!@$$%#$@$!@!#$#^$#$@$@%#%#$&$%@$@!%#^$&%^%@@$%!!

I've MOVED

2007-10-03T15:11:00.000-05:00

Come read about what we have been up to here:

http://loveoneworldzero.blogspot.com/

birds of love

2007-04-24T18:37:00.001-05:00

birds of love,
originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

More print gocco stationary. These are available at Thread in Rochester, New York as well as stummesding.etsy.com

owl cards

2007-04-24T18:27:00.001-05:00

owl cards,
originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

A set of four blank greeting cards. I love print making!

owl patches

2007-04-24T18:26:00.001-05:00

owl patches,
originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

I'm back in the mix of things. Things.. things and things.
I recieved a print gocco from my super boyfriend for x-mas and I have finally put into action. Owls are big these days? I hope people really dig them because even though it was a limited run.. I am up to my ears in owls! Of course they are available on etsy but the address has changed to: loveoneworldzero.etsy.com.
I also have work at Threads and have been spotted at Craft Company #6, both shops are in Rochester, New York.

Flickr

2007-04-24T18:24:00.001-05:00

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

i'm keeping the bunny

2006-07-15T20:14:00.000-05:00

i'm keeping the bunny
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

...thats right the bunny has found his way to my bag!

log cabin pillow

2006-07-15T20:13:00.000-05:00

log cabin pillow
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

The first of two log cabin pillow covers that I'm actually pleased with. I like doing them so much that I will suffer in a sweat box of a sewing room to get them done from start to finish.. super times!

plastic skulls

2006-07-03T13:55:00.000-05:00

plastic skulls
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

new addiction.. vintage plastic charms!
on etsy for only 5 bills... that includes shipping!
many colors and styles available too :)
yay!

apple coin purse

2006-06-24T08:05:00.000-05:00

apple coin purse
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

more change purses!! super fun.. yay!

felt rabbits

2006-06-22T20:23:00.000-05:00

bunnychange
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

best money grubber ever! felt change purses are fun and almost necessary! 5" x 7" available on etsy

heartmarkers

2006-05-28T11:02:00.000-05:00

heartmarkers
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

Stitch markers are superly awesomely fun to make.. but, you know, I only need so many. if anyone would like any they are $4.00 for a set of four. You can paypal me with reneelynh@yahoo.com. Sized to fit 15 needles.

hearts

2006-05-27T16:52:00.000-05:00

hearts
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

making use of my pounds and pounds of beads..
anyone got any cooky vintage beads they wanna trade for something??

pins are hittin the streets!

2006-05-20T08:56:00.000-05:00

3favpin
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

pins are super addicting, so if you were wondering what i have been up too.. now you know!
we are gonna start working on our garden as soon as it stops freakin raining.. i hate summer heat so i'm hoping to get out there and get the work over with before it gets too damn hot. I was on a spray painting kick last weekend. i attacked everything in site with my gloss red paint can.. pictures of my ultra exciting poppy red garden fixtures to come!
..pins are available at.. you guessed it..
stummesding.etsy.com
cheap and unique ditties!

Librarian Bunny Love Skirt

2006-05-07T08:25:00.000-05:00

Librarian Bunny Love Skirt
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

haven't done much with the sewing machine lately. I've been super busy with trying to organize school stuff and home revamping-projects... we're tearing up the kitchen.. yay! I'm looking to start a new job too! Wow, when it rains it pours I guess!

Altering clothes is fun!! I'm obsessed with bunnies and hearts so here is what I came up with. Hope you like..
of course it's on etsy! I'm making 12 vinyl zip pouches for a store in Lincoln ,Nebraska for a wonderful crafter
" Aorta" you can find her on my stummesdingshop myspace profile or on my favorites list on etsy.. check it out!

I've been tagged!

2006-04-24T14:43:00.000-05:00

me and dolls
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

I've been tagged by liv-my-life! I guess the idea is to tell 6 things about me that yous don't know.. so here we go!

1. I'm covered in tattoos.. the majority of which I shouldn't have gotten. I'm covered in a scrapbook of bad memories.. um yeeah.. yuk.But there is hope because I still love tattoos and I can just cover them up with things that are much more positive.. i hope!
2. I don't eat anything with or that had eyeballs. I can sense that I will be giving up eggs soon and maybe even the cheese and milk someday.. who knows.
3. I have rhuematoid arthritis and I'm fighting joint pain and the loss of mobility everyday.. I take a billion pills/vitamins everyday. I'm learning the mind-over-matter trick and natural remedies.. keep your fingers crossed.
4. I hate the government and I believe I prefer the socialist kind. I get my news from the Daily Show and I've contemplated on moving to Canada or to an underground bunker.
5. I'd like to become self-sufficient. Grow my own food, make my own fuel, make my own medicine and make my damn clothes.. but.. I highly doubt that that will happen... this time around.
6. I make teeth.. and I pretty much hate it. I'm hoping that we can go into business for ourselves.. it Will happen.. one of these days!

lost bunny

2006-04-04T19:23:00.000-05:00

lost bunny
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

stencil time! i thought that this would be a good one for construction sites..

watership down anyone?
oh, the sadness :(

but for now i'm working on paintings.. i'm not the outdoor type.. yet.

resin flower necklace

2006-03-29T17:26:00.000-05:00

resin flower necklace
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

my newest fun... CASTING!!!!!
10 million zillion more to come I'm sure but for now this 1 is on Etsy. Tell me what yous think!

YIPPEE!!

2006-03-26T09:33:00.000-05:00

Stummesding made the front page of Etsy.. holy CRAP ..
I say crap really funny because i'm from Rochester... ew

bunnyhug

2006-03-25T19:17:00.000-05:00

bunnyhug
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

here is a better photo of my newest best friend.. even though i put him on the market.. i usually don't pimp my friends.

tulip wristlet

2006-03-25T19:15:00.000-05:00

tulip wristlet
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

I've been trying to keep my butt out of the fabric store lately. I'm trying to teach myself to use what i got before I can go get more.. that's not really working so well... i bought resin today.. ? ? I'm not sure what to do with resin but my gears are turning. My latest projects include softies and zipper pouches. I have a box full of zippers, binding, piping,hem tape, buttons, and scrap fabric.. ooohhhh!!!! i just got heart shaped noses too!!! HA! Tulip wristlet #1.. let's see what happens from here! I'm hoping I can focus some effort into one product and get really good at it and that be my thing... I don't really have a thing.. other than that A.D.D. thing.. you know what I mean? *ugh*

bird talk

2006-03-12T10:38:00.000-05:00

bird talk
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

newest drawing.. i'm sick with the flu and it sucks...

bunny hugs

2006-03-10T23:33:00.000-05:00

bunnyhug2
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

I love making stuffed animals.. it's the bestest. I think my favorite thing about him is his ears.. his ear material was actually going to be a shag rug but my animal making craze got the best of me.. the ? mark is because he wants to know why he is for sale..
bad mom.. bad mom needs green.

small needle case

2006-03-09T16:07:00.000-05:00

here is one similar that i made for a birthday present.. i think that this is a great way to use up fabric.. or not use too much fabric of something that is so awesome and irreplaceable! i decided to sell it with a set of stitch markers that match.. how fun!

babybentspoon

2006-03-04T10:12:00.000-05:00

babybentspoon
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

fridge art! i was making these mobile/windchimes but balancing bent spoons is a pain in the ass so fridge art it is!

graphics

2006-02-26T16:02:00.000-05:00

well.. i signed up for school..finally.
i have chosen graphic arts/printing and i shall be finished in 2 years or less.. whoo-hoo!
so that idea has kept me busy with doodles and designs and here is the first print out of the latest sketch book entry
which is now available on

etsy

.. i'm hoping people love it

so now i'm of to cut some fabric because monday is creeping in and i have a jammed packed week ahead of me..
3 doctor visits.. i try not or have not mentioned that i am a very sick girl, a hair appointment.. rare, very rare.. and my mediumship class starts this week too!

birthday party = fun

2006-02-25T15:06:00.000-05:00

Sara is 27.. yay! i made her a cake and a knitting needle case.. similar to the one pictured below in a past post but smaller for double-pointed needles. that was a fun project but i didn't take any photographs of it.. ov vell.
27 sounds like a super year, maybe because i and most of my close friends and even my boyfriend are born on the 27th.. including Sara.. 27 on the 27th.. its my turn next year.. i'm excited! this is a regular group gathering that we have, but it just happened to be a birthday celebration. this is the crafting group.. crafting along with snacking and occasional spoon bending.. i'm lucky to know such an awesome bunch of girls!!

2006-02-23T14:20:00.000-05:00

i've been tagged... again! this time by

madhatter

the rules:

List seven songs you are into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or even if they’re any good, but they must be songs you’re really enjoying now. Post these instructions in your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to see what they’re listening to.

my answers:
1) you wear it well- rod stewart.. yep i love him.. only the old stuff i swear
2) american girl- tom petty
3) the ballad of john and yoko
4) mama kin- aerosmith
5) locomotive breath- jethro tull... i hate all other jethro tull
6) wraith pinned to the mist- of montreal
7) rock n roll- velvet underground

an interesting way to see other peoples blogs.. i agree.
i have promised myself not to tag anyone again so soon in efforts not to drive anyone batty but please feel free to participate..
it's fun!!!

awesomeness!

2006-02-20T14:41:00.000-05:00

look at this!!! how friggin' awesome..
http://beadoodles.livejournal.com/

sewing room madness

2006-02-19T08:08:00.000-05:00

I haven't done much crafting lately only because i'm trying to get things organized. That is a major problem and i have a habit of rearranging rooms every other day. We made a general paper/computer room. I have a room all for the purpose of sewing. The darkroom is still in an organized pile and the enameling station is set.... phewwwawah! look at my new sewing room... i may never leave it!

i'm gonna have to move the sewing machine to the cutting table for larger projects but thats ok. I have all my tools in the drawers and all the cotton and polyester in the cabinent. All the other fabric is in cubes in the closet... the cats will probably start nesting.

I love this accordian.. but i have yet to learn how to play.

Toys! Toys! Toys!

a sewing room isn't complete without a cat.. at least he isn't in the fabric.. yet.

first quilt

2006-02-09T16:20:00.000-05:00

first quilt
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

it's done! it has been done for a couple of weeks now.. getting all covered in cat fur.. ew.

rolled needle case

2006-02-09T16:14:00.001-05:00

rolled needle case
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

this is my needle case all rolled up. i got this awesome fabric in the mail last weekend.. love it!

needle case

2006-02-09T16:14:00.000-05:00

needle case
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

i finished my needle case yesterday.. actually i started it yesterday too! i used the pattern in the stitch and bitch book. hopefully this will keep miss renee organized!

flea market finds

2006-02-05T16:14:00.000-05:00

flea market finds
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

my panda radio is the most awesomest thing ever! and to think i almost left him behind! i'm a four year old all over again..

we popped a battery in him and his first words were
"Isreal don't do this" hahahahaha! panda makes evreything sound funny.. we named him info.

now i'm on to find npr and alex jones.

flower sunrise pin

2006-02-05T15:55:00.001-05:00

flowersunrisepin
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

new pin makes it to etsy.. i think this may be my favorite to date.

log cabin pillow for ma' niece

2006-02-05T15:55:00.000-05:00

pillow4danielle1
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

well i didn't get much done this weekend. we decided to continue our chain-smoking habits and made a trip to the rez.. but the deal was hit the flea market on the way there!! i found some really awesome salt and pepper shakers that began quite an exciting collection.. i can't wait until the kitchen gets ready for the display! i also found a radio.. you will see him soon....

i'm well on my way to completion of danielle's birthday present, i started and then finished the pillow today. my new years resolution is coming along nicely.. "finish stuff before you start new stuff" i make myself much happier this way!

kat-4-danielle

2006-02-03T18:30:00.000-05:00

kat4danielle
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

first stuffed animal in what seems like ages. nuffin' like an 8th birthday party for my niece to kick my butt in gear! inspired by a pattern in the denyse schmidt book that i mention earlier.. what fun! there is something about turning your work right side out and seeing that all went well.. yay!!!!! i'm also hoping to get started on a log cabin pillow and maybe a scarf for her as well.. we will see....

i'm hoping to start the self portrait tuesday posts this month.. eek, of course it's all of the ugly's this month.. lucky you!

i'm almost out of all my copper pieces so i better get to work on those too... i've got a full weekend planned!

etsy update

2006-01-30T16:53:00.000-05:00

new copper enamel cuties and knitted goodies are up!
..go check it out :)

owls

2006-01-29T21:54:00.000-05:00

owls
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

i've been doodle-ing my ass off

catscratch

2006-01-26T17:45:00.000-05:00

catscratch
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

ok so i had to have fun with photoshop while i uploaded the canteen bag image.. haha! who let the cat out of the bag!! haha.. i'm lame....

feltedpurse

2006-01-26T17:41:00.000-05:00

feltedpurse
Originally uploaded by stummesdingshop.

i just finished my first felted bag! i started it about a week ago.. i'm super proud because the pattern was a bit challenging but.. whoo-hoo, i did it! it's a little smaller than i hoped it would be but i'm still satisfied. this was my first attempt at machine felting and i found it much more enjoyable than sweating over a steaming bathtub for ages wearing out every bit of strength left in me. i used the pattern from interweave knits called canteen bag.. how fun!

tagged!

2006-01-22T17:45:00.000-05:00

I’ve been tagged!
Four jobs you have had in your life:
ohh geez.. i've had 25 million
1. photo lab
2. bakery.. yummm
3. silkscreening shop.. sounds fun but wasn't.. boo
4. dental technician.. presently..4.5 years.. whoo-hoo.. a record!
Four movies you would watch over and over:
1. american movie
2. anchor man
3. amelie
4. fire walk with me
Four places you have lived:
The only places I’ve lived are:
1. Rochester,NY
2. Pittsburgh, PA.. one month count ?.. it sucked.
Four TV shows you love to watch:
1. Forensic files
2. hauntings
3. that 70's show
4. sylvia browne on montel
Four places you have been on vacation:
1. vegas
2. san fransisco
3. new york.. does sleeping in the back of a car or on the sidewalk
in a rainstorm in brooklyn count as vacation..yuk!
4. GRACELAND!!!
Four websites I visit daily:
1.myspace.. i need to find better things to do
2.a plethora of blogs
3.blogs
4.blogs
Four of my favourite foods:
1. sweets like creme brulee and chocolate milkshakes
2. rice and beans
3. grilled cheese and tomato on rye
4. tofu made many ways
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. montreal
2. in a beautiful loft in a nice city
3. france.. hrmm.. maybe
4. TOKYO!!
Four bloggers I am tagging:
Queen lime green
nico
jessica
heidi

you’re it!

new years post card swap

2006-01-22T07:05:00.000-05:00

i've been working on postcards for my first swap! the swap was organized by my little mochi.
photoshop has become quite addicting and brain draining but here is what i've ended up with!

hand quilting with cats

2006-01-15T07:50:00.000-05:00

i love this book its great! i started a quilt on january 2nd and i'm nearly done. my original plan was to make the pie in the sky
but i was completely intimidated by the pieces when i went to cut the fabric so i just began stripping.. eek!

here are the helpful boys on my strip quilt.. i was in the process of moving the hoop so i can continue quilting.. hand quilting gets old after awhile!
..... i think they knew that their pictures would end up on the internet and thats why i got all these wonderful fancy poses!

quote of the day

2006-01-04T19:08:00.000-05:00

" i need chocolate and Sylvia Browne.. NOW!"
.. complete girl time did indeed include chocolate and sylvia browne as well as a manicure and pedicure that was completely destroyed and all gunked up by the end of montel.. damn.

i made it.. i made it!!

2006-01-01T08:52:00.000-05:00

my first sock made it into the 05 file yippee!
I used the pattern thuja
from the new knitty. i'm gonna go start the other foot before i forget how.
Happy New Year!

.. thuja now has sister left foot.. or sister right foot.. whichever you prefer..
socks are done man.

scarf time

2005-12-29T16:21:00.000-05:00

i just finished it last nite.. i was hoping to make it in time for x-mas but i failed. i'll post it on etsy and if a birthday comes first and its still scarf time you can guess what will become of it!

needle felting

2005-12-24T07:22:00.000-05:00

this is one of many attempts at needle felting.. i'm no good at it.. i got lucky this time around!

bored time at work..

2005-12-24T07:18:00.000-05:00

it's a good thing i get to play with hot wax and metal all day!

!merry christmas!

2005-12-24T07:05:00.000-05:00

must update etsy shop!

2005-12-24T06:56:00.000-05:00

i have to mention that etsy has been working out really well for me.. you should try it!
things just keep on selling and now its my own fault that nothing is going now because there ain't a thing left!
here is what i plan to post within the next few days.. ha.. we'll see.

..it's yellow sister.. cuz the white one went in a wonderful trade to ysolda!

there's more but my camera batteries are a chargin'

whew.. eek a month has gone by!

2005-12-24T06:47:00.000-05:00

sorry guys for i am a super geek slacker. i haven't made a single present and i'm really disappointed about that. i've been making crochet blocks for my blanket until my hands fall off. i started a sari scarf but.. i haven't finished it.. yet.
ooh, i am making a journal for a gift but that doesn't need to be done till new years.. so pictures of that next weekend for sure!
i've been meditating, channeling.. or trying to.. and wrapping presents that i bought at the damn store.. shame shame.
here is a picture i drew.. scribbles.. i draw like i'm 2.

quilted zipper pouch on etsy

2005-11-24T06:49:00.000-05:00

i made this and i love it! i may just end up keeping it if it doesn't sell soon. i'm in love with these vintage fabrics and originally i had made it to be a pillow. but one day i just cut it up into pieces and made it into a little pouch.. whatchya think?

crochet.. YAY!

2005-11-23T18:36:00.000-05:00

i only need 200+ more blocks.. yikes!

baby shower goodies

2005-11-23T18:25:00.000-05:00

i made two booties... i swear.

back in the saddle again

2005-11-16T16:37:00.000-05:00

okay.. feeling better.. pictures of things coming soon.

p.s. i learned how to crochet.. yay!

for those who loved to hate and hated to love

2005-11-05T07:51:00.001-05:00

so this is it
this is what it's like when it's all black and white
this is final and this is the end.
what an awkward relationship
what an awkward few years.
we had a burnt bridge that was half-assed repaired.
the last time i saw you, we were sorry
we shared a few lines and drank some wine.
you finally admitted that i was right about the stewart.
i thought you'd be fine i thought you'd pull out of it
but instead, this is it.
this is what it's like when it's all black and white
this is final and this is the end.
what an awkward relationship
what an awkward few years.
i'm sorry no one could have helped you
i'm sad to see you go...

ugg booties: pattern from knitty gritty

2005-10-02T12:29:00.000-05:00

"Ugg" Booties

From "Knitty Gritty"
episode DKNG-110

Sizes: 3-6 (9-12) months.

Materials
Yarn: Suede by Berroco (100 percent nylon, 1-3/4 oz/50g ball, 120 yds: 1 ball #3714 "Hopalong Cassidy" (main color); 1 ball #3714 "Wild Bill" (sole color)
Plush by Berroco (100 percent nylon, 1-3/4 oz/50g ball, 90 yds): 1 ball #1901 Crema (finishing) One pair sizes 4 and 5 straight needles (or size to obtain gauge for smaller siz), and 1 pair size 5 and 6 straight needles (or size to obtain gauge for larger size)
Other Supplies: large-eye yarn needle; row counter (optional)

Gauge: 24 stitches = 4" (10cm) in st st using size 5 for smaller size; 21 stitches = 4" (10cm) in st st using size 6 for larger size.

Note: Directions are the same for both sizes. For the smaller size use the size 4 and 5 needles; to make the larger size use size 5 and 6 needles.

Stitches Used in This Pattern
K – knit
P – purl
St st – stockinette stitch, knit 1 row, purl the next row
Yf – yarn forward (increase)
P2 tog – purl 2 stitches together (decrease)
SKP – slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over knit

To Begin
With smaller needles and Wild Bill cast on 26 stitches and knit 1 row.

Row 1: k1, yf, k11, [yf, k1] twice, yf, k11, yf, k1.
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10: knit (when you reach the yf knit in the back of the stitch).
Row 3: k2, yf, k11, yf, k2, yf, k3, yf, k11, yf, k2.
Row 5: k3, yf, k11, [yf, k4] twice, yf, k11, yf, k3.
Row 7: k4, yf, k11, yf, k5, yf, k6, yf, k11, yf, k4
Row 9: k5, yf, k11, [yf, k7] twice, yf, k11, yf, k5.

Next
Change to larger needles and Hopalong Cassidy.
Rows 11,13,15,17: knit.
Rows 12,14,16,18: purl.

Shaping the instep (to see a step-by-step demo, go to the website)

Shape Instep
Row 1: k 29, SKP, turn.
Row 2: sl 1, p 7, p 2 tog, turn.
Row 3: sl 1, k7, SKP, turn.
Rows 4 –13: repeat rows 2 and 3 five times.
Row 14: repeat row 2.
Row 15: sl 1, k7, SKP, knit to the end of the row.
Row 16: p 21, p 2 tog, purl to the end of the row (35 stitches).

Next
Work in st st (knit 1 row, purl 1 row) for 2", ending with a purl row.

Then
Change to Plush and work 2 rows knit, then bind off in knit.

Finishing
With Plush weave yarn under and over the stitches on sides of booties and over the instep. Sew bottom seam of booties and back seam.

Knit Bit: Would you believe that there are about a hundred yards of yarn in a pair of baby booties? That's about the length of a football field!

trauma in the LR

2005-10-02T05:41:00.000-05:00

i thought i'd share this story maybe someone will get a laugh.
i nearly knocked myself out yesterday vacuuming.. ha!
i smashed my head into the corner of a shelf and it knocked me to floor where i smashed the other side of my head..ugh. pain killer central and no relief.. i want cookies not a smash sandwich!

zipper pouches.. sublime stitching fun!

2005-09-24T19:02:00.000-05:00

fiber arts festival

2005-09-18T08:12:00.000-05:00

managed to get in the car drive an hour and deal with large crowds all by myself!.. quite an accomplishmenmt! oh yeah, with minimal talking to myself i might add, and i even got lost!
music selection included: pentagram, the breeders, patrik fitzgerald and nirvana... unplugged.
i took a sock class and learned how to use 5 needles in doing so.. and i also learned how to thrumb! these socks are gonna be super cozy and hopefully make a great present to my mom. i took lots of pictures of the animals... they were super cute so here are my two favorite shots!

!!!!ESTY EXPLOSION!!!!

2005-09-13T19:34:00.000-05:00

i set up an etsy account today!! yay! i chickened out on my website building task! anyways, check my site out and tell me what you think!
stummesding

messenger bags

2005-09-11T14:28:00.000-05:00

this is one of many styles i have been working on lately. i'm hoping to get better images posted this week. i'm not sure what to charge for these, i have a hard time pricing my own items. my website will be coming soon!!! yay!

finger lakes fiber arts festival 2005

2005-09-07T18:22:00.000-05:00

yay i'm am very excited about this one! it'll be happening the weekend after next. i'll be sure to bring my camera and brain so i can take pictures and learn stuff too!! as long as i leave with a handful of wool i'll be a happy girl.

not my idea but a good one!

2005-09-04T16:43:00.000-05:00

if anyone is interested in helping me out on this that would be great.. because i can't do this without you! i'd like to start a picture book of gathered drawings of a specific critter...BiRdIEs.
if anyone is interested please email me and we will take it from there. and oh! by the way if you do send me a drawing you'll be getting a postcard and perhaps some other goodies .. cool stuff i promise!!! please help a girl out, i'm really excited about this!!!!

p.s. it doesn't have to be good either.. doodle it, goof it up i don't care!!! be as creative/uncreative as you wish.. it's supposed to be fun!

i know it's a bit early.. but

2005-09-04T16:15:00.000-05:00

i made this x-mas stocking.. i'm well prepared for this year!
i'm making more in different styles and selling them perhaps,
i dunno we'll see. here is this one for now!

more bending.. i'm obsessed

2005-09-03T17:49:00.000-05:00

pendants galore

2005-09-02T15:19:00.000-05:00

i've taken a bit of a break from enameling for awhile but these are more charms that i have completed... i've been completely obsessive over my knitting lately but i do a ton of other projects in any medium i can get my hands on. i have the "brain is faster than hands" syndrome.

it's portrait time even though we look like toons!

2005-09-02T14:58:00.000-05:00

photograph taken by: a.k.a paul burke 2005
to be painted by mike twohig

oohhh.. i'm really excited!! YAY!!

robots eat robots: series #1

2005-09-01T18:22:00.000-05:00

i make these as pendants, keychains, zipper pulls, purse charms, whatever. each one is one-of-a-kind special.

"the artful dodger" photograph by me

2005-09-01T18:12:00.000-05:00

lookie lookie

2005-09-01T13:42:00.000-05:00

i bumped into this through one of my blog links
check it out! ------>look

more gloves

2005-08-25T20:29:00.000-05:00

this time a birthday present!!
here is a link to the pattern i used for these:
http://www.ohmystars.net/craft/index.htm
**these are super quick and easy to knit!!**

fingerless gloves

2005-08-22T17:20:00.000-05:00

i got a phone call from someone in need of a pair of these. i cheated by knitting them on straight needles and sewing them up with a sewing machine.
sewing machine+knits=happy renee
and happy owner of new gloves!! yay!
and this was a commissioned piece! yep... even better.

wish list scratch off

2005-08-20T07:23:00.000-05:00

yay!!! i got it! i got it! as i dance around the living room! i can stop stalking the postman.. my 2nd issue of R2 is here... whoa and it's weird. graph patterns and the metric system but everything will be fine. they do an excellent job explaining and even give you a ton of variations. i'll be making my own bizzarro knit patterns in no time.. i will..dammit.

R2 magazine issue 2

needles

2005-08-07T16:55:00.000-05:00

i made these this weekend! knitting needles in the oven...who knew?
thanks to the girls @ craftster i learned some thing new!

crapped out camera

2005-07-09T09:03:00.000-05:00

my camera is being super crappy and decides to take pictures when it feels like it..
that stunts the growth of this here blog until i find another source.... sucks

slacker

2005-07-08T15:13:00.000-05:00

i am a super blog slacker.. i have been unmotivated to post because i hate this template.
i also hate what i'm knitting right now so there will be no pictures of that until me and the yarn begin to get along. i recently bought Knit1 it's a nice magazine that features projects with lion brand yarn.. good for me cuz its fairly cheap.. ya see i had to return stuff to get this stuff..
so soon there will be more posts... i do have super news!!!!!! i sold a piece i made at pixelgirlshop yea!!!

no knitting involved but just as relaxing

2005-06-20T22:01:00.000-05:00

go ahead bend something

i have found its the only way i can meditate. no need to be a muscle freak either my arthritic hands can do it ... use that brain. caution: hands may become sweaty. have fun!

my cats dig it

2005-06-20T22:00:00.000-05:00

i made this a couple of months ago over the course of a week or so. its pretty easy and fun.
your cats will love it too!

another thing for today...

2005-06-16T16:34:00.000-05:00

i went to knit and purl.. a super store... one that i mentioned earlier thinking that all the ladies wanted to puke on me... i was wrong. i'm an ass. they were awesome and super helpful. i did spend way too much time there and left with almost zero in the bank.. but i'm gonna have a rad skirt when i'm done... AND THEY GAVE ME A SHEEP CARD!!! yea! i'll post pictures of my progress once i stop typing and start making.

* i could very well be the only one reading this blog... that would suck because it would be like telling myself what i have been up to... boo.. mental note ** get a counter.

wrist worms!!

2005-06-16T16:33:00.000-05:00

i made some of these awhile back. i originally intended on making them individual but i like the way they look as a bunch!! i sold them on stummesdingshop.com which will be up again in a short while... hopefully!

i'm also crayzee abot japanese toys here are some i have made from patterns i have found.. you can find these plushes at pixelgirlshop.com soon!

yea!!

2005-06-14T18:21:00.000-05:00

today...
i made lots of teeth
i learned how to add image links thanks to cidni
i made it through my coffee without chewing on an ant
knitted!! surprise!
* more photos coming soon!*

2005-06-12T18:25:00.000-05:00

okie so i don't have much to post. i ran into this accidently because i liked a web ring button. i found an ant in my coffee today and i'm really grossed out. i get grossed out easily....

lets see... what have i been up to lately?

i make lots of stuff, out of lots of different mediums. i'm scatter brained, compulsive, impulsive and i get distracted easily. one thing is for sure... i don't like doing nothing!!! i'm always up to something.. i like to keep the brain juices flowing.. you know?

i spend lots of thime thumbing thru the stitch and bitch book. i like some of the patterns but some i think are way cheesy . i also don't like spending $$$ on really exspensive yarn... but i don't like crappy yarn... maybe i'm a yarn snob? na.. i just ... well.. i dunno... maybe. okie so i get nervous when a pattern calls for 8 skeins of yarn. oh yeah and i don't like that i have to go to a super freako snooty patooti yarn store to get the right length circular needles... if anybody has suggestions on that please lemme know(the old ladies don't like me because i have a lot of gorey tattoos). the super duper giant craft stores around here only carry 29" ones.... boo. did i mention that i bitch alot?

so i made this bunny.. one of the few things that i have made from the stitch and bitch book.