Some art with my kid

Normally, my little girl & I get out every day. Monday I just wasn't in the mood to go out. Then it rained (not normally something that keeps us in) & we got a call asking if the guys from the restoration could come by to start some work (we had some flooding from our washing machine a weeks ago). Sure, what the heck. It was a reasonable enough excuse to stay home. So, among other things, my three year old & I decided to do some finger painting. Here are some pictures of some of my favorites.

Holiday Hit List pics

Here's a quickie post with some pictures of my table from the craft fair where I sold on Sunday (North Park Craft Mafia's 2nd Annual Holiday Hit List).

Holiday EtsyFest

holiday etsyfest graphic 3
Originally uploaded by heatherknitz

I'm taking part in the Holiday EtsyFest. Holiday EtsyFest is a conglomeration of sales in 200 Etsy shops. The dates are November 27th (Black Friday) through December 1st (Cyber Monday).

The heathknitz giveaway blog is nicely set up & is a great way to find sellers by category: http://heatherknitzgiveaways.blogspot.com/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The sale in my shop is 25% off of everything. It starts now! See my shop announcement for details! http://HandmadebyPam.etsy.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


This is the list of participating stores!
http://heatherknitz.etsy.com
http://kikibirdjewelry.etsy.com
http://4sevenssake.etsy.com
http://idyllhands.etsy.com
http://woolyhands.etsy.com
http://diffraction.etsy.com
http://nathaperkins.etsy.com
http://greenfamilytree.etsy.com
http://liviasjewelry.etsy.com
http://anteris.etsy.com
http://silverriverstitches.etsy.com
http://lovealwaysxox.etsy.com
http://silverriverjewelry.etsy.com
http://tennekka.etsy.com
http://SexyGeekWithAttitude.etsy.com
http://MyDarlingBaby.etsy.com
http://LiDDesignsboutique.etsy.com
http://kikibirdjewelry.etsy.com
http://blondechicken.etsy.com
http://Knitsburgh.Etsy.com
http://tinybirdarts.etsy.com
http://MeaCulpaBodyandBath.etsy.com
http://hauttotes.etsy.com
http://paperwire.etsy.com
http://bycj.etsy.com
http://legeekestchic.etsy.com
http://TerriTaylorDesign.etsy.com
http://jmcguinness.etsy.com
http://novadesigns.etsy.com
http://glassmenagerie1.etsy.com
http://JustAddMemories.etsy.com
http://xabiajewels.etsy.com
http://kriskropmemories.etsy.com
http://lavendercollections.etsy.com
http://purpledaisyjewelry.etsy.com
http://BeadinBabe.etsy.com
http://whatsthatsmell.etsy.com
http://thewoodynook.etsy.com
http://alfcreations.etsy.com
http://mynewhomestead.etsy.com
http://charul.etsy.com
http://brooooke.etsy.com
http://prettywhimsical.etsy.com
http://SeasideStudio.etsy.com
http://Softpencil.etsy.com
http://StylinPupPillows.etsy.com
http://xxsnapdragon.etsy.com
http://MomNMiaQuilts.etsy.com
http://beautifulbridget.etsy.com
http://mynewhomestead.etsy.com
http://plumstars.etsy.com
http://beckandcallgirl.etsy.com
http://briaberger.etsy.com
http://twisteddesigns.etsy.com
http://wastenotwhimsy.etsy.com
http://jewelrybyallison.etsy.com
http://charul.etsy.com
http://TheBlueDaisy.etsy.com
http://amplifyme.etsy.com
http://craftsbycarer.etsy.com
http://ashleybug.etsy.com
http://happygrandma402905.etsy.com
http://glassismyname.etsy.com
http://SeasideStudio.etsy.com
http://kellyvanhook.etsy.com
http://spottedcowsoaps.etsy.com
http://nightskyproducts.etsy.com
http://lathermeup.etsy.com
http://gigglinggoldfish.etsy.com
http://vshfree.etsy.com
http://jetflair.etsy.com
http://elizabethjayne.etsy.com
http://ClawTreeDesign.etsy.com
http://modfineart.etsy.com
http://studio550.etsy.com
http://brownrose.etsy.com
http://squaresofflair.etsy.com
http://punkinhead.etsy.com
http://MyManyMoodz.Etsy.com
http://ellentheeye.blogspot.com
http://GaiaTroveChicago.etsy.com
http://michaelgrace.etsy.com
http://BouquetOfStitches.etsy.com
http://mistflowerstudio.etsy.com
http://sweetstickerexpress.etsy.com
http://imaginestudio.etsy.com
http://meegun.etsy.com
http://artisanclay.etsy.com
http://magnoliablossomart.etsy.com
http://shopdavinia.etsy.com
http://gifteddesigns.etsy.com
http://softpencil.etsy.com
http://gallerialindaloft.etsy.com
http://starless.etsy.com
http://whatshername.etsy.com
http://justaddcharm.etsy.com
http://earthcharms.etsy.com
http://wiretree.etsy.com
http://FairyDC2008.etsy.com
http://bluekatdesigns.etsy.com
http://anniebee.etsy.com
http://storybeader.etsy.com
http://molecularmuse.etsy.com
http://MagdaleneJewels.etsy.com
http://suenosdejmi.etsy.com
http://createdbyrisa.etsy.com
http://maddyandme.etsy.com
http://barrelofcrafts.etsy.com
http://dragonflyfinedesigns.etsy.com
http://cocobeans2008.etsy.com
http://MimisCrafts.Etsy.com
http://blackcatboutique.etsy.com
http://vigilantelabs.etsy.com
http://eanner.etsy.com
http://parallaxphoto.etsy.com
http://tscrapper.etsy.com
http://bluetricycle.etsy.com
http://Joycestolepainting.etsy.com
http://crochet18purple.etsy.com
http://lrichmond3.etsy.com
http://twilightknits.etsy.com
http://JoannasPhotography.etsy.com
http://dbabcock.etsy.com
http://bonhomiejewelry.etsy.com
http://beauxbijoux.etsy.com
http://katbag.etsy.com
http://knitandpearl.etsy.com
http://balaboostababy.etsy.com
http://jdfootloose.etsy.com
http://bagsandbuds.etsy.com
http://klemanphotography.etsy.com
http://babylane.etsy.com
http://theendofthechrysalis.etsy.com
http://lalala08.etsy.com
http://SewArtsy.Etsy.com
http://SewArtsyBethany.Etsy.com
http://OnSlenderThreads.etsy.com
http://AMOzarkian.etsy.com
http://ALLthangsOLDbutNEW2u.etsy.com
http://CreativeThings.etsy.com
http://cagedbirdsings.etsy.com
http://LunargentWorkshop.etsy.com
http://Jadedmind.etsy.com
http://jillredesigns.etsy.com
http://bamdesigns.etsy.com
http://jinx1764.etsy.com
http://happytrees.etsy.com
http://SunnyDayArtandCraft.etsy.com
http://ceejaybags.etsy.com
http://SkinJourney.etsy.com
http://ZaftigDelights.etsy.com
http://hammelmanart.etsy.com
http://simplysaidcards.etsy.com
http://stormysky.etsy.com
http://melsdaisypatch.etsy.com
http://potatoface.etsy.com
http://lovemeknotcreations.etsy.com
http://jmilliesjustforyou.etsy.com
http://craftylittlekitten.etsy.com
http://melsdolls.etsy.com
http://domosaics.etsy.com
http://beadifulbaublesSC.etsy.com
http://personaltreasures.etsy.com
http://SpiceofLifeDesigns.etsy.com
http://AndrusGardensQuilts.etsy.com
http://worksmith.etsy.com
http://zigzagstitches.etsy.com
http://sewinghappyplace.etsy.com
http://cmkcrafts.etsy.com
http://sandritocat.etsy.com
http://threelittleladies.etsy.com
http://simplywillow.etsy.com
http://artsoftheozarks.etsy.com
http://citydetails.etsy.com
http://knitsnmore.etsy.com
http://altanotes.etsy.com
http://HandmadebyPam.etsy.com
http://jessiemccann.etsy.com
http://amomentamemory28.etsy.com
http://kitsandcaboodles.etsy.com
http://www.goldentwine.etsy.com
http://objettrouve.etsy.com
http://brooooke.etsy.com
http://brookefuller.etsy.com
http://thepearproject.etsy.com
http://uncommondepth.etsy.com
http://alwaysadorable.etsy.com
http://iherdalpacas.etsy.com
http://www.amyliz.etsy.com
http://www.amarketcollection.etsy.com
http://jshaynes.etsy.com
http://www.Floridagirls.etsy.com
http://www.ElleGarrettDesigns.etsy.com
http://LoveOfVintage.etsy.com
http://simplyembellish.etsy.com
http://Croska.etsy.com
http://Perlinedesign.etsy.com
http://Regalbeads.etsy.com
http://cassowaryjewelry.etsy.com
cassowaryjewelry.etsy.com
http://presentsforpirates.etsy.com
http://9livesphotography.etsy.com
http://Barbesaintjohn.etsy.com
http://lissa73.etsy.com
http://lucidjewelry.etsy.com
http://BrightBlack.etsy.com
http://paddywackdesigns.etsy.com
http://beth123b.etsy.com

San Diego North Park Craft Mafia's 2nd Annual Holiday Hit List

I'm on the NPCM Holiday Hit List. It's a good thing. Really :-) I'll be one of the 60+ vendors. Anyway, from what I've heard it sounds like it will be a fun time & great opportunity to buy handmade for the holidays.

Christmas cards

I hadn't considered myself the rubber stamping type. Then I saw cards made with A Muse stamps when I was at Papertales http://www.papertales.typepad.com/ . So flipping cute! Yet I kept denying the urge since I have so many other crafty things I enjoy making already. I gave in last week & picked up a few stamps (along with some really fun glimmery markers that I used to color the tree, star & ornaments). This was the outcome:

Matting art

I can do it, there's nothing to it! Laugh at me if you like (especially if you know where the song comes from). I tend to make some things more complicated than they actually are in reality. It's really as simple as this, I went to Aaron Brothers, bought some Self-Adhesive Linen Hinging Tape, looked at the example on the box & copied it. I ended up with several pieces of my alcohol ink nicely hinged/matted. Easy peasy!

A yarn experiment

I hadn't knit in quite a while but recently got the craving. I consider myself mostly a scarf & blanket knitter. I finished this today (note: it's not royal blue but a bit lighter):

I didn't stop there. I tossed in the washing machine with a pair of jeans on the hot cycle. After checking it every few minutes for just over one cycle...this is what happened:

It's currently drying. When completely dry, it will be a bowl for holding smallish items.