Monday, August 25, 2008

Gee, It took me 15 minutes

I haven't been keeping up with my blog and I had no idea that something has been changed.  I am still not sure what it was.  I took me awhile to get logged in, but I am in now.

Knitting-  

Hello Kitty hat
Maybe a cream colored sweater soon

Twilight Swap is coming to an end.  I have to finish my bag....hopefully tomorrow night or the next.  It is hard to sew with a kid.

I hope to get into the HSKS 6.  It seems that there are very few spots...or maybe I am wrong.  

Short and Sweet, that is all I've got for now.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Dream Catcher

FYI I am deleting the photographs.


Nineteenth Entry: Some of the participants of the Twilight Knitting Swap were wondering how to make dream catchers. It just happened to be that it was my hobby as a little girl.



Here is a go at a tutorial:


Dream Catchers


Possible supplies


-willow branches
-dental floss or sinew
-leather strips
-stones, charms, feathers, etc.
-metal craft ring
-glue, if metal ring used.


For willow-


1. If the willow branches are not green and pliable, soak them in water.


2. Make a ring and fasten it withe the string material you are using.


3. Let ring dry for a few days.


Skip 1-3 for metal ring



For metal ring-


To keep the web from slipping, leather or yarn is wrapped around it.


4. Loop string around from the back of the ring to front. To form the loop, the string is on the left side. Pull string so there is no slack, but be careful not to snap string or willow.


5. Space out the loops so they are distributed proportionally to the size of your ring. Do this all the way around the ring.


6. Once you are back to the beginning, the last loop on that round forms and triangle. The "knots" are side by side. The next loop will be made in the middle of the first triangle made. This forms a line.


7. Repeat round like the first until web is the size you desire.


8. To finish, make a square knot at the last triangle on that round.


9. Last but not least, decorate with feathers, leather, stones, beads, charms, etc.


Maybe in combination with these instructions and these it will be pretty simple, ladyhawkesite.tripod.com/Crafts.htm

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Magic Knits


Seventeenth Entry:  Here is my label for my dolls.  Nothing fancy, nice and simple.  

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

I am in the Twilight Knitting Swap!

Sixteenth Entry:  I got in to the Twilight Knitting Swap!  I had to make a sacrifice though, I had to join the Pack rather than the Coven.  It is okay as long as I get to participate.  I don't mind the color scheme for the Pack and I have ideas for the Coven-themed items.

I hope it is fun!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Nothing New Except a Dog


Eleventh Entry: I spent the weekend making dolls for consignment. They look pretty nuddy pants without hair and clothes, but I haven't had time to work on them since Monday. We have a new pet. He is a chihuahua named Tico. Tico is pretty cute, he handle an obnoxious two year old pretty well on the first day. Our Skitso isn't very happy about him. She feels invaded, I feel a bit bad about it.


I have to remember to post some photos of the finished Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Dobby. I made a larger Dobby with green button eyes and it looks pretty good if I do say so myself. Well, away laughing on a fast camel.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Another Try

Ninth Entry:  This weekend I worked on my Harry Potter dolls.  I made a miniature Hedwig and a Dobby.  The Dobby was for my daughter, but she decided that he was mine.  Ticks me off because she has driven me nuts about making her a Ron Weasley.  I am glad I didn't get rushed.  So far I have completed:  Harry Potter-he still lacks a sweater and glasses, Ron Weasley + clothing, Hermione Granger + clothing, Dobby, and Hedwig.  I have to make a smaller owl for Pigwedgion and learn how to make a cat for Crookshanks.  I just may continue and make a Ginny and a Luna.

Last night I was looking at the Harry Potter related crafts on www.the-leaky-cauldron.org and I was inspired to make earrings for myself.  They are, of course, Gryffindor colors. I will try to get a photo soon.

My mom found me a Harry Potter Quidditch watch today for 2 dollars.  She gave it to me as a Mother's Day present from my Rowie.  It made my day!