Wednesday, October 27, 2010

TV TIME! (part 1)

I'm guilty of watching tv while working on a project.
I sit up in bed next to my boyfriend Manuel with a few skeins of yarn working on whatever project I have to finish.
Yes I know all the hipsters out there are telling me I'm killing brain cells and numbing my mind but how else are we going to humor and entertain ourselves.
If I stand infront of the microwave or talk on a cell phone for an hour that will do more damage trust me we all can't hide from whatever will hurt us the most.
So here is a quick spin of my weekly Television diet.

HOARDERS(A&E)

You can never tell unless you walk into someones house if they are a hoarder.
Some deny it orthers admit it and have to change.
The night they show it all of my friends go crazy scrubbing walls and throwing away old papers. I have cleaned out my craft room throwing out old craft projects from when I was a pre-school teacher which takes up alot of space.
Its amazing how people will try to keep the most grosses things.

Sons of Anarchy(FX)

I'm a big fan I'm in love with Juice Ortiz. Something about a bad boy biker keeps me glued. The all star cast is amazing and I keep getting suprised by guest stars like Stephen King and Henry Rollins. I DVR every episode when not at home. I have finished many projects while watching it on the big screen.

Ugly Americans(Comedy Central)

Yes I can admit I am a 27-year-old women that watches cartoons but there is a catch. Its on comedy central and it comes on after south park. I like this show alot because if our world consist of real life monsters they would have to go through the system of everyday life like we all do. Support groups,work and relationships consume the lives of these "ugly americans" and the people around them.

Part 2 of my TV diet will come after halloween but for now I must get to cooking pasta and carving a pumpkin.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

I've been a very busy busy girl.

Since the start of October I have been slammed non-stop with table gigs.
It has been great and wonderful meeting new people and seeing old friends.
I now need to make more hats and purses.
Oh man its a crazy life to me.
Last night was Bitefest and on Monday it will be Lil'Bits Halloween Birthday Bash at Sam's Burger Joint. So I have to see what I can come up with as a costume. Last Wednesday I was dressed in black sporting Day of the Dead facepaint. So if you have any ideas please comment or e-mail me.
Other wise enjoy the video of all the crazy things that happen at Bitefest.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Current knitting/crocheting movie.

Current Movie:(2005) Walk the Line


Current project: Trying the art of crochet filet.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

October is breast cancer awareness month.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between ages 40 and 55.

In honor of the women that haved lived or are living with this battle. Yarn companies like lion brand are selling knit for life kits. Its for a great cause to go down to Joann fabric and buy some nice pink yarn and make a great hat or scarf to sport for the season.

I'm starting a new topic called pattern round up for each month from now on so not to be neglectful and to keep myself blogging daily.

Breast Cancer Awareness Slouch Hat by April Draven @ http://aprildraven.blogspot.com/
type of craft:crochet
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Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbonby Cylinda Mathews @ http://www.crochetmemories.com/

Type of craft:crochet
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Tit Bits by Beryl Tsang
type of craft:knitting
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Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Sleeveby Brett Parker aka the yarn doctor
type of craft:knitting
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Pink Ribbon Hatby Carissa Browning @ http://carissaknits.blogspot.com/
type of craft:knitting
pattern

Monday, September 20, 2010

Deadlines are due for some of the best table gigs in october.

Hurry Hurry Hurry!

Deadlines are due for two major halloween events.

The deadline for Dia De Los Craftos are due Oct 3rd.
The event will be held at Pedicab(415 E.Cevellos,San Antonio,TX 78204) right next door to la tuna on Oct 30th,2010.
You can download an application from the site http://www.alamocityhandmade.com/





The 3rd Annual Bite Fest is a Festival that will take place October 23, 2010 at Korova(107 E.Martin) in downtown San Antonio, TX. This years’ theme is “Dia De Los Muertos”. We will be featuring entertainment such as Bands, Magicians, Burlesque Performers, DJs, Vendors and more! Fees are due Oct 1st.For more information contact evproduction@yahoo.com

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Craft word of the day:

Craftytasking:
To craft and multi task.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Crazy Crochet

Usually when you think of crochet you think of granny squares from 70s.
Now a days crochet has come along way with the Japanese crochet art of Amigurumi.At the moment I am making a wedding gift for friends from the book "Creepy,Cute Crochet" by Christen Haden.
Its an amazing book filled with Zombies,skeletons,knights and devils.
So as of recently I have been searching ravelry,etsy and many craft blogs for my top three creepy crocheted or knitted patterns/items.

#3. Pyramid Head from Silent Hill

For those who don't know who or what the hell this is...allow me to educate you. Silent Hill is a survival-horror video game about a player/character looking for his wife in the town of silent hill. Pyramid Head stalks the player and does a whole mess of other things to other monsters and characters in the game.






#2 Sam from the movie Trick'r'Treat

Sam is a crossed between "little big planets sack boy" character and one pissed off little trick or treater.pattern








#1 Bloody Choker by theblueviolet

$15.00 @ her etsy