Knitting&Crochet Obsession

AI generated Knit and Crochet Ideas

2023-12-27T22:56:00.000-08:00

In the era of technological marvels, artificial intelligence (AI) has not only transformed the digital landscape but is also making its mark in unexpected realms, such as the world of knitting. AI-generated inspiration for knitting patterns is becoming a fascinating intersection of tradition and innovation. Imagine a virtual knitting assistant that analyzes current trends, suggests color combinations, and even crafts unique stitch patterns, offering a plethora of creative possibilities to knitting enthusiasts. The synergy between human creativity and AI's computational prowess could open up new avenues for crafting intricate designs, allowing knitters to explore uncharted territories in the textile arts. As AI continues to evolve, the knitting community might find itself pleasantly surprised by the endless font of inspiration and ideas, pushing the boundaries of what is conceivable in the world of yarn and needles.

Prewriting Practice Sheets - Preschool 3-4 years old

2014-08-01T13:28:00.003-07:00

These prewriting sheets are from a Russian writing lesson. I thought it would be neat to share them with my American friends since they would benefit any child. Here they are:

My Mary Kay Voxbox

2014-05-29T00:40:00.000-07:00

This month I have received one of my favorite Voxboxes from Influenster. It is a box full of beauty products from Mary Kay. Here is a description of everything that I received:

Mary Kay® NouriShine Plus Lip Gloss - Mango Tango ($14.00)

Rich, intense, long-wearing shades.

Mary Kay® Lash Love® Mascara - I <3 Black ($15.00)

Mascara that defines, defends and delivers four times the volume.

Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color - Apricot Twist ($14.00)

Soft, creamy, long-wearing formula.

Mary Kay® Cheek Brush ($14.00)

Domed natural bristles are ideal for sweeping color along cheekbones and applying to apples of cheeks.

Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color ($12.00)

Stay-true color defines cheekbones.

Mary Kay® Translucent Loose Powder ($16.00)

Controls unwanted shine all day.

Mary Kay® Gel Eyeliner With Expandable Brush Applicator - Jet Black ($18.00)

Versatile eyeliner with intense color payoff.

Mary Kay® Bronzing Powder - ($18.00)

Creates a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow.

Mary Kay® Cream Eye Color/Concealer Brush - ($10.00)

The perfect brush for applying any cream product.

I cannot wait to try these goodies on my face!!! I will update you on what I think of these products.
PS. If you think that you are an influential person, I suggest you check out influenster.com and see how many people you can influence.

Awesome Deal on Luvs Diapers at Big Lots

2014-02-21T23:18:00.002-08:00

I wanted to share this awesome deal on Luv's diapers I scored today. Since I am expecting baby #2 in May I have already began stocking up on diapers. So, while shopping at Big Lots today I decided to check the diaper isle. And boy am I glad I did!!! Here is the deal I found:

Luvs Mega Pack - 86 Diapers - Size 1 - $7.50

Luvs Mega Pack - 74 Diapers - Size 2 - $7.50

That comes out to be under .09¢ for size 1 and .10¢ for size 2!!!! I was so happy. Too bad they only had 2 packs of each size.

I know that they hold items until closing so I suggest you call your local Big Lots and ask them to place some on hold for you.

Here is the same pack for sale on Amazon for $28.97. Yikes!!!!
Luvs Mega Pack -86 Diapers - Size 1

Oh and the cool part, no coupon needed!

Beautiful Curtains With a Modern Feel

2014-01-29T23:33:00.002-08:00

Okay, so I know this is a yarn blog but you know I can't help myself when I find cool curtains while surfing the net. I just had to share them with you. Enjoy!

The beauty of knitting and crochet

2014-01-23T13:06:00.001-08:00

Here are some more beautiful knits from around the web that I would love to share with you.

Montagne Jeunesse Pulped Pomegranate Red Earth Clay Spa Mask Review

2014-01-13T22:49:00.000-08:00

I am very excited to be able to share with you my opinion on the Montagne Jeunesse Pulped Pomegranate Red Earth Clay Spa Mask. I received this mask in my Violet Voxbox from Influenster. You can read more about that HERE.

Before I share my experience, I would like to share some information about this product. First and foremost, here is the ingredient list:

Aqua (Purified Water), Kaolin (Natural Clay), Illite (Mediterranean Clay), Glucose (Sugar), Xanthan Gum (Natural Thickener), Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Limonene*, Parfum (Fragrance), Cinnamomum Zeylancium (Cinnamon) Leaf Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable Origin), Eugenol*, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Fruit Extract, Glucose Oxidase (Sugar Origin), Lactoperoxidase (Milk Origin). *Naturally Found In Essential Oils.

Before I buy any cosmetic product, I always read the ingredients. When I received this mask, that is exactly what I did. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that all these ingredients are natural. If this mask contained certain ingredients like parabens, artificial dyes, and mineral oil I probably wouldn't even dare to put this product on my face.

Here are the claims made on the packaging of the mask:

Prepare your skin for a truly incredible, fresh pulped and juiced, deep-cleansing journey with the Montagne Jeunesse Red Earth Clay Spa Face Mask. Montagne Jeunesse infused Mediterranean clay with suitably spicy cinnamon and pulped pomegranate to protect. This juicy boost will captivate your skin and your senses.

Montagne Jeunesse Red Earth Clay Spa Face Mask:

Pulped pomegranate
Unbelievable deep cleanse
So rejuvenating, your skin will be ready to take on the world!

After trying on the mask I would have to say that I definitely agree with the above claims. My skin felt really clean and fresh after using this mask.

PROS:

Great at cleaning the pores
Evens out the skin tone.
Small portion - no dry, expired clay mask to throw away. I like that it is one-time-use. I think Im definitely saving money like this. I never finish my full-size face masks and end up throwing a lot away.
Easy to use - no mess!
Vegan ingredients
Cruelty free!!!

What can be improved upon:

The only thing that I would love for the company to improve is in the ingredients list, specify what kind of fragrance is used. I hope that it is a natural fragrance and not artificial.

Disclaimer: "I received this product complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

Influenster VioletVoxBox

2014-01-11T14:37:00.001-08:00

I have recently received my long awaited VioletVoxBox compliments of Influenster. Here is a description that came with it:

"Inspired by this season's dark, moody florals, the Violet VoxBox is for the beauty queen of Influenster Nation. And, as surely as winter comes, we know that under layers of snow, spring violets still grow."

I just love how beautifully that is phrased! Here are the contents of the box:

Goody Athletique Headbands: $6.00

Goody Athletique provides hold and comfort so you can be physically active and strong in body and mind.

This came right in time for New Years resolutions. I am very excited to wear this while I jump around on my Wii Fit.

Sally Hansen New Triple Shine Nail Color: $4.99

New Triple Shine Nail Color! Daily defense from water and wear. Get ready for the shiniest nails ever! Water to workout, day in and day out, nothing will dull these nails. Available in 30 shades.

I have the perfect outfit for this polish!!!

SOYJOY: $0.99

SOYJOY is an all-natural, gluten free snack bar made with non-GMO soybeans and real fruit pieces. Between 130-140 calories, SOYJOY is a great on-the-go snack or it can be enjoyed warm (unwrap and microwave for 8-10 seconds for a "fresh-baked" experience!) with coffee or a tea.

As a mom of a toddle I love a good healthy snack on the go! Plus, I love that this has non-GMO soy. For the last couple of years my husband and I have been really reading the ingredients of all the food we buy. However, I am probably going to try this one warm because it sounds really delicious!

Montagne Jeunesse Clay Spas: $2.49

Join the Revolution and start a new weekly skincare regime with Clay Spas from Montagne Jeunesse. These natural bamboo fabric masks are infused with clay for cleansing experience that is better, quicker and easier than ever before.

Just like with food, I am very conscious about the ingredients in my cosmetics. The first thing I did when I received this package is read the ingredients. I was not disappointed. Everything on the list is something I recognized. Love that!

Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo: $5.99

I know you're busy keeping up with social life! So don't waste precious time in the bathroom, just use Clean Freak. Get that perfect hair (and the perfect guy!) before all the other girls. Expect more room on your social calendar because this salon formula dry shampoo will have you and your hair ready for a night out on the town.

I am a firm believer that hair shouldn't be washed everyday. In fact, I only wash my hair abut twice a week. I have been using this dry shampoo for the last couple weeks and I really like it!

Disclaimer: "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

If you are interested in learning more about influenster, visit http://www.influenster.com.

Beautiful Knits

2013-09-23T13:35:00.003-07:00

I haven't blogged for a long time. We have recently moved to our new house so I had no time to snoop around the web and find beautiful knits to gawk at. But now that we've finely settled down here are some stuff that I found:

Beige Curtains

2013-07-04T01:53:00.000-07:00

Sunkissed! BB Cream, Hair, Feet, and Nail

2013-07-04T01:35:00.001-07:00

Yesterday, I have finally received my long awaited VoxBox from Influenster. Although the box came a little later than I expected, better late than never. Here is a picture of it:

I haven't gotten to try any of these products yet but I am excited about every single one of them. The nail polish color is perfect for me! And I have never actually used a BB cream before.

Disclaimer: "I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

Curtain Love

2013-06-25T13:10:00.000-07:00

Ahh! These are so precious!

Hot New Knits!

2013-06-24T22:58:00.002-07:00

Here are some awesome looking knits I found around the web for us to drool over.

Free Shawl Pattern

2012-12-29T16:47:00.004-08:00

I adore this shawl and the pattern is so easy to follow. I found the pattern HERE however, all you need to know is on the two drawn diagrams.

Key:

. - Chain

T - Double Crochet

O - Puff stitch ( Just search for tutorials on youtube if you don't know how to do a puff stitch)

Work this pattern for half of the shawl:

Once you get to your desired length (you will have half of your shawl done). Start to decrease with the pattern below:

Beautiful Elegant Dress

2012-11-25T11:53:00.001-08:00

I just had to share this awesome dress.

My Beauty Bloggers VoxBox

2012-11-15T19:15:00.002-08:00

Guess what?! My Beauty Bloggers VoxBox is here! I've been waiting for this thing to come in for weeks and it did not disappoint! Without further ado this is what I got:

This box included:

Bath and Body Works Mini Candle

I got the Cider Lane scent. Seriously, this thing smells like freshly baked apple pie. This is perfect for the holidays. The best part is that they are only $3.50 a piece! <3

Not Your Mother's Smooth Moves Frizz Control Hair Cream

I can't wait to try this. God know my fair gets really frizzy in this humid autumn. $6.00 for full sized 4 oz bottle. I will post a review later.

Kiss Ever Pro Lashes Starter Kit

These will be fun to try. They only cost $5.99 but look pretty fancy.

NYC New York Color IndividualEye Custom Compact

I was so excited when I opened up the box and saw this inside! It was like Christmas morning. I've been wanting to try this pallet for a really long time. I got the pallet for brown eye (which is perfect because I have brown eyes). For only $4.99 you get everything you need to make a gorgeous smokey eye. It has four shades, a primer, and an illuminator.

EBOOST

This would be perfect for the long work days. It cost $28 for a box of 20. Not bad considering the fact that it is much healthier than a lot of the other energy drinks out there plus all you have to do is add water.

And last but not least...

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin

This would be nice for a sophisticated bun for work. Looks pretty easy to use. Can't wait to try it. Its only $7.29

So that is my lovely VoxBox. If you would like to receive these awesome gifts in the mail you can sign up here: http://www.influenster.com

Knit sweaters are the cutest!!!

2012-11-11T11:34:00.001-08:00

I think that the title says it all. If only my knitting skill were that good....

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DIY Green Tea Toner

2012-11-07T23:08:00.002-08:00

Green tea is a super food but it is also great for your skin. It is packed with antioxidants that protect your skin from aging.

Material:

Organic Green Tea
Hot Water
Bottle to store it in (preferably with dark glass)

Optional ingredients:

Organic Witch Hazel
Organic Pomegranate Juice
Organic Lavender Oil

Directions:

Brew the tea the way you normally would by leaving it in hot water for about 3 minutes. Once the tea cools mix it with any other ingredients from the optional list.

Do not make too much of this toner at once. Because you used only natural ingredients this toner won't stay fresh for two long. Make enough to last you about 2 weeks. It is much better for your skin to make fresh toner. Also, keep the toner in the refrigerator to prolong the freshness.

Unique Fireplaces

2012-11-04T00:56:00.001-07:00

Drawstring Pouch: FREE PATTERN

2012-10-27T14:45:00.001-07:00

I thought I would share my own project with you that is great for beginners. This is perfect for cheap or leftover yarn and could be used for so many different things.

I used a pattern from this website: http://www.stephthornton.co.uk/crochet/drawsbag.htm
except that I changed it a little bit to fit my needs. Here is the pattern:

Foundation Round: Ch6, sl. st. to first chain to form ring. Round 1: Ch2, 11hdc into ring, sl st. to join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch2, hdc in joining ch, 2hdc in each st around, sl. st to join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch2, hdc in joining ch, (hdc in next st., 2hdc in next st.) around, sl. st. to join. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch2, hdc in joining ch, (hdc in next 2 sts., 2hdc in next st.) around, sl. st. to join. (48 sts)
Round 5: Ch2, hdc in joining ch, (hdc in next 3 sts., 2hdc in next st.) around, sl. st. to join. (60 sts)
Round 6: Ch2, hdc in joining ch, (hdc in next 4 sts., 2hdc in next st.) around, sl. st. to join. (72 sts)
Rounds 7-11: Ch2, hdc around, sl. st. to join. (72 sts)
Round 12: Ch3, sk. joining st., (sk. 1 st., dc in next st., dc in previous st. {forms twisted double dc [tddc]}), work tddc around, finishing with dc in joining st., sl. st. to top of first ch3 to join (forms last tddc).
Repeat Rounds 7 - 12 until desired bag height is achieved (I did 5 repeats total), finishing off with 1 repeat of Round 7.

Edging Round: (Ch3, sc in first ch, sk.1, sc in next st.) around, sl.st. to join.
Fasten off and sew in ends.

Drawstrings: Chain the length you want your drawstrings to be. sl. st. into the chain. Insert the string through the edges of the bag and tie into a bow.

Ta-da!!! You are done.

I used this one as my nail polish holder for polished I use less often. It would make a great travel make-up bag as well.

Knit Sweater

2012-10-16T23:18:00.001-07:00

This sweater is so cute!

Knit Dress

2012-10-16T23:00:00.001-07:00

Here is a cute knit dress that I found on a Russian clothing store website. It would be nice to know if its for sale anywhere in the US.

Infinity Scarf Gallery

2012-10-16T22:10:00.001-07:00

Yay, finally another blog post. This one is about infinity scarfs, one of the hottest accessaries this fall/winter. I will try to include the links to the patterns or where you can buy the pieces as soon I as find them. Enjoy!!

If you are the owner of any of these images, please message me and I will include your link in this post.

Foyer Decor

2012-07-31T17:34:00.002-07:00

Here are some cool foyer/entrance decor that I found online.

Lovely Home Decor

2012-07-27T22:49:00.002-07:00

I am back with another post of random home decor that I found online. The truth is, it has been so long since I saved these I don't even remember the sources of where they came from.