A couple of things.

So here is what I've been working on for the past few weeks.  I think I am about half done.  At this point though I need to kick it up a notch, because I need this for my friend Gena's wedding on July 4th!  I am a bridesmaid and I am wearing a beautiful sapphire blue dress, hot pink sassy heels and I figured I needed a little shawl, just in case it was cool that evening.

I am using a recycled yarn (from some 80s sweater, I'm sure!).  A friend of mine spotted it on Etsy and knew it was exactly what I was looking for.  I wanted something white with maybe a little gold running through it. (My hot pink shoes have gold accents)  I got a TON of yarn for a very inexpensive price.  It's been fun to work with recycled yarn, though there is more lint and the yarn separates more when using it a second time.  But of course the fact that I am recycling something that could have instead gone to a landfill, well, I'm happy about that.  And I do like how the shawl is turning out.  It will be almost scarf like, not very wide, but perfect for throwing over your shoulders for just a touch of warmth.

And just for fun. Here's the bridesmaid dress...

(I'm going to look just like this girl when I wear it!  heehee)

And the TO DIE FOR heels...

OOO...I love them!  I hope I don't cry in pain when I wear them.  At least I'll look cute. :)

And on to something else....  My dad has recently purchased a welder (a birthday present to himself) and he has been making all sorts of things.  I just LOVE to see him get into an artistic/craft like adventure.  He's always been artistic, he's made wire sculptures since I think he was in high school!  I remember when we were little and he would draw with us, his sketches were great!  I'm so pleased to see him have the chance to express some of this side of himself again.  My first lovely welded gift is this hanging basket.

I believe he said the hanger portion is made of both brass and steel.

I just think it is so cool!  I bought a Wave Petunia is Deep purple (of course!!) and some vinca vines to go in it.  (I'll have to take some pictures when I get around to actually planting them!)

He even welded a corner hanger so that we have something to hang it from on our back porch.

I am just so proud of him for taking on a new hobby and learning all about it.  With my dad, he's either all or nothing in all of his pursuits. ;)  Love ya, Dad!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend.  I think we are going to have crappy weather here.  Good thing I have lots of fun, INSIDE stuff planned with some friends. 

Ta-ta!

Comments

[Teresa]

Your shawl is lovely and you're right your hanging basket is awesome!

[Tizzalicious]

That dress is gorgeous!

I would never be able to walk in those heels :o

[kaite]

oh, the shawl is going to be beautiful with the dress! i love it. make sure you get a picture of yourself wearing it with the dress!