This week I've managed to squeeze in a little bit of making amongst the busyness.
I'm still working on the Pixelated 1up Mushroom blanket (if you don't have a clue what I'm going on about, visit here). I decided to put all the granny squares I've made so far on the deck yesterday to see how much I've done. The mushroom is nearly finished! Now I just need to decided what colour to make the rest of the blanket and put it all together (any suggestions on a colour? I was thinking dark green maybe?).
Also whipped up another mustache mug cozy for a friend. I love these!!
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Joining in with Our Creative Spaces.
Joining in with Our Creative Spaces.
Do you remember this Tea Mug Cozy that I wanted to make?
Well, I did. I actually made two... a tea one and a mustache one. I love them!
Slightly different from the normal cup sleeves, but still really quick and easy to make, and great for keeping that cup of tea or coffee extra cozy.
I tried desperately to make something less 'granny-ish' this week after last weeks disaster... but alas, my attempts to make softies or totes went out the window and I found myself whipping up some coffee cup sleeves! Here are a few...
They are rather sweet though don't you think? I'm going to slip the mustache one in my bag for myself, and a few in the shop for anyone who isn't ashamed to display a bit of crochet in public.
I have a couple of surprises coming up soon too... a weekly "Things I'm loving" linky you can all join in with tomorrow (so get your posts ready) and another softie giveaway on it's way soon (just because you guys are awesome).
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As I always say, no matter how good or bad your week has been, there is always something you can find to be thankful or grateful for. Here are a few of the things I am loving this week...
The fact that I fell off the 'cool crochet horse' but got up and back on again with this very cool pink crochet coaster and coffee cup sleeve... well, I think they're cool anyway (and thanks for all your encouragement yesterday!!).
My Mamma's Ginger Crunch Slice... it is so delicious, crunchy and gingery. I might just have to steal her recipe and post it here for you all!
I am loving Sarah London's amazingly cool idea to Crochet a Rainbow to help out everyone affected by the recent flooding in Australia. If you can crochet, check it out here.
The way that Boo and Barney are getting along at the moment... this was them last night (it was also Barney's 6th birthday... so I think Boo was being extra nice letting Barney share a bit of her couch space).
This awesome Frank & Dean Stationery that I won in the recent Kiwi Mummy Blogs 'I Love Your Blog' competition. I love it!!
Last but not least, this Vanilla Rooibos Tea! What's not to love about it... it's South African, caffeine free and has a beautiful vanilla flavour!!
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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Each year seem so go by so fast, but when you actually stop and take account of what has happened during your year it's amazing how much actually goes on! Seriously - this is one of the main reasons I blog, to record precious memories and learn to be thankful for every single day.
With 2011 just a breath away, here is my annual year in review (probably more for my sake than yours - feel free to skip to the end).
January
Spent two amazing days away with my love, and also had tonnes of simple summer family fun (here, here and here). Had to ban hubby from riding the new bike (but he was still sneaky), attended our friends beautiful vintage wedding, and discovered shortbread buttons! Makings included this cool doorstop, bunting, and finally finishing my giant granny square blanket!!!
February
Celebrated our youngest daughter's 3rd birthday, discovered licorice slice (oh my!), got to hang out with some super precious people here and here, Made my first ever crochet mobile phone cover, and revealed to you all how crazy my family really is.
March
Shared the story of my brother's death (and was so touched by your comments ♥), had a fun girls night out, and entered into a mustache crazy week which included: making mustache napkins, a mustache cake and having the coolest ever mustach party in honour of my mustache clad Dad! Discovered Marmalade Tart and Apple Berry Crumble Cake. Made some cute softies - including a new design - the Robot Softie!!
April
Making crochet beanies, celebrated 14 years of marriage, Bakings included Chocolate Crossed cupcakes, Coconut Meringue cake and training the son in my baking ways. Did some family bonding, a bit of bowling and a tad more softie & crochet making. Told you about my thigh toner, remembered our Nation's heroes and gave away a Robot softie!!
May
I started thinking about going into business as a toilet tour guide, Celebrated our darling daughter's sixth birthday with the coolest cake (made by her dad), and realised that juggling life wasn't easy as I'd thought. Made a fabulous granny neck warmer, inherited a unicycling husband, and discovered that we might be travelling to Israel!!! Bakings & makings included Congo Bars, my first ever slouchy beanies along with a few blunders. We also got to meet the Prime Minister of New Zealand (and eat yummy stuff on the way home).
June
Celebrated birthdays galore - son, husband, the Queen and my Mum. Had my camera die at the worst time, made heaps of beanies, and delicous things like Pinwheel Scones, and Chocolate Rough Slice. Got some great parenting tips from Diane Levy and finally realised that I really am living the dream life.
July
Took some very needed special time out with my girls and boys, revealed that things aren't always as they seem at our place, made some super cute fluffy bunny softies, and went on the search for some willing models. Then we embarked on the adventure of a lifetime - our journey to Israel!!
August
Arrived home from Israel and loved being back home, went to our niece's beautiful wedding, went public with my crochet. Makings included: flower beanie, lemon honey, and a custard tart!
September
Made a crochet garden scarf, celebrated Father's Day, and decided to write about our journey through miscarriages (not realising how many of you would be touched, your comments moving me too). Celebrated all the craft nerds out there, loved being a part of FeltAid, and had out best family fun night ever!! Makings included: Semolina Balls, softies, beanies and licorice allsorts and finishing my Granny Stripe blanket!! I celebrated the amazing guy I'm married to, Mr Drake and welcomed a special new dog into our home, Boo.
October
New KMB site launch, with our little Miss a star for a few weeks, the boys went on their "Big Weekend Away", our special boy's birthday, the Crochet Menace made another appearance, we had an amazing youth camp and a princess fun day. Makings included: Reggae beanie, Banoffi Pie, Crochet Coffee Cup sleeve, more fluffy bunnys and the octo phone cover.
November
Enjoyed free fireworks, made a crochet baseball cap and my first ever amigurami cupcake!!! I realised that there were quite a few things they forgot to tell me about motherhood, grieved with the rest of New Zealand, had a really awesome birthday weekend, and shared my secret potato salad receipe.
December
Had a pirate for a husband, overindulged in Peppermint Bark, was given the most thoughtful and coolest pressy, shared some Christmas tips, indulged in Christmas traditions as a family (including this cool as cake), and had the most awesome Christmas with family and friends. Makings included crocheting more cupcakes, crochet gingerbread men, as well as some real gingerbread,
September
Made a crochet garden scarf, celebrated Father's Day, and decided to write about our journey through miscarriages (not realising how many of you would be touched, your comments moving me too). Celebrated all the craft nerds out there, loved being a part of FeltAid, and had out best family fun night ever!! Makings included: Semolina Balls, softies, beanies and licorice allsorts and finishing my Granny Stripe blanket!! I celebrated the amazing guy I'm married to, Mr Drake and welcomed a special new dog into our home, Boo.
October
New KMB site launch, with our little Miss a star for a few weeks, the boys went on their "Big Weekend Away", our special boy's birthday, the Crochet Menace made another appearance, we had an amazing youth camp and a princess fun day. Makings included: Reggae beanie, Banoffi Pie, Crochet Coffee Cup sleeve, more fluffy bunnys and the octo phone cover.
November
Enjoyed free fireworks, made a crochet baseball cap and my first ever amigurami cupcake!!! I realised that there were quite a few things they forgot to tell me about motherhood, grieved with the rest of New Zealand, had a really awesome birthday weekend, and shared my secret potato salad receipe.
December
Had a pirate for a husband, overindulged in Peppermint Bark, was given the most thoughtful and coolest pressy, shared some Christmas tips, indulged in Christmas traditions as a family (including this cool as cake), and had the most awesome Christmas with family and friends. Makings included crocheting more cupcakes, crochet gingerbread men, as well as some real gingerbread,
Phew!
I am so thankful to God for life, and every single day that goes by. Here's to a wonderful 2011, filled with lots of laughter, loving and living.
Happy New Year everyone!!!
Last years year in review post here.
Recently I found this super easy pattern for a coffee cup sleeve - not that I ever needed one... but I liked the idea of having a piece of crafty goodness hugging my coffee cup.
Since then I have discovered a myriad of other great uses for my coffee cup sleeve...
A cozy for my Russian doll...
A funky hair accessory...
Something to make our loo look a bit crafty cool (don't ask me how the kids are going to get the paper off the roll now)...
A new clothing item (trust me - they are sooo in fashion right now)...
Toy dress ups...
Where would I be without my humble and very handy coffee cup sleeve!
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