It's The Month of...

Class Collage

Class Collage by jdo918 featuring heart bracelets

My first attempt at a digital collage on polyvore.com for Misty Mawn's class.  I definitely need to work on my composition, and I think I much more enjoy getting my hand messy with paint and glue!


So after posting the original collage above, I imported it into Picnik and did a little more work there.  Now there is much more depth and color.  Here is the end result

The Apple of My Eye

I'm taking my FIRST EVER art class.  It is an online course taught by the amazingly talented Misty Mawn.  We are nearing the end of week one and although I haven't even gotten close to finishing ALL of the assignments, this sketch of an apple is about the only recognizable work I have produced.  

Hopefully I'll have more to share over the next 4 weeks!

Wanna Dance?

The quality of this picture of Julia is terrible, but my cell phone was the only device handy at the moment.  She is sporting newly acquired hand-me-down dance clothes. SCORE!

So, in honor of dancing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYL3j27sSH8

Definition of Insanity

What makes a fairly intelligent, college educated mother of 4 decide to get a puppy for her 12 year old for Christmas? Especially since said mother also has a 2 1/2 year old daughter with Absolutely.NO.Interest.in.Using.the.Big.Girl.Potty.  Can everyone say "insanity" together now?

Julia and Garfunkel

A Finished Project!

It seems I have more unfinished projects than finished ones, but I promised I would post a picture of my finished knitted hat.  The pattern was easy to follow and I really enjoyed getting back to knitting.  I loved the yarn I used as it is soft and colorful, however in the future I think I will use a solid color for this pattern.  I'm not sure if I like the self-striping for this particular pattern.  Gotta go!  On to the next project!

And the finished project on model #2

I've taken a long knitting hiatus, but I found Laurie's blog and beside making me pee my pants with laughter, it makes me want to knit (and drink wine).  Really though, the days are getting shorter, the nights cooler, and the treetops are tinged with the most beautiful amber color one could imagine; knitting season has arrived.  So I allowed myself 30 minutes in the yarn store (any longer and I have to visit the bank for a short-term loan) to find something lovely with which to knit a hat.

So the yarn I chose is Chunky Mochi, color #805 by Crystal Place Yarns.  It is 80% merino wool and 20% nylon.  The hat pattern I chose is called "Brimming with Style" and I found it in hats gloves scarves by Louisa Harding.  This is what it looks like:

I'll post my version once its completed.  I'm not a fast knitter, so don't hold your breath while you wait!