Slacker

I've been such a slacker! It's been a week and a half since I last posted - oh boy!

Here's a little look at what I've been up to:

I've been busy as you can see!

Just a reminder! Once my shop Sara Nicole Designs hits 100 sales (only 5 away) I'll be doing a decent size giveaway! So, send your friends, family and co-workers on over! :)

Add A Splash of Color to Your Life

My husband and I rent a 2 bedroom apartment right now. We have decided to continue to rent until we are more financially stable (pesky student loans) and ready to commit to a location (we don't plan to be here more than 5 years...1 down already!!). That being said, I HATE living amongst white whiles. Our apartment came with off white walls...which, to me, look dingy. We painted 2 walls in our living room and 1 wall in the kitchen a soft grey last spring/summer to add SOMETHING. Now that we know we'll be resigning our lease we decided to go bold! We are both ECSTATIC with the results!

It's not finished yet, I'm going to the local craft store tomorrow to pick up a small brush to finish up the small orange rectangles on our massive film strip on the wall! Once it's completely done, there is a floating black shelf that goes on the wall as well as our tv, and a small black book case (directly under the Breakfast At Tiffany's picture!)

The curtains in this room I got at Pier 1 on clearance just over a year ago. They're a bright, bold flower print with orange, red, blue, turquoise, pink, yellow, green, etc. in it! Our sofas are a leather frame with suede cushions (all brown). So, I'm going to make simple slip covers for the cushions to lighten them up some! We're really hoping that NEXT winter won't be so dreary in this apartment...but it will be bright and sunny all year long! More pics are def. on their way.


To end the post, check out some of my latest creations:

Have a great Monday everyone!

Way Over Due.

Sorry, I haven't posted in awhile. It's been a busy week. I've had a lot of orders come through my shop as well as helping out my husband with his weekend project. Right now I'm working on a custom bachelorette party package that includes a banner, cupcake toppers and a mini scrapbook album! It's in custom colors of grey and pink! Ugh! I'm sooooo incredibly in love with it!

Also, I'm working on testing a new pattern for Mamachee. This is the hat:

I'll post pics when I'm finished. Be sure to check out her Etsy Store for awesome patterns for sale!

Lastly, if you have NOT seen The King's Speech go do so RIGHT NOW! It won 4 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 2 Screen Actors Guild Awards!!! IT WAS AMAZING!!!

FREE Crochet Cozy Pattern

I absolutely LOVE making cup cozies. They're perfect for someone with little patience. They don't require a lot of time, energy or materials! I prefer to crochet them (much quicker) than knit. Here is a reaaaaaaally simple pattern. Should be able to make in under 30 mins (probably closer to 15 mins).

Materials:

1 K/10 1/2 - 6.50MM hook
less than 1 skein of yarn
smaller hook or yarn needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:

Ch - Chain
St - stitch
Sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
ss - slip stitch

row 1
Ch 25, join in round using a ss

row 2
ch1, sc in next st, sc in every st, join using a ss

row 3 - 7
ch1, hdc in nex st, hdc in every st, join using ss

row 8
ch1, sc in next st, sc in every st, join using ss

fasten off and weave in ends.

This will fit a small - medium cup. If you'd like a slightly larger one, chain 27

Don't feel like making any? You can purchase ones that are already made:

And many more options (and custom) available at http://kozypenguin.etsy.com

Time Moves Too Fast

This weekend the first round of auctions ended at Kumfy Kozies. A nice lady from Canada won her bids on my mini scrapbook and crochet baby booties!

She is giving these to an expecting mother as a shower gift! How cute are these? (Just an FYI crochet booties can be custom ordered Here and custom scrapbooks can be ordered here.

An Update:

I'm still working on my blanket...I figure it will take me awhile to make. It will require a bunch of yarn (money is pretty tight right now) and a lot of time!

I'm about halfway done with my basket! I decided that once I'm done crocheting it, I plan to felt it! I'm excited. This will be my first time EVER felting anything. I plan on lining it with a fabric as well...maybe.

I started crocheting a pillow cover for a bolster pillow I've had in my closet for a few years! It's going to be so bright, fun and cozy!


PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
go to Kumfy Kozies right now and bid on the items available on this final auction. ALL proceeds go to a lovely family in need!

Snowmageddon 2011

We got a lot of snow over the last 24 hours. We already had around 10-12 inches...then more came. I'm hoping that this is it! The groundhog did NOT see his shadow...so spring is supposed to be right on time this year! I sure hope so!

My husband and I braved the snow and went out and took some photos today. In order to get some of these I had to hop on his back because I couldn't walk through the snow - it's so deep in spots!! Of course, we toppled over a time or two! Too bad no one was with us to take photos of that!

Here are a few shots that I like:

Picture 1: The tridge in downtown Midland, MI
Picture 2: Statues near the tridge
Picture 3: Nice scenery near the tridge
Picture 4: My husband doing anything for the shot! What a nut!


Tomorrow starting at 12pm EST items that I make are going up for auction to help out a family in need! If you have time, please PLEASE check it out!

Auctioning Items: HERE
Family's Story: HERE


Lastly, here is a peak at a latest creation...

These are FULLY customizable in color and in size! Seriously, how cute are these? They are now available in my Etsy Shop.


Have a great night!

Progress In The Making

I promised a progress update of one of the blankets I'm working on...here is a very quick sneak peak.

I'm using these colors

And here is what I've accomplished thus far

Clearly this is more feminine...perfect for me to stay cozy warm all year long! What do you think?

Beauty From Remnants

Yesterday I posted a preview of what I was working on. Well, I finished it and photographed it. I'm pretty excited with how it came out. This is my very first HUGE-ish cowl. This is super soft and crazy warm. Perfect for this blustery winter days.

Here are photos of the finished cowl:

So, what do you think? I absolutely love how it came out. I'm already anxious for Christmas. I will probably make these for many people! They're just so pretty, stylish and warm! Can't go wrong there...I guess, unless you live in the tropics, then this probably would not make for a good present. 

So, I have started work on a crochet blanket. I will show progress probably this weekend, so stay tuned.

Let No Fiber Go To Waste

I wasn't sure what I wanted to work on today. After digging around I realized I had a sizable amount of scrap yarns.

I love bulky, soft yarns and figured that these colors work together and would make a great big, comfy cowl.

Here is a sneak peak at the cowl. Finished project will be displayed tomorrow!


I've started researching making a baby or afghan blanket via crochet! I'm trying to decide whether I want to make it in the

Granny Square Style

 or the

Granny Stripe Style

Any thoughts? Suggestions?