Had to show off what my dd made...

She made them for a friend who has a big city theme. My little brother took the pictures. (so he's 37 he's still my little brother.) Then we converted them to iron on's and she designed the pillows.

My DD made the cutest Baby hat and bloomers

I just had to capture them on my little "Dolly" before they ship out to the photographer who ordered them. If you would like to hire her knitting skills for your baby or prop just email us.
andrea@prairieladystudio.com

Had to Share my DD Creation... This is Kyo Sohma...

She made him for a Children's Shelter donation. I think some little boy or girl will love him.
And I think I should add, while the body was a pattern. Everything else from his hair, eyes and clothes she designed. I think she rocked it!

Yarn Wax Sticks (Homemade Wikki Stix)

I got a sample of wikki stix with my renewal of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. My children loved them but with 8 dc the price was a bit daunting. Then I remembered I had the instructions saved to make them. These aren't hard to make but very very messy and time consuming. But you get huge results for your effort. We got about 1,000 sticks out of it. We covered the table plus 3 craft tables. And mine were longer than real ones.
Homemade Yarn Wax Sticks
I got this recipe from Bethany at Happy to Be Called Mommy



Bundled and Ready for Gift Giving!

The Blanket is Finished....

I love the results and it will be nice and warm too.

We Got a New Horse

My oldest ds made it for his younger siblings. If you want to make one he got the pattern out of this book.
Sunset Woodworking Projects II by the Editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine
He found the book at the library.
(Can't find the picture have to do some searching another day)

Poor Man's Macro

Couldn't decide if this should be under craft or Photography so put it in both.
My 12 yr old son was reading Boy's Quest April/May 2009 copy, which is the Photography issue.

 In it they had an idea to use bolts, washers, wing nuts, nuts, magnifying glass and wood to make a camera able to take macro photos. He took it a step farther and made it so his can tilt and angle.
Here it is...



If you want to make one you will need.
 1 board any size; he used 11 X 13;
solid maple scraps
 1 carriage bolt 5/16  length 6 to 10";
 1 5/16, 2 " long bolt;
1 5/16, 1 1/2" long bolt;
5 -  1" washers;
2- 3/4" washes;
4 wing nuts to fit your bolt;
1 locking washer;
1 5/16 nut
1 camera to try it out. A point and shoot is fine.
Here a are his results. First a normal photo

And then Macro.
If you need better information just holler.
Don't miss my blog Giveaway. 4 DSLR Camera Strap Covers.

Photo by my 12 yr ds

Plus some wisteria at the zoo.

My DS 15 made this cool barn (Feb 23, 2009)

Ds 15 made this cool barn. And I and a few of the other children painted it up.

We raise exotic animals at our farm. LOL
Plenty of room downstairs for lots of animals and tools
Had to have water to feed the animals
Ds 10 added a robin and nest

Yes that is a giant rat heading to our barn, LOL thanks to my ds 10
Lots more room upstairs for more animals and I need to get busy crocheting some hay bales!
Ds 15 still needs to make corals and fencing.
To see more of his work, check out his shop. http://www.fretworkstudio.net  (This is only a small sampling what he can make)

Men's Cap

Finally started the 4th try at a hat for my 14 year old son... Here's the progress so far...

Here is the pattern it is FREE!  Below is a photo of what it should look finished from the pattern site. I am not making the scarf his sister already knitted him one.

My dd made a Rhino, He is awesome...

This is Knitted from a book called World of Knitted Toys.
She only started knitting September 17th, 2008 so I am blown away at how well she did with such a advanced pattern. This is a christmas gift for one of her brothers.

Just have to show off my DD's wonderful talent!

This is Knitted from a book called World of Knitted Toys.
She only started knitting September 17th, 2008 so I am blown away at how well she did with such a advanced pattern. This is a christmas gift for one of her brothers.