Last month I managed to get quite a few projects done. I did some more ATCs for a swap, some knitting and crocheting, stamped some Christmas cards, and even did an altered tin (my first!).
First up
are my ATCs from last month. I'm not really happy with how they have
been turning out, but I'm still trying. If they don't get better I may
drop this craft. The first one is craft themed and my favorite. I also
have a wine theme, Celtic cross, beards/mustaches, and cooking.
My altered tin was also for a swap on craftster.org. I've been wanting to try to do an altered Altoid tin for awhile, so was excited for this one. I used Sculpy II polymer clay for the lid. The main color is actually a sparkly silver but it didn't show up too well in the pictures. The glitter from the silver ended up on the other colors too and created a pretty effect. I used Martha Steward Christmas paper on the bottom (from Micheal's), and stash fabric on the inside. The paper and fabric were stuck on with Modge Podge. Then I wrapped some cubes of styrofoam in different wrapping papers and glued them in with E6000 (the best glue ever).
Finally my crochet and knitted projects for the month. I did smaller things so got more done. First up my lovely crocheted goodies. I made a headband from the book Crochet That Fits and a pair of slippers from The Happy Hooker book. These are from the bunny slippers pattern that I have made multiple times, just never for myself. I used up the remaining Lambs Pride I had in pink and then did the edging in a grey stash yarn, no idea what kind. I didn't really want to make these into bunnies so they're just regular slippers. A little too big for me, but they keep my feet warm in the house.
My knit projects for the month were a small scarf/cowl that I made as a feel better gift for a coworker. I used the pattern Altantic Scarf off of Ravelry and the yarn was Crucci Clan Stewart Perendale that Karen brought me back from New Zealand. The second knit project I actually made three of using scrap acrylic yarn. They are coffee cuffs, from the pattern Coffee Cuff Six Ways, also on Rav. The cuff was really easy to make and I might whip up a few to go with Christmas presents in the next week. Maybe.
The Christmas cards and holiday cards I made I'll post after they've actually been mailed out to everybody. I hope you all enjoy whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year. I'm looking forward to having my family around for Christmas :o)
