Hi Everyone!
As I know many of you are heading out just about now...at 12:30 AM to go do some Christmas/Holiday Shopping. Some of you are already out and about.
I beg of you all PLEASE be courteous. Don't punch people in the face. Don't trample on the workers. I don't want to hear about any deaths or injuries this year. There is NO item in this world that is worth it. Plus just be polite to workers and fellow shoppers. Don't get lost in the frenzy that is Black Friday.
People wonder why many retail people end up sounding bitter and mean and you end up complaining about them. It's because the people that came before you were mean and nasty to them and treated them horribly.
Come on people give a smile say thank you for your work. Make them feel appreciated.
And to the workers of Black Friday I ask you. Even though they yell at you, threaten you, even lean over the counter in an attempt to intimidate you. Be nice give a smile even though you're tired and probably upset at the last few people who treated you wrongly just give a smile. If the people who ignore my pleas decide to keep on being rude and violent over unnecessary items just forgive their ignorance and ill manners. Just mentally count down until you can escape and go home and get some actual rest.
And stores for shame on you for making people come in so early and not fully enjoying their holiday.
I want things to go back to how they were. Holidays were sacred! Everything shut down! Only essential places were open like pharmacies and hospitals. It's a time for friends and family to be together, not marketing ploys!
I can say these things because I've been on both sides I've been a shopper and a worker. Please don't comment and tell me I know nothing.
Once again BE COURTEOUS!!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Friday, November 16, 2012
Dog Collars for Etsy
Hi Everyone!
I know I have no followers what so ever....ya I know I don't I'm not popular what can I say.
But I thought I'd let everyone know that in a week or so I will have some things posted on my Etsy shop. I am pleased to inform you that they are decently priced as well.
I am going to be selling some dog collars.
I did applique and bead work on them.
They will be selling for $10. and shipping for them is $2. within the United States.
Here's what three of them look like.
They're an excellent deal!
If you were to go to Walmart to purchase the collar alone (completely plain) you'd be paying over $6.
And if you were to purchase a decorated one from the store you'd be paying over $15.
So it's a deal ^^
They are 16 inches in length and should fit a dog approximately the weight of 18 pounds to I'd say about 30 pounds.
Now if you are concerned that the flowers won't stay on. I can guarantee they will unless your sweet little puppy is a chewer. My dog Sasha has a few of them I've made in the past 2 years and only one has come apart and that was due to her going through a chewing phase she helped them loosen up. The one she wears now is over a year old and still holding up.
Here's a picture to show you. This is the one she wears now.
I had to hold her fur back...she's extra fluffy so it hides sometimes ^^;
I know I have no followers what so ever....ya I know I don't I'm not popular what can I say.
But I thought I'd let everyone know that in a week or so I will have some things posted on my Etsy shop. I am pleased to inform you that they are decently priced as well.
I am going to be selling some dog collars.
I did applique and bead work on them.
They will be selling for $10. and shipping for them is $2. within the United States.
Here's what three of them look like.
They're an excellent deal!
If you were to go to Walmart to purchase the collar alone (completely plain) you'd be paying over $6.
And if you were to purchase a decorated one from the store you'd be paying over $15.
So it's a deal ^^
They are 16 inches in length and should fit a dog approximately the weight of 18 pounds to I'd say about 30 pounds.
Now if you are concerned that the flowers won't stay on. I can guarantee they will unless your sweet little puppy is a chewer. My dog Sasha has a few of them I've made in the past 2 years and only one has come apart and that was due to her going through a chewing phase she helped them loosen up. The one she wears now is over a year old and still holding up.
Here's a picture to show you. This is the one she wears now.
I had to hold her fur back...she's extra fluffy so it hides sometimes ^^;
So hope some of you guys are interested.
These collars would make great Christmas presents for your puppy
Please comment or contact me if you have any questions
Thank You! ^_^
UPDATE!
COLLARS NOW UP ON ETSY FOR SALE!
$11 per collar with $2 shipping
COLLARS NOW UP ON ETSY FOR SALE!
$11 per collar with $2 shipping
follow me on facebook, send me a message and receive 10% off
link for facebook is on the updated etsy collar post that was placed November 22nd.
I'm easy to search for just look for FANTASMLUA
^__^ THANK YOU!
^__^ THANK YOU!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Free Portal Amigurumi Pattern: Wheatley
Hi Everyone!
Today I made a Wheatley Amigurumi. He's not the greatest one out there but he's made completely out of yarn. No hard bits. Yes I am proud of that because one it's cuddly and two if a kid wants one it's safe for them ^^
He's approximately 4-5 inches in height...I couldn't find my tape measure to make sure. He fits nicely in your hand. I hope you get a chance to make him. Now this is free. I just ask that when you use it you give me some credit since I did make this pattern. Please don't sell him for profit. I repeat COPYRIGHT.
With that said here you go:
Portal Wheatley Amigurumi:
You will need:
Yarn:
white
blue
black
light grey
dark grey
I used Red Heart yarn
Hook: F/5-3.75mm
Darning/tapestry needle (what ever the yarn can fit through)
Poly-fil
Using the white yarn
Chain 3 and join.
You can also use the magic ring method. I tried both before finishing the product. My preference was the traditional chain 3, looked a little bit neater. I suggest you try out both methods to see what you like best : )
Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
ST= Stitch
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SC DEC: Single Crochet Decrease
FO = Fasten Off
R1: Work 9 SC in the ring, you may SL ST to keep it a little neater looking at the end.
Switch to the blue yarn.
R2: Work 2 SC in each ST (18 ST at the end)
R3: SC all around.
R4: 1 SC in next 2 ST then 2 SC in the 3rd ST, repeat til the end.
R5: 1 SC in the next 3 ST then 2 SC in the 4th ST, repeat til the end.
Switch to the black yarn.
R6: 1 SC in the next 4 ST then 2 SC in the 5th ST, repeat til the end.
Switch to light grey yarn.
R7 - 12: SC all around.
R13: 1 SC in the next 4 ST then do a SC DEC (30 ST at the end).
Turn work inside out, because the inside is actually the outside part that will be seen.
R14: 1 SC in the next 3 ST then do a SC DEC (24 ST at the end).
Stuff with Poly-fil
R15: 1 SC in the next 2 ST then do a SC DEC (18 ST at the end).
R16: SC all around.
R17: SL ST skip a stitch and SL ST again, repeat (approximately 9 SL ST needed, but may need more or less depending on how loose or tight your stitches are).
Make a knot or two and sew the excess thread into the ball.
For the sides:
Make 2
Using the dark grey yarn:
Chain 3 and join with SL ST
R1: Work 9 SC in the ring, you may S ST to keep it neater.
R2: 2SC in each ST.
Switch to light grey yarn.
R3: SC all around.
FO and sew onto the side of the ball.
Handles:
Make 2
Using the dark grey yarn:
Chain 20.
R1: Using the back of the crochet or also known as the "butts" of the chain, SC all 20 ST
R2: 1 SC onto the other side of the chain to make it look more bar like. JUST ONE SC we are not going down the 20 ST again on the other side. This is just 1 SC on the first stitch on the other side. FO.
Leave enough yarn to sew to the ball. I basically just sewed the one side then passed the needle through the ball to the spot I was going to sew the other side of the handle to and sewed it like that then just tucked the yarn into the work and snipped off the excess when I brought the needle back out.
And there you have a Wheatley all to yourself!
I hope my pattern made sense.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask : )
Enjoy!
Next pattern I plan to do is for the Space Core but sort of a Nyan Cat space core scarf.
That pattern will be made available on etsy. As well as the original product if anyone wishes to buy it. Prices have yet to be determined. They won't be expensive.
Today I made a Wheatley Amigurumi. He's not the greatest one out there but he's made completely out of yarn. No hard bits. Yes I am proud of that because one it's cuddly and two if a kid wants one it's safe for them ^^
He's approximately 4-5 inches in height...I couldn't find my tape measure to make sure. He fits nicely in your hand. I hope you get a chance to make him. Now this is free. I just ask that when you use it you give me some credit since I did make this pattern. Please don't sell him for profit. I repeat COPYRIGHT.
With that said here you go:
Portal Wheatley Amigurumi:
You will need:
Yarn:
white
blue
black
light grey
dark grey
I used Red Heart yarn
Hook: F/5-3.75mm
Darning/tapestry needle (what ever the yarn can fit through)
Poly-fil
Using the white yarn
Chain 3 and join.
You can also use the magic ring method. I tried both before finishing the product. My preference was the traditional chain 3, looked a little bit neater. I suggest you try out both methods to see what you like best : )
Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
ST= Stitch
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SC DEC: Single Crochet Decrease
FO = Fasten Off
R1: Work 9 SC in the ring, you may SL ST to keep it a little neater looking at the end.
Switch to the blue yarn.
R2: Work 2 SC in each ST (18 ST at the end)
R3: SC all around.
R4: 1 SC in next 2 ST then 2 SC in the 3rd ST, repeat til the end.
R5: 1 SC in the next 3 ST then 2 SC in the 4th ST, repeat til the end.
Switch to the black yarn.
R6: 1 SC in the next 4 ST then 2 SC in the 5th ST, repeat til the end.
Switch to light grey yarn.
R7 - 12: SC all around.
R13: 1 SC in the next 4 ST then do a SC DEC (30 ST at the end).
Turn work inside out, because the inside is actually the outside part that will be seen.
R14: 1 SC in the next 3 ST then do a SC DEC (24 ST at the end).
Stuff with Poly-fil
R15: 1 SC in the next 2 ST then do a SC DEC (18 ST at the end).
R16: SC all around.
R17: SL ST skip a stitch and SL ST again, repeat (approximately 9 SL ST needed, but may need more or less depending on how loose or tight your stitches are).
Make a knot or two and sew the excess thread into the ball.
For the sides:
Make 2
Using the dark grey yarn:
Chain 3 and join with SL ST
R1: Work 9 SC in the ring, you may S ST to keep it neater.
R2: 2SC in each ST.
Switch to light grey yarn.
R3: SC all around.
FO and sew onto the side of the ball.
Handles:
Make 2
Using the dark grey yarn:
Chain 20.
R1: Using the back of the crochet or also known as the "butts" of the chain, SC all 20 ST
R2: 1 SC onto the other side of the chain to make it look more bar like. JUST ONE SC we are not going down the 20 ST again on the other side. This is just 1 SC on the first stitch on the other side. FO.
Leave enough yarn to sew to the ball. I basically just sewed the one side then passed the needle through the ball to the spot I was going to sew the other side of the handle to and sewed it like that then just tucked the yarn into the work and snipped off the excess when I brought the needle back out.
And there you have a Wheatley all to yourself!
I hope my pattern made sense.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask : )
Enjoy!
Next pattern I plan to do is for the Space Core but sort of a Nyan Cat space core scarf.
That pattern will be made available on etsy. As well as the original product if anyone wishes to buy it. Prices have yet to be determined. They won't be expensive.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Hakuouki Craft
Hi Everyone!
So yesterday was Halloween my trick or treat night got scheduled to Saturday night because of the hurricane. So while I entertained myself with TCM's lovely night of old time horror ^.^ Boris Karloff was on. I decided to work on my best friend's Christmas present. Well I thought it would take a long time and it actually got finished last night....because I didn't pay attention to the time and when I started at 9 pm and was watching movies I did not see time go by to 5 am ya I was that into my work and my movies....
Well I designed for my friend a Ibuki Ryonosuke pillowcase. I embroidered it myself. I don't think it's the greatest work but since his products are rather limited I had no choice but to make something...sorry eBay I'm not paying $90 for a plushie that cost the company $5 to make --;
So here's my attempt. I did the outline in graphite paper outlines and then redid it with fabric marker. Then embroidered away into the night!
The picture I used
The outline....the dogs tried to share in the project....I found some puppy fuzz....on it after I walked away to get a drink....
The finished project
And comparison of project and photo
Let me know what you think and if you have any ideas ^^
So yesterday was Halloween my trick or treat night got scheduled to Saturday night because of the hurricane. So while I entertained myself with TCM's lovely night of old time horror ^.^ Boris Karloff was on. I decided to work on my best friend's Christmas present. Well I thought it would take a long time and it actually got finished last night....because I didn't pay attention to the time and when I started at 9 pm and was watching movies I did not see time go by to 5 am ya I was that into my work and my movies....
Well I designed for my friend a Ibuki Ryonosuke pillowcase. I embroidered it myself. I don't think it's the greatest work but since his products are rather limited I had no choice but to make something...sorry eBay I'm not paying $90 for a plushie that cost the company $5 to make --;
So here's my attempt. I did the outline in graphite paper outlines and then redid it with fabric marker. Then embroidered away into the night!
The picture I used
The outline....the dogs tried to share in the project....I found some puppy fuzz....on it after I walked away to get a drink....
And comparison of project and photo
I think this looked better as an outline and some day I hope to try and fabric paint it but for embroidery...and me not being very good at it I think this was a project well done and I hope she'll like it when she gets it at Christmas ^^
Let me know what you think and if you have any ideas ^^
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