My perfect today

I liked doing the bbq post so much that I am going to try and do those more. Today is not much like the other day. I woke up to rain, bused up to Ballard in the rain and then came to work. It wasn't the greatest day for a long bus ride but I had to get craft supplies as I have been a crafting fool lately. I have had a major struggle in my crafting life. I look at so much crafts that I think it started to make me scared to try my own things. I have an idea and then I see someone else had/has it too. So I decided the other day to stop caring and just start sewing. I can't help where my influences come from, etc. but I can't let that stop me from making stuff. I have been in a way better mood since I decided to just say "f@#* it"...get out my f it bucket!

So in my ideal day I would first wake up and drink a cup of tea in my comfy arm chair by OhCuddles while planning out my day.





I would decide to first go get inspired. I would head over to the aquarium with my friend and her daughter because it's fun to go to places like that with a kid. Otto the Octopus would be my favorite.



Then we would grab a quick lunch. They would have an amazing cake counter but I wouldn't be able to decide so I would just take a picture for inspiration.



Before I say goodbye I would give my friends daughter this cute plush I would have made from Fuzzy Mitten



I would go home and order some craft supplies such as these eyes from ChezMichelle



And some fabric from Superbuzzy like this one.



Then I would lock myself in my craft closet and go nuts until the sun went down. Then a friend would ring me up and say they were coming over with dinner since I need a break. They would bring delicious sushi from Kiiss



Then we would have a beer because it's fun to craft with cocktails. I would be so lucky to have a six pack of beer from Kittenbite in my fridge.



Then after a full day of crafting, seeing friends and eating good food I would go to bed because there is nothing better then a good nights rest.

Crafty Bastards Vendor Gallery

I really like the Crafty Bastards Vendor Gallery. I recognize some of you!

Tom and Jeri

My parents are as cute as can be. What is also super cute about them is that their names are Tom and Jeri. The new pattern coming from Roxycraft , June 1st reminded me of them...well sorta.

It's time to bbq!

I am not sure what it is like where you live but it has been beautiful here in Seattle for the last few days. We greatly deserve to see some sun but I can't believe how perfect it is. There was a nice breeze last night, it's a good temperature and man oh man...I just can't stop smiling. This morning I decided I needed to have a bbq tonight. There is a great backyard at my apartment and I seem to be one of the brave ones that actually makes use of it. So here I come! Here's some plushie bbq treats.

First make some lemonade from Homemade Zen.



Then choose your protein from Pinkkrystals



or from AnaPaulaoli (interview with her this wednesday!)



You will definitely want a fruit salad! Get all your fruit from Crafty Anna



But don't forget your veggies! Get 'em here



And corn on the cob...yumm Get it here



Don't forget desert! My sister and her husband bought a house last night and to celebrate we had a delicious hot fudge sundae! You can get this cute one at Love a Sandwich



Popsicles work too! Get one from Michelle Rheaume Designs



And some watermelon to cleanse your palette. Get it here

Rosieok

I was lookin' for one thing and found another. But I liked these too much not to mention them.

I love this bowling guy.



and this weird alien lump fish



and I know I have mentioned my love for the mushroom so these basically take the cake.

Michelle Rheaume

I grew up on Super Mario Bros, so this made my whole day. What a good idea! I'm hoping she'll do even more characters, and then there can be a complete, crocheted reenactment of the game! Easier said than done, but how neat, hm?






She makes a lot of crocheted sweet treats as well. Check out her flickr and etsy to see more of her work.

Kays K9's

I got to say, people love their dogs. I can relate. I love my cats. This morning my cat, Jackpot, was being real cute. She has a funny meow that breaks my heart. She was trying to wake me up so she kept sitting on me and staring at me and yelling in my face. As cute as she is, it was kinda early but I just can't resist. Then I realized Frankie wasn't trying to wake me up and I got scared she jumped out the window. I really think she would and it scares the crap out of me. Anyways, all was well. Alright, back to dogs. This woman makes some amazing custom dogs for the dog lover in you.

Cheese

If you are in Seattle this weekend and love cheese, you should check out the Cheese Festival going on at Pike's Place Market Saturday and Sunday. And if you go, you better stop by Schmancy and say hello.

Here is some cute cheese by Jelene just to get you in the mood.

Renegade Craft Fair- Chicago

Ookuborei

Once again, Thank Goodness there are photos. I would hate to miss this stuff just because I don't know Japanese.