It is really terrible having to wait for you to post your projects until your swap partners receive! Mail is so slow…I miss seeing the things you made and was so glad to see your bright bunting appear and the pillows! Hurry up mail! Hurry!!!
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I haven’t finished any whole swap packages yet, although I do have a lot to do!
I feel like I’ve really slowed down this month, which is a bummer - some of my projects were WIPs, but that still counts for the way that I’m keeping track anyway 
I work 6 days a week, so I feel like my only ‘crafting’ day is Sunday, but in saying that, I should be doing housework and spending time with my partner 
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love the crochet basket!
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I just added my 30th project (although a few slots are placeholders for swap items) and 14 of those are part of my Operation Use Up Yarn project!
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Congratulations!!
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14 yarn projects? WOW! You are something else…congrats for destashing …but do take care…I did a marathon knitting thing a few years back and strained my shoulder…took three years to get back to normal…with therapy…I have to take breaks now a lot more, but I get the obsession!
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Yeah, I’ve just been trying so hard to get this thing going and keep my momentum! But, Mr. Lynx reminded me that I used to have pain years ago when I crocheted all the time, so I am going to take a break --which is fine – because I have swap packages to work on! Plus, it’s almost March and time to think about the new stitchalong theme!
3 years! Wow! That’s a long time! I am hoping to feel better in 3 weeks!
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My collection of old children’s book pages is dwindling but I luckily had a few bits of fire themed ones left. I glued them to stiff paper then wound it all around an old tin can. Lid got new paper, paint, yarn, and ‘handle’ consisting of my brother’s 1960s CrackerJack toy.
Since I do not own a fire extinguisher, I figured it was high time I had a stash of baking soda next to the stove like when I was a kid.
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I crocheted a heart coaster and some slippers for my DH for Valentine’s Day.
These bowls were just to use up a ball of super bulky yarn that was in my stash. I kept one to catch my scraps and threads while I sew/crochet and gave the other to my DS, who said it was pretty.
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Now that is a nice crochet heart! Very symmetrical in shape.
I am glad to see the bowl/basket trend is continuing…those are indeed very pretty and a good use of bulky run as many of us can attest! The second one is so cute and the colors are gorgeous! Perfect for a scrap catcher!
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@GabeTheQuacker I LOVE Richard Scarry illustrations and usually try to find them at any thrift store, yard sale, etc. for potential craft projects, so it’s so neat to see what you’ve done with some!
@Lynx Good for you for taking a break from your crochet before you desperately need one.
I’ve been working mostly on my package for the IYP Swap and have made at least 3 things, but can’t post 'em yet! It really doesn’t feel like a craft is quite complete until I have posted it.
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I have this book:
Richard Scarry’s Best Story Book Ever. I could take some pictures of some of the illustrations and send them over if you would like?
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You’re so sweet! I do have that one and have used it a little bit.
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I think I’m ready to start dumping doll dress projects here. I have several batches/projects going all the way back to January.
I’m not sure whether to count them in batches of 3 or 6 to count as a single project. I guess the simplest thing is to do batches of 6 and not worry about multiples? (for instance, I sewed four of the first dress worn by the doll in pigtails). It all comes out in the wash, I suppose.
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That is some collection! I think it takes a lot of work making small clothing…count them by how long it took you…
The tiny kitty print is just so adorable…
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It’s SO CUTE! And very cheery. The yellow and black pop wonderfully, and I like the alliteration. 
This is my first time joining one of these, and I think realistically I will use it as a tracker, rather than a planner, since life is pretty crazy and rapidly evolving for me this year. On top of the pandemic starting last year, and forcing me to work from home completely and unexpectedly, I progressed in a relationship that led to my wedding on the 15th of February! 
So, in addition to some other random crafting, prepare to be inundated with all my wedding-related DIYs! I will also post more in-depth project threads and pictures as I get myself/life together a bit more. 
2021 Completed Projects by Month
January
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Tiny Wooden & Ribbon Tags for my Bridesmaids’ Goodie Bags
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Felt Brooch Holder
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Wedding Floral Centerpieces & Toss Bouquet
Photos to come -
Remake of My Mother’s Wedding Headpiece (Dyeing, reshaping, refinishing, decorating)
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Tissue Paper Bridal/Bridesmaids’ Bouquets (Per the tradition of using the wrappings left after the Bridal Shower to make the bouquet carried at the Wedding Rehearsal)
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Wedding Hair Accessories for the Bridal Party/Family Members
Photos to come
February
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Perler Bead Personalized Cake Topper
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My Wedding Headband
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My Wedding Veil Comb
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Wedding Garter Set
Photos to come -
Wedding Ring-Pillow Alternative
Photos to come -
Wedding Guest Favors - Citrus Syrup
Photos to come -
Faux-Resin & Wire Floral Hairpin
March
April
May
- “Love You Guinea Pig” Magnet for Mother’s Day
Photos to come
June
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“Horton Hears a Who” Magnet for Father’s Day
Photos to come -
Cryptozoology Swap Gift 1
Photos to come -
Cryptozoology Swap Gift 2
Photos to come
July
August
September
October
November
December
Intended 2021 Projects
- Embroidered Hoopla with my Condo Floor Plan
- Embroidered/Felt Hoopla with my last name/wedding date/etc.
- Embroidered Hoopla for our 1 month anniversary
- Modded Barbie dolls of my husband & myself
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@EriChanHime That cake topper is amazing!
@tendstowardschaos I love the juxtaposition of a grumpy kitty in a box surrounded by all the pretty flowers.
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