DIY Bracelets

Found an awesome DIY Blog and just loved these bracelets!  I had to make them for myself on my day off today.  The most challenging part about them is finding all the supplies.  I had the best luck at Michaels (and they always have coupons.. whoohoo!).  Unfortunately, I couldn't find waxed linen cord... I ended up going for a less costly material and used some cross-stitching thread.  You can try it with colored hemp cord as well.

Regret Nothing

Crocheted Christmas Garland

 

Above is a photo of an easy holiday project any crocheter can make!  I made this garland last night while watching a corny Christmas love movie on ABC Family (love watching the holiday films they play on 25 Days of Christmas).  The garland above can be made with red, green, and white yarn.  Just create a bunch of circular crocheted pendants and then chain them together.  You can make it as short or long as you would like.  For mine, I did 5 pendants of each color and then chained them together with green yarn.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Pumpkin Pie

Today I made 2 pumpkin pies for the first time ever.  And yes, I took a picture of mine... however they just didn't look as nice as the ones below so I figured I would post a pretty picture instead.  :)  Thanksgiving is almost here, one of my favorite holidays!

Morning Motivation

"Set your alarm for 6am.

Don’t groan when it goes off and pull the covers over your head, get up and start your day.

Put on a baggy top and running shorts.

Go downstairs and pour yourself a nice big glass of ice water.

Cut up some fruit and mix it in with yogurt.

Add some granola.

Now go outside.

Stretch for 10 minutes.

Skip for 5 minutes.

Jog for 10 minutes.

Run for 10 minutes.

Walk back.

Lay out a towel on the ground and lie down on it.

Do 200 crunches.

Yes, they hurt, but they are 100% worth it.

When you’re done, get in the shower.

Use a nice smelling shampoo and matching conditioner.

Shave your legs and wash your body.

Exfoliate your face.

Get out of the shower and let your hair air dry.

Look in the mirror.

Do you like what you see?

If you do, good for you.

Do this every day and you will continue to love yourself.

If you don’t like what you see, do this every day and pretty soon you will.

Being lazy might feel good at the time, but being active feels better in the long run.

How badly do you want it?"

Wow... just read this on Pinterest.com.  Total motivation to get started and run in the morning.  :)

Hand-Knit Keychain

What to do with extra yarn... I'm sure all you knitters out there have little scraps of yarn laying around that you don't know what to do with.  Instead of just getting rid of those pieces, below is an easy, quick project that will add some style to your keys. 

I created the yellow bow with a single cable stitch and then wrapped yarn around it to attach to the green tag.  These make for great little gifts or stocking stuffers!

The Voice

Hike to the River

Took a hike down by the Hudson River with Mom, Jackie, and Gabby yesterday.  A little chilly outside, but so beautiful.  Still some color left on the trees.  It was a nice way to spend the day before heading into a crazy night at work.

Knitting Finds

Love, love, LOVE these knitting projects below... may have to give them a try.

 

Up and at 'Em

No procrastination today... got up early to ship out a pair of hand-knit baby booties and run errands before work.  Even had time to enjoy a big cup of coffee and knit a little.  Happy Friday!!

DIY

Makes me think of snowballs... I may have to try this instead of cutting paper snowflakes this year.  A very elegant twist to the craft.

Let the Creativity Flow

Happy November!  Hard to believe we are starting a new month... my goal for this month is to spark my creative side more and start something new.  Found this list to help me do just that!