Disney Princess Crochet -- Review

We know all the girls love the Disney Princess' and would love these little crocheted dolls of each one of them.

The kit includes all of the materials needed to make Ariel and Cinderella (my granddaughter, Ariel, is claiming Ariel and my mother is claiming Cinderella once I get them made) as shown below:

The instruction book is 76 pages.  It's includes extensive instructions as well as illustrations for making Ariel and Cinderella, but also 10 other dolls:
Cinderella's Fairy Godmother
Aurora
Belle
Jasmine
Merida
Mulan
Pocahontas
Rapunzel
Snow White and
Tiana

Also included in the book are instructions with illustrations on the different stitches and techniques used to make the dolls.  There are some stitches that I wasn't familiar with, but the instructions are so clear that I had no problem doing them.

I haven't started working on this kit yet, but I have previously made Queen Elsa from the Frozen Crochet.  You can find my review of that kit HERE.  It's also highlighted at the bottom of this post.


About the author and designer:
Jessica Ward is the author and she has written and edited many books for Disney, including Duffy the Disney Bear, The Ultimate Disney Party Book and the Birnbaum official travel guides to the Disney Parks.  She lives in Connecticut.

Jana Whitley is the designer and she began making fantasy and fairy tale character for family and friends in 2007.  The rest is history for her as she has never stopped since.  This is her first published collection of patterns.  She lives in Utah.







Disclosure:  I rec'd this product in exchange for my review.  I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own.  Post does include affiliate links.

WIP Wednesday -- Quilt Retreat Progress

The quilt retreat was lots of fun.  I feel like I got a lot done.  I finished 5 microwave hotpads and 4 sets of coasters.

I worked on the black, white with a bit of red quilt:

I'm cheating with this picture.  I actually had these 2 rows of this crazy colored quilt done before the retreat.  I didn't plan on working on it at the retreat but ended up putting on 2 more rows.  I'm saving that picture for next week's post.

I got more yo-yo's added to the table runner.  Still 34 more to put on to finish it---finally!

Since the retreat's been over on Sunday I've worked mostly on finally starting to recover my craft/sewing room.  That is not going anywhere fast, but I have gotten some boxes looked through and those things put in their specific places.

UFO's:

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
Hexagon quilt
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
Brown half square triangle table runner
3 sets of doll blanket, pillows, bed and rug--plus more to sell
Wall hanging for quilt guild
yo-yo's that need to be made into projects
black and white rail fence quilt
Arkansas Crossroads scrap quilt
T-shirt latchhook rug
Rainbow colored locker hook rug
Blue and Brown yo-yo table runner
Charming Stars quilt
Special crocheted prayer shawl
Fall Squares table topper
Crazy colored quilt with the five and dime blocks

2016 Finishes:
Smaller pink 4 patch quilt for charity
Pink 4 patch quilt for charity
Hexagon flower table runner
T-shirt toothbrush rug
4 sets of coasters
16 total microwave hotpads

I am linking up with the following blogs:

WIP Wednesday--Finally Back to Sewing!

I know it's been a long time since I've done a WIP post.  It's been a long time since I've actually done any crafts/sewing/quilting.  All I've worked on basically in the past couple of months is the yo-yo table runner.  By now, I'm sure the gal who ordered it won't still want it, but I truck along when the mood strikes to work on it--or I go to a sewing group to work on it.
I still have 50 more yo-yo's to put on before it's finished!

For sewing club at church I actually finally got around to working on the baby blanket quilt.  I won't pick it up again until next months meeting, but I will also finish it then.

I bought myself a Five and Dime ruler through amazon.  Once it came in I couldn't wait to use it.  I already had my stack of items for the quilt.
Here is what I have so far--the stack of 10 inch squares with the 5 inch pinned in the middle.  IN the meantime I also came up with a nice rainbow stack of 5 inch squares and some leftover 10 inch squares from the pile of fabrics that I pressed and cut.

I have a quilt retreat this weekend with our quilt guild.  I am so pumped about it!   I have several projects packed to work on---none of which are the ones in this post.  Oh how I wish it was Friday!

Here is my current UFO list, although I don't know the name of the pattern I've chosen to use with the five and dime squares.

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
Hexagon quilt
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
Brown half square triangle table runner
3 sets of doll blanket, pillows, bed and rug--plus more to sell
Wall hanging for quilt guild
yo-yo's that need to be made into projects
black and white rail fence quilt
Arkansas Crossroads scrap quilt
T-shirt latchhook rug
Rainbow colored locker hook rug
Blue and Brown yo-yo table runner
Charming Stars quilt
Special crocheted prayer shawl
Fall Squares table topper
Crazy colored quilt with the five and dime blocks


I am linking up with the following blogs:

Paintly Days Patterns Coloring Book for Watercolors!

We all know how popular the adult coloring books are.  They are fun and a great way to de-stress.

Author and Artist Kristy Rice has put together a series of 3 coloring books for watercolor!  If painting is your passion, these books are perfect!

The pages are thick watercolor paper.  They are double sided so you can practice on one side and then paint on the other side for keeps.  There is no bleedthrough.
The front and back covers pull out and have tutorials, art supply suggestions, a color wheel, and artistic inspiration.
It has easy tear out pages and they are the perfect size for framing.
The outlines disappear as you paint.

Here is an example of 2 designs in the book:

Here are 2 more pages from the book.  There are several that have quotes or sayings.  These would be awesome to print and frame.

More about the author:
Kristy Rice started her love of art at the age of 5.  She would get under her covers with a flashlight and make art literally day and night.
For the last 14 years her personal obsession has evolved into an innovative brand named Momental Designs.
She has transformed event stationery worldwide.  Notable celebrities such as Jessica Simpon, Katy Perry, Sean Parker, and Alexis Bledel have used her work.
Kristy's work has been credited in People Magazine, OK! Magazine, Good Morning America, Vanity Fair, Martha Stewart Weddings, and others.
Her artwork has also graced the products of well known paper brands like Envelopments and Papyrus.  Even TJ Maxx and Target offer products featuring her unmistakable artwork.

You can follow Kristy on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/momental/  or https://www.instagram.com/kristythepainter/

You will find her on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/painterlydays


Here are all 3 books in the series:




Disclosure:  I rec'd a copy of Patterns in exchange for this review.  I was not compensated in any other way and all opinions are my own.  This post contains affiliate links.

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WIP Wednesday-- Home From the Mission Trip

It was an awesome trip.  I'm writing posts on mylot about different parts of the trip.

While on the train and while at the mission I was able to do SOME work on the blue and brown yo-yo table runner.  I have 10 more yo-yo's to make to have enough to finish it.  I must get busy and stay busy on it!
So many other projects that I also want to do!

I will also share with you the photos that I have shared so far from the trip in my mylot posts:

UFO's:

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
Hexagon quilt
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
Brown half square triangle table runner
3 sets of doll blanket, pillows, bed and rug--plus more to sell
Wall hanging for quilt guild
yo-yo's that need to be made into projects
black and white rail fence quilt
Arkansas Crossroads scrap quilt
T-shirt latchhook rug
Rainbow colored locker hook rug
Blue and Brown yo-yo table runner
Charming Stars quilt
Special crocheted prayer shawl
Fall Squares table topper

2016 Finishes:
Smaller pink 4 patch quilt for charity
Pink 4 patch quilt for charity
Hexagon flower table runner
T-shirt toothbrush rug

I link up with the following blogs:

Mission Trip to Immanuel Mission

Just a note to my readers that I will be gone on a mission trip.  We leave on the train early tomorrow (June 11th) about 2 am and will return about the same time on Saturday the 18th.
The we is myself, my grandson Allen and Hanna from our church.  We are traveling with a group from Emmanuel Lutheran.

We are going to Immanuel Mission in Arizona.  I have included a video at the top.  If you would like to see or learn more, please visit http://immanuelmission.org/

We will be building houses during the day.  The last we've heard we will be putting up sheet rock, mudding, and painting, and if time, we will even be digging a foundation for a new home.
During the evenings the youth will be hosting Bible school.

We will have very limited cell phone access if any at all while there as well as no internet.  It's going to be good for me to be away from technology and serving the Lord.

See you when I return with lots of pictures!

Online Earnings May 2016

I am up in earnings from what April was, and June will be interesting to add up since I will be gone on the mission trip with no mobile data or internet while I'm gone.  Yep, it's going to be interesting!

I'm still waiting payment on 3 of the 4 websites that I noted about in last months post.  It might just be a lost cause at this point and time to stop surfing those.    I will do some heavy thinking and soul searching while on the mission trip away from technology.

In May I was paid by:
Apptrailers-- $2.43 paypal
http://bit.ly/uWgfNi  (if you sign up, bonus code predictableuranus2 for bonus points)

zubeezone $3.10


swagbucks-- $25 amazon and $25 paypal

You Can Get Free Gift Cards For Shopping, Searching and Discovering What's Online at Swagbucks.com

redstaghits-- $11.86 paypal


mylot--$1.82 paypal

magicaljourneydownlinebuilder--  $7.95 paypal


TESufSocial -- $14.71 paypal


squirlytraffic-- $5.37 paypal


postmanhits -- $9.45 paypal


redstagmailer-- $13.70 paypal


lucktastic -- $5 amazon


These come to a total of $125.39.  After subtracting $36.39 that I paid in upgrades my total comes to $89.00.

Can I top $89 in June even though I am gone for 8 days?  It's a personal challenge to myself to do so!

Until next month, Happy Earning!

Frugal Friday with Marsha --Gift Giving

It's that time of year--time for the birthdays of the grandchildren.  I thought it would be fun to share the gifts that I give them in my Frugal Friday posts.

First came Skyler's 13th birthday.  He's my step-grandson.  I was busy worrying about not having much for him.  All I had in my stash was a Star Wars spiral notebook that I had picked up at Walmart for 50 cents on clearance.
My daughter then suggested that I crochet him hacky sacks.  I would never have thought of that, but went right to finding a pattern online.

I used the pattern found here:  http://www.freshstitches.com/how-to-make-a-hacky-sack-crochet-easy/

I rounded up all of the materials to make them, which I had plenty of around the house.  I decided to make him 3 of them because not only does he like to hacky sack, he also likes to juggle.
He loved them.  His friend at his party thought they were cool.  And, they had a family hacky sack game after we went home.

Other than making gifts, a lot of my gifts come from items that I get in for review.  Some of those I do get in free, and some, like this game, I do pay a small amount for.   I chose to get Rooster Race because I knew Jacob would like it.  He's been playing card games with my mom most every evening.

A little review:  It's a really fun learning game. Each player gets 14 cards then one card is turned over in the center.   On your turn you guess if your card will be higher or lower than the card on top of the pile.  If you are right you get to take a cute little ear of corn from the center.  If you are wrong you have to give back an ear of corn.  The winner is the one with the most ears of corn once all 14 cards have been gone through.  He's had a lot of fun with it.

Another birthday coming up this weekend so I will have more gifts to show in next week's post.

WIP Wednesday -- Craft Room Disaster

Since I didn't post last week, I didn't want to miss this week even though it's a lot later in the day than I like to write my blog.  Last week I had a medical procedure and didn't feel like doing much.

As far as crafts go, I started crocheting the Princess Anna doll.  It's frustrating for me to work with something that small and black yarn, so that's not gone far enough to even think of taking a picture.
I made 3 hacky sacks for a birthday gift for my 13 yr old step grandson, but I think I want to share those in a whole other post.
If I worked on anything else, I don't remember!

I really want to get in to my craft room and get it cleaned up and organized.  I am posting these 4 before shots even though I know I won't take the time, or have the time, to start really working on the room until after my mission trip.

Don't fall over when you look at these pictures!!

UFO's:

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
Hexagon quilt
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
Brown half square triangle table runner
3 sets of doll blanket, pillows, bed and rug--plus more to sell
Wall hanging for quilt guild
yo-yo's that need to be made into projects
black and white rail fence quilt
Arkansas Crossroads scrap quilt
T-shirt latchhook rug
Rainbow colored locker hook rug
Blue and Brown yo-yo table runner
Charming Stars quilt
Special crocheted prayer shawl
Fall Squares table topper

2016 Finishes:
Smaller pink 4 patch quilt for charity
Pink 4 patch quilt for charity
Hexagon flower table runner
T-shirt toothbrush rug

I am linking with the following blogs: