The Goddess Shawl

Happy Monday World.  I hope it has started off well for you all.

One of my constant battles is making really nice things and wanting to keep them all for myself.  I am usually pretty good but lately I have been trying a few new patterns and making things to spoil myself.   The rainbow pixie hooded infinity scarf that I showed you last week (if you missed it Click Here), is one that I really have to keep .

But today I want to show you a Shawl that was a bit of a challenge for me but overall I am very happy with the result.  The pattern can be found here GODDESS SHAWL.  I was a little put off by the comments made by people who had tried this pattern as there seemed to be a few errors and a bit of confusion on a few of the rows.  Overall however it worked out quite true to the pattern for me,  but it did make me think and work hard.

Mine does seem to be alot fuller than the original pattern photo but perhaps it was the type of yarn I used.  It is fine though as if I want to I can bunch up the extra fullness towards the front and have it kind of like a scarf.

So here we have it - The Goddess Shawl - pattern By: Karen Drouin for Naturally Caron

Sunday Special - Beary Cute

If you pop on over to my Facebook page you will find a 

Sunday Special

I'm Back.

Hellllllooooooo World.  If anyone is still out there then thanks for sticking around.  I have not blogged for a very long time , infact nearly a year, which I find hard to believe but it's true.  The dates don't lie.

So I guess I just got to a point where offline creating was more fun than online networking but I also love to share what I have been doing.  So time to share.  After all Sharing is Caring.

Its all about colour

 How funky are these hats?  I love the rainbow colours, they are so addictive and you can't help but be happy looking at them.  Nice and lightweight which makes them perfect for the inbetween seasons.
I have them available for sale HERE

 I am loving how this one turned out.  It is a pixie hoodie with an infinity scarf.  Colourful, functional and so adorable.   I can not get enough of Rainbows.  

So the plan is to pop back here every week to show you what I am making or have made.  I usually have about 6 things on the go at once so there is always something to show.  

You can find me on Facebook for daily updates.

Last Day - Blogtober - Halloween

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

You know , it's that crazy day of the year, that nobody really understands however the kids get excited because it is all about dress ups and lollies.

I love that is very theatrical and you must admit the pumpkins looks pretty funky.

Just not sure what all the spooky , creepiness is all about.

I have been having a bit of creative block lately!  Hence the reason I have not shown you much of what I have made lately.  Life got a little crazy for a few months, and with me staying full time in hospital with my little girl , my priorities were shifted and it is taking me a while to get back on track.  My creative outlet though is something I love to do, and it is a big part of who I am , so when you get stuck and are just not sure what direction you want to take ( or what to even make) it is hard.

So yesterday, I grabbed my hook and yarn with no real plan on what I was going to make - I just needed to make something!  And despite my lack of direction, pattern or ideas I am pretty pleased with what I made.  It needs a little finishing off so I will show you on I MADE IT MONDAY..

Far out it's Friday

It's official - I am a Blogtober Fail.  I just can't keep up the pace of everyday blogging, and I can admit it.

The Maddabling Photo Challenge had its last day today and like all photo challenges it was good fun.  With such an unusual list of photo subjects it left it wide open for interpretation.  

You can check them out is closer detail HERE

T42 - Tuesday - Blogtober

Guess what the theme for today is in my Photo Challenge?
Day 11 - Tea and Sympathy.

My photo is comprised of one of my lovely birthday cards and a selection of teas,  with a paper people chain made by my youngest daughter, which randomly was made from the death notices.  

So I thought it fitting to share with you for T42.

Rock-tober Party

Firstly, Sorry for slipping a little this week with my Blogtober Challenge.  I have taken on the photo challenge as well as blogging challenge, and must say I am just not disciplined enough .  

Last night hubby and I went to a good friends 40th birthday party.  The theme was Rock Gods, Groupies and Roadies, which left it pretty wide open to interpretation .  At the party you could spot, Michael Jackson, Ozzy Osbourne, Cindy Lauper, Tina Turner, Gene Simmons, Jake Blues, Chrissi Amphlet, Stevie Nicks, Elvis, Johnny Cash, The Boss and lots of rock groupies .....It made for a fun night.

So I was a little undecided as to who to go as.  Blondie was an option but as I kept adding things to my outfit I just decided I was a Rock Groupie (A pretty scary one though, could barely look at myself in the mirror)

My good friend Samara of Maddabling fame, came over to do some dramatic eye make-up and finish off my hair chalking (pause for a moment).......

Hair Chalking -  Have you heard of this?  If not, it is so cool.  I bought some recently for my girls as an easy way to add a bit of colour and it really is pretty fun. 

These are some of the awesome effects you can get

 Back on topic....... So this is how my hair was progressing

And the make-up!

Well earlier in the month I posted a birthday wish list which included this eyeshadow combo from Rhasdala - well I bought it!  And it came in handy.

So the look...

Me and JAKE Blues