March 28, 2012

Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday...blog post on Wednesday...

It's Fresh, Fresh, Fresh off tha Hook Monday on a Wednesday. The good thing is I actually did do the video on Monday 3/26/12...I just forgot to actually post the video on my blog. So here it is for your viewing pleasure. It is a pretty quick video because a lot of what I finished was already sent off. Interested in seeing what's on the Hook check out What's On The Hook Wednesday...two post in one day I am on a roll...

What's On The Hook Wednesday 3/28/12

What's On The Hook Wednesday...the answer should be nothing; seeing how I am suppose to be packing but this "hookah" will not let a lil thing like moving keep her down. Oh no I got to keep on hooking!

I do have a few things on my hooks a couple of small quick projects that I can work in between packing or maybe I am packing in between hooking...I love making these bangle bracelets...they work up really quick and they are a fun and bright accessory. I am working on a pink and cream set. Sorry I don't have a pic of actual work in progress my camera is hiding from me at the moment.
Crochet Stackable Bangles

I also recently discovered Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn and lets just say it is my new favorite yarn I mean what girl doesn't love a lil sparkle...I am working on a slouchy beanie in black. Again I apologize for no work in progress pic but it will look like this super cute purple one just in black.



These should keep me busy until I get settled in my new location and then I plan to work on something very special...would love to know what crafty projects you have going on this week...be sure to join the party hosted by Tami Amis. Be sure to check in Monday to see What's Fresh Off Tha Hook!



March 12, 2012

Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday

I have been MIA from Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday for a couple of weeks but happy to share with you today's Fresh Off Tha Hook Video. There are a few things that I have been "hooking" but the most important one is that the Shawl is finished. I am so happy with how it turned out. I am one proud "hookah" over here. Check out the video to see all that is Fresh Off Tha Hook... and the finished shawl.


March 7, 2012

What's On The Hook Wednesday ~ The Never Ending the Shawl...

Wow Wednesday comes around pretty quick...I actually have quite a few projects on my hooks this week as I am a vendor at a three day conference next week...but I am going to show the one that has been taking up the most of my time.  I shared this shawl a couple of weeks ago in my "What's On The Hook Wednesday" post and to be honest I thought it would have been finished by now...but it is not which is why I have renamed it as the "never ending shawl." I can definitely see progress and I am still very happy with how it is turning out but I will be a very happy girl when I can share this on "Fresh Off Tha Hook Monday."
Mist of Avalon Shawl
That's all I have to share this week...I am going to get back to this shawl as I really really wanted it completely finished this weekend. Would love to know what projects you are working on, feel free to share in the comments below or join the WIP Wednesday party hosted by Tami Amis.


Until Next Week Remember, Don't Get it Twisted, Get it Crocheted!

March 4, 2012

Handmade Party Favors

Yesterday I posted a link on my Don't Get it Twisted Crochet Facebook fan page to a new flower headband that I would be offering in my etsy shop. After posting the link I received an email from a lovely lady requesting 10 headbands. Now if you sale on etsy or sale your crafty skills at all you could only begin to imagine my excitement. I told her that I would love to make the headbands for her and was sure that whomever would be receiving them would be beyond excited. She then explained that the headbands were going to be party favors at her daughter's 5th birthday party. I immediately thought how cool is that...I remember going to birthday parties growing up and that goodie bag was the highlight of the party I mean other than the cake!

To be honest I thought the days of birthday party "loot bags" were long gone. I mean in this day of the "Super Sweet 16" and " 1st Birthday Cake Smash" who has time for party favors...I guess I was wrong and I felt honored that this lady thought enough of my hand crocheted handbands to want them to be a part of her daughter's special day.  Of course that got me to doing a little searching and it looks like party favors are still the rage particularly those of the handmade kind checkout some other great party favors I found:


Butterfly Wand Fairy
Something for boys and girls
Robot Soap
Dump Truck Party Favor
And of course the beautiful Flower Headbands