Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Winner ofd the Photo Challenge!!!

The winner is Sofie!! Congrats!



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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Finalists of the Books Photo Challenge!

Alrighty here are the finalists! The voting starts now!


Madeline@A Glimpse into My World:
 Aaaaand.....

Liz@ Lovely {little} Musings:
Poll is on the sidebar!

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Friday, January 27, 2012

I'm it!



I was tagged twice, once by Jessica @ Diary of a Beautiful Soul, and then by Kathleen@ The Messy Desk of Me  So here you go :)

the rules:
1) post these rules
2) you must post 11 random things about yourself
3) answer the questions the tagger set for you in their post
4) create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer
5) go to their blog and tell them they've been tagged
6) no stuff in the tagging section about 'you are tagged if you are reading this/follow me' blah blah blah, you have to legitimately tag 11 people!


My answers To Jessica:
1) What is your biggest fear? My camera breaking.                                
 2) When was the last time you ate junk food? I think... Wednesday? haha I don't eat that much junk anymore3) If you could go back in time and become the inventor of something famous, what would it be? Coffee. ;) Just kidding! Probably the cell phone, because it is so popular! Do you know that the amount of texts sent in one day is over 3 times the people one earth?!?! Crazy stuff!
4) How long can you hold your breath? a little less then a minute, as I recall.
5) What is your favorite stone/jewel? Diamond. Definatly. It matches anything.
6) If you could visit one place from a book, where would you go? Narnia, or Hogwart ;) and then District 13.
7) If you had an extra pair of hands, what would you do with them? Knit two things at once.
8) What was your favorite show as a kid? Rug Rats, Hey! Arnold, All Grown Up, The Wild Thornberries, Spongebob Squarepants (Who didn't?!), Pokemon, The Power Puff Girls, and pretty much anything on the disney channel.
9) Favorite movie quote? "Aaaasssss yoooooouuuu wiiiiiissssshhhh!" :)
10) Denim or leather? Demin. Unless its a jacket. the Leather. But if its pants or a skirt, denim. but if its shoes, then leather. Oh, I'm so logical. 
11) Think fast! What song pops into your head? Rolling in the Deep, the piano guys version.



My Answers to Kathleen:

  1. what is your favorite book? Ohh.... Can I answer that question? If I choose one, all my books will start crying because I didn't choose them....                               But I do have to say that Persuasion by Jane Austen may be my favorite (I'm sorry books!;)
  2. Do you have a favorite movie? If so what is the name? Ooh... Well, pretty much any musical and Letters to Juliet. Also The Princess Bride.
  1. Are you a sports fan? Nooooo haha 
  2. What is one of your favorite sports to watch? I don't watch sports.... I think they are boring (Please forgive me!!)
  3. What is your favorite color? (if you have more than one you can say what they are) Purple, and light blue :)
  4. Do you like inspirational quotes? Well, sometimes. It depends on what the inspiration is...
  5. Are you a fast knitter? Kinda, lol. Would it be considered fast to finish a baby sweater in 2 days? :)
  6. Do you like sewing, crocheting or knitting?  All of the above :) Except crocheting. I know how to, but I don't like to.
  7. Are you a crafty person? If so what do you like to make? Yes! i like to make hats, and gloves, and shawls, and... a lot more :)
  8. What is your favorite kind of animal? Turtles! Or Cats :)
  9. Do you like playing sports? Well, I don't really play sports... But if you count ballroom dance as sport, then yes. I do like sports :)



11 tagged people:

 Rebecca@ the Crazy red Headed Photographer
 Johanna@ phos-graphé {photography}
 Olivia@ Rise and Fly
 Britt@ Encouragement for Everyday Struggles
 Francessca@ Musings of a Photographer
 Shannah@ Photos by Shan...
 Marcia@ Ode to Living




My Questions for you:


1) What is you favorite movie?
2) How many pets do you have?
3) If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
4) If you could meet anyone, who would it be?
5) What is your favorite song? 
6) What is you favorite number?
7) If you could create the ultimate slide, what it be like?
8) What is you favorite type of shoes?
9) Have you ever been to the ocean?
10) What state do you live in?
11) have you ever been inside a moving plane?






And then Eve (Thanks! :D)passed these awards to me:
                                                                        1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
                                                                        2. Share five things about yourself.
3. Pass the award on to 5 other bloggers. 
 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass the award to 10 other bloggers.

 1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share seven things about yourself.
3. Pass the award on to 15 other bloggers.
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass the award to 15 other bloggers.









So, now, I will tell you 7 things (not 31) about myself. 


1) I used to have a tiny broken camera. I still have it. It used to work, even though it was broken. It also fit in my pocket.
2) I like coffee.
3) I dislike tea (except chi)
4) The lens on my camera now is from the 80's. No joke. 
5) I THINK BOW TIES ARE COOL.
6) I like pie. (who doesn't?)
7) Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?






Yeah, and so I pass all this on to :






Have a nice day! :D (and yes, this did take me FOREVER to write/post. Like, 2 weeks)

Oh, and don't forget to follow the yellow brick road.


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New Sibling is here!!!


Ain't he adorable??
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Nouvelles Stitch Headband: The Free Pattern! :D

Here is the new free pattern that has been promised! See more of my designs on Ravelry!

Nouvelles Stitch Headband



Notions:
2 size 3 DPNS
1 Size 5 circular needle
1 ball (you won’t use all of it) of Knit Picks Comfy Fingering yarn, or any other fingering weight yarn
Cable Needle


Pattern:

CO 4 sts.
Work an icord for 7 inches.

Switch to size 5.

R1: *KFB* across
R2: Purl
R3: *K1, KFB* across
R4: Purl
R5: *K2, KFB* across
R6: purl
R7 *K3, KFB* across
R8: Purl
R9: p2tog, k4, p1, k7, p1, k4, p1
R10: k1, p4, k1, p7, k1, p4, k1
R11: p1, k4, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k4, p1
R12: k1, p4, k1, p7, k1, p4, k1
R13: p1, c4f, ,p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, p1, c4f, p1
R14: k1, p4, k1, p7, k1, p4, k1
R15: same as 11
Repeat R12-15 5 more times.
NR: p1, kfb, k2, kfb, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, kfb, k2, kfb, p1
NR: k1, p6, k1, p7, k1, p6, k1
NR: p1, k6, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k6, p1
NR: k1, p6, k1, p7, k1, p6, k1
NR: p1, c4f, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, c4f, p1
NR: k1, p6, k1, p7, k1, p6, k1
NR: p1, k6, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k6, p1
NR: k1, p6, k1, p7, k1, p6, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows until you have 15 inches from the CO edge

NR: p1, k4, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k4, p1
NR: k1, p4, k1, p7, k1, p4, k1
NR: p1, k4, p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k4, p1
NR: k1, p4, k1, p7, k1, p4, k1
NR: p1, c4f, ,p1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl1, k1, psso, p1, c4f, p1
NR: k1, p4, k1, p7, k1, p4, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows 5 more times.

Decreasing:

R1: *k2tog, k2 repeat until last 3 sts: k3tog
R2 and all even rows: Purl
R3: *k2tog, k1 reapeat until last k sts: k2tog, k2
R5: k2tog across

Change to size 3 dpn
Work and icord for 7”

BO and weave in ends.




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I think I just Laughed myself into a Coma.



This is hysterical. Especially since all the above has happened to me. And the fact that I have probably done all that annoying stuff at least once ;)
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012







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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Sneak Peak

So, I have been hard at work on a new pattern that i am concocting. Any ideas on a name for the pattern?
Pattern will probably be done by the end of the week, AND I will be looking for pattern testers if anyone is interested :)
(By the way, The pattern will be FREE when it comes out :)



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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Help :S

Okay, so along with trying to find a new really good editing site that the parental controls on my computer account will allow (no internet downloads:(
I also need to find a pretty FREE shawl/shawlette pattern. Any suggestions? Any you have tried? Any that might be pretty cheap, if not free?
thanks :)


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Photo Challenge: Books!

(UPDATED) Here are my photos, sorry, I accidently put them in an odd folder :/




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Friday, January 20, 2012

I need help.

I just found out that my favorite editing site is closing in April :( **weeps bitterly into a feather pillow**

Do any of you have any suggestions of a good FREE editing type substance?????????
Now I must go finish have a good cry, for my life is ending ;)

Thanks!

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Thursday, January 19, 2012




Picture of me. Photo credit, my mom

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Pinterest Pics, and the Winner of the Giveaway!

I decided to do it this week, because I'm not doin' anythang today:)

 Sherlock+Doctor Who? Um, yes!
 Hehe... this makes me laugh.
 These shoes= ADORABLE! I love bows ^_^
 Why yes, yes you are.
 Aww, thank you Doctor Who!
Look at her hair!! **jealous**


Oh, ad the winner of the giveaway is.... Rebbecca Ann
Congrats!
Please email at bellefleur998(at)gmail(dot)com  within the next 48 hours, or a new winner will be drawn.

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Flowers...








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