Sunday, January 24, 2010

Denver Zoo


Denver Zoo
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Finally, someone taller than me.

Denver Zoo


Denver Zoo
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The boys were hanging out together.

Denver Zoo


Denver Zoo
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I thought this picture turned out well.

Denver Zoo


Denver Zoo
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I love this Polar Bear.

Denver Zoo


Denver Zoo
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Who wants to take a walk thru the Denver Zoo??

Thursday, January 14, 2010

My Craft Room


My Craft Room
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I finally got a table for my craft room. It has a leaf to put in to make it larger if I need it. I purchased it from a lady in Denver on Craig's list.
It was my first purchase from Craig's list and it worked out fine.

Tea Flower Burst


Tea Flower Burst
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This is the outcome of the tea flower burst.
I am thinking this whole thing is more decorative rather than tasty.
Maybe, I need to try another brand and see it tastes better.

Tea Flower Burst


Tea Flower Burst
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

My MIL is watching the flower bloom in this shot.

Tea Flower Burst


Tea Flower Burst
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

It looks like we are all interested in what is going to happen.

Tea Flower Burst


Tea Flower Burst
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Awaiting the hot water for the tea.

Tea Flower Burst


Tea Flower Burst
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

On the way home we stopped at a tea shop and picked out one of those tea flower bursts. I thought you would want to see what happened when we made the tea.

Woolly Works Knit Shop - Colorado Springs


Woolly Works Knit Shop - Colorado Springs
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

There was a pretty good size selection of hand dyed yarns displayed here.

Woolly Works Knit Shop - Colorado Springs


Woolly Works Knit Shop - Colorado Springs
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

The two skeins that are missing, one pink and one blue one are the ones that made it home with me.

Woolly Works Knit Shop - Colorado Springs


Woolly Works Knit Shop - Colorado Springs
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

I came across a knitting booth in the Antique Market Place. This booth has lots of interesting yarns. I picked out a couple of Regia Pom Pon skeins. I thought they might make an interesting stripe held with another yarn on a bag.

Crocheted Hot Pad


Crocheted Hot Pad
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This crocheted hot pad looks like an antique.

American Classics Marketplace


American Classics Marketplace
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I love this display. I thought I would take a photo so you could see what kinds of things they had.

Crocheted Soda Can Hat - Lovely!


Crocheted Soda Can Hat - Lovely!
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This takes me back. How long has it been since you have seen a crocheted can hat? We were going thru an antique shop when I discovered this treasure.

Colorado Springs


Colorado Springs
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

We went to Colorado Springs for the day yesterday. J went to go on a hike with his Father. I stayed with his Mother for some shopping and tea.

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Making Tea Bags

I was looking around on flicker today and found this picture tutorial on making your own tea bags. I think it would be a nifty gift to grow your own herbs and make tea from them as gifts.
Here is the link.

Match Box Dotee - Front View


I signed up to make match box doll bed swap. (on Swap-bot)

I made her last night. I believe, I am still needing to make the inside of the match box like a bed for her before I send her off.

But, I am happy with the match box home I made for her. It turned out cute. I will let you know when my partner sends something to me.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Starling Handbag - Whirledpeas Version


I was so excited to see that Future Girl posted the pattern for a free download on her blog. I love her bags. She does such great job embelishing them. This is my version of the Starling Handbag. I am planning to line it once I get a sturdy table in my craft room. I currently have a folding table that jiggles all over the place while sewing on it. I am in search of a table on Craig's List.

Knit Scarf and Mitts for Margie


Knit Scarf and Mitts for Margie
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Here is another late Christmas gift that I knit. I hope she loves them. I made them with Noro Taiyo Color 7B. I think you could wear them with many colors.

10 Point Hot Pad - Crocheted


Ok, I admit I have been doing a bit of crocheting and kniting. I thought I would make a set of 10 point hot pads for a late Christmas gift for my Aunt Kathy. With the move I did not get all the gifts out before Christmas. Who wouldn't love a new set of hot pads for the kitchen?

Marie & Louise


Marie & Louise
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Here is a picture of My Mother and I the day she went back home after the Holidays.