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How about some TTV grannies?
(note: taking TTV photos of the ground is tricky!)
Fifty-five squares done, and ummmmm...a lot to go! I know that some of you are also working on granny square afghans, how are they coming?
2.09.2010
My Goodness, My Grannies
Wow, it is *really* snowing here! I worked from home this morning then went running into campus (okay, speed walking - I was late!) for a few meetings with students, only to be told when I was halfway there that the university had closed at noon. Now I'm back home and attempting to motivate myself to get some good dissertation work done, when all I really want to do is curl up on the couch with a movie, some hot chocolate, and my ever-growing pile of granny squares!
How about some TTV grannies?
(note: taking TTV photos of the ground is tricky!)
Fifty-five squares done, and ummmmm...a lot to go! I know that some of you are also working on granny square afghans, how are they coming?
How about some TTV grannies?
(note: taking TTV photos of the ground is tricky!)
Fifty-five squares done, and ummmmm...a lot to go! I know that some of you are also working on granny square afghans, how are they coming?
2.08.2010
Three Style School Projects
Apparently I'm into numbered lists lately.
1. Pom-pom flowers. I've loved these forever and don't know why I've never made any - they are so quick and easy. I kept these minimalistic in shades of brown and oatmeal (one solid and one heather of each). I'm thinking of making a second set in bright colors, for times when I'm in the mood for a little more pop!
2. Stamps. I've tried stamp carving before, and am fully aware that it is *not* one of my particular talents. I think I'm too impatient for it, plus I try to do it while watching TV and inevitably slice off an important part of the stamp I'm working on. These designs are super simple and their execution is nothing to write home over (by the way, I love that phrase), but they were fun to make: two Polaroid frames, and a speech bubble, plus "thank you" and "OPB" text.
3. I'm still not sure about this wreath. I like the scalloped felt and wool (inspired by a wreath made by Rachel Denbow that I can't find a photo of right now), but I don't know if the embellishments are really working. The vintage clip-on earrings along the bottom (attached with straight pins) look a little haphazard, and I keep going back and forth about the ribbon at the top. I might try a different arrangement of the earrings - maybe make felt "flowers" with an earring at the center of each one? Do you have any suggestions?
What do you do when you get stuck creatively while working on a project?
1. Pom-pom flowers. I've loved these forever and don't know why I've never made any - they are so quick and easy. I kept these minimalistic in shades of brown and oatmeal (one solid and one heather of each). I'm thinking of making a second set in bright colors, for times when I'm in the mood for a little more pop!
2. Stamps. I've tried stamp carving before, and am fully aware that it is *not* one of my particular talents. I think I'm too impatient for it, plus I try to do it while watching TV and inevitably slice off an important part of the stamp I'm working on. These designs are super simple and their execution is nothing to write home over (by the way, I love that phrase), but they were fun to make: two Polaroid frames, and a speech bubble, plus "thank you" and "OPB" text.
3. I'm still not sure about this wreath. I like the scalloped felt and wool (inspired by a wreath made by Rachel Denbow that I can't find a photo of right now), but I don't know if the embellishments are really working. The vintage clip-on earrings along the bottom (attached with straight pins) look a little haphazard, and I keep going back and forth about the ribbon at the top. I might try a different arrangement of the earrings - maybe make felt "flowers" with an earring at the center of each one? Do you have any suggestions?
What do you do when you get stuck creatively while working on a project?
2.07.2010
Two Things for Sunday
1. I snapped this hilarious Polaroid of Nate and Caesar late last night, after we returned home from (perhaps one too many?) drinks with friends. Our snowy walk was more treacherous and freezing than romantic, but we had fun anyway.
2. A style school project: legwarmers made from sweater sleeves! I used a thrifted cashmere sweater, so these are super cozy under boots.
The roads are much better today, so we're off to the movie theater to see Up in the Air (hooray!). I'm told that there's some sort of football game on tonight, and I suppose I'll be forced into watching that (just kidding, just kidding, I know it's the Super Bowl). I always try to convince our friends to watch the puppy bowl for four hours instead, but never get many takers. At least it's an excuse to eat junk food for dinner - mmmm...I'm looking forward to nachos!
What are you up to today?
2. A style school project: legwarmers made from sweater sleeves! I used a thrifted cashmere sweater, so these are super cozy under boots.
The roads are much better today, so we're off to the movie theater to see Up in the Air (hooray!). I'm told that there's some sort of football game on tonight, and I suppose I'll be forced into watching that (just kidding, just kidding, I know it's the Super Bowl). I always try to convince our friends to watch the puppy bowl for four hours instead, but never get many takers. At least it's an excuse to eat junk food for dinner - mmmm...I'm looking forward to nachos!
What are you up to today?
2.06.2010
Snowy Day Polaroid
Wow, Cincinnati weathermen predicted a winter storm and it actually came?
I had stopped thinking that was even possible.
Bad things about the snow: we are stuck inside, and the day's plan of movie (Up in the Air - I really want to see it before the Oscars) + thrift store is bust.
Good things about the snow: I can catch up on craft projects; for the first time in a week, there is good light for photos; our plans for the night were drinks with friends in the neighborhood, and we were walking anyway.
Okay, good wins out. Yay for snow!
I had stopped thinking that was even possible.
Bad things about the snow: we are stuck inside, and the day's plan of movie (Up in the Air - I really want to see it before the Oscars) + thrift store is bust.
Good things about the snow: I can catch up on craft projects; for the first time in a week, there is good light for photos; our plans for the night were drinks with friends in the neighborhood, and we were walking anyway.
Okay, good wins out. Yay for snow!
2.05.2010
Nice Things
1. I was so excited to see that Alicia Paulson made a pattern for her gorgeous granny squares! I'm not sure that I'll want to take on another granny square project when I finish the afghan I'm working on now, but I really want to make this.
2. How lovely is Kootoyoo's TV stand makeover?
3. Craftyminx has made an adorable vintage valentine into a free embroidery pattern. Love it!
{via Early Bird Special}
4. Another great freebie: Alma Loveland's beautiful Valentine's-themed Twitter backgrounds. I've switched my background to the one in the center, and I think it's a huge improvement over the default!
{via How About Orange}
5. Still on the subject of Valentine's Day, Pip has shared a pattern for these cute crocheted hearts.
6. These puffy crocheted hearts from Between The Lines also look really fun to make (note that the tutorial has two parts!).
{via Whip Up}
7. Finally, one for those of you who are Valentine's-ed out: I love the simplicity of these stamped coasters from Design*Sponge.
Today S. and I are hosting an afternoon tea for our department with delicious baked goods. Yum! The weathermen have predicted a winter storm, but there's no sign of it yet - maybe it will stay away. I hope you have a great Friday!
2. How lovely is Kootoyoo's TV stand makeover?
3. Craftyminx has made an adorable vintage valentine into a free embroidery pattern. Love it!
{via Early Bird Special}
4. Another great freebie: Alma Loveland's beautiful Valentine's-themed Twitter backgrounds. I've switched my background to the one in the center, and I think it's a huge improvement over the default!
{via How About Orange}
5. Still on the subject of Valentine's Day, Pip has shared a pattern for these cute crocheted hearts.
6. These puffy crocheted hearts from Between The Lines also look really fun to make (note that the tutorial has two parts!).
{via Whip Up}
7. Finally, one for those of you who are Valentine's-ed out: I love the simplicity of these stamped coasters from Design*Sponge.
Today S. and I are hosting an afternoon tea for our department with delicious baked goods. Yum! The weathermen have predicted a winter storm, but there's no sign of it yet - maybe it will stay away. I hope you have a great Friday!
On Buttons
I know that normally the buttons I talk about here are of this variety -
but this post is on a different type of button, the digital kind!
If you've clicked through to the blog this week, you might have noticed a few little changes around here - thanks to Kate's fabulous coding skills, OPB now has a third column. This makes me very happy, because it gives me a place to display the lovely buttons of all of my favorite blogs (check them out!). I've also gotten with the times and designed an OPB button for others to display on their blogs. If you'd like to grab it, it would absolutely make my day! Just copy the code below (or get it from the right-hand column) and paste it into a text widget on your blog.
but this post is on a different type of button, the digital kind!
If you've clicked through to the blog this week, you might have noticed a few little changes around here - thanks to Kate's fabulous coding skills, OPB now has a third column. This makes me very happy, because it gives me a place to display the lovely buttons of all of my favorite blogs (check them out!). I've also gotten with the times and designed an OPB button for others to display on their blogs. If you'd like to grab it, it would absolutely make my day! Just copy the code below (or get it from the right-hand column) and paste it into a text widget on your blog.
Nice things are coming later today!
2.04.2010
From my inspiration book
A few more collaged pages from my inspiration book...
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What's inspiring you today?
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What's inspiring you today?
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