Crochet Planter Covers

Hi friends :) I made some pretty crochet planter covers accented with more neon cord! I'm sharing the free pattern over at Tania's blog, so check it out and leave some love from over here! There's more photos too, of course. 

I love the contrast in texture, and the way the neon pops. Even boyfriend likes them, which is nuts. So I figure they must be pretty decent. ;) I've been wanting to get some plants for my place for a while now... And I'm just hoping these live, hah!

Do you have any indoor plants? Have any pointers on what grows well inside, and how to keep them alive?

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Recharge ♥

Like I said in my last post, life has been a ball of stress lately. My first round of summer courses have come to a close, and with that a giant cloud of homework has dissipated as well. I love how quickly summer courses end, but man, are they ever intense... I feel like I've been writing a paper ever night for the past six weeks. It's really put a cramp in my crafty style. ;) 

Outside of school stresses, I've been dealing with a lot of ups and downs regarding my living situation (darn leasing office)... I won't bore you with details, but my apartment complex is a pain. I may need to move out in two weeks time and then I'll have about two weeks between moving out and moving into the new place. Anddd I haven't packed anything. Like, at all. Andddd I got it into my head that I should do lots of fun DIY projects before moving. Silly me (that's not happening!) 

Last night, I got home from work and immediately started thinking about all the things I needed to do, which quickly got overwhelming. I soon realized that I was just burnt out. I had finally finished my classes, I had met a few crafty deadlines, and I was just beat. So I curled up on the couch, watched Supernatural, and did not craft. I cannot tell you how rare that is for me... To watch TV & not multitask?! That's wild. But it was so refreshing. 

So this weekend is about recharging my batteries. I may comb Pinterest and do a little casual brainstorming. I may organize some junk around my apartment. I may fiddle with a project. But I am first and foremost going to relax. Today I gave myself a pedicure. I'm telling you... It's a wild weekend. ;) 

How do you relax after a busy, tiring season? 

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Stressin' to da MAX

This is the most embarrassing photo I've ever intentionally posted to the internet. BUT THIS IS HOW I FEEL, FRIENDS! ;) I have so many things on my plate right now and it's making me a little bananas. Scott and I were watching TV while I was crafting tonight, I went into my room to put on my PJs (a.k.a. CRAFTY PANTS), and just collapsed on the bed, hahaha. CRAFTY MELTDOWN.

Why, you may ask? Well, I'm really not one to get stressed about things. But it's like things just always come all at once, ya know? Good things, don't get me wrong. Things I'm super excited about. Things that make me so, so happy. But things that take time, and this girl's only got so much of that, ya dig? ;) 

I just finished one project that really wasn't a huge project, but it was like all of a sudden I had to do this high stakes project that I didn't really have a solid vision for, and I only had a few days to pull it off. Yikes. But now it's done, so I can breathe a little easier. On to homework, bloggy commitments, new projects, and prepping for new adventures! :)

What stresses you out, friends? Got any giant projects on your plate these days?

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Neon Crochet Jar Cozies

Beautiful readers, I cannot tell you how excited I am that this is my 100th post! More on that later. Right now, I'm just letting you know about the most recent thing I made: neon crochet jar cozies from nylon cord! 

I'm kind of obsessed with them. I love neon. I love mason jars. And I love the hardware store, which is where I bought this cord. I've seen bunches of projects using this cord, and I am always jealous of others' creativity. Maybe that's silly. But I got dat craft envy real bad, y'all. ;) 

Plus, the cording feels so much "summerier" than regular yarn, ya dig? Check out my little tutorial over at ThinkCrafts. It's barely a pattern... It seems like I was lazy in writing it, but I really did improvise and I encourage you to do the same! The basics are on ThinkCrafts though, I promise. Check it out for the details! :) 

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Gold Geometric Coasters

Sometimes craft ideas stay stuck in my head for months before I actually get around to doing them. This is one of those projects... It's a super simple DIY using the same Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paint that I used on my gold dipped Patrón bottles, and unbelievably cheap tiles from the hardware store... I'm all about the bargains these days. ;) 

Check out my how-to & more photos over at ThinkCrafts and be sure to say hello from over here!

What have you been making lately? I have not been reading nearly enough blogs lately, so leave me a link & I'll be sure to check out your latest projects! :) 

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Crafty Chicks I Dig: Tania of Little Things Blogged

I'm back with another of my favorite crafty ladies, folks! Meet Tania, the crochet genius behind Little Things Blogged and HandMadeBox. You may remember her from the Kokeshi Doll pattern test I did for her a while back. She makes the CUTEST, most adorable little plushies I've ever seen. AND she poses them in the sweetest scenes for her photographs. She posts free patterns to her blog pretty regularly, and is always gathering up some awesome crochet goodies and projects from around the interwebs. CHECK. IT. OUT. ;)

I interviewed Tania for my Crafty Chicks series. I've included her answers and some of my favorite projects of hers for all of you!

1. Girrrrl, how'd you get so crafty?
I practically started crocheting as I wanted to find myself a new hobby. I started making easy projects like scarfes etc, up until I somehow got the hang of how to hold my hook and yarn and then started experimenting with other techniques and projects like amigurumi.

At present, I'm literally addicted to crocheting. You can find me crocheting almost during any time of the day! I think it is a way of relaxing to me.

2. What is your favorite crafty technique or whatever?
My favorite technique would be amigurumi. I love creating amigurumi projects and toys

3. What project(s) are you most proud of?
That would be my amigurumi monkey, my kokeshi dolls and my crochet cake!

4. How do you break out of a creative block?
Hm, that's a difficult question. But to be honest, I've never been stuck in a creative block, because I've got far too many projects in my mind I want to start or complete, that there is no time to get stuck in a block!;) I started writing my projects down in order to keep my thoughts organized. Nonetheless if that was the case, I'd definitely take a time out for a while, would do other things in order for the creativity to emerge again. And the most important thing, creativity can be found anywhere! ;)

5. Where do you most love to create?
Haha, at my home! I'm not confident enough to crochet in public yet, that is!


Be sure to swing by Tania's blog and say hello! She is such a doll, and her projects really are the cutest (obviouslyyy)!

Who are some of your favorite crafty chicks? I'm always looking for new blogging idols! :)

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Summer Lovin', Havin a Blast

I love summer. I love it SOOO much. I never cared much for summer growing up, but with each passing year, I grow fonder and fonder of the intense sun and heat. This is the first year that I've actually noticed some color in my skin, too. Typically I'm as pale as they come and all I do is burn. But this year? I'm turning a nice toasty color (that's probably only noticeable to me, ha). And since I'm plenty confident in myself at this point in my life, I'm just living in drapes skirts, dresses, and other attire that shows some skin, and it is the besssst. We've had a few days in the upper 80's and one day that was over 90, and I just soaked up that heat like a sun worshiper. I am loving feeling like I'm in an oven. ;) 

Another thing I love about summer? All my beautiful friends come home to visit at least for a little while and we just have the best time. I'm at this age where all my closest friends have moved or are moving out of state and are becoming successful adults (jealous). Plus summer is this time when everyone hangs out outside and you meet all these new people who you probably won't see much outside of summer (or at least that's how things seem to go for me). 

With all this life being lived in the summer, blogging and crafting has admittedly take more of a back burner as of late. Plus, crocheting in the summer always feels weird (wool & heat?). ;) So I'm still here, still crafting, just a little less presently. Also I'm taking two six-week classes which means twelve hours of class a week and a LOT of homework. Also I'm moving soon. So much going on, readers!! 

What's going on in your world? How is your summer going? Are you loving the heat as much as I am?

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Spoke Mandala: Attempt 2

As promised, I am back with my Spoke Mandala #2! But actually, this was my first one. But Scotty said my colors were boring! Boys... Truth be told, I'm a simple kind of girl. I like a clean and somewhat modern aesthetic, with bold but few colors. So this is more my style than the rainbow version.

Still not sure what I'll do with these, but I love 'em. I am thinking of altering the pattern into coaster size somehow, but we shall see. Any ideas for practical uses? :)

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Crafty Chicks I Dig: Erica of Caught on a Whim

One of my favorite things about the blog world is finding and connecting with crafty chicks like Miss Erica from her blog, Caught on a Whim. In case you don't already know, this girl makes the coolest stuff. And like, so much stuff. Like that top she's rocking in the above photo? Totally crocheted that "love" embellishment and added it herself. Homegirl is a DIY princess. ;) 

I wrote to Erica about participating in an interview for my little bloggy here, and she happily agreed. Here's what she had to say below, and I've included some photos of my favorite DIY projects from her blog! Check out her DIY Gallery for links and more projects. :)

1. Girrrrl, how'd you get so crafty?
Gosh, I've been making things for as long as I can remember. I've pretty much always had a creative side. Growing up I was always painting, drawing or making collages. I just never grew out of it! Lately my crafty passions are crochet, creating quirky accessories and my new found hobby of sewing.
2. What is your favorite crafty technique or whatever?
Crochet is a long time crafty love of mine. What I love most about it is that it is so portable. You can easily keep a ball of yarn and a crochet hook in your bag and then you're set to be crafty no matter where you are! I can sit on the couch, lounge outside, or take a project with me to the park. You can crochet pretty much anywhere.

3. What project(s) are you most proud of?
I'm completely smitten with my nerdy chic book clutch. It is such a quirky and fun accessory. I get lots of compliments on it. I'm hoping to make a different version soon to incorporate some new fancy details that I've been dreaming up. Right now, I'm still brainstorming how to make it...
4. How do you break out of a creative block?
A lot of times I experience a creative block when I try to push myself too hard. Usually if I'm stumped on what I want to do I simply take a break from it. I go for a walk with my pups, cook something yummy, watch a movie, or whatever I need to do to clear my mind. Then, when I want to get back to working on projects, I'm usually refreshed and full of great ideas.

5. Where do you most love to create?
Right now, I'm turning our spare room into a creative space for myself. Here's a little peak inside. It's great to have a place to call my own. I can make epic crafty messes and not worry about them taking over the house anymore!  ;)


On her blog, Erica writes about her crafty adventures and her wonderful life with her adorable pups (aww). She's also one of the nicest bloggers I've come across, so be sure to stop by and say hello from over here at mon makes things! I'm sure she'd love to here from you! 

I'm starting a new series about all the crafty chicks I dig, so stay tuned for more interviews!

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Spoke Mandala: Attempt 1

Look guys! I made something! When Wink posted her Spoke Mandala pattern, I was completely smitten and began creating my own immediately. I made two, so here is one attempt... 

Wink uses the most beautiful color combos, I swear... Mine are no where near as lovely, but  I still love the pattern too much to really care, ha! The pattern was a LOT easier than I anticipated. Give it a try, even if you're a crochet newbie! 

Boyfriend keeps asking me what I'm going to do with my new mandalas, and I really have no idea... The joy is in the making, people. ;) 

I'll be back with my second attempt soon!

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