We’ve had friends visiting and they brought their PS3 and Rock Band game – so much fun! The game is played with a guitar, drums and a microphone – but the noise of the drumsticks hitting the drums is LOUD, so you have to play at high volume to hear the song over your drumming. […]
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Archive for December 2007
christmas cookies
I’ve been busy today, baking tray after tray of sugar and spice cookies: They were intended as gifts, but bad weather changed our plans, and now we’ll be eating dozens of delicious cookies ourselves! What a hardship 😉 Cookie, anyone? Help yourself… Happy Christmas to all my readers! I hope your holidays are happy and […]
eyes and noses
Getting the face of your amigurumi just right is a very important step – they need that cute expression! I get a lot of questions about what to use for the eyes and noses. I’ve compiled a run-down of some options you can try. My box of ami eyes and noses (yes, it used to […]
lucky star garland
I was out looking for some new origami papers last night, when I saw a pack of paper strips for making Lucky Stars. I’ve always wanted to know how to make them, and I thought I couldn’t go far wrong for under a dollar. They are actually really easy to fold – if you want […]
modular origami fun
Okay, I’m officially hooked on modular origami. Making the multiple units and then slotting them all together is really relaxing. I made this stellated icosahedron (thanks to Alice (futuregirl) for the idea) from 5 different patterns of origami paper. I found this Youtube video showing how to make the Sonobe module. 30 modules later, plus […]
origami star ornament
Jess of How About Orange posted an inspirational round-up of 3D paper holiday ornaments. I have a nice stock of pretty origami papers that I never get around to using, so this seemed like a sign… I decided to try the many pointed star – the tutorial is in the form of a video (really […]
christmas pudding pattern
Click for larger pic Here’s a quick project to crochet: a little Christmas Pudding (aka Plum Pudding) in time for Christmas. Hang it on your Christmas tree, or sit it on your mantelpiece or as a decoration on your Christmas table! This amigurumi xmas pudding pattern comes complete with white sauce and is topped with […]
gift certificates available
In plenty of time for a last-minute Christmas present, PlanetJune Gift Certificates are now available in denominations ranging from $5 to $100. These would make a perfect gift for anyone you know who crochets! A small selection of the many patterns available for purchase with a PlanetJune Gift Certificate! Gift Certificates are available safely and […]
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