1.27.2014
Black Velvet
I am going to make 2014 my year. Things will happen. I'm much happier sticking with this: "no negativity". Something simple as a twitter status has inspired me. Thank you, Em!!
This month has flown by for me:
-Taken so many pictures. I'm behind in posting them :(
-Changed my shop name to Minty Fox Designs.
-Continued my 365 project.
-Did some watercolours and sketches in Paint Tool Sai!
-Hit 50+ sales & 100 messages in one day.
-Sick for a week.
-San Francisco's Academy of Sciences
Lipstick: ELF's Rosy-Go-Round
Dress: Forever21
I have made the choice to only support small businesses for now. I'm really not liking the emails I've been receiving. It's impersonal. It's honestly not a good first impression and it's really off-putting. It only takes three seconds to see my name and a few minutes to read my about me to get a better idea of what I'm like. It's simple. I would rather work with those who actually want to work with me rather than being an email address or "Dainty Fawn". Is that my name? Nope. Also, how is belitting someone going to make them WANT to advertise your brand for zero compensation? It doesn't matter how if your numbers are small, don't feel pressure to do work for free. :)
I'm ready to make plans and have more adventures. I really want to take my photography to the next level and do some personal projects. Thinking also a mini trip should happen this year. It feels like it's time!
1.24.2014
Brown Fox Amigurumi Pattern
It's finally here! I was going to share this pattern last year but things go extremely busy. I'm already working on another design. I'll like to do one pattern each month but let's be realistic, that would give me a reason to go out and buy yarn. Sounds good, right? Not with my never-ending leftover stash. :( This year I'm going to make an effort to downsize my possessions. I feel like 50% is craft related things and the other is clothes! This baby is up for sale for only $8 shipped, if anyone in the US wants to take it off my hands. :)
Supplies:
❤ worsted yarn in brown and black.
❤ D hook
❤ felt in white and black
❤ optional: yarn needle
❤ Polyfill stuffing
❤ 8mm or 9mm safety eyes
Head: brown yarn
Magic ring.
6 sc into the ring.
Increase around.
*Sc, inc* around.
*Sc 2x, inc* around.
*Sc 3x, inc* around.
5 rounds: sc around.
*Sc 3x, dec* around.
Sc around.
*Sc, dec* around.
*Sc, dec 2x* around. Decrease in last sts.
*Sc, dec* around. Leave last st unworked
Body: brown yarn
Magic ring.
12 sc into ring.
Inc around.
2 rounds: sc around.
*Sc4x , dec* around.
*Sc 3x, dec* around.
3 rounds: sc around.
*Sc, dec* around.
2 rounds: sc
Ears:black yarn
Magic ring.
4 sc into ring.
Inc around.
Switch to brown yarn:
*Sc, inc* around.
Sc around.
Inc once. Sc across in the rest of the sts.
Arms: brown yarn
Magic ring.
4 sc into ring.
Inc once. Sc around in the rest.
5 rounds: sc around.
Legs: brown yarn
Magic ring.
6 sc into ring.
Inc once. Sc across in the rest. Sl st together.
Tail: black yarn
Magic ring.
4 sc into ring.
*Inc, sc* around.
2 rounds: sc around.
*Inc, sc* around.
*Inc, sc 2x* around.
Switch to brown yarn:
*Inc, sc 4x* around. Sc in last st.
4 rounds: sc around.
1.06.2014
Sponsor Feature: xo Mia
Hi, I'm Mia! I write about style, cosplay, and living the geek life on my blog, xo Mia. I love exploring how dressing differently can change your attitude, so most of my hobbies are related to dressing up. By day, I am a grad student in digital marketing. In my free time, I cram in as much as possible - video games, comic books, anime, television series... I have a huge range of geeky interests! Come visit my blog to read more about style and cosplay as a form of self-expression and lots of other fun topics!
- DIY How To Make a Flower Crown Or Headband
- Daily Outfit: The Cat's Meow
- Magical Girls! Sailor Moon Lolita Meetup
- Cosplay 101: DIY Ramona Flowers Hammer Tutorial
- Ultimate Halloween Costume Resource Guide: Wigs, Contacts, and Costumes
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Social Icons