GoD and DoG

GoD and DoG

Such a sweet little song. Worth watching again.

desertbotanicalgarden's photostream

desertbotanicalgarden's photostream on Flickr.

I miss the Garden so much. I guess this will have to do. Hugs.

Owl Pin Cushions

Owl Pin Cushions, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Made these little owls for the Scrappy Pin Cushion Swap. I tried something new because I used clay to make the owl base. The center is yo-yo.

free pattern: love hearts

free pattern: love hearts

Yo-Yo Garland at Sears

Yo-Yo Garland at Sears, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Finally the big store, Sears, got their holiday decorations correct this year. They used yo-yos and pom-poms. Oh my...Someone who chose these decorations got it right, and I love all the happy colors. Many thanks to, my cousin, Gail for sharing this photo with me.

Snowman

Snowman, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Made this little ornament in 2007 way before the book was published with my idea in it. You know who you are. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

This picture is dedicated to Rachel Fergueson. Thanks to my sister-in-law, Soli, for snapping this picture.

Crazy Christmas Tree Ornaments

Crazy Christmas Tree Ornaments, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I decided to make crazy Christmas trees out of scraps and snowman bells. I added a yo-yo on top for good measure. I haven't decided who will be the lucky person who gets these ornaments.

Snowman Bottle Cap Ornament

, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Christmas Tags

Christmas Tags, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

This is a clever way to reuse your left over Christmas cards. I made these with my mamma's cards from 2009, and I used a tag punch. Now I am ready for Christmas package wrapping. Merry Christmas.

Snowman Clothespins Wreath

Snowman Clothespins Wreath, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I used my snowman ornaments to make a friend this wreath which can be used for pictures and for Christmas cards. Merry Christmas.

Stack of Scarves-Tutorial

Stack of Scarves, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I used Hometown USA yarn from Lionbrand to make these scarves. A friend of mine requested I make her scarves out of this luscious yarn. I used a treble stitch and whipped up a batch of these pretty babies.  It's cold enough here in North Texas and a good scarf is all you need.

As a gift to you here is how I made this scarf:

Chain 9.
In the 5th chain treble crochet. Repeat 5 more times.
Finish row with a treble crochet. 
Chain 4.  Turn.
Skip the first treble crochet and make a treble crochet in the next space.
Repeat 42 more times. 
Tie off.
When tying on be sure to tie new yarn at the end of a row.  Have enough yarn, so that it can be woven in and stitched over with a treble crochet.

Fringe:
Cut 24 pieces of yarn at 30 inches long.  Match two pieces together, so that it is doubled over.  With the loops in your left hand making a u shape, pull through the end of the scarf.  Bring the tails through the loop and pull tight.  Do this 12 more times.  Snip the loops once tied. 

Hook:
S-35, Lionbrand. 
Enjoy.  Please email me with questions, if my directions do not make sense.  Thanks. 
Merry Christmas!

Glittery Snowman WIP

Glittery Snowman WIP, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Getting ready for Christmas by keeping with tradition and making ornaments with my sister-in-law over the Thanksgiving holiday. We made these ornaments by spray-painting clothespins white and sprinkling with glitter.  I am so blessed to be able to spend time with her.  Happy Thanksgiving.  Stay tuned for the final ornament.

My Little Pumpkins

My Little Pumpkins, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Finally got my terriers to sit together and to sit still. Here Gracie and Sammy are modeling their handmade sweaters. I love my little my little babies.

Yo-yo Eyeball Detail for Patchwork Puppy

Yo-yo Eyeball Detail for Patchwork Puppy, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Since the holidays are fast approaching, why not make a patchwork scottie for somebody you love? This pattern has been around for years, but Denyse Schmidt has written up the directions for making this easy project. I made this in July 2008. Therefore, I used 27+27+30=84, 5 inch squares total. I used two charm packs, and I had to cut the other thirty out by hand.

Happy crafting and don't forget to use your Clover Yo-Yo makers to make the cute little eyes for your new friend.

A Platterful Pumpkins

A Platterful Pumpkins, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I made simple orange and white pumpkins out of the Jumbo Yo-yo maker. The other yo-yo pumpkins are from a kit I bought at Mary Maxim. There are two different examples of yo-yo pumpkins. I love them both. The orange and white pumpkins are going to be pin cushions.

Fall Table Setting 2010

Fall Table Setting, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

I love my Fall tradition. Such a warm and inviting space, and I wish we could meet for dinner. A new addition this year are the acorn dishes I picked up at Michael's.

Googly-eyed Bangles

Googly-eyed Bangles, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Martha Stewart, this season, showed the bangles with the googly-eyes. I couldn't help myself; I had to try this project out. My students were taken by surprised when I wore my new bangles to school today. It's all part of a plot to act weird, therefore, they will not know how to behave. Look into my eyes. You are getting sleepy. Haha.

Gracie Gets a Spidery Halloween Tutu

Gracie Gets a Spidery Halloween Tutu, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

My not so thrilled Gracie made my day because she rumbled around the house in her new tutu. Love the glittery, velveteen spiders.

Ice Cream Cone Witch Hat

Ice Cream Cone Witch Hat, originally uploaded by aaaandreaaaa.

Happy Halloween. Go Rangers! Halloween is over and the Rangers just lost the World Series. It has been a busy October. I made the ice cream cone as kind of a dare. My friend didn't think I would go through with an ice cream cone costume for Halloween. Boy was she surprised.  Scary, huh?