I'm Alive I Promise

So I am a neglectful blog owner. I'm sorry (to the three people who might read this) I'm going to try to do better!

Not much as happened since my last post. I'm officially working for the enemy now, a big dog craft store. I pretty much hate it but I need the money so I'll just have to put up with it until I get a "real" job as I like to call it. I sold my first and most popular set of stitch markers Friday.

Debpolley is now the lucky owner of Naughty Things:

This also happens to be the first order I've had in about two months. I'm hoping that sales pick up for everyone on Etsy. It's pretty slow for a lot of people there. I have been working on a few new things for Autumn Fibers I have a new line of cotton yarns here are a few pictures of what I've done so far:

This is "Pumpkin" it was supposed to be a gold color but ended up being well...a pumpkin color.

This is Amanda's Bright Turquoise. It is my favorite of all the cotton I've got so far. I do have one more but I have yet to photograph it. It's a nice cotton candy combo of light purple and a light sky blue. I have two more skeins to dye, that will probably be my project tomorrow.

Autumn Fibers was also featured on Craftgawker here very exciting. I am also offering small knitted items in my shop now like facial scrubbies and coffee cup sleeves. I'm working on a line of beaded bracelets but haven't been able to master the art of knitting with embroidery floss yet.

Well I'm off to do some knitting while the baby sleeps!

Feature Friday - Number 2

Feature Friday part deux! Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner I figured I'd join in with all the hype (even though I'm not a fan of the holiday) and promote some potential gifts that are a bit out of the box.

I'm growing my hair out and anyone who has done this knows how much a pain bangs can be. That is why I adore this headband by blacksatinshoes!

it's just so cute! I love big unusual hair accessories.

If had a my way I'd have my three giant dogs (lab, great dane, and weimaraner) and they would be my furry little children. If you have been able to fulfill this dream and want to give your furry buddy a Valentine then 3DogsAndAChick has the perfect gift for you (and your 4 legged babies)!

These are peanut butter flavored dog treats which are, of course all natural and dog safe. Don't the look good enough to eat yourself?!

Ever sit at home and watch discovery all day or perhaps you're obsessed with Shark Week? This watercolor painting is for you!

These are angler fish (the mean fish that chases Nemo's dad and Dorry in Finding Nemo). They use the light at the end of their antenna to attract fish so they can eat them. Which is why this painting is so cute/funny/odd all at the same time! I also love that esan01 was able to use such eye popping color in this watercolor painting. Love it!

Lastly, I have something for all coffee lovers that also want to help lessen their impact with all the disposable coffee cups:

SuperChickenStudios makes these handy dandy coffee sleeves so you don't have to use those cardboard ones at the coffee shop. This isn't the only pattern in SuperChickenStudios' shop so check it out if this one isn't exactly your style!