First socks July 15, 2008
I’ve started knitting Monkey from knitty.
As you can tell, Zoe is thrilled with my knitting. He’s so excited he’s about to fall asleep.
First Tomato July 15, 2008
I spotted the first tomato on my tomato plant today. Hopefully many more to come 
Twitter July 13, 2008
I’m on Twitter. I signed up like 7 months ago and never really used it. I’ve decided to start updating it. If you are also on Twitter add me to your list :D The Crafty Kitten Twitter
Incredibly Productive Day July 12, 2008
I did some major house cleaning today. I took care of some shop business. I finished some projects that I have been putting off. And I bound 20 books. I would have kept going but I ran out of paper. I’ll tear down some more paper in the morning and make some more.
There’s also a bit of a sneak peek of why my porch looks the way it does.
Messy Messy July 10, 2008
yup, that’s me. I just made a huge mess…. while trying to come up with some really cool journal covers. So sorry front porch, flower box, my feet, shoes, banister, pants, door, and probably a few things I haven’t noticed yet. Ahhh… it’s great to paint.
Toile Book July 10, 2008
Recently, I made a custom book for a fellow Etsyian that needed a guest book for her upcoming wedding. She sent me the paper she wanted for the cover and I worked my magic into this gorgeous book. I honestly think this may be one of my favorite blank books I’ve made.
I attended the Etsy Lab’s How-To on fusing plastic bags. After toying around with fusing, I used one of my fused plastic sheets to create this journal. Expect to see this one (and more) to be showing up in my shop.
I have a bunch more books made and in the process of finishing but the weather hasn’t been cooperating with me so I can take photos & get them listed. I’m participating in a Christmas in July sale and want to have my shop fully stocked before the 26th (the day of the sale).
Raisin Gets An Elephant July 3, 2008
After going through many binky dogs like they were treats, we decided to not buy Raisin stuffed toys anymore. Until we found this little elephant. It’s made out of the same fabric as her bed so we’re hoping that she’ll not be able to tear it apart as easily. She looks so adorable toting it around the house with her.
Oh Fiddle Sticks… July 1, 2008
… I’ve been busy!
I made a pair of fingerless mitts from some left over Wool of the Andes Bulky from Knit Picks. The pattern is one that I made up.
I also made a Super Skinny Silk Sari Scarf (say that 5 times really fast!).
This started as a scarflette from a pattern in Knit One, Embellish Too…. but as I worked with the yarn I discovered that it had a ton of VM in it and I would never let anyone wear it. I tried to pick some of it out as I went but there was just too much to deal with. It’s a really pretty hand spun, hand dyed yarn that I picked up from a vendor at a sheep shearing that I went to last year. I bought it and held on to it until I found a pattern that I felt was worthy enough to use the special yarn for… only to discover the VM. 
I just ended up knitting all there was of the yarn and now I don’t know what to do with it.
The yarn had all kinds of fun woolly bits:
I made another pattern from the Knit One, Embellish Too… because seriously that book is awesome. This one is the Sweet Pea Hat. It doesn’t have any of the embellishments on it yet… but I’m thinking something strawberry related is in order. I’ll think it over a few days before I stitch something on it.
I really like the yarn that I used for it. It created really neat stripes and patterns. It’s Rozetti Yarn’s Always Surprise 25% wool 75% acrylic.
I’m Having A Sale! June 30, 2008
July 3rd is The Crafty Kitten’s 2nd Etsy Anniversary. In honor of this, I’m having a sale until June 6 at midnight EST. 10% off all orders and Free Shipping on orders over $75.00. Please wait for an updated invoice after check out.
Slow Country Drive June 29, 2008
My hubby and I went for a long country drive yesterday. We went through where he grew up and around some other back roads. Most of my weekend was very lax. I just thought I would share this photo with you.
