a new project

This is what I have been working on the last couple of days.

I have been wanting to make these for a while after I saw at a fair I was at in December,

(I traded for this necklace and have been obsessed ever since)

not to mention the fact that I have been wanting to further develop my fairly non-existant crochet skills...

So a little while back I found THIS tutorial on The Purl Bee courtesy of Resurrection Fern.

(btw, if you don't already know about her blog and etsy shop, definitely check it out!)

I still have a loooong way to go to make the beautiful urchin like stones she makes, but I am pretty proud of how far I have gotten!

I definitely had to start over about 4 times,

but after looking up a couple of stitch tutorials on youtube and the meaning of stitch codes,

I was on my way and haven't stopped since.

I actually had to go back to the beach this morning to get more stones!

Hope you all have a shiny afternoon!

Happy crafting!!!

Got the crazies... new FAVORITES~!

Today is one of those days where my adrenalin seems to be on high.

It is 9 a.m. and already the day has been insane.

It is making me feel a wee bit crazy.

Anyway, I have a lot going one in bits and pieces,

(ever have that, where no project really seems full enough to put into words?)

and since my ADD has kicked in today,

I thought I would just share more of my etsy faves.

I am a huge fan of bells, especially little ones.

We have them all around the house.

I love these little bells.

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To anyone who knows me,

I have a slight addiction to clothing.

I dress according to my mood, therefore the textile that adorns my body is very important, indeed!

I love the clothing from this shop!!!

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I love crystals and stones.

I am always picking up rocks and have since I was little.

I especially love heart shaped rocks and find them all over!

Sadly, anytime I am buying beads and crystals I always pick up the most expensive ones.

Sometimes it is hard having such good taste...

I love green tourmaline and this piece is gorgeous!

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As a fiber artist, I have a love for little felted creatures.

Especially ones that represent the fiber I work so closely with!

This little sheep is so cute!

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I went to school to study plants as medicine.

So I am a big fan of botanical drawings and art.

I love the colors in this and I love that it shows both inside and out of the plant!

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I hope you enjoyed these favorites.

They are all talented artist in their medium, so check out the rest of their shops.

I hope you all have a great day,

and I hope that my day gets a little calmer!

xoxo