tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39703683367175205462024-03-06T00:40:29.590-08:00The Crafty Tacoquirky crafts • handmade jewelry • sparkly things • nerdery • artNichole C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720053224551393501noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970368336717520546.post-76028945375535152932020-06-02T05:00:00.000-07:002020-06-02T05:00:05.941-07:00Life of the Party Pendant | Polish Pickup June 2020 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I know, <i>I know.</i> It has been a while since I have updated this blog. I got a wee bit busy, and a wee bit forgetful. But I have still been working and crafting and creating. I have even been branching out and working with other groups and making customs. </div>
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After much waffling and indecision (and with a little help from my friends), I settled on this image from the newer version of The Great Gatsby. The theme for Polish Pickup is (again) Cocktails & Mocktails. I initially wanted to do something else, but I just couldn't get it together in the right order. A friend suggested this picture, and the pieces fell right into place</div>
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This is a 10mm x 50mm zinc alloy rectangular pendant hanging from a 16in waxed black cord. I used a rosey-gold palette, and chose some of the most shifty/sparkly/spangly shades I could find. It has a very "bohemian pretending to be deco" vibe, which is just right for something Jay Gatsby inspired. </div>
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Here is me, wearing it. I have it on one of the last hooks, and it hangs in a nice spot. If you are fair, it will definitely have a soft and refined look. I really like it against black clothing.<br />
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Nichole C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720053224551393501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970368336717520546.post-50385311746868500672019-09-02T15:38:00.000-07:002019-09-02T15:38:06.907-07:00Hecate's Charm Pendant | Polish Pickup October 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
It's that time of month again! <a href="https://polishpickup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polish Pickup</a> is upon us, and I couldn't be more excited! This month's theme was "Magic & Alchemy" and I couldn't be more <i>in my element</i> if I tried!</div>
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My offering this month is a <span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: Raleway; font-size: 14px;"> </span>hauntingly beautiful hand-painted 18mm glass cabochon featuring a soft glow in the dark crescent moon resting on a classic multichrome background. The setting is a round, metal alloy bezel engraved with decorative swirls. I affixed three tiny bells and hung the whole thing from a 24" silverplate chain.<br />
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I painted it with a hand-stamped and painted glow-in-the-dark moon and a few stars, then layered on a homemade black jelly and multichrome polish. No two of these necklaces will be exactly alike. </div>
<br />I kinda love it. I might save one back for myself.<br />
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I was inspired by several things. Firstly: Witch Bells. You may not know the name, but you <i>definitely </i>know them. They are the trio of bells that hand from doorknobs. Traditionally, they ward off grumpy spirits and general bad vibes. In modern times, they are a very common part of Winter Holiday decor.</div>
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Secondly: the Moon. I am <i>mildly obsessed</i> with stars, space, and all things celestial. I <i>knew</i> I had to work the Moon in here somehow...while still setting myself apart from everyone else. The moon is, unsurprisingly, very inspiring to a lot of people. </div>
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Lastly: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Witches" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wayward Sisters</a> from Shakespeare's Macbeth. You know, the three witches. This trio has influenced so much of modern (and past) witch storytelling. Plus...three bells, three witches. It's a stretch, but its there!</div>
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<i> Pictures below are from Lisa at <a href="https://www.cosmeticsanctuary.com/">https://www.cosmeticsanctuary.com/</a></i></div>
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<li>24" silverplate "snake" chain <i>(similar to the Rainbow Reader, but longer)</i></li>
<li>individually hand painted goodness</li>
<li>soft <i>glow-in-the-dark</i> action</li>
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<li>30 available (though I may adjust the cap if I can) in the US store</li>
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It is Polish Pickup time again! August's theme is <i>At the Carnival</i> and of course I had to go in the <b>spooky</b> direction. It was almost a disaster, but I love how it all turned out!</div>
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My offering this month is a pair of simple, classic drop earrings that happen to <b>glow in the dark</b>! I layered different bead accessories to create a small, wearable homage to that staple of carnivals and renfaires: the Fortune Teller. Tarot cards, spirit boards, and tea leaves lead me to the most recognizable tabletop artifacts: the Crystal Ball. I started scowering the internet for inspiration, and I saw a <i>lot</i> of really beautiful pieces but they were all missing that extra <i>oomph</i>. Then my daughter asked for glow-in-the-dark stars for her room and it clicked: I needed glow in the dark beads! They are the perfect addition that make these truly unique. </div>
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I love how these beads look like they are filled with fog from beyond the veil. I originally tried to find some that were more clear (and I even tried shattering marbles with no joy) but once these were assembled I knew this was <i>just right</i>.</div>
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<li>Each earring is suprisingly lightweight at right around 5g. I <i>hate</i> heavy earrings, and I don't want to make things I won't wear.</li>
<li>Top to bottom, they measure about 5cm. Dangly, but not shoulder-dusters.</li>
<li>Stainless steel french hooks. Good for sensitive ears.</li>
<li>Glowing beads measure 12mm across and are made from lightweight acrylic instead of my usual glass or stone. Comfort is king this month. </li>
<li>There will be 35 available from the Polish Pickup. <i>(and 5 for the UK shop)</i> I think there will be plenty for everyone. </li>
<li>The glow is very sensitive. I use a UV flashlight to charge them for photos <i>(first GITD photo is with my dslr at a 1/30 shutter speed and the second is with a phone) </i>but they glow pretty strongly just from being in regular light for a few moments. </li>
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First up is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/703037516/sad-cactus-vinyl-sticker?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Sad Cactus</a>. He is so pitifully cute, and I love him! He is a reproduction of an original watercolor doodle, and is possibly the best thing I have produced in recent memory. He is $4 + 75c shipping. </div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/716886141/the-happiest-taco-vinyl-sticker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next up is the Happiest Taco!</a> This is the shop logo, and it is just ridiculously cute. It is a high-quality kiss-cut sticker (you can faintly see the outline below) and also retails for $4 + 75c shipping. I think that is a pretty good price, and I will be striving to keep all stickers at that price from now on.<br /><br />Bonus: <b>all orders over $20 will be getting this for</b> <b>free</b><i style="font-weight: bold;">. </i>Starting today! If you got one already, tag me on instagram so I can see them in the wild!</div>
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Last, but definitely not least, is this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/698349454/mayura-teardrop-pendant-multichrome?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beautiful little peacock-esque teardrop pendant</a>! Watermarbled with multichromes, black, and iridescent flakes, this beauty shifts from blues to purples...with a breath of green in between. You'll have to check the shop for all the pictures. This might be one that I really try to reproduce. I <i>love</i> it.</div>
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What are you doing for Taco Tuesday? I think I am going to do a bit of light cleaning and take a very long shower. I know, wild plans! But it is a Tuesday, what else can you do?</div>
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Happy Taco Tuesday guys! What have you all been up to? I've been plowing through new orders, housework, and hot weather. I am stoked to tell you all about it!</div>
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First, let's talk about the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopCraftyTaco?section_id=26286929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Prototype Vault</b></a>! This is a new section in the shop where I will list all of my experiments that didn't <i>quite</i> work out like I wanted them to from the Polish Pickup, miscellaneous custom-made items, and just general items. I like to experiment a few times before I commit to a concept, but sometimes I love what I created too much to undo it. I have decided that going forward (mostly) all of my protoypes will list for <b>$6.50 + free shipping</b>. Come grab a unique, one of a kind item for a killer deal.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/698398300/glittery-rainbow-prototype" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This swirling little rectangular pendant</a> was a one-off practice for my much-beloved Rainbow Reader pendants. I was testing out backgrounds and while this <i>intense</i> glitter didn't make the cut, but it gave me and the Tacquitos (my lovely assistants) My Little Pony vibes. </div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/699009114/sea-hag-rectangular-pendant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I also tested out another concept: thermal polish in a pendant.</a> I wanted to know if I could get a good transition from just wear...and I couldn't. I am a bit of a lizard though, so your mileage may vary. It's still pretty, and I bet you could get a transition through the glass. My loss is your gain.</div>
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I've also been doing a bit of drawing lately! I find it super theraputic and relaxing, and I always wonder why I don't do it more often. Do you like to draw? I am trying to learn that not <i>everything </i>has to be <b>art</b>. Sometimes, drawing for fun is perfectly ok.</div>
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<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/712179209/aquamarine-teardrop-pendant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aquamarine Teardrop Pendant</a>. A lovely watermarbled, flake-filled pendant. It is so sublty shimmery and natural stone-like...I am really pleased with how this one turned out. Now...if I could remember how I made it!</li>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/697253944/fire-and-blood-bookmark?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fire and Blood Bookmark</a>. A little salty after the end of Game of Thrones? Yeah...me too. Which means its time for a re-read of the series. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/697476752/all-of-time-and-space-bookmark-doctor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All of Time and Space Bookmark.</a> Nothing like a bit of the Doctor to put you in a bookish mood! I need to rewatch all the modern episodes again.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/686832770/rainbow-reader-pendant-reading-rainbow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Reader Mini Pendants.</a> I still have a few left, and I would love to get the donation together very soon! </li>
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It's so hot here right now, yall. 100º is too many, especially for a location where the average temperature is about 65º. We don't have air conditioning and it <i>suuuccks</i>. Plus, the US Open is gearing up and there are so many people in town right now. (<i>Pro tip: don't swim in the water on the southern side of Monterey Bay. Rip tides and danger await)</i> Pray for us. I am drinking my morning coffee over ice.</div>
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Being crafty is fun, but it sure can generate a lot of trash and waste. With the world being in the state that it is, I am trying to reduce and reuse as much as I can.</div>
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I end up with a lot of scraps of paper, bits of wire and string, yarn, and just random bits. But I want to leave a better world for my <strike>terrible</strike> children, so I am striving to reduce my garbage footprint. Recycling is nice, but the best way to make a difference these days is to reduce and reuse. Those two little bits of the R-Triangle don't get the attention they deserve. I know when I was a kid, the emphasis was on recycling. It was this neat new concept, and plastics really weren't part of our daily lives like they are today. Our first "recycling bin" was a five gallon bucket from the City. All we had was tin/aluminum cans and newspaper. Nowadays, everything is packed and wrapped and shipping in a dazzling array of plastics. </div>
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<li><b>Reusing take out containers. </b>One of my favorite fast-food places (Teriyaki Madness) packages their food in reusable plastic containers. They are top-rack dishwasher safe, microwavable, and hold a ton of food. They're still plastic, but they aren't single use. The longer I keep something out of a landfill, the better.</li>
<li><b>Using glass "tupperware"</b>. I have been trying to switch my family over from plastic, disposable food storage to glass. For leftovers, it is working wonderfully. Occasionally, the older kid takes them to school and we have only had one broken this year. I call that a win.</li>
<li><b>Fabric shopping bags</b>. Monterey County has banned free plastic bags (even the biodegradable ones because they're dumb) so we have transitioned over to fabric bags. My favorites are from Trader Joe's, but we have a ton. </li>
<li><b>Fabric napkins.</b> This seems like a <i>gimme</i>, but you would be surprised how much waste you can cut out when you switch to fabric napkins. They also absorb more and withstand more mess, which is <i>super</i> handy with kids around. They're also pretty affordable <i>and</i> easy to make if you're the DIY type.</li>
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<li>I save scrap paper! I don't have a label printer, so all the shipping labels get printed small on regular sized printer paper...which leaves more than half a page unused! We keep those for scratch paper (for homework, grocery lists, school notes, etc) and for drawing paper. Unsurprisingly, my house is pretty <i>arty</i> and we go through a lot of paper. Every square of leftover paper finds a new life, somewhere. And I have plans for the future so that my regular paper waste is near zero.</li>
<li>I reuse bubble wraps. If you've ordered from me before, you may notice that your item is bubble wrapped inside the bubble mailer <strike style="font-style: italic;">(yo dawg...)</strike> I know it is a little overkill, but a lot of my stuff is one of a kind and can't be easily replicated. But the bubble wrap you get is often on its second or third road trip by the time it gets to you! The best way to deal with plastics is to use them as long as they are serviceable. </li>
<li>I reuse tissue paper. I am <i>that</i> mom. I save tissue paper, and reuse it as much as I can. I smooth it out and fold it neatly. Not only is that stuff expensive, but it is also generally a single-use product. </li>
<li>I try to use paper over plastic whenever possible. Sometimes it is a bit spendier, but it is worth it.</li>
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This was actually the very first hair bauble I made. I was experimenting with swirls and smooshes on the glass, and was feeling very space-inspired. I love how it looks like a nebula, but it isn't an exact copy of any of them.<br />
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You may remember my Dioscur hair baubles from the Polish Pickup's Duos theme. This darling is the same size, but with a much more relaxed and organic vibe. I wasn't going for anything, just kinda letting the sparkly things guide me. Sometimes the best things happen when you have no real direction. </div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">those big glitters are from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crowstoesnailcolor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrowsToes Nail Color</a>. Check em out. Top ten glittery brands, ever.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/691280790/cosmic-cloud-hair-bauble-elastic-hair" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a></li>
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The long-awaited release of the Rainbow Reader mini pendants has finally arrived. This month has scampered away from me a little, with birthdays and school-end celebrations sneaking up on us. But I am finally out of the weeds, and ready to share the little guys with everyone else!</div>
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Originally intended for the Indie Pickup | 1980s month, this is the little sister to the Rainbow Reader Pendant. I was inspired to create this lovely, swirling pendant by the classic 1980s television show, Reading Rainbow and by my nearly life-long crush on Levar Burton. </div>
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To celebrate and encourage reading, bookworms, and the spirit of the show I have decided that <b><span style="color: #990000;">$1 of every necklace sold will be donated to Little Free Library.</span></b> This is a small time, accessible library that almost anyone can set up in their own neighborhood. I am currently trying to figure out a way to get my HOA to agree to one in my neighborhood. I will also be matching the donation with my own funds, so ideally we are hoping to donate $30. It isn't huge, but every little bit helps.</div>
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<b>»How will my donation be used?</b> Your donation supports Little Free Library’s mission and programs. Your gift will help us provide no-cost Libraries through our Impact Library Program; encourage good reads and good deeds through the Action Book Club; heal community divisions through Kids, Community & Cops; and expand the Little Free Library book-sharing movement worldwide!</div>
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<br />Nichole C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720053224551393501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970368336717520546.post-8183843374085813132019-05-14T14:19:00.002-07:002019-05-14T14:19:16.983-07:00June 2019 Indie Pickup | Eventide Rose Gold Bangle<center>
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It is Polish Pickup/Indie Pickup time again! As a "<i>maker</i>", it is my favorite time because I finally get to reveal what I have been plotting in the shadows! June's prompt is "Weather" and I chose a beautiful stormy sunset picture and a wonderfully minimalist setting. I can't wait to wax ecstatic about it!</div>
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Let's start with my inspiration! This is colloquially called "The Penis Trees" by my collection of Facebook pals. When we first moved to this house in Seaside, California you couldn't really see these two palm trees (nor much of the bay, really) because there were some GIANT eucalyptus trees in a park right behind our little cul-de-sac. The city cut nearly all of them down because they were diseased and threatening to fall over during the storms. Once they were gone, we had a lovely view, albeit a bit lewd if you're of that mindset.</div>
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Generally, on the central coast, springtime is a <i>serious</i> time for storms. Rain, wind, and high tides all make for some spectacular sunsets when there is no land to get in the way of your view of the edge of the world. This quick shot was of a brilliantly blinding break in between two storm systems. Even the bay was tinged a lovely shade of hydrangea blue. This is one of the best pictures I have ever taken, and I really do adore it.<br /><br />I posted it, proudly, on Facebook. My terrible friends (who I love dearly) immediately pointed out the phallic images, and thus a personal joke was born. I knew that I had to use this picture for June's prompt. If for no other reason than to finally fully embrace the ridiculousness. </div>
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These delicate bangles are definitely unique, at least in the Tacoverse. I have never seen anything quite like it, and I really like the juxtaposition of the silly inspiration and the simplicity of the setting. I also think it makes the swirly "nail polish jewelry" look to a more refined and mature level. This is nail polish jewelry for the times when you have to look like a grownup! What better way to wear indie polish in a business-professional setting?</div>
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The bangle is not (sadly) real rose gold. It is just colored that way, over a sturdy stainless steel. I actually don't mind that for myself...I tend to bend and warp delicate bracelets otherwise. I wore this bangle for about two days, in order to test the sturdiness and whether it would turn me green. It (and my skin) survived 100% intact. Each cabochon is 8mm (about 1/3 of an inch) across and painted with six different indie and mainstream polishes. Not a single one will be the same, but I did my best to match them up on each piece.</div>
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The bangle fits comfortably on my wrist, which is not <i>petite</i> at all. On my very thin daughter, this moves freely up the arm, but doesn't fall off over her hand. I measured, roughly, about seven inches in circumference. Measuring it against my other bracelets and bangles, it appears to be a pretty standard size.</div>
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It is my birthday this month, and to celebrate we are having a sale! I know I am a little tardy, but at least I am making it up to you!</div>
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I like presents, but only when <i>I</i> am giving them. I get all weird and morose when it comes to my birthday for reasons I will never understand. In an effort to shake off the sads, I decided to give <i>you guys</i> a gift! I truly enjoy wrapping up my creations, and it is the best feeling to see a happy review or an instagram post! </div>
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You can use the code "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopCraftyTaco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BDAY2019</a>" all month for 10% off all the jewelry in stock. I will try to add a bit more, especially earrings, later in the month. If I do have time to add the small sized Rainbow Reader pendants, those will be exempt from the sale as I plan on donating some of the proceeds to a literacy charity.</div>
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Happy Taco Tuesday! I don't have any fresh projects to share...yet, so I figured I would give you a tiny teaser for next month's Polish Pickup!</div>
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All I will say, for now, is that I am pretty excited about what is coming. I have never done anything quite like this. If you are a fan of minimalistic jewelry, then you should definitely stay tuned.</div>
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I hope you guys have a kick-ass Tuesday. I am making vegetarian tacos for dinner tonight!</div>
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I have been working diligently on a fabulous new item for May 2019's Indie Pickup. It is an off-shoot of the practically-world-famous Polish Pickup, and it is a wonderful themed collaborative that seems to spark creativity every month. May's theme is 1980s, and of <i>course</i> I had to choose something loud from my childhood. I picked Reading Rainbow, and I am so glad I did.</div>
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I think these might be my favorite things that I have made for The Indie Pickup. I love the brightness and the chaos. They seem to have a life of their own, and it is really the most delightful thing. They feel very <i>art</i> to me. I want to make a thousand of them...but for now I will start with 20.</div>
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When you first start knitting, you have these grandiose ideas of cozy sweaters and charming blankets that will be passed down to your great-grandchildren. Then you knit a few (small) items and your realize that shit takes a long damned time. So you continue making things that <i>look</i> like they took some serious commitment, but were actually fairly quick work. Then one day, your hubris gets the better of you and you decide to knit a blanket.<br />
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<i>It'll be easy. It's only garter stitch...</i><br />
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I found <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/2013/01/06/whits-knits-super-easy-lap-blanket/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this pattern</a> a while ago, and I fell in love. It looks so cozy and snuggly. I could finally have myself a blanket in a wild color, but not have to pay a crazy price. I would have loved to do it in snuggly wools...but I have kids. And a cat. I'm not the tidiest person either. <i>Leeeets</i> use acrylic yarn. Sure, it might melt...but it'll probably wash up better. Plus it'll survive a sanitizing round in the dryer.</div>
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So I started. Things were promising. I <i>very quickly</i> learned that I am not fond of aluminum needles. They make a terrible sound that made me cringe with every stitch. Like a fork hitting my metal fillings. It was just awful. But I hadn't yet pulled the trigger on a set of interchangeable circular needles, and aluminum was all I could find at Michael's.</div>
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Still, I persevered. This would be a lovely soft blanket for snuggling on the couch. I picked up 1200+ yards of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060LBXPY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Heart With Love</a> yarn at Joann's in the color Boysenberry. It matches nothing in my current living room, but the color makes me happy. </div>
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I kept knitting. I made a few mistakes here and there. Somehow I made a few circles accidentally. I have to accept the mistakes, since I am still pretty new to this knitting business. And in the grand scheme of things, I don't know how super noticeable they will be.</div>
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I hate aluminum needles. Aluminum is fine for crochet, but I cannot abide it for knitting. Give me wood or give me death.<br />
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Finally, I finished it. I used two whole 612 yard skeins, plus about another third of a skein. It got <i>really</i> boring after a while, and I put it down for a couple of years. Then we moved, and it mocked me. I finally added a few more inches and bound off. The incredible difference between my skills at the start and my skills at the end is immediately obvious...It cannot be folded neatly, even though it is a rectangle. Plus, this acrylic yarn is <i>not</i> holding up to use at all. I already see pulls and holes developing...I think I'll just let this wear itself out, and use it as a reminder of how progress works...even when you don't realize you're improving.</div>
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I got a new phone (I'm writing this post from said phone) and it doesn't fit in my pocket anymore. I needed a small bag for chapstick and new phone...So I made one!</div>
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It was pretty easy. I used Knit Picks Brava and an I hook and did some mystery number of stitches until it looked like the right size. I changed colors for the first time in crochet too, which was neat. I even made a flower to close the top.</div>
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<i>*edit: I definitely liked it. With my phone/chapstick/blotting papers in there, it was heavy enough to sit in just the right spot on my hip. And the bag search lady said it was cute! Win Win! The only drawback is that it stretched waaaay out. Live and learn, right?</i></div>
Nichole C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720053224551393501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970368336717520546.post-33456137424856050072016-12-05T12:01:00.000-08:002019-04-25T12:03:27.489-07:00Be Simple Variations | The Unicorn Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: justify;">I made this scarf for a dear friend...last year. 2016 has been a giant dick. Tons of polish-related busy + carpal tunnel + buying a house have really cut into my knitting time. It is a major bummer. But I am </span><b style="text-align: justify;"><i>beyond</i> proud </b><span style="text-align: justify;">with how this scarf turned out. I used two skeins, and its pretty big and floofy and snuggly and </span><i style="text-align: justify;">warm</i><span style="text-align: justify;">. My pals lives in rural Washington, and it snows there.</span></div>
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<b>Yarn:</b> <a href="http://www.lovecrochet.com/us/cascade-casablanca?" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cascade Casablanca in Rainbow/11</a> <i>(two skeins)</i></div>
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I made this scarf for a dear friend...last year. 2016 has been a giant dick. Tons of polish-related busy + carpal tunnel + buying a house have really cut into my knitting time. It is a major bummer. But I am <b><i>beyond</i> proud </b>with how this scarf turned out. I used two skeins, and its pretty big and floofy and snuggly and <i>warm</i>. My pals lives in rural Washington, and it snows there. <br />
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I picked this colorway because it is a rainbow, and the pattern because it is actually a triangle/unicorn horn shape. My friend is unicorny obsessed, so it was only fitting.</div>
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I prefer short patterns. This one was pretty easy to follow, but I did have to rip out at least one repeat because I get distracted.<br />
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This yarn, while beautiful, might be too delicate for me. I am a bit rough still, and my rhythm isn't perfect. I tore the yarn a few times.<br />
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<br />Nichole C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720053224551393501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970368336717520546.post-36028723074506634302016-03-01T12:09:00.000-08:002019-04-25T16:58:39.622-07:00Foxy Knitted Scarf: An Adventure<div class="separator tr_bq" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
I came across <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/253820128977271035/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this pin</a> forever ago. It lurked in the back of my head for months and months. But I was afraid. I thought my <i>skillz</i> weren't evolved enough...I read different versions of the pattern and I was scared. Turns out, it was not my fault.</div>
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I took notes on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/nicholex/fox-scarf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> page as I went. I did not, however, include all the "what the <i>fuck</i>?" moments I had.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">I am easily frustrated when reading patterns. I need to work on my comprehension.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I am capable of "winging it"</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">I don't like the way wool tweed slides across my hand while knitting.</li>
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My inaugural post should be something hilariously <i>housewife-ish.</i> I recently learned to knit, and I'm obsessed with it. I've been making all manner of rectangular things. I think, unfortunately, that we have had our fill of scarves. I decided to branch out into slightly more...practical projects.</div>
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They are all pretty similar, when it comes to the <i>how</i> of it. Cast on <i>x</i> number of stitches, knit until you get your desired size, bind off, scrub things. Hooray! Pinterest is a great place for these sorts of things, btw. Everyone and their sister has a pattern for the "best dish scrubbie EVAR". You don't have to be fancy...just knit for a while.</div>
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Some cotton yarn <i>(I used Sugar&Cream Yarn in red)</i></div>
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At the time of writing, this is the longest item I have ever knitted*. Unblocked, it is measuring in at over eight feet long. I really need to block it though, because it is a beautiful lace-ish pattern. </div>
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I had a doctor's appointment this week. All went well, but I was not looking forward to the waiting room. It always seems as though the wait is painfully long, and you can only play so many rounds of Giant Boulder of Death on your phone before you start wanting to pull your eyebrows off. Since I have recently acquired a new skill, I decided to start a quickie project to help me pass the time.</div>
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I have been joining in-the-round wrong and weird...yet somehow its working for me. I'm going to try it the right way and see what happens.<br />
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The cat can be coerced into modelling if I am willing to clean nose prints off my UV filter.<br />
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Wool roving is messy and snuggly and far too warm for most days here. Also, I don't care. I love it.<br />
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Haven is a fabulous show to knit along with. It isn't boring, but it isn't all encompassing.Nichole C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04720053224551393501noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970368336717520546.post-47267756401740919342014-12-31T12:20:00.000-08:002019-04-25T12:21:14.302-07:00One Skein Roving Cowl | The Tale of the Macaroni Scarf<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love cowls and infinity scarves. I've never been super crazy about regular scarves...I think because they blow around and feel fussy. So far, I think I've made eight different cowls...the kids adopted a few of them thankfully. Mostly they have been an exercise in new techniques or stitches, not really following any sort of <a href="http://www.knitandbake.com/2012/03/09/one-skein-one-night-seed-stitch-tall-cowl-easy-free-knitting-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pattern.</a> This is my first attempt at really following directions. </div>
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I had never even touched wool roving before. I am still not sure how I feel about it. On one hand, I love and adore the look. It is the softest, squishiest thing I have ever touched. It is also super warm and cozy...which I love. But my near-obsession with hand lotion made it feel weird in my hands and it got stuck around my fingers often. My cat also has a new-found obsession with wool...Until I figured out that my WIP had to stashed up high it tended to move around when I wasn't looking. </div>
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After wearing/hugging it for a few days, I sorta want one in every color. That is normal, right?</div>
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