Truly a busy time of year

Dottie Angel

Most of my time is spent making Christmas gifts, almost 50% of my time (the other 50 taken up by being a mama). I have finished several knitted veggies for baby K's gift, half a hat for my father and several piles of supplies that are one day going to turn into gifts. I am getting excited though, because tomorrow is not only my birthday-eve but TREE DAY. That's right, the family Bryant is getting their first ever Christmas Tree! Hooray! We have lights, and a cool knitted garland and..... well... maybe three ornaments, that I made in August... So... Here are some awesome pictures of trees I wish I could create!

Good Luck Charms from ATLITW

Star light, star bright

Everyone needs a little wish list. Mine is a birthday/christmas wish list combination. One guess on the item I know I am already getting... I know I'm not suppose to know, but I got to pick it out, and it's my christmas gift!

Japanese Crochet Books

Art

Beet Dress

Vintage Boots!

Vintage Clogs!

Mod Couch

Socks/Tights from Anthro

French Press

Got to love folk art

I've been falling in love with some fantastic euro style lately. Like this folk cushion from Beci Orpin. You may buy the cushion at Lark Handmade.

German, Swedish, Norwegian style is incredibly cheery, colorful and unique to the family or person who makes it. I think this individuality is something us Americans lack in our homes. I know I am inspired by the color folk art of Europe.

Things I am currently doing:

-Knitting veggies and fruits for K's Christmas gift. So far I have 3 strawberries, 1 carrot, 1 eggplant and half a corn cob. More in process

- Trying to decide what to make for my ma

- Prepping for Knitting a hat for my dad

-Making "tag blocks" for baby cousin Avrum

-Attempting to get some dishes done

It really is the busiest time of year. Not to mention my birthday is next week! December 2nd. I will be posting a wish list soon!

Trees and Things

I know, it's been a while... but we have been house-sitting. I have been without my camera cords, my internet access among many other things. Sleep is also something I've been without. This home has kitties, and I am deathly allergic to kitties, so my weezing has been keeping me awake. Luckly, I am staying at my little house tonight. Free from kitties and other lung-restricting allergens.

I have, however, been able to do a little crafting for the holidays. I was inspired by a beautiful blog to make some little crocheted christmas trees and bobble garland. I had a fantastic minty blue yarn, and not liking traditional "christmas colors", used it for my little tree-o of firs. (only two are pictured, but I will be posting the little arrangement soon enough.

Here are the little blues as they are getting built.

And the tree little spruces after. Note the awesome red garland... I made a few in white for out house and another red for the tree. Cool backyard, no? Unfortunately it's not ours... It is a succulent (plant) heaven.

Now, I'm off to finish the garlands and maybe watch a movie with my little brother.

Is my flower too big?

I've been adding drawings to flicker. Might want to check it out. That and I'm working on some sweet hair clips and headbands. More pictures on that to come. So why don't you go on over and check out the flicker adds.

it's almost winter.

I am in love with a certain crafty-mama blog. She is just too adorable. She just had a baby, so she has been having guest bloggers post for her. Today's post has to do with chunky warmies. And all i want right now is to snuggle up in one of these babies. But if i were to, i'd have to make it myself. Apparently all it takes is 10 skiens of wool and 3 days. I could do that... maybe.

IT'S UP IT'S UP IT'S UP!

R E D B E A R shop is now officially up again! Check out some sweet mini buntings and other whimsical goods!

The count down!

grey/gold, originally uploaded by yarnandtea.

Shop re-opening Friday!

Getting Ready

Just Craftin, originally uploaded by yarnandtea.

It's true! The redbear shop is going to RE OPEN! I'm currently stocking up on crochet mini bunting that are 3 ft long and a larger size that is 5 ft. long. The items are going up at the end of the week! Get ready!

This is Bad

Really, really bad. My F A V E store has their christmas things in. That means that I am already behind in my christmas crafting. It also means that I am going to be drolling and pestering T with pictures of holiday gear. Thank goodness the man wasn't raised with "christmas" (really, they had "family day"), so now when I keep chattering about ornaments and tinsel, he can tell me we really don't need it. (It's true, we don't.) Maybe I can convince him that a few beautifully crafted ornaments will give our collection a good start (after all, it is our first christmas together).

Alive!

I am actually keeping a plant alive right now. I know, hard to believe. I had a black thumb all the way through high school, but when it came time to keep a human alive (Baby K), I acquired quite a green thumb. I have been working on rooting succulent cuttings in dirt for future projects and potential christmas presents. Currently, I have over 15 rooted babies, all alive and growing! Slowly, I've been transferring them into special coffee mugs, tins and jars that I have been collecting for just that purpose. I am so excited to give them away.

Oh something else fun that I finished. I have really wanted a new little pocket sketch book to carry around with me. After looking at a lot of different things, I decided to make one. I ended up with exactly what I wanted. Then, I naturally had to make a cover. So, I dug into my scraps and came up with the turquoise. I had to do something woodsy, so a stump graced the front. Obviously, I had to make the stump look like wood. In the end I added some green moss on the side, glued the whole thing together and now I have a book! Huzzah!

So what shall my next project be?

Part o' the haul

Part o' the haul, originally uploaded by yarnandtea.

So today we went garage sailing, thanks to T for indulging my digging urges. I ended up with 3 vintage tins, over 3 yards of vintage fabric, a vintage button collection and.... A POLAROID CAMERA. Yes, I now own a polaroid, I danced when I found it.
Check all my stuff out!

The Switch Is Made

Howdy, I know, I know. I keep switching back and forth between blogs. But this time, it's for real. I'm now officially switched from yarnandtea.tumblr.com to habit3.blogger.com. Thanks for keeping up with me and my blog switches. I just can't help myself, ya see.