And Breathe....

I'm back! I have lots of random things to show you, so let's get started:

 1. I made my first ever duct tape thing:

It's a rose, I swear.

See?

And that's just what happens when you leave me alone with duct tape. Not pretty.

2. I started a Blossom Festival Scarf:

I know, my photography has improved a lot.

I was cranking along on this for a few days (in early December) but as you can see, I came very close to running out of yarn. I put it in a drawer, and I have the rest of the yarn I need now, but I still haven't pulled it out. 

3. I made these things:

What are they called, anyway? They were both last minute Christmas gifts, along with this snowflake I made. I know I took a picture of it, but I can't find it!!!

4. I made this hat Saturday night:

Thanks to my tissue box for modeling.

This took me as long as it takes to watch Revenge of the Sith twice (don't ask) plus about half an hour. I still need to add the crochet border, and maybe something on top, but I'm too busy glaring at it. It turned out way smaller than I thought it would, so I now have to find a small person to bestow it upon. I am pretty proud of it, since it was my first experience with colorwork. (Although I do need a lot of practice!) I used this pattern, and I would definitely make it again if it was bigger.

5. I watched people open presents. I was a little worried about this scarf:

not being liked, but I had no worries about this one:

In fact, the seven year old recipient of the blue scarf absolutely adored it, and wore it out that night (with a black sweater, but I didn't even mind that much). The nine year old recipient of the pink scarf didn't really care. Later that night, I just laughed, because it was the exact opposite of what I expected to happen. In general, everything I made went over pretty well, so I was really happy!

I have one last super secret sewing project that I have to have done by the 14th, so I won't be working on other stuff much. I'm glad to be back, and I hope everyone had a happy holidays!

Duct Tape Fun

I love duct tape! It is so awesome in so many different ways! (I mean, if you can build a boat out of it, it has to be pretty awesome, right?) I decided that I would put together a list of duct tape projects for you guys, so here it is!

Wearables:

1. Jester Hat-Oh, why not? I'm sure there are plenty of people that would wear this out and about, too.
2. Pirate Hat-Arrr, matey! Tape up a hat, you scallywags! (Yeah, I need some more practice before Talk like a Pirate Day next month!)
3. Dress-I like this because it is easily customizable to any pattern.

Other Stuff:

1. Custom Dress Form-I am so making this someday. I'd be less likely to stick myself with pins trying stuff on! I think you could fairly easily extend this to legs, too, by repeating the steps over leggings or tight pants, then taping the two pieces together.
2. Wallet-It just wouldn't feel right to do a list like this without including at least one wallet tutorial!
3. Large Tote-This would make a cool reusable grocery bag!
4. Belt-Or you could just tape the pants to your body!

I hope you feel very inspired, and make stuff with duct tape! I am hoping to make the dress form! Have a great day!