Introduction!

So I've attempted to blog in the past and I had difficulty sticking with it because I didn't really have anything to talk about (at least not anything I thought people would care to read). But now that I'm an avid crafter and my addiction is only getting worse, I feel it's my duty to share my projects with the world. 

Here are some of the types of projects you may see:

I am a beginning knitter and by beginning I know how to knit/purl and make square or rectangle things. So unless I get a bitten by a knitting bug you probably won't see much...maybe a baby blanket or a scarf here and there.
I am an advanced crocheter (currently working on a wedding gift that I can't share until after she opens it) and I make baby clothes, toys, accessories, and I'm always looking for cool things to crochet (my to do list for crocheting is quite long). This is probably where I do the most. ANYTHING can be made into crochet!
I am a self taught beginning painter and I have a lot to learn. I prefer acrylics but I've dabbled in water color. 
I am a not quite advanced but getting there drawer. I like charcoal a lot, I've used colored pastels, pencil, and pen. I have an affinity for drawing dragons.
I am a newbie wood carver and by newbie I mean I've carved ONE thing and it took forever, but that's because it was the first thing right? I'm planning on doing some "carving" for a dollhouse.
I like DIY projects (am about to start on a bookshelf to dollhouse project for my daughter!) and turning old furniture and "trash" into useful and pretty things.
I am an okay sewer. I've made quite a few Halloween costumes (a jester, werewolf, Lizzie Borden, fairy, Morticia, and Wednesday Addams) and stuffed animals (and I rarely use a pattern). I have plans to make some dress up clothes for my toddler soon.
My husband is starting to become interested in steam punk, so I may be venturing into the weird jewelry/accessories/outfits realm. 

I am a mom, so I feel like most of the stuff you will see will be kid friendly. We have a pretty tight budget so I'm always looking for things I can make that are fun, cool, safe and inexpensive. After making the dollhouse I plan on making a toy kitchen (I'm sure most avid crafters have seen photos of the cool entertainment center turned toy kitchen?) and crocheting food and so on.

I also enjoy making "weird" things like crocheting bacteria or sewing a stuffed leg of ham (this was a request). 

I am going to be an elementary school teacher, so you may see some projects that are teacher friendly. Things for organization, unique activities, maybe some manipulatives...who knows!


One of my complaints with most DIY sites or crafting sites is the serious lack of explanation... sometimes they post a few pictures and a few sentences but seem to skip very important steps. I'm going to err on the side of too much...lots of pictures, lots of discussion, lots of questions...on the whole process. UNLESS I used a pattern that is copyrighted, I will try to post enough so that you can replicate! I want other crafters to anything I can do and hopefully better, because they will learn from my mistakes.

I welcome any questions! I welcome any advice!