Knit Girl

I am moving!!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:04:00 +0000

I am happy to say that I am starting fresh with my blog and I am moving to http://gidudesign.blogspot.com

My new blog will look more like my Etsy shop.

Please follow me over there, I hope to see you again soon!

Just Listed!! - Wedding Program Poster

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:18:00 +0000

ProgramPoster, originally uploaded by gina_dust.

Here's a beautiful poster that I created for Jenny and Daniel's wedding this summer. They had a wonderful black and white theme and this looked wonderful! They placed it on a decorative easel for easy display!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17364552

Soldering!!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:57:00 +0000

So I finally received the glass that I ordered! I am really excited and yesterday I had the whole day to myself and went all out! I created 4 pendants and a pair of earrings! My camera battery is dead, so I am going to wait until the battery is charged, then I take some photos and post them here. See you in a bit!

I am back with some photos of my latest pieces!

Latest Items

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:08:00 +0000

I have been busy trying to keep my shop stocked! Its a good thing because I have made two sales in the past two weeks! It's really exciting! Check out what I have today! Click here to go to my shop.

I can't believe its almost Friday! The weeks have been flying by! I am so excited because in less than two months, Michael will be coming home from school. He's graduating. I am ready because having a long distance relationship is really hard.

Anyway, I hope you love what I have in my shop, because I do! :-)

Ohh gas prices...

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:18:00 +0000

So I was at the gas pump and I was only able to fill my tank halfway. It's pretty depressing. It seems like it is skyrocketing everyday. Where is the stopping point?

Its like we are at the bottom of a water well struggling to keep afloat.

Anyway, on a positive note, I am so close to making my soldered jewelry. My dad found his old soldering iron, who knows if it still works. But I decided I am not going to buy a new one until I try out this one first. I pretty much have all the necessities - soldering iron, solder, flux, copper tape, I am just waiting on the glass. I ordered some microscope slides from Amazon.com - 3.75 for pack of 72! I think I am set for a while. Just have to wait until it arrives. But I think I am going to start with the pendants, since that is what I made in the soldered jewelry class that I took a few months back. Start with something I already know. I am also planning on hitting up the fabric store with a friend of mine this Saturday, I really want some Amy Butler fabric. I LOVE AMY BUTLER! :-) I really want to make a dress and some purses. Anyway, its getting late, time for bed!

Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:42:00 +0000

I love yoga, it makes me feel so great. I leave my yoga class feeling relaxed and anew. During my one hour yoga session, I was coming up with some new invitation designs. It's a great time because wedding season is almost here and I know tons of people are still looking for their special wedding invitations. Here is the latest, but its a sneak peak, because I haven't put it in my shop yet.

Black scroll invitation - size 5.5 inches square

Black scroll rsvp card, size - 5.5 inches x 3 inches.

I also came home to some yummy soft serve ice cream, probably not the greatest thing to eat after an intense yoga class, but you know, who really cares. I am in the mood to create some jewelry, but I have a feeling that it will be too late, so maybe I will sketch out a design that I like and come back to it later. (I am trying to get in the habit of sketching out my ideas, then creating them, like I used to do)

My ice cream is melting... Later....

The latest

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:57:00 +0000

So if you haven't checked out my shop feature on DesignsbyOne, please check it out here.

So as for my latest wedding invitation design, here it is. Its very yellowy orange, and springy.

I really like it and I think the fern is a nice touch. Please let me know your thoughts. You can see it in my shop here.

I am also very excited that its Baseball season. I am a Cardinals fan. I love going to the games, especially to get a ballpark hot dog and nachos. Yum!

Well I am off to bed, I may dream about that ballpark hot dog.

Exciting News!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:43:00 +0000

A beautiful rainbow above my house!

I am very excited to announce that I was featured on someone's blog! DesignsbyOne featured me on their blog today! I really appreciate being featured. I have never been featured before. But the blog post talks about me and my etsy shop! You can view the article here.

I have been so busy lately. Last week my boyfriend was in town, which explains why I haven't posted or added new items to my shop. My whole routine was thrown off, but for a good reason. We were busy doing all kinds of stuff last week and we celebrated his golden birthday. As part of his golden birthday present, I bought him a star in the constellation of Draco (the dragon).

We went to a Greek restaurant one night, and the server did some really awesome fire tricks!

One of Michael's many birthday deserts. This one was by far the largest, I think.

SOCKS!!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:37:00 +0000

So yesterday I finished my first pair of socks!

I wore them all day today, they are just in time for St. Patrick's Day, too! I am now starting to knit a pattern from ysolda.com, it's called Stuffies. I think they are the cutest little guys. I have some leftover black yarn and I am knitting the bunny. Hopefully I will be able to finish it for Easter, but if I don't finish it, it's not a big deal. I don't have anyone in specific to give it to, maybe put it for sale in my etsy. Keep checking my shop for more and my blog too. Time to finish my laundry, woo hoo!

Antique Photos

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:35:00 +0000

I was thumbing through some of my grandparents vintage photos, and I came arcoss some really great ones! I went to a jewelry class on Saturday and I made some really nice soldered photo pendants. I will post photos of the finished necklaces later on.

Just a nice slice of history!!

I am also excited because I added two new invitation designs! Check it out here.

Too bad, so sad.

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:33:00 +0000

I was uploading more photos to my flickr account, when I received a horrific message:

"You've run into one of the limits of a free account. Your free account will only display the most recent 200 photos you've uploaded. All of your photos beyond 200 will remain hidden from view until you either delete newer photos, or upgrade to a Pro account.

None of your photos have been deleted, and if you upgrade, they'll all come back unharmed."

What is this all about?? I had no idea that I only had a 200 photo limit! This is so sad. Since I use flickr mostly to store my important etsy images, and others to save my computer some space, it seems like they are giving me no other choice! Has anyone else run into this problem?

Sneak Preview!!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:04:00 +0000

I just started my own Newsletters!! It is so exciting because it is a new way to receive information about my shop!! If you are interested in receiving my newsletter, I have added a mailing list sign up box on the right side bar of my blog!! Check it out!

I left my knitting bag at work! :-( I will not be able to knit my socks tonight (tear). I will read from my latest book, Atonement. It's really good so far.

Now for the preview of what I finished this weekend. See it here first before it goes in my shop!

BabyWallArt

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:10:00 +0000

BabyWallArt
Originally uploaded by gina_dust

So I finally finished the wall art for my friend Tara's newphew. I think it is really cute! It is a hand painted canvas with a yellow paper bird. It will go nicely in the baby's room because they have a animal/jungle theme.

Mucho Inspiracion

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:39:00 +0000

I stopped by Border's last night to thumb through some great books. I stumbled upon one book that was so inspirational and fun. It's called "The Big Ass Book of Crafts" by Mark Montano. He really had some wonderful ideas! So I bought it and I am going to look through the whole book and get inspired!! Keep checking back to my esty shop because I have some wonderful new things in the works!

As for my socks, they are coming a long quite nicely I think. Slowly but surely, I will have a little friend to put on my right foot. (My left foot is warm, but my right foot is still cold!)

ICE Day

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:02:00 +0000

So today was a very icy situation. Upon hearing the news at 12:30 at work, our office closed and I headed for the parking lot to attempt to scrape the sheet of ice off my car. I really wished that I had socks on because with every step I took across the parking lot, shards of ice squished into my shoes. I finally got the majority of ice off of my car, when I received a phone call from dad on my cell phone. He insisted that he was going to pick me up from work, so I wouldn't have to worry about slipping and sliding over the roads. He has a huge 4x4 SUV so driving on a day like this would be like a walk in the park. So I sat and waited for him and started knitting. I finally completed my first sock ever!! Now it needs a friend, so I started on the other sock for my right foot. I was really glad that my dad drove me home, I heard people sliding through intersections and all sorts of madness. I was thinking to myself on the way home as we passed through our neighborhood, that today is not a fun day for kids to go home early from school because it's not at all snowy and fun, its icy and icky - its an ICE Day instead of a Snow day. Now that I am knitting a pair of socks, I will be able to brave the next ice storm.

Earring Queen

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:57:00 +0000

I have gotten into a recent obsession with creating these fun earrings. I find whatever image I want and then its on my ears! :-) You can find these and others at
my boutique.

As for my knitting, I promise I will get some photos up for those socks of mine! I am so excited because I have now reached the toe of my sock with plenty of yarn to spare!! YAy!

Good night!

I'm Back!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:16:00 +0000

So I have a busy little bee lately - I finally opened my Etsy shop! I am so excited. The link is http://www.gidu.etsy.com. Tonight I have been working on some new ideas. And I made a really cute handbag/clutch/wristlet/coin purse/cosmetic bag thing! :-) It can be put to any use. It's a nice dainty size at about 8 inches tall (including handles) and about 7 inches wide.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9673884

As for my knitting adventures, I am attempting a sock, and I am must say I am quite proud of myself. I will add photos of them next time! Good night!

latest project..

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:37:00 +0000

I am almost done with the first slipper! I only have a few more rows to complete and then I will start on the second slipper. The yarn is made in Germany and is a white and gray mix. It is scrap yarn that I had left over from a knit skirt I made earlier in the year. I am ready to get some new yarn. I hope my mommy loves her new slippers!!

Michael is leaving soon to go back to school. He is moving to Wyoming, where the weather gets pretty chilly. I think I am going to make him a snow hat or scarf or something. Maybe a cozy blanket. We'll see. I am also going to make him a Calendar of really cute photos of me for each month!

traffic, B | Jealous

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:41:00 +0000

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/05/how-to-make-money-from-your-blog/

I was doing some research while taking a break from my latest knitting adventure. The article says to join Blog Carnivals to generate more traffic! I am going to look into it, I want more traffic!

I just joined a Blog Carnival, called B | Jealous.

Bridal and Birthday Knitting

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:28:00 +0000

So I finished knitting my best friend Tara's wedding garter and gave it to her on Saturday night at her Bachelorette Party. I am going to knit some comfy slippers for my mom for her birthday, which is August 28th. The 29th is my parents 26th wedding anniversary. So I am going to get them some new dinnerware for the kitchen.

Bridal and Birthday gifts

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:13:00 +0000

adjusting

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 23:50:00 +0000

I am trying to adjust the look of my blog! I think its starting to look a little bit better. I want to make it look more personal. If you have any comments, feel free to post!

i have been so busy lately with work, that its really hard to pick up those knitting needles!

It's BOOTIE Time!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 02:31:00 +0000

I am going to soon have a baby girl cousin and I am so excited! I am going to get started knitting some baby booties!! I am looking for a really easy and cute baby bootie pattern. So if you know of one, pass it my way!

Long time no Blog, new JOB!!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:54:00 +0000

I just started my new job last week! I love it and told everyone about my knitting group. There is another girl in the office who also knits so I have a feeling we'll be exchanging knitting tips and ideas! Since its starting to get warmer I don't want to make warm stuff so I started knitting a purse! It's still in the beginnings though. I don't have to work at my second job tonight so I think I'll have laundry night and knitting!!!

New website!!

noreply@blogger.com (GiDu) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 20:53:00 +0000

My new website is finally finished! After weeks of long hard work, its up and running!

I have sort of neglected my knitting because of it though so I am going to get back into the game! Tomorrow I am starting an Internship! I decided to take a month long unpaid internship while I am still job searching and going on interviews. I think that getting some more experience under my belt is a good idea. They are pretty flexible with hours so I can still going on interviews and such.