Announcement and GIVEAWAY!

My new website AJthePurple.com is now up!

That's where I'll be from now on - don't miss out on You Amaze Me Sundays, Etsy Finds, Thursday Threads, and all my other design, art, and craft posts! Go check it out :D

While you're there, you can enter my giveaway!

There will be TWO winners - each gets a print of their choice and other goodies. I handmade some special items just for this! Don't miss out!

Etsy Finds: Fall 2010

These are what I want for the fall. Warm, cozy, classy...I want them all.

I would buy headphones just for this head phones hat by escaodesign:

I would wear these yellow oak leaf earrings by hitree all fall long:

And I would carry this Colorblocked bag by CamilleStar with me everywhere:

I obviously need this purple mug cozy by natalya1905:

And this yo yo headband by cocorosecouture is simply fall-tastic:

I'd feel fancy in these lovely lacey wrist warmers by hypericumfragile:

Isn't this ruffle front fleece jacket by cotylee just to die for?!

I want to cozy up in these knit slipper boots by HollyDoll:

And this fall wouldn't be complete without this gorgeous cape with tie by margerydaw0:

Writing this while listening to the sound of the rain falling seems wildly appropriate. I'm so excited for fall to come! And maybe some extra moolah so I can buy these beauties on Etsy! ;)

Knit Everything

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This photo makes me happy.

That is all.

Etsy Finds: Watermelon

Summertime to me is watermelon ^_^

Here are a few lovely watermelon-themed products I found on Etsy:

A watermelon red dress by Clothingwholesale:

A cross-stitch pattern by andwabisabi:

Juicy watermelon earrings by sypria:

Flower bobby pins by alovelycreation:

Watermelon yarn by shunklies:

Fluffy vegan soap by dennisanderson:

An original painting by artflat5:

To see more of my watermelon favs, check out my "Sweet Watermelon" treasury!

Summer Projects

Obviously I'm going to be very busy this summer. I'm job hunting, starting Craft Academy, updating my Etsy shop, probably redesigning my blog (time for a facelift, right?), and continuing to work on my portfolio. But aside from all that "work" (hehe), I'd like to throw in some fun, personal projects. Here are a few I have my eye on...

Fruity trivets and potholders via the Purl Bee (aren't these adorable?!)

I'm thinking the lime is my fav, but I may make a new color combo to make apples! Which would you do?

Rainbow cupcakes! (Lemon Drop Rainbow Cupcakes via Bite Size Baker)

I love rainbows and I love cupcakes. So...makes sense, right? :)
 

The Danielle Dress, a free pattern on BurdaStyle

This dress should be pretty easy to modify - neckline, length, sleeves, etc. And it's so simple and cute! I'm excited to make another dress ^_^ (Plus it's on my 2010 goals!)

Or maybe I'll make this Work Dress (it's a wrap style), also on BurdaStyle.

It's pretty nifty, not to mention handy! I looove pockets.

Crocheted Dishcloths via Lion Brand Yarn

 I think my favorite thing might actually be the colors :P

Root beer cookies?! That just sounds awesome! [Recipe here, but via The Dainty Squid] I also found some Dr. Pepper chocolate cake mix, so I may have to try to make my own recipe for that...It's going to be a tasty summer!

I'd also like to knit (or maybe crochet) a small shrug. I haven't found the perfect free pattern yet though. Anyone have one to share? Aside from these, we'll probably also be working on our apartment...I love redecorating :D And Alex and I are thinking of getting me an old Honda motorcycle to rebuild.......but that may be a more distant project. But I can still think about it this summer ;D

What just-for-fun projects are you working on this summer?

Treasuries

Oh man, what a weekend! We got back last night and I was too tired to do anything >_< I'll definitely be posting pics of my weekend later, but I wanted to share something now! Lately some of my products have been included in some beautiful treasuries :D Check them out!

Taffy the mini huggle is in the colorful treasury Extra Color by MyLolaFashion

My Emoticon Pillow was featured in a Team Etsy Austin treasury by pamelahenderson

Orange the Huggle is in a fun group InterEtsian Cuddly Monster Competition by lillya

My stegosaurus headband is in VIVA LA VIDA by duende74

It's so nice to be included in a treasury ^_^ It makes my day every time!

You Amaze Me, Knit Graffiti

KnittaPlease has long held a special place in my heart. And recently Magda Sayeg "yarn bombed" Austin - covering a $40k work of "art" with yarn, a vast improvement in my opinion ;) [Check out an interview here.] I love seeing knitting in unexpected places!

(via google images and KnittaPlease)

 

Thank you for the gifts, knitting artists. Hopefully one day I'll join in :D

Can't wait to see more :D

April Fool...for spring

Yesterday was wonderful. I'm so glad I had Good Friday off of work.
Did you do anything special?
You can see my list on yesterday's post ;)
Here are the photos from my bike ride, when I left behind all my worries.
It was beautiful.

I then picked up a smoothie from the Daily Juice.
(I needed the nourishment.)
And headed to my sister's to dye Easter eggs.
(Check out my post on Birds of a Feather...
and my video tutorial on Robo Roku!)

And there are a million more photos on Flickr.
It was the best way to start a weekend.
Today was really busy too.
I had a great lunch with Renee, catching up and scheming ;)
I ran a couple errands.
And I've done lots of photo editing!
Happy Saturday, all :-)