tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60104320546103790502024-03-13T08:44:11.429-07:00Embrace Your ArtCrochet, sew, draw; love a handmade lifeSheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-57007386200163871482015-01-29T12:56:00.000-08:002015-01-29T12:56:06.059-08:00Sophie's Universe CALI've decided to take part in the 2015 CAL for Sophie's Universe. I am so in love with this pattern and can see myself making it again and again. The one I'm making now is for a relative whom I love very much. That being said, I'll remain cryptic about who this person is until the blanket is gifted. Until then, here is a progress shot:<br />
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Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-72143016106726988352014-12-31T23:32:00.001-08:002014-12-31T23:32:14.214-08:00New Year's Eve<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2014 was wonderful for you all and that 2015 will be even better!</div>
<br />Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-84561097367854611812014-05-29T22:00:00.000-07:002014-05-29T22:00:36.486-07:00Artful SummerI can't believe it has been exactly one year today since I've written in this blog. I admit that I just haven't been sure what exactly I wanted to do with it. However, I have decided to focus on this blog's original intent: art. My kids are beginning their summer vacation and they want it to include a lot of art projects. I agree one hundred percent. I'd like to do at least two art projects per week with them - and more if they want. I also hope to share our summer art adventures here on this blog.<br />
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So tell me please, what are some of your favorite art projects to do with children?Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-35606915073556213722013-05-29T15:23:00.002-07:002013-05-29T15:23:50.704-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Feeding the Ducks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKQOl54tE27UsH1qpKYXWyMxuaVC0CpgKEGr-rfCqL8hw6m-vDfG3Ho0fDvCHn1Dr8cSfbjtq_gkiext9JEw0QP_S7JQu8RxYXx3dJ5P7utyNbQiXuyUtBHk95FjuAIPWr4G14CuQFZvx/s1600/IMG_5772.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKQOl54tE27UsH1qpKYXWyMxuaVC0CpgKEGr-rfCqL8hw6m-vDfG3Ho0fDvCHn1Dr8cSfbjtq_gkiext9JEw0QP_S7JQu8RxYXx3dJ5P7utyNbQiXuyUtBHk95FjuAIPWr4G14CuQFZvx/s320/IMG_5772.JPG" width="320" /></a>Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-27382141391304063052013-04-17T13:13:00.000-07:002013-04-17T13:13:06.386-07:00Wordless Wednesday: A Visitor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She quite loved looking at her reflection in the mirrored door.</div>
Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-41003264029584129112013-04-16T15:35:00.001-07:002013-04-16T15:35:37.921-07:00Granny Stripe bagI love Granny Stripes. A couple of weeks ago I got the idea in my head that a Granny Stripe bag would be adorable. So I decided to make one and my goodness do I love it! My daughters love it, too. I see a lot more of these adorable bags being made in my near future.<br />
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In progress</div>
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The strap</div>
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The scraps - just because they're colorful all in a pile together.</div>
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The finished bag!</div>
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And another finished shot! We LOVE it!</div>
Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-63719030099213203072013-03-31T12:38:00.003-07:002013-03-31T12:38:24.888-07:00Happy EasterHowever you celebrate - I hope you have a very peaceful and special day!<br />
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Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-21495117846499207162013-03-30T20:52:00.002-07:002013-03-30T20:56:33.552-07:00Crafting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I saw this and had to just smile. This is so my life philosophy right now. I have been crafting a lot.</div>
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Well, mostly I've been crocheting, but I have been planning other crafty adventures. In fact, I bought</div>
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some really adorable fabric today that has cowboy boots all over it. I'm not cetain what it's going</div>
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I'm about to complete a fun crochet swap I've been involved in. Once that package is mailed, I am</div>
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maybe on Facebook, as well. So yes, "Keep Calm and Craft On" absolutely fits my life! </div>
<br />Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-88472863779800335302013-03-06T10:36:00.000-08:002013-03-06T10:36:05.985-08:00Yarn Along - Entice and a Cowl<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Allerta; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Books and yarn, two items that are part of my two favorite hobbies. I am joining in on Yarn Along - hosted over at </span><a href="http://www.gsheller.com/" style="color: black; font-family: Allerta; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Small Thiongs</strong></a><span style="font-family: Allerta; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">. This week, I am reading <u>Entice</u> by Ella Frank on my Nook. I am about sixty percent of the way through the book. It is the second book in her <i>Exquisite </i>series and it is sweet and romantic.</span></span><br />
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<br />Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-63233715065971204432013-02-27T10:50:00.001-08:002013-02-27T10:50:13.985-08:00Yarn AlongBooks and yarn, two items that are part of my two favorite hobbies. I am joining in on Yarn Along - hosted over at<a href="http://www.gsheller.com/"><strong> Small Thiongs</strong></a>. This week I am still reading <u>Mr. Churchill's Secretary</u> by Susan Elia Macneal. It's a really good book, I've just been a bit short on time. The book is getting to a point where I'm not willing to put it down, though.<br />
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I am crocheting a cowl for a friend. It's been in the 70's here this week - so it feels a bit odd crocheting something meant to keep one warm. I know winter isn't over though, so it'll be nice for my friend to have - I hope, anyway.<br />
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Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-47509305374557068332013-02-20T09:23:00.001-08:002013-02-20T09:23:19.083-08:00Yarn Along<br />
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Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-62858879603265776622013-02-06T16:34:00.000-08:002013-02-06T16:38:59.721-08:00Yarn Along<em>Yarn Along</em> is a weekly event hosted at<span style="color: purple;"> <strong><a href="http://www.gsheller.com/">Small Things</a></strong></span>. The idea is to share what you are currently reading and knitting or crocheting. This is right up my alley as I am never not reading something! I have been a bookworm since childhood and imagine I always be.<br />
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I have been crocheting the most adorable little hearts to make a garland for my daughters' bedroom. Once they saw how cute the hearts are, they both asked for Valentine garland for their school classrooms. In the picture, you see some of the hearts that will hang in their room. <br />
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You also see my current book, <u>A Perfect Storm</u>. This is the fourth book in a series by Lori Foster. It is romantic suspense and quite a good series.<br />
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<br />Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-51415982146352421872013-01-31T11:53:00.000-08:002013-01-31T11:53:00.190-08:00PillowHere is the pillow I made for my husband's Grandma (Great Grandma to our children) for her 84th birthday:<br />
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I am happy to say that she was very happy with her gift. I figured it was a safe bet though as I made her and her husband an afghan for Christmas using the same colors. In fact, when she opened this for her birthday, she grinned and said, "Oh, it's all the same beautiful colors as the blanket."</div>
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<br />Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-82587312344034083742013-01-27T17:15:00.002-08:002013-01-27T17:15:29.235-08:00Another AfghanI thought I'd show off the afghan I made for the Ravelry Afghan Swap 2012. I had a lot of fun making this and am really pleased with the way it turned out.<br />
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The dark green border added a nice finishing touch. And fortunately it was also well-liked by Laura and her family.</div>
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Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-62680704847343728342013-01-23T13:04:00.001-08:002013-01-23T13:04:18.830-08:00Afghan SwapAs I've posted a couple of times before, I participated in an Afghan swap through Ravelry last year. It was a lot of fun and I made a new friend along the way. I think it's high time I post some pictures of the lovely afghan Laura made for me - along with the other fun stuff that came in the box.<br />
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Miss B and I think the stitches look like bouquets of flowers.</div>
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Some fun curly yarn for a future crafty endeavor.</div>
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Laura, thank you again for a great year of swapping. As I've said before, I'm so glad I was paired with you!</div>
Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-88303047848575133522013-01-01T15:00:00.000-08:002013-01-01T15:00:17.134-08:00Personal Granny Square ChallengeI'm setting myself a One Granny Square per day challenge during 2013. I want to have a few blankets made to give to family members for Christmas at the end of the year and I think this will help me reach that goal. Right now, I'm starting with a basic Granny square but hope to move on to some different designs fairly soon. I'm excited by the idea of this endeavor - which will definitely take some patience. I like to see things come together quickly but that's not really accurate for crochet, is it?<br />
Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-11572584843815176432012-12-31T15:55:00.001-08:002012-12-31T15:55:07.202-08:00PossibilityAs we say goodbye to 2012, I am so thankful for this year. There have definitely been some challenges to it. However, I believe the trying times make the peaceful times all the sweeter. As always, I am so thankful for my husband and our two beautiful, sweet, talented, head strong daughters. My husband says I am the glue of our family but it is their love that helps me hold it all together each and every day.<br />
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In just a handful of hours we begin 2013 and I am thinking about the possibilities ahead in a very hopeful way. I hope my family continues to be healthy. We are making a huge lifestyle change and converting to clean eating. I really hope this transition goes smoothly because I really believe in it and fortunately, so does my husband. I am also strongly considering selling my handmade items. This is something else my husband really believes in and that loving support is huge for me. I am also really, really hoping that this is the year I finally get published as a writer. I stay positive on that front and have to believe that counts for something.<br />
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Finally, I am very excited about all of the other artistic possibilities of 2013. I have a friend who gave me items to learn to knit. I'm going to take that on. Also, once I finish the afghan (that happens to be for the same friend) I am making my daughters new afghans. They each have one that were actually my second and third ever made blankets. It's nice that they love the blankets but they are riddled with beginners mistakes. While I am happy with how far I have come as a crocheter and see those early blankets as a sort of learning curve - I want my girls to have afghans that are well done.<br />
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These are the colors that the girls have chosen for their new blankets. They both want hearts so I am on a mission to find just what they want in order to make what I hope will be the most awesome afghans for them.<br />
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What possibilities are you looking forward to for 2013?<br />
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Happy New Year to all!Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-947678708771087532012-12-29T16:46:00.000-08:002012-12-29T16:46:34.185-08:00Christmas Cushion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sheeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637480264361449874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6010432054610379050.post-80088638327300769442012-12-08T19:27:00.000-08:002012-12-08T19:27:02.215-08:00Peaceful CrochetDecember is usually such a busy month for me - as for most, I know. This month is no exception. However, I have had a few peaceful moments for crochet. And honestly, crocheting by the beautiful glow of the Christmas tree lights is a wonderful, relaxing treat.<br />
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I have not made much progress on my One-a-Day afghan. I know I better get moving on it if I want it done by Christmas, though. I do have the excuse that I've been working on a baby afghan for the silent auction at my kids school but still. I guess a little progress is better than none:<br />
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