My brain is all over the place. My house is in complete disarray as well (often times, they go hand in hand for me). Now that weddings and showers are no longer on my calendar this summer, I’m determined to clean up. Laundry, clutter, sanity, etc.
I feel all over the place with my crafts too. It’s like my brain is going to explode. There are only 24 hours in a day, and I don’t have enough internal capacity to pursue all the interesting things out there! I have just recently signed up for a photography class this fall. I’m combining my wirework interests with newfound interests in metalwork (see my new favorite toy below). Firing up this baby is SO MUCH FUN. I never knew there was an inner pyro in me. After my first torch class, I want to fire up EVERYTHING!
I’ve also been playing around with jewelry. It’s been a year since I’ve been addicted, and the beading obsession is still growing strong. Here’s a little peek:
Lastly, how could I not mention any fiber crafts? After all those squeal-licious booties, I got to doing an adult-sized version (yes, there’s a pattern for this too).
The stupid thing is, I wasn’t paying attention to the pattern, and I made it slightly too big for my own foot (I crocheted with a double strand of yarn rather than a single strand). I wear a size 8.5, and I think this will fit a 9 or 10. I’ll be throwing this in the washer and dryer to block it anyways (I’m using Cotton Ease) so we’ll see how it turns out and whether it changes the fit or not.
Ok, off to cleaning the kitchen and doing laundry! Whoopee! (Can you hear the sarcasm through your computer screen?)
I have a torch just like that – I use it for creme brulee! The beading is lovely!
By Lyn on 07/18/08 2:26 pm | Permalink
Lynda – that’s hilarious because ever since I got this torch, hubby has been talking about creme brulee nonstop. I think he’s hinting something…
By Ruth on 07/18/08 2:53 pm | Permalink
hahaha, wayne is so funny =)
love your necklace, it is so intricate and pretty~ and the booties? they are CUTE=)
By mary on 07/18/08 3:10 pm | Permalink
Don’t ya just hate it when chores cut into your crafting time?
Amy
By Amy on 07/18/08 4:48 pm | Permalink
Phew woman! Just reading your blog makes me tired, with all of the different things you’ve got going on — crochet, gardening, jewelry making, photography….that’s a WHIRLWIND of activity. And you know what they say, “Messiness is a sign of creative genius!” So don’t sweat it! :) HUGS!
By Cindy K on 07/19/08 1:21 am | Permalink
dont torch everything! hahaha. oooh. i wanna see what you’ve done. and that necklace…sigh.
and those shoes are too cute. i was thinking today “I need to start on mine.” tee heee. :)
By Jen da purse Ho on 07/19/08 3:43 am | Permalink
I soo soo soo want to commission you to make a pair of these for me! Would you be interested? If so just send me an email and we can work out the details. These are soo stinking cute!
By Stacey Ball on 07/19/08 9:27 pm | Permalink
I have a similar torch too for creme brulee of course. Those booties-love em’! I wear a 9-9.5 so if you are looking to sell or trade, I’m your woman! he he
By Marin on 07/20/08 9:56 am | Permalink
wow, the adult booties are just are gorgeous as the baby ones! love the colors. :) nice torch..be careful. that’s awesome that you’ll be taking a photography course!
By rhoda on 07/25/08 10:05 am | Permalink
Wow, it’s been a while since I have been on your site. I love those booties. They are so cute!
I have to try to make your spareribs. They look so good!
By Viv on 08/01/08 2:32 am | Permalink