.

 

I had a handmade Raggedy Ann doll growing up and I loved that doll.  Designing and making these dolls brought back sweet memories.  Maybe Baby B. will enjoy her rag doll just as much as I did.

Challenge - Day 3

I see a theme developing here.  I'm pretty sure I'll find something to make this weekend other than wristlets.  It's nice to have these quilted scraps though.  Easy peasy!

Here's to a great crafting weekend to all of you!

Challenge - Day 2

I've decided to add another dimension to this challenge.  I will only create with the materials I have on hand.  I hope to see some of my lovely scrappiness get used up.  Win-win!! 

I came home from work tonight and banged this puppy out.  It has a matching yoga bag and travel bag that I will take pictures of and post at a later date.  Let me know if you're interested in ANY or ALL of the products.  They are gorgeous in person and oh, so functional!

7" x 4" quilted wristlet

(yesterday's wristlet was 9" x 4")

 

This project was super easy and fun and I feel like I need to go back into the studio and make something else.  I think I would, but tomorrow is a work day for me.  Heavy sigh.

It's So Challenging!

I had good intentions this year to post more blog entries.  Uh, we see how well that's going, huh?!

So, I've decided to set me a challenge.  For the next 58 days I'm going to create something and then post my little ole creation.  At the end of 58 days, it'll be my birthday.  Maybe I'll wrap up all these little creations and have a big unwrap party on my birthday.  WooHoo!  Or better yet, maybe I'll wrap up all these little creations and have a big giveaway at the end.

Anyways, life may get in the way and I may miss a post or two, but there will definitely be 58 days of creating so let the FUN begin. 

Here's day 1:

 

How do you like the new logo?

 

 

 

So, there it is kids. . . Day 1 - a nice little wristlet.

New Year . . . New Accomplishments

I got my first run in on New Year's Day.  It was the Commitment Day 5k and my friend, Dona, and I like to get up early on New Year's Day and run!!  This year, the run started at 10 a.m.  What???!!!  So, we slept in a bit - not a bad thing!

I wish I could say that I was able to sleep until my next run on January 18.  But, that was not the case.  I was working 15-17 hour days and not feeling the love at all!  January is the cruelest of months for me.  And then on January 16 family started arriving.  January 17 we all trekked over to the George R. Brown Convention Center and picked up our race day packets.  January 18 we are up at 4 a.m. and out the door at 4:45 a.m.  Somehow I calculated our travel time incorrectly.  Normally we have plenty of time to park and arrive before the masses.  Not so this year.  We barely made it to the Port-A-Potties before it was time to walk to our Corrals for the start of the Houston Half Marathon.

The weather was perfect on this running day.  It was 47 degrees when we started and the temperature rose to the high 50's.  No wind.  Man, it doesn't get better than this.  The run was going smoothly and we were closing in on the finish line, .1 kilometer to go.  And then, WHAM, man down!  Wait, that "man" is me!  Ouchie wawa . . . major calf cramp on left leg and right leg numb.  Thanks to the superb medical volunteers I was uprighted immediately and told to put weight on my legs and walk it out.  They were right.  The finish line was right there and like Julie Moss (triathlete) I crumbled.  But, I was fortunate, I was able to run the final 100 yards to the finish line. 

There are many reasons why I run, but I can tell you that the main reason I run half marathons is to  acquire bling.  Yep, I'm all about the hardware.  Well, guess what??? They ran out of medals about 15 people or so in front of me.  What????!!!!  Are you kidding me?  They assure me I will receive a medal in the mail and send me on my merry way to pick up my finisher's shirt.  So, barely able to walk and about ready to pass out, I make my way to the shirt pickup line and yep, you guessed it . . . out of shirts.   Hmm . . . now that's not funny!  No medal AND no shirt! 

But, the show must go on.  The family and I had another wonderful party.  It warms my heart that my family travels from out of state to join me.  This year there was one brother, nephew, niece and B-guy that ran with me.  Well, okay, they didn't "run" with me . . . they are way faster, but they participated with me.  Afterwards more brothers, cousins, nieces, nephews joined us in celebrating.  So much fun!

It's been almost two weeks since we foolishly ran 13.1 miles and yesterday, the medal and shirt arrived in the mail.  Oh, HAPPY day!

So, here's the lesson:  Do not stop at the Port-A-Potties while waiting for the start of the race.  This stopover put us literally at the back of the line.  We crossed the start line 38 minutes after the gun went off and unfortunately we didn't pass enough people to get to the finish before the medals ran out.  I'm thinking if I hadn't crumpled at the end . . . well maybe . . . No matter, I got my medal; I'm happy. 

And once again in my quest to stop this nonsense of Half Marathon running, B-Guy and I foolishly registered the day early registration closed.  WHAT???!!!