The List

I've finally made a list of all the crochet patterns I want to work on, and sell on my Etsy shop.

Hippo
Elephant
Tiger or Leopard
Giraffe
Lion
Snake
Monkey
Zebra
Tucan
Alligator
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Bee
Ant
Praying Mantis
Spider
Beetle
Lady Bug
Grasshopper
Caterpillar
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Sea Turtle
Octopus
Seal
Squid
Shark
whale
Walrus
Otter
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Bear
Racoon
Owl
Rabbit
Deer
Beaver
Squirrel
Fox

I am currently working on a hippo, and thinking of either doing a tucan or a praying mantis next. I am hoping to have one finished every 2 weeks.  We will see.  :D

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

  I just finished crocheting a Birthday present for my best friends daughter.  She is having a The Very Hungry Caterpillar as a party theme.

  I e-mailed them and they gave me permission to make it, but they couldn't give me permission to make a pattern.

Custom Calico Cat

SOLD!  Photo is not the best quality and for some reason it looks like it's floating.  It's not :P

2/14/12

   I have been working in my craft space, and I honestly don't know how I have been working without it.   I have all my stuff in one place and I am so much more organized.  I have 5 orders right now so having a spot to work in is great.  I just finished a Coraline doll, and I am working on a painting for someone.  Once I get the yarn I ordered, I need to start on 2 cats, a cactus, and a pattern for the Funky Punky Crochetlien I made.  I am so happy to have orders coming in :)

Custom Coraline Doll

A Place to Call My Own

    I have my little art area in the house now!  Having all my stuff in one place is fantastic. 

I'm not sure where the desk was from (was my sister's), but the white shelves and navy blue fabric bins, cork/dry erase board, and the shoe storage I use to hold my yarn were all from Target.  I just need to get myself a comfy chair. 



Very Excited

  James decided to clear out the little dining nook we have in our house, and I get to turn part of it into my craft space.  Right now the area is a disaster.  I bought everything I think I'll need storage wise and my sister has a wooden desk she doesn't use and she gave me that.  I got the book advance, so I put pretty much all of it in savings (WE NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS HOUSE!) and I kept a little to make my space :)  My art stuff is all over the house and I am home most of the time.  I can't wait :D

Avery's 2nd Birthday Party





  Avery's birthday didn't exactly go as planned this year.  My sisters and I made snacks and decorated, I expected about 20 people. Unfortunately the snow kept everyone away (It was upsetting). and there was drama involving James' car.  I couldn't change the date because I have tons of thing to do the next couple of weekends.  So Avery's party ended up being me, my Mom, 2 sisters, and Nan. James came later because he ended up having to go in for work.  We made the best of it, and Avery had fun which in the end is all that matters. 



You know my littke sister did her hair when she has a side ponytail.

Saw this on karaspartyideas.

Saw this on http://pinterest.com/pin/40532465366033112/

Got this idea from wendywillblog.

Pink flower cake!

Avery making funny face.

 

Latest Animals

Hoping to be Published!

I have been e-mailing back and forth with Leisure arts for a few weeks now and they seem interested in working with me.  This would make all the years of working on crafts and putting everything I have into everything I make totally worth it.  I have been crocheting, and painting for years.  I did stained glass, jewelry making and cake decorating for awhile.  I haven't really had a chance to paint since Avery has been born, when I start a painting I don't like to stop until it is done.  Crochet has been my main focus and I like that I can still draw when sketching out ideas.  I really hope this works out, it means so much.

Avery and the Easter Bunny

Avery went to go see the Easter Bunny yesterday and she was pretty nervous at first but she wasn't too bad.  He thought he would try to make her smile by covering her face with his giant paw to play peek-a-boo... it backfired.

Before

After

Shelves

YAY! I finally got something for my yarn to keep it from getting tangled.  I had all of it in a giant bin but every time I looked for anything they would all knot up.  I had to cut so much up and throw it away it was such a waste.  I got it on sale at Target for $30.00.  I also started putting my patterns in a 3 ringed binder.  I only have two patterns but you have to start somewhere I guess.

 
ClosetMaid Adjustable Shelf Organizer Espresso

Current Project

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Avery

 I can't believe how big Avery is getting.  She is off her bottle, she is eating big people food, and she is walking all over the place. I was just looking at pictures of her from a year ago time is flying.  I can't wait to bring her in my Mom's pool in the summer.  I think she is going to love it.  The beach should be fun too... I hope she doesn't try to eat the sand lol.

Yarn Drum

  I can't wait for my new yarn drum to come in.  I am constantly bringing yarn withme when I go out.  I usually carry it in a plastic bag and everything gets knotted up. I bought a Yarn-Tainer - Large which is great if you only use 1 or 2 skeins.  But the drum holds 8 which is way better. I'll let you know how it is when I get it.

Moo.

I am going to try to make something a little larger than my usual amigurumi animals.  I am working on a cow and I am going to make a pattern with it as I work.  Hopefully it will come out how I hope.  We will see.

New Items in my Shop

Here are some new items I have added to my Etsy store www.crochetliens.etsy.com.

Brooke

Raven

Artie the Alligator

I FINISHED MY MOM'S THROW!!!

 I finished the throw I was making for my Mom yesterday!  We are giving it to her for her birthday on the 10th.  Now that I finished this I have tons of other things I want to work on.  I am thinking a few more baby toys and trying to make some cartoon characters.

Featured Etsy Seller - Gerdas Garden

Gerdas Garden

Etsy Shop Name: GerdasGarden

Your Name: Gerda Collins

Age: over 40 :)

What do you make?: Watercolor paintings, cards, prints

For how long?: 3.5 years

Shop description: My shop is filled with the great outdoors, flowers, landscapes, anything that grows.

Random fact about yourself: I think I am immune to Poison Oak


 I paint what moves me... my art flows from inside. Each painting is a unique journey.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GerdasGarden?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GerdasGarden?ref=seller_info

Rainbow Ball - Free Pattern

Avery when I showed her,  her new toy.

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Materials:

– 1 Red Heart Super Saver Economy – Primary (A)

– Hook size: H/5mm

– Yarn needle

– Fiberfill stuffing

– Scissors

– Bell ( if you use a small bell the sound will be very muffled so I suggest using a plastic cat ball toy like in the photo below.   It just sounds the best to me.  Not super loud and not too quiet.) 

What I use for bell

Notes:

Stitches used: ch, sc 

Ball is worked in continuous rounds unless stated differently.

Ball:

With A ch 2  

Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Round 2: 2sc in ea sc around. (12)

Round 3: *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (18)

Round 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (24)

Round 5: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (30)

Round 6: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (36)

Round 7: sc in ea sc around.

Round 8: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (42)

Round 9: *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (48)

Round 10: *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (54)

Round 11-20: sc in ea sc around.

Round 21: *sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc; repeat from* around. (48)

Round 22: *sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc; repeat from* around.. (42)

Round 23: *sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from*  around. (36)

Round 24: sc in ea sc around.

Round 25: *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from* around.(30)

Round 26: *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from* around. (24)

Surround bell with stuffing.

Fill about ¼ of the ball with stuffing.

Place bell and stuffing in ball.

Continue to stuff ball trying to keep the bell in the center of the ball, until it is firm.

Round 27: *sc2tog, sc in next 2sc; repeat from* around. (18)

Round 28: *sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from* around. (12)

Round 29: *sc2tog, repeat from* until hole is closed.

Fasten off .  

Weave in ends.

Eye Balls - Crochetliens

I was trying to think of another baby toy to do and I came up with these guys.  I like them a lot I think I am going to make a couple more.  My daughter LOVES these.  I was thinking about writing up a pattern too.  but I am not sure how I would explain the mouth.  You can find them in my shop www.crochetliens.etsy.com.

I crocheted this simple ball for Avery.  Thinking I will post the pattern for free on here very soon.