A peek at my Sketchbook

SAY WHAT?!?! A non-crochet post?!?! Thats right folks, I really do other things with my life, and I swear I don't crochet ALL the time ;)

I have been spending more and more time in my sketchbook lately, and I thought I would give you a small peek into a couple doodles. I actually used to spend a lot of time drawing when I was younger, but after my paintings got harshly critiqued, I strayed away from art in general- until the last couple years. I find myself drawing or doodling when I am stressed out, or overwhelmed, or just the opposite- relaxed.

The World goes Round...
By drawing meticulously, I am able to solely focus on what I am drawing, and less on things that might be bothering me. I pretty much never have a plan on what my drawings are going to look like, and I just start in one place and move on from there.

Flower Garden
I will forever be inspired by flowers...

Flower Mandala's
I would have to say, drawing mandala's is my favorite thing to do. Something about going around layer after layer that is soothing. I never have a thought going into these, and I love how they all turn out so individualized and unique.

Summer Market Bag

Since we are in the beginnings of summer time, we are spending more and more time outside. I love being able to go to my local farmers market and buy local produce, but I always forget to bring a bag with me. Of course, I fixed that problem with some yarn, and a crochet hook!

Super in love with this bag! It was super easy to make, and it turned out so fun!

With this type of bag, I had to make the mesh looking part a little shorter cause as soon as you stick something in the bag, the whole thing stretches. I planned for this already, but I also might want to try making it a little bit shorter. I also added a couple too many stitches in the top, so it looks a little funky at the opening. Oh well! Now I know what not to do next time!

I used Sugar and Cream to make this bag, and it took probably 5 balls to complete. Although next time I think I won't make the strap as long as this one, and that will save me some yarn.

This bad boy has already been to the store and farmers market with me, and I get compliments wherever I go! Makes me super giddy!

This whole bag is simply a combination of single crochet and chains... Basic and simple! Not to mention the super fun colors! I already have the colors for my next one!

Linking up to...

Crochet Toddler Headband

Happy Monday All! Even though I had no school this Monday (Finally!) I was still exhausted! I spent the weekend celebrating my success of graduating (community college, but I over-came many obstacles and challenges to finally get here). Anywho, hope your weekend was fun filled and relaxing!

Now to introduce my next piece...

I made this headband for my cousins 2 year old daughter. She told me to just do whatever I wanted, so this is the design and colors I chose. She loves pink and purple, so I went with it!

The size is perfect, cause the flower still looks a little larger on her head, but the band part fits really well and is cozy too.

Isn't the rhinestone center precious?! I love the way it looks!

While I made the band attach all the way around, I could easily make it adjustable, giving it the right size for any head!

Purple Chain Cuff

I was sad to see this piece go... I made it to give to somebody in one of my classes as a birthday gift, and I secretly wanted it for myself. ;)


I had originally gotten these buttons for a different project, but that one went sour, so I cut them off and re-used them with this cuff. I love these sweet buttons- I just might need to buy more...


I like how this cuff is casual, yet still stylish. It isn't too bulky, and it's super cozy to wear.