Look what I made!

 Things have been super busy, but fun, here at casa de haynes. I have been crocheting like crazy and have started a little embroidery fun as well. (thanks to Sublime Stitching) The tutorial is not quite ready, (I want to get some really good, clear photos), but I did want to share a project I completed. I found this lovely little iPod cozy pattern on ravelry, and decided it would be perfect for my beloved iPod Touch. It is a simple pattern, and the results are endlessly pleasing. Stop by Sarah Freisberg's Tangled Happy blog for the details.


 I used Caron Simply Soft acrylic yarn in Grey Heather, and added a lovely green button that I had hanging around in my button collection. It is a fun day project, and I am definitely making one for my dad for Father's Day.

my nails match my cozy!

What has everyone been up to? Was a fun Memorial Day weekend enjoyed by all?

update

 I am currently working away at the special mystery tutorial, but in the meantime, wouldn't you like a trashcan? If you think you could use a bin update, there is a give away on curbly right now for this beautiful simplehuman trashcan. 

 As you can see, it's a really lovely can that contains both a trash can and a recycling bin in the same unit. It has a 10 year warranty, and is fingerprint proof! 

Music to Dance To

 Today I am working on a really fun tutorial for the blog. I think it will be really useful and give everyone some really good ideas for summer fashion and crafts. In the meantime, here is a really fun Dance themed playlist. Enjoy!

Summer Goals

 So, summer vacation is very nearly here. I will be free of class starting at noon this wednesday. I am still in the midst of final project craziness, but I am fairly happy with my progress. Once summer break begins,I will have a lot of free time on my hands, but I have a lot I want to accomplish. Here are a few of my main goals for the next 3.5 months. 

• Get back to my exercise and yoga goals.A freak back injury has put me behind on this.


• Learn to Knit


• Advance my Crochet skills: this includes, but is not limited to, crocheting a striped throw for my bed.


• Read, Read, Read! I have read a lot this year, but I estimate that I have roughly 10 books that I know I want to read, and I want to revisit some classics.


• Really examine some career goals and investigate some possibilities. 


• Eat lots of Avocado, Corn, Strawberries, Cherries and Peaches.


• Work on my Adobe skills. 


• Learn some web developing. 


• Organize my room/humble little studio


• Make some attempts at customizing some tank tops to make them cute.


 What are some of your goals for the summer. Any gardening goal or rest and relaxation goals?

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Final Push!

 I have not updated in a few days due to finals craziness. I have been very productive, however! Last night my sister and I did a little project in town. I made wheat paste for the first time, and it is simple, cheap and seemed to do it's sticky job. If you want to post any posters or flyers around town, without damaging anything, wheat paste is the way to go. 
 Tonight and for the next few days, I will be finishing my final Fibers project. I am finishing up the crocheted portion of the project.

 I will make sure to share the finished piece with y'all. All in all I am excited to be done with class and ready for the summer. I have a lot of projects planned and it will be nice to have no deadlines! This will be my last summer as a full-time student, so while I am still looking for a part time job, if nothing pans out, I will make the most of my complete freedom.

P.S I have joined a few more social sites recently. They are yarn and craft related, and I thought I would give you guys a heads up.

• I am keeping up with my new yarn obsession over at ravelry.I really like it so far. It has patterns and tools to keep track of your yarn and notions.

• I have also joined curbly, because I love getting advice about crafty things.

• Last, but not least is craftzine. I love craftzine, it is just a great resource and so full of inspiration for all kinds of creative endeavors.