This week was 'project week'.
I decided to try my hand at a few new things.
Just after Christmas last year, I went to Michaels craft store and bought some supplies to make Christmas wreaths for this year... their wreaths and picks etc were all 90% off, so I spent just a few $, which definitely beats the cost of a ready made, store bought wreath.
I wanted to make a gold & silver wreath, and a red one.
I haven't made the red one yet, but here is my silver and gold one.
It's pretty simply made, but I'm happy with my first attempt at wreath making.
Now just to get the red one done :)
I've also been wanting to learn how to crochet... particularly baby hats, because I've been looking at crocheted hats for Kate, but couldn't bring myself to buy any, when I hadn't even tried to make one yet.
My good friend Tricia, spent nearly the entire day with me today, teaching me how to crochet, so I could try my hand at making hats. She really is very patient, because I've NEVER picked up a crochet hook before. LOL.. so I am a complete beginner.
I have A LOT to learn still, and my baby beanie is far from perfect, but I am quite pleased with my chunky looking, lopsided, flaw filled first attempt...My sore fingers feel great :)
I'm eager to start another, to see if I can get it neater and nicer looking.... I'll start with a better yarn selection... my choice for todays hat was coarse and chunky.. I'd like to go with a softer, finer baby yarn next time...
So these are the 2 new things that I tried this week. It's been really fun having the gratification of learning and doing something new. Even if the final product isn't perfect.
I hope I can find the time to keep on trying new things, and working to perfect the skills I'm already trying to learn. I could definitely do with a few hobbies to occupy my mind and time with things other than just poopy diapers and house work :)
I decided to try my hand at a few new things.
Just after Christmas last year, I went to Michaels craft store and bought some supplies to make Christmas wreaths for this year... their wreaths and picks etc were all 90% off, so I spent just a few $, which definitely beats the cost of a ready made, store bought wreath.
I wanted to make a gold & silver wreath, and a red one.
I haven't made the red one yet, but here is my silver and gold one.
It's pretty simply made, but I'm happy with my first attempt at wreath making.
Now just to get the red one done :)
I've also been wanting to learn how to crochet... particularly baby hats, because I've been looking at crocheted hats for Kate, but couldn't bring myself to buy any, when I hadn't even tried to make one yet.
My good friend Tricia, spent nearly the entire day with me today, teaching me how to crochet, so I could try my hand at making hats. She really is very patient, because I've NEVER picked up a crochet hook before. LOL.. so I am a complete beginner.
I have A LOT to learn still, and my baby beanie is far from perfect, but I am quite pleased with my chunky looking, lopsided, flaw filled first attempt...My sore fingers feel great :)
I'm eager to start another, to see if I can get it neater and nicer looking.... I'll start with a better yarn selection... my choice for todays hat was coarse and chunky.. I'd like to go with a softer, finer baby yarn next time...
So these are the 2 new things that I tried this week. It's been really fun having the gratification of learning and doing something new. Even if the final product isn't perfect.
I hope I can find the time to keep on trying new things, and working to perfect the skills I'm already trying to learn. I could definitely do with a few hobbies to occupy my mind and time with things other than just poopy diapers and house work :)
2 comments:
Very cute, Lady! Who knew you were so crafty?
How do you find time to do this stuff!?! It's all so cute! It's all I can do to find time to clean my kitchen and shower. Wishing you a good final few weeks of pregnancy!
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