My Winter Blues

With winter in full swing (most of the time) here and me being half frozen during it, I of course started thinking about fun winter gear. Then I stumbled across this fantastically entertaining craft. The tutorial seemed easy enough so I decided to go for it. While out shopping David and I picked up the fleece and I set to work. Since I'm no expert with sewing (is there anything below amateur? That's me.) I didn't expect much on my first attempt. So, armed with my handy dandy seam ripper (aka my best friend) I started cutting the pieces out, pinning them and sitting down to try and figure out how my sewing machine works. Once again. After two hours Soon I had the machine set and ready to go and for the most part it was super easy. I got the 'extra' pieces to embellish it with ready and the sides all sewn up. All I had left was closing the top. Here, here is where I met my arch nemesis.

I think I ripped the seam about 3 times before I got it right. First I misunderstood the instructions and thought I was fixing it, but then I realized that it was wrong the second time too. Finally I did what I should have done in the first place. I sat and looked at it and then thought about what made sense. Then I had it!

Now did a happy dance because I had an adorable finished hat :D

 

Valhalla!

I just thought this was the cutest thing EVER. So cute in fact I couldn't resist making a couple more haha.

(I like to imagine the bear saying "Wassup?" all gangster like)

David especially appreciated this one. This little dude is a stylin' dinosaur!

 

Yes. I know. A bear wearing a bear hat? Redundant maybe, but still adorable.

 

And here's a polar bear one!

 

OK OK. Maybe this craft got a little out of hand...maybe. :)

And since several of our friends are having/have new babies I have people I can give these hats to and that way I won't be that weird lady that makes little hats for no reason and hordes them. Yay! for not being that lady.

The Mortal Instruments Movie Trailer

This is one book series I've read, enjoyed and re-read. Now I find out there's a movie coming out in August 2013! Yes - it is a series found in the teen fiction section in the library, however, I do not care. I'm a suck and I enjoyed every moment while reading each book. The plot twist may be weird, even creepy if you really try to put yourself in the characters place,  but just don't think about it that closely. It fixes itself in the end anyways. Sit back and relax and enjoy this treat!