hello hello. happy Monday! i'm here to finish off my 10 gifts for under $10 challenge. If you missed them, here are projects one, two through five and six and seven. i have a few extra projects that i've decided not to share until after Christmas because I know the people who are receiving them read my blog ;).
8. Mini Embroidery for the Home
I made this for my sweet boyfriend's home. A mini hoop like this takes me under 30 minuted to complete and costs under $5 for all materials! yay.
9. Baby Owl Bib
This adorable pattern (and lots more cuties) can be found on the Lion Brand site. There are crochet and knitting options. It's actually my favorite yarn b.c I like really thick yarns. fun fun. Here's another fave...
10. and i dieee for these mini Vinyl gift tags by dude craft. completely perfect.
that was fun! i'd loooove to see links to the handmade gifts that everyone creates!
here are a few photos from Coffee Ethic today (one of our favorite spots).
and i finally got a shade of pink that i find acceptable yay! (big thank you*s to my pal Paris!)




Yeah, I think that's my favorite shade of pink.
you look adorable :]
and yay for The Coffee Ethic.
xo.
Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | December 14, 2009 at 07:25 PM
love the hair <3 it looks great!
and I really love the mini embroidery! such a sweet and easy idea =)
Posted by: Nicole Ioma | December 14, 2009 at 07:33 PM
oh how i love that little hoop! must make one for my own home, but might need a bigger hoop for "schwedhelm".
Posted by: deb | December 14, 2009 at 07:38 PM
Your hair is fun, fun fun. I was going to make these mittens for everyone but so far I've just made them for me: http://artwallblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/sweater-mittens-check.html
Posted by: Katie Stephenson | December 14, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Gussy makes these: www.maggiewhitley.etsy.com
that's my DIY :)
Posted by: Gussy | December 14, 2009 at 07:48 PM
what a beautiful pink! and gorgeous coffee ethic photos, really gorgeous <3
Posted by: monica arvan | December 14, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Now that is the color pink I would want. If I did not work at a bank. hehe
Posted by: Megan Michelle | December 14, 2009 at 09:04 PM
i really like that pink shade on you, very cute! I made a sweet coffee cozy for my niece!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/seesuestitch/4179571734/
Posted by: SeeSueStitch | December 14, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Love the pink!!
If you go to my blog you will see my felt camera pin/brooch I made. My dd actually wants one now --so it looks as if I will be making her one for Christmas. The snowman pin has been updated---it will be given to my dh grandmother. Making more felt pins for other family members.
papercamerascissor.blogspot.com
Posted by: gina | December 14, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Your hair is awesome. Wish I were brave enough to go pink. Of course I can't go dying my hair right now...not supposed to while expecting, I guess. Maybe after the babe arrives I'll do something fun with the blonde streaks I had dyed in before the pregnancy...
Posted by: crissy | December 14, 2009 at 09:42 PM
Beauty School Drop Out...go back to high school!
Thanks for the fun inspiration!
Posted by: Jeanelle | December 14, 2009 at 10:39 PM
Ohh, I love the pink! I took the plunge of hair dying recently- not quite as big of a move as pink- but much darker. I think I'm addicted now.
Posted by: Ally | December 14, 2009 at 11:01 PM
hey Elsie,
first time writing to you, you rock, thanks for your love of art.
I saw this today and you came in my mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZlqkrg8lQQ&feature=player_embedded
you may have a smile after
Posted by: Marie Killick | December 14, 2009 at 11:43 PM
bubble gum pink! so pretty :o)
Posted by: robin | December 15, 2009 at 03:22 AM
I've loved all your handmade gift ideas. Unfortunately I've been a bit crap this year and not managed to do any handmade pressies - might have to file your ideas away for next year!
I'm loving how much you're blogging recently - this is the first site I check daily now!
Posted by: drummbellina | December 15, 2009 at 04:23 AM
Cool list! Lots of great stuff. Thanks for linking to DudeCraft!
Posted by: Dudecraft | December 15, 2009 at 06:45 AM
Love the hair. I'm thinking of going fuchsia this week. Don't know though I may be too old LOL!
Posted by: Toni | December 15, 2009 at 09:22 AM
oh my oh my i love that owl bib pattern. WE don't have kids yet, but my mother loves to crochet, so I'm going to send this pattern her way and have her get a head start. thanks so much for the link.
Posted by: Brandy Von Doeren | December 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I love what you've done with your hair! ^^
I've become addicted to bright hair, mine is currently turquoise, haha.
when it comes to handmade things, I'm currently knitting these http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36121729
LOVE the pattern, and they're not very difficult, yay for owls and socks!
Posted by: Silje | December 15, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I haven't done embroidery since middle school, but I'm so in love with yours, I'm going to start up again!
Posted by: Megan | December 15, 2009 at 11:56 AM