crocheting beyond hats

I've been crocheting for a few years now and I've made pretty much only hats, mittens, scarfs, and baby blankets. My best friend from high school is having a baby this July and I really wanted to make her something other than the typical blanket. I found a very cute pattern on Etsy that I wanted to try for her baby (and use for my girls too!) It turned out so great, and you can find the pattern here if you want to try it for yourself. I hope she likes it!

Mother's Day 2010

I had an awesome mother's day this year thanks to my fantastic husband and two great girls! We spent saturday night with Grandma and Pappy and the rest of the Weissenwald clan, then sunday I was treated to breakfast out (@ Eat n Park, of course) and gifted with cards, some beautiful pink tulips and a new hot pink IPOD!!! They treat me well.

Shayla and I also spent some time making some gifts for her Grandma, Nunny, and Lola. For Grandma and Nunny we painted 6 inch tera cota pots and filled them with plants and flowers. Since we couldn't mail Lola a painted pot, we decided to make a canvas bag and paint the girls hands and turn them into flowers. Kacey's little hand made the perfect tulip, and Shayla used her hand one on top of another and maid a pretty purple daisy. I of course forgot to take a picture before mailing it, so as soon as Lola sends me one I'll post it. all in all we had a great mother's day weekend!

wedding "cake"

Last Saturday I celebrated with the Wright and Fisher families at Beth's bridal shower. We had a great time eating, laughing, and helping to prepare Beth for married life. (although, is anyone ever really prepared for married life??)

I'm really glad I got to play bakers' helper in Courtney's kitchen, and Aimee's personal consultant for all things wedding and craft related!!

I decided to gift Beth with a wedding "cake" made out of bath and hand towels, and wash cloths. I turned out great and I can't wait to make some more for more of my friends!