...Year of Projects Update...

I cannot remember the last time I wrote a YOP update on SUNDAY! Not yet in 2012 I am sure! I wish I had a super duper update but unfortunately, it is a small one again.

I did have a chance to work on the Special Occasion Scarf, which is a YOP item, towards the end of the week. At first, I wasn't really excited about it...something about fingering weight yarn and a lace pattern just was not appealing to me. But after I got going and somewhat memorized the pattern, I felt a lot better. (of course, watching Arrested Development probably helped some). Only had to rip back a couple times before I came to my senses and threw in a lifeline here and there. My goal is to be at the end of the skein by the end of this week.

A friend from high school is having a baby girl early next month and I did not have her present ready at the baby shower. EEK! I finally finished that up this week and am looking forward to sending it to her.

 

The pattern is Hospital Hat. I made one for A and really enjoyed the pattern. Funny story...my plan was to knit it all pink. Then I ran out of pink yarn RIGHT at the decreases. I REALLY did not want to buy a whole skein (what?! I didn't??) to finish it out. LIGHTBULB IDEA: I will turn it into a watermelon!! Well, a seedless watermelon...I wish I would have thought of this before then I would have added seeds! Oh well! 

I am about half done with the project bag (ran out of yarn on this one too!) and am looking forward to finishing that up this week.  

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Made It Hap-Pin!

Welcome back to see how I made something from my Pinterest boards Hap-Pin! On Monday, I chose a pin from my "Me and the Hubs" Board. However, the project is not complete...I didn't make it Hap-Pin :(

BUT!

I found a pin from my "I have potential" board that was quick, easy AND will help me drink more water!

The original pin is a photo from Flickr...and I am not even sure who came up with the idea. Whoever, you are, THANKS!

I bought a 32 fl oz water bottle for $4 and labeled the times 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 and Noon in 8 fl oz increments.

And on the other side, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 and 5:00. This took maybe 5 minutes! I am loving this idea and HOPE it works for me!

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Made It Hap-Pin!

Well, I am quite late with everything I have made hap-pin the last few weeks...but I HAVE tried a few things.

First off, the orange citrusy cleaning concoction. It's...okay. I did not have as many citrus peels as suggested and I STRONGLY recommend having more than 3 ;) I am using it but it isn't very appealing smell wise.

...Still working on hanging up my hair dryer\straightener storage solution...

But last week was fun! A and I did a few things from a few websites I pinned for  kids his age (10 months).

First we played with a tub of water and toys.

Then, we painted!

 I am trying to find a homemade fingerpaint of sorts that is safe in case he eats it. So far I have tried one made from hot water, flour, cold water, and food coloring. I could have messed it up (somehow?) but it was still quite chunky! A had fun for a little bit, but he preferred shaking the paper around. :0)

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...Year of Projects Update...

Sadly, I really do not have an update! My YOP list has been put aside as I have had requests, orders and gift knitting to do, which I LOVE!! :o)

...But here is a tiny update...

I have been s l o w l y working on the afghan for our room. I started the Moderne Log Cabin Pattern but was not really feeling it. So I have decided I am going to crochet instead. Just plain SC, solid stripes. Not sure if I will made them even or just go until I think I should change colors. :0)

Remember the Special Occasion Scarf? I am pulling it back out for an April KAL with From Robin's Nest Yarn. I have yet to work on it but am hoping to this week!

I am also working on a project bag (not part of my YOP) for Keep It Simple Swaps. I decided to crochet it instead of knitting. I have the bottom and almost one side completed. The pattern is the Paperless Grocery Bag.

Among gift knitting and starting to knit for a few craft shows this fall, my YOP list has been neglected. BUT! I think it will be helpful in making next year's list :0) Props to anyone who has completed close to or all of their YOP list!

Pick a Pin!

As always, I am late with posting last week's Made It Hap-Pin! I left the camera in the car and DH has taken it to work. Come back tonight for a few updates!

Let's see, what shall I pick this week? Perhaps something from my "Me and the Hubs" board. I am thinking "Date Night in a Jar" could be a lot of fun!

Image from Life in the Green House

Jennifer, from Life in the Green House, came up with her concept and I think it is brilliant! This one might take all week to think of fun ideas, so if you have any, leave a comment and be sure to check out other's Pick a Pin Monday!