Posted by: theworldismysoyster on: December 29, 2009
I tried my hand at candle making for the first time. I made my own wicks using instructions for L. And while it worked out OK I had a hell of a time getting them to burn. I spent the whole evening (on and off) getting them burned down to the point that I could [...]
Posted by: theworldismysoyster on: December 26, 2009
Christmas is over…at least on one side of the family. We spent Christmas with my husband’s side of the family and soon we’ll be off to spend some with mine. A little welcome home present was that we came home to no water…AGAIN!!! I am trying really hard not to focus on that though. It [...]
Posted by: theworldismysoyster on: December 17, 2009
And my stockings for my kids are official done! The boys get the Looney Toons and Anna get the purple one.
Posted by: theworldismysoyster on: December 6, 2009
So Anna’s doll has blush and eyes now. At this point in time I am considering leaving her mouth-less because I have no idea how to tie the mouth off without it looking sloppy. Here she is: There was a point there that I thought I would never get this doll done. Here are many things [...]
Posted by: theworldismysoyster on: December 5, 2009
Well she is all sewn up and she has hair. Hip hip hooray! I used the hair tutorial from Crafty Sheepto inspire me for the hair. It was much simpler than what I was originally going to do. Now I just have to finish her face. I am not a competent embroider and I am [...]
Posted by: theworldismysoyster on: December 2, 2009
The Christmas stockings have really got me annoyed. I don’t want to spend a fortune but I also don’t want to fill them with candy or useless junk. And Anna doesn’t really have many interests. So I ended up getting her some socks and these: The book has five different Dr. Seuss stories. The A [...]
