Home decor- a tasty snack for my cats

I have two cats.
Both are cute and both eat things they shouldn't.
LaLa likes to eat plastic grocery sacks.
Steve... well.... she is the larger cat out of the two and she enjoys eating (but is not limited to) the following:

shower curtains
tape of any kind
bed skirts
ribbon- paper or fabric
fake plants
dead leaves
Table Clothes

Both cats do enjoy and eat cat food on a daily, self serve basis.
And both cats enjoy nibbling at yarn.

So needless to say it have a hard time really wanting to decorate much in my apartment because for the most part I don't know if it will be eaten.
But if I knew for sure that my things would be unmarked by cat teeth I would be more inclined to knit for home.

I love this lamp! I think it is super cute and super creative!
AND could probably go uneaten :)

I love the detail on this clock! I never ever EVER thought of this!
This would go on the wall obviously and will not be accessible to the kitties.

This is crocheted. I realize this but I love it anyway :)
This will not be eaten but I anticipate that it would collect hair... like everything else.

Love knitted bowls! and can be pretty simple to make!

I've never seen stools like this before and thought that they look fun!
I personally wouldn't knit one...
In fear of a cat chewing on the corners.
Maybe Someday though!

This. Is. Awesome.

I would love a yarny home!
Pretty sure this summer I will be working on place mats, bowls, lampshades, and other fun little projects to cozy up my home that may not be so tempting to the furbabies.

I hope that you all are having a great week so far!
Love you All!

Caren

Psalm 139:13-14

World Wide Knit in Public Day

Did you know there was such a thing?!

I didn't know until I became a knitter a little over two years ago!

Granted this event has only been around for about 5 years but still... I had no clue!

Where: Dancing Sheep Yarn and Fiber (Downtown 2nd st. Next to the sandwich bar)

When: June 11th

What time: 11-4

What to expect: Lots of knitting and snacks
Be sure to bring any snack foods you'd like and any preferred beverage. I'm sure there will be some food provided for you to snack on but just in case you want something special or have a big appetite... please feel free to bring something nummy!

Don't forget a comfortable chair to ensure you have a place to sit!

I'm sure you won't have a problem finding something to knit seeming as every knitter I know has more than one project going at a time.

(I'm pretty sure I have like 5)

There is also talks of Yarnbombing

(which was written about in the last post)
That is currently being checked out with the City of Casper to make sure we aren't violating anything or stepping on any toes but I can't imagine that it would be a problem!

I sure hope That you all had a Happy Christ Is Risen/Easter Day!

Love you All

Caren

Psalm 139:13-14

Yarnbomb-om-om

Wikipedia says the following: Yarn bombing, yarnbombing, graffiti knitting, guerrilla knitting, or yarnstorming is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colorful displays of knitted or crocheted cloth rather than paint or chalk. While yarn installations – called yarn bombs or yarnstorms – may last for years, they are considered non-permanent, and, unlike graffiti, can be easily removed if necessary. The practice is believed to have originated in the U.S. with Texas knitters trying to find a creative way to use their leftover and unfinished knitting projects, but it has since spread worldwide. While other forms of graffiti may be expressive, decorative, territorial, socio-political commentary, advertising or vandalism, yarn bombing is almost exclusively about reclaiming and personalizing sterile or cold public places.

Here are a few fun pictures that I found in regards to this ridiculously awesome activity!

And I should have known that you can "like" it on facebook! You can click here to look at the facebook page that has been set up for yarnboming!

You'll have the opportunity to take part in a yarnbombing during Worldwide Knit in public day at the Dancing Sheep Yarn and Fiber in June!

I'll be posting another blog about that so stay tuned!

Love you all!!

Caren Psalm 139:13-14

Stuff and Things

Currently I am knitting with this yarn. It is Malabrigo's Merino Wool Silk which is a super soft combination and one of my favorites to knit with!

And this would be the colorway. An awesome mix of purples, peaches, yellows, and sage. I would have to say that Malabrigo is one of my favorite to knit with just based on the fact that they always have such awesome color combinations on their variegated yarns.

Whatever I am making with this will be posted on my etsy shop soon! So keep your eyes on the lookout for a Sereknitty and Purls creation! Also... In my blogging life :) I have come across some fun blogs. All are an expression of craftiness and at least two of them are more knitting focused! http://heberteveryday.wordpress.com

http://binatknits.wordpress.com/

http://www.dull-roar.com

http://bleubirdvintage.typepad.com/

http://littlebirdcrafts.blogspot.com

But yes. These are my fun recommendations if you are interested or are just wanting something to read to pass the time.

Thanks for reading and I love you all!!

Caren Psalm 139:13-14

Do It Yourself

I enjoy new artsy crafty things. and It seems that I find a lot of things online that I love but don't purchase due to cost. But I figured that if I can't buy it pre-made then there may be a way to make it myself. I was looking through my saved "favorites" of some DIY tutorials that I thought would be fun to share with you all. I have a few old t-shirts that I don't wear and came across this idea to recycle them...

You can find out how to do this to your t-shirts by clicking here

I do enjoy baking and came across this cute little idea on Etsy. I actually made these little guys for my family for Christmas this last year but did not use the sucker sticks because I did not have any and they did not turn out near as cute. From what I hear though.... they were yummy. :)

You can find out how to make these buy clicking here

Now I saw these cute little things called dorset buttons on another blog that I read from time to time but at the time did not know that was what they were called. They are quite time consuming starting out but the finished product is awesome and the possibilities are endless for these little things!

To learn how to make these awesome little doodads (yesh I did say that.) you can click

here

And if none of this amuses you... Maybe this will....

It's a connect the dot tattoo! Random? Yes.

Well I hope you all give some of this a try! Who knows... Maybe you'll like it!

Love you all!

Caren- Psalm 139:13-14

When I'm not Knitting

For those who may not know me (or know me well) I am sure people wonder if there is anything that I do other than knit.

Well, though knitting is a passion of mine there are ones that are of more importance and of greater value!

When I'm not knitting I hang out with these peeps...

My family :) My little people and my man are pretty much who I hang out with. I'm a mom first before anything else. and when I have time... I pay attention to my husband. HAHA!

I do have other hobbies.

One would be.... Baking!

Lemon Poppy Seed is David's favorite. :) I try to oblige! Other hobbies/activities/Interests:

Celebrate Recovery

Soul Sisters Ministry

Singing, Thrift Store Shopping, Coloring (yes. In a coloring book), Coffee Drinking (yes I consider that a hobby and an activity), Fishing, Camping, Blogging (the obvious), Texting (my main form of communicating). When I get the chance to, I hang out with My momma. When our schedules meet I hang out with my sister. When i get the chance I talk on the phone with my brother.

Now do I have an actual job? Yes and No! I co-teach beginners knitting here...

And when I am needed I help run the store! Sounds like work but it is too much fun to actually be considered that in my mind. :)

But these are all just cover ups. :) I'm a disciple of God that is cleverly disguised as all of these things!

I posted this on my facebook page and am now posting it here. "I am not ashamed to say that I have a relationship with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This does not mean that I think I am perfect and without fault but simply acknowledging that I am not which is why I am in desperate need of him. He is sufficent in all my needs, Loves me unconditionally, and shows me grace when I least deserve it! I am in awe and in love! I praise him for he is worthy of it all and made the ultimate sacrifice...for he died for my sins so that I may join him some day in heaven."

So I'm a mom A wife A daughter A sister A knitter A blogger A Coffee Drinker Fisher Camper Singer Thrift Store Shopper Texter Colorer (is that a really word?) And an employee at an awesome yarn store But most important of them all... I AM A CHILD OF GOD! (even though I am a sinner!!) WOW!

Soooooooooo....... Who are you?!

I hope everyone has a blessed day!

Love you all!

Caren

Psalm 139:13-14

Gadgets and giggles! :)

So I was thinking about things that are really helpful for beginning knitters. For those of you who don't know I teach part time at The Dancing Sheep Yarn and Fiber as a beginning knitter instructor along side a sweet lady and very talented knitter named Cathy. Our job is mainly to teach you the basics.

In knitting 101 you learn how to do the knit stitch.

In knitting 102 you learn how to do the purl stitch and how to read a pattern.

In knitting 103 you learn how to knit in the round on circular needles (to make a hat), decrease stitches, and knit on double pointed needles.

There are a couple things that we recommend getting that are of great use and of great help and I thought that I would share them with you.

Note that these are things that I own and use often.

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Below you will find pictures of "The Knit Kit"

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The top of the knit kit has a counter that can be used to count your rows or stitches. On the left you will find a crochet hook that can me used to pick up your dropped stitches.

On the Left you will find a thread cutter.

And on the bottom you will find a tape measure which can be used to measure your project if needed and to figure gauge if you needed to.

Now if you flip it over... There is more!!!! > I pulled all of it out so you can see what it all looks like. > You will find a pair of scissors for cutting your yarn and trimming up loose ends after you've weeved them in. There is also a darning needle for weeving in your ends, Needle tip covers to keep your stiches on your needles when you're not working on your project. And stitch markers that are often used when you make hats or when called for in any other patterns. There you have run down of "The Knit Kit". It contains the essentials and in a compact little case that is easy to just throw into your bag. I honestly take mine with me every time I leave the house with knitting. I use it at home too obviously. > The next thing I would recommend is more like"things" but fall into the category "BOOK". The first book is called... "Stitch n' B*tch" Though I don't really care much for the curse word in this clever book title... It really is full of tons of helpful information! It shows you the basics and (for the times when you just can't remember!) other techniques that are helpful in more advanced projects. Another thing that is fun about this book is that it gives yu a few practice projects and when you get comfortable enough in your knitting ability there are patterns in the back of the book that you can make! Very cute patterns I might add!

The second book that I recommend is "Knit Speak". It is a quick reference book to those sometimes confusing abreviations in patterns. It will explain to you what it means and will explain to you how to do what the pattern is asking. (Both books include pictures for you visual learners!) >

If you are a person of accessories you may want to consider getting a project bag. The name "Project bag" is self explanitory. Its a bag that you can put your project in. :) There's a wide variety of project bags out there! Nearly all of mine are "Dancing Sheep" T-shirt project bags that are light weight and have plenty of room. But for the trendy girl check out this one... http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Featured_All_Knitting_Supplies__DNamasteZumaBags.html?intmedid=FeatAcc:NamasteZumaBags

It's the Namaste Zuma Bag which is one that I own in the color "EggPlant".

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All the items that I have listed today you can find at "The Dancing Sheep"!

If you are uncertain of the location you can find this cute little shop at

122 East 2nd StreetCasper, WY 82601-2502(307) 265-6173

If you go in today or tomorrow (April 1st and 2nd) you can expect to celebrate the 3rd birthday of this cozy, local yarn shop! 15% off store wide and additional 5% for mentioning Dancing Sheep's email or my blog! AND CAKE!!!!!!

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I hope everyone learned a little something of what is available to you! If you are interested in getting onto the Dancing Sheeps email list please email me at SereknittyandPurls@hotmail.com and I will get you added! The email will keep you posted on up coming classes and other fun events!!!

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Thank you for taking the time to read today! Hope your day is full of blessings!

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Love you all!

Caren Psalm 139:13-14