Summer Project #1—Boy’s Bathroom Counter

Posted by on Jun 28, 2010 in Artsy Things, DIY, Family |

We had an ugly counter when we moved in. (You’ll have to trust me) I had neither time nor money to fix it properly in 2006–plus I had a 3yo rug rat who woudln’t let me think much less tile a counter. Now he’s 6-1/2 and has a good eye for color. Ugly tile counter was covered by paint and decoupage art that was boy-appropriate. It lasted for awhile…until the kids’ toothpaste took a toll. So. Ugly tile/paint...

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MD Sheep and Wool #2

Posted by on May 2, 2010 in Artsy Things, Blog Fun, Knitting, Love, Shawls, Sock Knitting, Spinning, Travel, Weaving, Web Fun | 2 comments

I admit I haven’t been very good at posting. Some of that is because my phone app that lets me post on the fly died, but the other part is that we’ve been running like maniacs at Jennie the Potter’s booth. However, right before sitting and having a lovely chat with a CraftLit listener and her husband (from Ontario, CA–O…Canada…) I had this for lunch. Baaaaa… Lunch! I can’t say that I’ve been...

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Agony of Defeat: Take Two

Posted by on Feb 27, 2010 in Artsy Things, Blog Fun, Knitting, UFOs |

I’m fairly certain I’m going to blow it for the Knitting Olympics this year too. I even bit off FAR less than last time, but work, once again, reared it’s head. Can’t complain though. Gainful employment is not such a bad thing. Back to knitting grading papers! Knitting progress as of last night,...

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