Up and away

I'm a really bad blogger. I have been very busy preparing for my trip to the Netherlands and so didn't really have time to do all the things I really wanted to post on the blog. So now after I come back I will make an effort and take pics of all the stuff I've made and am now working on and post them.

I've finished working on two mice (see picture of publication) that I'm making for my pregant friend as sort of cute gifts. She is not 'out' yet as it's early days. So anything 'baby' is not oke. I made these cute little mice (grey and yellow) and all I have to do is sow them up and stuff them. I shall post pics of them too when back. I'm not sure if I'll give them to her as I just found out the room of the baby will be Red and Orange with Pink if it's a girl or Green if it's a boy. So I thought it funny to make them in those colours. I'll let you know if I start again or not.

So I'm flying tomorrow but am not happy. I can't take my needles on board in hand luggage. AS IF any knitter would ever be a danger with them. Knitters are the most peace loving people in the world I'm sure of it. Anyway no crochet and no knitting when flying :( bummer. I will however load up my ipod with podcasts on knitting.

On last thing: I'm in, I'm in, I'm in *does funny dance*. Yes ladies and gentlemen I'm in and can now particpate in the International Scarf Exchange (ISE) nummero 4 and am soooo happy. I will be knitting a scarf for someone I know know and someone else will knit me a scarf. Isn't that fab! Sigh. I will think about it on the plane and then when back I will get the yarn and start. Oh it will be so much fun! Keep you posted on my progress ( I promise)


I couldn't resist taking a pic when I was still working on them

Beware of Fainting Fits

And that is what my friend Sarah at work said today. She being English and thus funny beyond believe without her being aware of it, decided to keep a record of events. The Event feeling bad after having eaten certain foods. But not liking boring logs, she gave it the Jane Austen twist. And I found this so funny I had to share it with you. As an Austen-holic I can value people that make everyday mundane things funny, or should I say, witty.

ITV just finished their Austen Season and after seeing a horrible Billy Piper play Fanny Price in Mansfield Park (MP) I was happy with the very good Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliot in Persuasion. Still have Northanger Abbey to watch. It's taped and awaiting the right moment.

On the hero's I can say (again) that I was not very impressed with the guy playing Edward in MP and quite liked the Captain in P. Sigh. Jane is my hero really... if only I could write like that. Or another so I could read it. Ah.. dreams dreams.

Sowing the seeds

This weekend I finaly made time to sow the seeds of cress that I bought weeks ago. As we are going to move house and I'm on a very tight budget I am not investing in plants for the garden or the house. Growing cress will give me the idea of creating life. It's wonderfull to see. I shall post pictures as it comes up and grows.

I picked a very pretty bowl to grow them in. I hope that they will grow like little miniture trees and make a mini forrest in the middel of this bowl. Like the bonsai tree my father used to prune and keep.

Inspiration

I’ve not had any time to work on my blog so far. Which means it’s still kind of empy. Work is very busy at the moment as well as my private life. I’m going to the gym three times a week. One of my new years resolutions was to keep fit and I’m still at it. I’m swimming now and yesterday I did 34 lengths in the pool. I want to do 40 in a month 3 times a week. Now I only do it on a Sunday as I have more energy then as it’s not on a work day.

Anyway. I still try to surround myself with creativity and that is why I wanted to talk today about another blog. The one that inspired me to start this one. It’s Slate Blu and it’s made by Joyce. She’s a fantastic mom and creative person. You will be amazed at how much she is able to make and post, especially when you remember that she’s got a job, husband and two kids. I love her use of material an how she gives projects a modern look. Joyce makes tons of great stuff and my hands itch when I see it all. So be aware when you pay her blog a visit.

Another tip I have to give you is a podcast. It's Brenda Dayne's Cast On. If you love knitting or even if you just like listening to an interesting woman with a great voice than this is the podcast for you. Besides addressing various subject to do with knitting, she plays music. And it’s a bit unusual at first, but her taste is excellent. I have discovered her last week and am now a Cast On junkie. I listen to at least two episodes a day to catch up. If you don’t fancy knitting, the let me induce you to at least download and listen to Episode 1.5. It’s about a snowy day and all you have to do is close your eyes and listen. It’s a masterpiece!!

Here we go...

The last few days I've spotted several really good blogs online about crafts and projects. Being a creative person myself I felt the urge to participate. So here it is my first post on my new creative blog. More to come soon... \(^o^)/