Snow Balls In the Desert

Working on a fun little craft project.

Who doesn't like a project that you can finish in 

a single afternoon?

How about simple pom pom garland?

I am currently (like as I finish this post) working on one for the

entertainment unit. But I finished this one earlier this week and

thought I would share it with you.

 I got my inspiration from Miss Mustard Seed. 

Love her style.

The stars are from Target. The pom pom garland is

really the only different thing that I did this year. 

I do love it. 

Kinda looks like snow balls in the desert. 

The stars are a tiny bit glimmery, but still pretty primitive.

Same centerpiece.

Anyway... let me know if you make the little garland. 

Its totally fun and easy. 

Merry Christmas!

Super Simple and Easy Fingerless Knit Gloves

Hello my Peeples! :) 

I finished a little gift and I wanted to show you. 

Because it is so simple that you can do it too! 

I do love giving a little homemade gift. Especially when it is a quick finish project like this one.

Two of the girls that I sit with always complain about the cold in the office. 

So I thought that these little wristers or fingerless gloves would be fun.

After watching about a hundred and ten (I exaggerate) videos on You Tube,

I finally came up with my own little simplified design. Perfect 

for beginners or anyone that just feels like knitting something tonight.

You simply cast on 27 (small) or 29 (medium) stitches with 2 colors. Garter

stitch 5 rows. Drop one color and then stockinette stitch for about 4 inches or until

the fabric is the length you want. I just wanted something that would 

not inhibit the keyboard, but still keep the hands warm.

Then add back in the second color and garter stitch for 2 more rows.

Cast off. 

Fold your fabric in half, right sides together. Using a large needle stitch sides 

together leaving about an inch and a half for the thumb hole. 

Annnnnnd Done!

These should be snug and not loose. 

I hope you try to make these!

A Little Remembrance Gift

Hey there! 

Glad your here! :)

Today I'm showing you a little project that I made for my friend Laura of Decor to Adore.

If you read her blog then you know she is in the process 

of moving.  SO! she had a little Texodus party. You can read more about that here.

I wanted to give her a little remember-me gift. So I made her a sunglass case. 

This is another one of my wing it patterns. I just double crocheted into the back row. 

This is about 12 rows. I used my own sunglasses to fit. 

Folding it into a little more the thirds I stitched the sides together and added a single crochet 

to the edge so that it would look finished.  I then double crocheted the ruffle, added a button and a  chain stitch loop for the button hole.

And Voi-la! 

Done!

From this side.

And that side.

I stuffed it with a couple of items that will remind her of Arizona and me. :) 

Laura doesn't typically wear nail polish, so I gave her one of my favorite pale barely there pinks

from Essie and my all time favorite top coat ('cuz I'm a nail freak) 

I also gave her a gift card to In-n-Out Burger. I was thinking that there were no In-N-Outs in

Texas.... turns out, I was wrong.... Oh well! It happens.  :)

It's still the best darn cheese burger and chocolate shakes in fast food. 

I'll be sharing at these parties:

Cindy for Amaze Me Monday

Marty for Inspire Me Tuesday

Kathryn for Make it Pretty Monday

Abby for Hit Me With Your Best Shot
Angel for Wake up Wednesday
Marci for Tuesdays With A Twist
Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday
Kathy for A Return To Loveliness
Sherry for Home Sweet Home
Cindy for Show and Tell
Courtney for Feather Your Nest

Jann for Share Your Cup