Christmas Tree Bust

Here’s a cute little tree all dressed up for the season. :)
He’s a gift to my friend’s husband. I really never know what to give guys. :p I hope he likes him.

The free pattern is by DenDennis. (Free pattern HERE)  I only sewed on these multi-colored mini bells I had. :) I think they look like mini ornaments. :) And he was quick to whip up. :)

FrankinOwl says Happy Near Halloween! :)

It's 4 days till Halloween! I hope you guys are having fun! :)

I made this adorable little guy with some inspiration from the holiday and A Morning Cup of Jo's facebook page giveaway. :)

He's more adorable than scary and that's why I love him. hehe

I hope you guys had a nice weekend! 

Goodies from Bunny

I got a very lovely package for Valentines from my bestie, Rachel. I squealed with joy after seeing all the lovely goodies! :) 

I love the Panda amigurumis!!! If you want to read about the two pandas, please click Here for the little one and Here for the big one. :) I think they will be very happy with their new panda family. :)

I also got chocolate covered fortune cookies which my mom promptly stole one. :) An earring kit, which I can't wait to try. :) Stamps and assorted lovely paper pads. :) I got the Beautiful Creatures book and a Year of the Snake Starbucks card! Yea!

I squealed in delight when I saw these!!! I think she heard it in Alabama. hehe I cannot find them here, which I lamented to her over and over again. To my surprise she sent me such a variety!!! :)

Isn't this puppy eyed Panda so adorable?! I love the panda sticker as well!!! Thank you!!!

I forgot to take a picture of the cute amigurumi kitty she had made for my mom. Please click Here to see the kitty and Here to read about where all these goodies came from! :)

Sea Themed Bridal Shower Prize 2 - Starfish Ami

Here is another prize for the Bridal Shower guests to try and win. :p

I am having everyone send in a favorite family recipe. I'm making a cookbook/scrap book for the Bride to have. She is going to pick her favorite recipe and the winner will get this cute little starfish. :p 

I think he/she is a cutie but I don't know. Should I add a little bowtie maybe and make him a little boy? Or maybe add little wooden spoon. :p 

Yarn: Lily's Sugar'n Cream

Hook: 4.25 mm

Pattern: Small Starfish by Mausica's Magical Menagerie

Note: I slip stitched 7x down each side of the tentacles and 2 at the tips.  

Safety Eyes: 15mm

It's Friday! Have a good one!

Surprise Halloween Package from Bunny

My beloved friend, Rachel sent me a surprise Halloween package a little early so I can enjoy it for the season. :) I decided to share all the goodies with you! :)

In the purple tissue paper, she put this cute mug with a zombie, this adorable black cat, and some panda earrings. The apple case held 2 cute Halloween tins full of candy! And lastly, the black spiderweb had some fixings so that I can have a yummy cup of hot coco (which I'm drinking right now :P) for those cold nights. :)

I can't wait to start decorating with all the cute items I've received over the years. Yes, I have not started decorating for Halloween. :p I've been so behind! 

In the cute Halloween shoebox, there were tons of amazing goodies. Safety noses and eyes for all my crafting. More candies, come smell good candles, lotions, and sanitizers, a cupcake kit, cute ribbons, note pad, and playing cards to add to my collection.

I love that she included the Hobbit. But now my dilemma is whether or not to read it before watching the movie or after. :p

I always love and cherish the cards she sends me. I have a bunch of boxes full. :)  

My own package to her is still not ready but I hope to have it done soon so stay tuned. Thanks again little bunny!! I love it all! :)

Quick Crochet Flower

I have all of these flower crochet patterns to try out so I can find my favorite to put on these cute little baby girl hats. Here is one of the first. :)

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

Hook: 5mm
(I don't know how I'll go back to small hooks and tight stitches for the ami...hehe)

Pattern: Crochet Flowers from Skip to My Lou

I used the same yarn and hook size. I did not change the pattern at all. O.o

Except, after finishing the flower, I didn't like it. No offense.

There were too many holes you could see so, I didn't want to put it on something.

As I was tucking in the ends, I realized that it would fit a tea light perfectly.

Viola!!! It is re-purposed as a tea light holder. :) And I really like it. hehe
Of course I will be using battery operated tea lights for safety. :p

Panda's Tip of the Day:
I guess this is more for me than you but it is always nice when I remember to crochet in my ends instead of having to sew them all in at the end. :)

Xmas Decorations

I have been meaning to post this but haven't gotten around to it till now...

This year's holidays has been especially busy for everyone I know. I hope yours went smoothly. :)

My mom found an angel friend for my angel from my friend, Rachel. My mom also loves poinsettias during Xmas so I got her the one in the Santa box (glittery and cute from the grocery store) and she had to get him a friend from Home Depot. Getting them around Xmas is not a good idea since they are usually wilted and very much sad looking. Next year, as always, we need to get them early.  

My mom also go this beautiful pink plant and the red version below on the same trip. The pink one is so cute with the "Joy" sign and her snow man ornaments. We like to put ornaments on door handles and on table tops rather than on the actual tree...hehe

Sorry for the terrible photo but I did put this cross stitch ornament made by the Wandering Bunny for me last year on the tree. Last year, I had it hanging off the door handle of my room. :)

I couldn't find the tree topper I used last year so I made a ribbon flower and used that instead.

Out table top white feather pre-lit tree. I really like the style and look of it. Next year, I am going to decorate it in red so have a red and white theme. If I can find some cute/pretty red origami paper, I will make origami ornaments. :) I put all the cards we received on the bottom of the tree.

The Wandering Bunny also made and sent me these nice Cross stitch pieces. They look really nice with the red plant and some ornaments in vases. :) 

This year, Rachel sent me this beautiful hand painted ornament for Xmas. :) It looks really nice hanging from the chandelier. I will have to find an ornament display to put it on for next year.

Thank you Bunny for providing me with most of my Xmas decorations!! :)