Personalize me...

Guess who's been really lazy about posting lately?
Hint: Me.

I attended a superfly bachelorette party last weekend and just had to make some favors for the lovely ladies. I stuffed some pink striped bags with candy, temporary tattoos and these personalized necklaces!




I'm debating whether to list them yet. I need to put an order into Rio Grande for some supplies. I wish my magical economy boosting check would arrive soon. Grrrrr.

I've also been diligently working on a baby blanket for some friends who just had a beautiful baby girl. I don't want to post pictures until it's done. I forgot how long it takes to make a baby blanket. I'm really happy with the way it's coming out though. I tried a new stitch. Woot.

In other news my dog has been cracking me up lately. I got some free samples of these complete meal bars and he insists on hiding them all over the house. I first noticed him walking around in circles and whining with the bar in his mouth. I realized he was looking for a place to bury it. I watched him try to bury it in his bed. I found one in my chair and on the stairs. I have to take a video of it next time. It's ridiculously cute.

Back in action... with a lengthy update.

So, I'm feeling 100% better and I have been one busy bee!

First of all, I finished up another Baby Cloud Pillow. I think I'm going to throw them up onto Etsy as custom items. I think they would make really sweet baby gifts (decoration only, of course.).


Next, I finished the latest addition to the Sparkletree Pocketbook Collection.
Meet Justine:

Ain't she purty? I'm really psyched about the size of this bag. It fits my 12" iBook like a glove and hangs perfectly under my arm. Add in the pockets and delicious cherry tones, and you have one practical, functional and very pretty pocketbook.

Lastly, I finally finished the BF's birthday present. I had been searching for cylindrical Eames-era style lampshades for his studio but was having no luck finding the perfect pair. I really wanted to make my own, but had no idea where to buy the correct kind of fiberglass and hardware. Luckily, I stumbled upon deadlynightshades.com's do-it-yourself kits in all different shapes and sizes which you dye and decorate yourself. SCORE!
This is the finished product... Lit:

Un-lit:


Oh... one more thing (jeez)...
When I find something that I really like, I like to share with you, gentle readers.
So, you know how I've been complaining about arm/ wrist pain from crocheting so much, right? Right.

The ThermaCare wrist wraps were really helpful, but they were getting expensive at $7 a pair. So, I began searching for something I could maybe heat up and re-use. My search led me to designerwheatbags.com, an Australian company selling handmade microwavable, wheat-bag gloves. I received my (purple) pair last week and am in LOVE with them. They smell like heaven and feel great.

Note that the prices listed are in Australian dollars. Including shipping, they came out to about $50ish. They are SO worth it for any crafters with wrist pain!

Whew.
Until next time...

Super.

Did you vote today? If not, you have until like 8pm. So shake your booty.

I, unfortunately had to go to the local high school to vote... during school hours. In fact, when I got there, I had to enter through the cafeteria while they were changing classes. I seriously panicked. All of a sudden, I was fifteen - hunched shoulders, clutching books to my chest, nervously running my fingers through my hair, glancing all around while pretending not to.

Cripes. I hated high school.

My BF and I went to his former high school a few months ago to check out their craft fair (which was abysmal, by the way) and we were both way too uncomfortable to be there. It's funny how that stays with you... like the bricks they build high schools with have magical powers.

I digress. I voted. It was anti-climactic. I didn't even get an "I Voted" sticker. But whatever. I'm glad I went.

Today was my weigh-in with Calorie King. I used my home scale and apparently lost four pounds. This is totally impossible because I ate like a 500-lb man all week. We're going to yoga tonight, so I'll use the gym scale. I did lose an inch or so in my waist and hips though - and I'm a notch down on my belt.

I ate a delicious, healthy and filling lunch, so I feel good about that. Soup and a sammich. You really can't lose with that combo on a crappy day like today.

Speaking of weight loss, a member of EtsyNJ posted these adorable "Skinny Bitch" bracelets. What a cute idea.

As far as my current projects, I'm making a slew of baby cloud pillows for friends and family. I'm gonna toss a few up on my Etsy post haste.

Here is the pillow I made for my cousin's baby!


Also, I'm in the process of putting up a new scarf and bag on Etsy.

The ear-warmers are coming, too... I just have to muster up the energy to take pictures of them!