Craft Fare

My allergies are acting up again and I can't breathe even more then usual, so I can't sleep, so it is time to blog...

Being confined to the house again sucks. I get out a few times a week to go dinner or my parents but I have to remain seated (which I don't do well). Once a week Pat takes me to the grocery store and I can last about an hour. Other days I can't even walk to the mail box without feeling like the baby is going to fall out of me. At least I am home. But now we are back to filling up time. I think I have now watched every episode of Top Model, which I don't even like. I have been obsessively playing the Pawn Stars Facebook game, which has been down for the whole weekend, grrrr. What to do? What to do?

Having completed 3 baby blankets, I am now crocheting a big fluffy white one for Scarlett. But that is more like a 2 month project rather then a 3 week one. My goal is to be done by the time she is born. Provided of course that she keeps on cooking. Side note: Pat decided he was going to get in shape before baby makes her appearance. So as I am becoming more hippo like he is getting all buff and skinny. Damn him. He has 10 lbs to go to get back to his pre-wedding weight. He'll surely make it. Do you know how long it takes woman to loose 10 lbs?

Back to the point. A 2 month project is not as satisfying. I like instant gratification. So I went to Michaels one day got a bunch of fake flowers, feathers, and rhinestones and starting making baby hair bows. People seemed to like them so I decided to put some up for sale on Etsy. To visit my store click here. I have no real expectations of selling things but it only costs $0.20 to list an item and it gives me an excuse to make more. If you have never visited this site before stop reading and go check it out. Their motto is "Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage, and supplies." I have spent hours trolling this site looking at all the cleverness that is out there. For example, my friend Jesse, makes these sweet belt buckles and jewelry from old skate boards. Check out Deckhand Designs. I recently bought a diaper caddy in a Dr. Seuss print that I am really excited about. Search Dr. Seuss and you could browse for days and days.

Anyway after perusing around for hours I got inspired to make decorated wipe cases. Pat came downstairs and looked at my like I was crazy. What on earth is the point of having a pretty case for something that is going to be used on a baby's butt? But it kept me busy for at least 2 hours. I've also been inspired to make Dr. Seuss themed letters for the nursery and possibly a tutu or two. I'm making Pat take me back to Michaels tomorrow. This could keep me occupied for months...