Jellyfish

Quite a while back I came across Stephanie's blog All about Ami. Until digging deeper into her blog I had no idea what Amigurami [the Japanese art of knitted/crocheted stuffed animals] was. She does an incredible job, and I admire how well made her pieces are. I was definitely impressed with each of her pieces, but when I came across her more recent post about her crocheted jellyfish I was in love. I just think it is the cutest thing ever! I was determined to get better at crochet and learn to make this, but I assumed it was way over my head...then I realized there was no pattern available. Being my normally impatient self I learned how to read a pattern, looked up some basics online, and my first project was [and is ongoing] a slouchy hat from a free online pattern. Once I got to the point of creating the same stitch over and over I needed something new. I wanted to make that jellyfish so badly so I looked at her photos of the construction and started googling. I found a pattern for a ball and adjusted the pattern after the top half was complete, searched how to make a scalloped edge, and then found a video for how to do the curly pieces for the tentacles. I started after work on Friday and couldn't stop! She complete by Saturday morning, and...here she is! 

Right now she is hanging beside my desk, and I don't think she will be going anywhere soon. I may even have to make her some friends!

Be happy! 

-Katie

Family session: The Gurneys

Sunday I was lucky enough to get to photography this super fun family. It was a little humid, but much better than the 100+ temperatures I have shot in lately! I hope they had as much fun as I did! 

Be happy! 

-Katie

Mousepad makeover

One would think with this project that I have absolutely nothing else to do, but that is actually the opposite of the truth. I am writing this between editing photos before I go take more photos this afternoon. My house is a disaster DISASTER...so much that I am excited to clean it tomorrow. But today I must get through photos, party supplies, wedding bunting, and maybe some dirty dishes. It is bad ya'll, really bad. So why am I wasting time making over my old, nasty mousepad when I could just buy a new one? Because sometimes a girl just needs to craft something! As you can see the before was totally disgusting. How did that thing not get thrown out when I moved?!?...twice! It has clearly been my doodle pad, and I don't know how I ignored how gross and dirty it is. Yuck. Plus, it was ugly when I brought it home [for free] from the clinic where I worked. Lots of questionable actions led up to it looking like a total nasty wreck. 

Gross. I was ashamed when I finally looked down and noticed it so I had to take action. With a little bit of bargain fabric, some mod podge, and clear coat it is now bright and cute, just as it should be. Phew. I feel better! 

Be happy!

-Katie

Behind much?

Holy guacamole! I just realized how long it had been since I had posted anything. I know I am always talking about how busy I am, so I won't even go into details. I have just been trying my hardest to be productive when I am home while still finding time to make a tiny bit of "me" time. I have actually been failing miserably at this until last night. I would come home from work and sit at my computer trying to work on editing photos but getting distracted, and as a result feeling totally unproductive and unaccomplished when I went to bed exhausted. Not a good thing...so yesterday after a loooong day at the bakery I decided that I could not stand to stay in the house beating myself up for not working on things. The mother-in-law and I went out for a little Chik-fil-a, 5 minutes of Hobby Lobby [we got a late start, and they closed], a quick round in Micheal's, and two different Wal-Marts. We totally wasted time looking at things we don't need, and it was just what I needed. Plus, it wasn't totally unproductive. I found some great fabric for $1.50 a yard, my Freeze It hairspray that is hard to come by these days, a Christmas stocking stuffer for the mr, and a clearance item that was just what I needed! I came home feeling refreshed and ready to take on today. 

 

Actually, today is just what I needed too.

1. Polaroid [free!]
2. Pumpkin Spice
3. Awesome fabric deals are my fave
4. Antlers in my house? I know...believe it.

 

It is not quite 70 degrees in my house, and that is just perfect for wearing yoga pants and a sweatshirt, burning my pumpkin spice candle, and drinking white hot chocolate. I plan on getting these photos edited as well as some other commissioned projects, so that I can paint my nails and start a crochet project...hey, a girl can dream, right?

Be happy! 

-Katie