Chris gave me a hard time because I was the only one who didn't blog yesterday - even Dad finally did. So here it is...I've really been enjoying various crafts when I'm hungry and would normally be snacking. It is virtually impossible to eat ice cream when you have a hot glue gun in one had and a 24" grapevine wreath in the other; unheard of to put down the lace shawl you're knitting in the middle of a row to pick up a bag of cheetos. It keeps my hands busy and the counting involved in lace knitting keeps my head busy. At this rate, everyone will be getting handmade gifts at Christmas.
On the left is my front door with the mums that inspired me to make this new fall wreath. On the right is a lace scarf I finished a while ago.
I love doing artificial flower arrangements - anyone who came to the wedding celebration and took home a centerpiece knows - but my house is already pretty full of them so I only really get the oppurtunity as a new season rolls around. I have 3 knitting/crocheting projects in the works - a knitted lace shawl, a crocheted shawl (my mom organizes the Shawl Ministry in her area and she always needs extras so I've been working an a few for her) and a simple scarf with some funky yarn. I also started scrapbooking when Mom Martin came down to visit although I haven't picked it up in a while.
My mom is coming to visit in two weeks for the long Columbus Day weekend and we're going to end up going to some local yarn shops so I am feverishly trying to finish the projects I have started so I dont feel guilty about buying new yarn. I guess it's a good thing that I've been hungry...
3 comments:
beautiful work Katie and everyoone is looking forward to their handmade (with love) Christmas presants....remember we have a great big family so keep those hands busy...
Love and Peace,
MOM
Beautiful wreath and scarf!!!! It sounds like you've found what works for you! I know keeping my hands busy at night is a HUGE issue. I've been doing more scrapbooking, and that's what is working for me. And when I do finally sit down to watch TV, I make sure I get up and exercise during commercials instead of going to the frig. I keep my dumbells near my recliner and either use them or just jog in place. Gotta keep moving!!!
I love your Crafts Katie. I wish I was Handy like you are with flowers and yarn but I will leave that to you.. Speaking of Christmas.. We need to talk about the dinner becasuse as we are going to have some of the old things Beef(But a leaner Cut)and Potateos, I dont know if we should come up with a Healthier Menu or Keep the old Menu.. Ideas Please.. It does come quicker then I think..Thanks
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