evie s http://virb.com/evie_s Virb 2.0 (@evie_s) en Me http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539852 ]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:32:16 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539852 mehndi art http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539424 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:04:13 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539424 zebra http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539419 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:52 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539419 wave http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539418 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:48 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539418 poppies http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539417 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:44 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539417 lovely india http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539416 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:41 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539416 cascading dots http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539415 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:37 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539415 doilies http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539414 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:33 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539414 signature bloom http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539413 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:29 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539413 birthday candle http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539412 ]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:52:26 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/photos/1539412 I'm Knitting Flowers http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1062064 There is something about the cold lately that made me get out my knitting needles and start stitching up a small mountain of cozy, yarn-y creations! I knit several of these flowers that I'll probably end up making a pin out of, or sewing them on something. You could also make up a bunch of these and create a pretty garland!

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They are super easy to make. Here is the pattern:

I used a US size #8 needle.
Cast on 8 stitches.
Row 1: slip 1 purlwise, knit 7
Row 2: slip 1 knitwise, knit 5 (2 sts remain on left needle), turn and put yarn to the back.
Row 3: slip 1 knitwise, knit 3 (2 sts remain on left needle), turn and put yarn to the back.
Row 4: slip 1 knitwise, knit 3, turn.
Row 5: slip 1 knitwise, knit 5 (0 sts remain on left needle), turn.
Row 6: slip 1 knitwise, knit 6 (leaving 1 st on left needle), turn.
Row 7: slip 1 knitwise and begin casting off until 1 st remains, turn.
Cast on 7 stitches. Repeat 5 times to create 6 petals.
Cast off last sts leaving a long tail. Thread yarn on a wool sewing needle and weave sewing needle in and out of each petal along inside edge of hold and gently pull yarn together, closing hole.

To see full-size photos, click here.

]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 22:01:58 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1062064 Vietnamese Art http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1057331 A friend of mine just came back from Vietnam from adopting their second child, a little boy. They brought home gifts, and I just had to share the beautiful painting I received of a Vietnamese woman riding a bike.

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I love the colors, the simplicity, the lines. Beautiful!

]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:40:33 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1057331 Engraved Dish from India http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1049854 Not only was last week my husbands birthday, but it was also the 6 year anniversary of when we first started dating. Sentimental, I know. Being the wonderful guy he is, he got me this beautiful engraved metal dish made in India.

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I'm normally a fan of anything from India, but this seems even more special looking because of the black coating on the inside of the bowl. It makes a precious little dish for catching jewelry or nick knacks. I love it!

To see a full-size photo, click here.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:01:22 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1049854 Birthday Celebration http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1047245 Last week was my husbands birthday and we celebrated by going out to dinner. The result of that dinner was one entire week of the worst case of food poisoning I ever want to have. It was awful! I was pretty much decommissioned, thus my lack of blogging. I'm better now though!

I did want to show the presentation for his birthday gift. I took some extra special time and care to make it look nice. The theme was green and brown. Both wrapping papers are vintage and from estate sales. The ribbon is faux bois from the Martha Stewart craft line. I created the circle tag with my new circle cutter, also from the MS craft line. It was fun to put together, and he loved it too.

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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:03:22 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/1047245 Merry Christmas http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/995934 I can't believe the week of Christmas is upon us! December has just flown by. I'll be taking a break from blogging this week so I can give priority to other things...mainly wrapping gifts since I haven't started. I leave you with an image of our Christmas card this year. It does double duty as a birth announcement! Merry Christmas and I hope everyone has a splendid holiday.

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]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:39:19 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/995934 Beauty of Quilling http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/989212 Among the many styles of paper crafts, quilling is some what of a rare art form. Quilling, or paper filigree as it is sometimes called, is the art of creating intricate shapes from strips of paper. The technique is simple: After a long, narrow ribbon of paper is rolled around a needle like tool, the strip is slipped off, arranged with your fingertips into the desired shape, and then glued to a background of contrasting paper, fabric, or wood.

Here are some beautiful examples from left to right:

Snowflake // Ideas by Yuria Brodskaya // Abstract // Magic // Butterfly // Christmas Tree [ Via fffound ] // Bird // Flower

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:38:18 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/989212 Using Fabric for Gift Wrap http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/985412 If you are anything like me you have a mountain of fabric that is just waiting to be used. Why not use it for gift wrap this Christmas? Here are two ideas:

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Fabric Gift Bags

If you love giving gifts and are looking for a way to avoid the waste involved with traditional gift wrap, fabric gift bags just might be the perfect solution.]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:04:39 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/985412 Christmas Decor http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/980263 My Christmas decor is a collection that I add to each year. Over the course of 2008, I've picked up lots of vintage ornaments of all shapes and sizes. I can only put so many in glass vases for display, so I decided to make a little "tree" to hang them on. I picked up this gnarly looking branch at an estate sale (yes, I bought a branch) and I painted it white. I'm sure you can find one on your own for free in your own backyard. Then I just hung some ornaments on the branches and put the rest in a pool at the bottom. The colorful baubles look pretty, if not a little whimsical. My husband said it reminded him of Dr. Seuss. What do you think?

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]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:23:34 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/980263 Zoo Line Donkey http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/979154 I recently discovered Zoo Line animals with the addition of the hippos (sold) to my online store. These vintage wooden creations are copy cats of Danish designer, Kay Bojesens works. The line includes a monkey, dog, bear, giraffe, deer, elephant, pelican, squirrel, woodpecker and duck. My husband recently found a donkey at an antique store that was closing down for dirt cheap. It's quirky, but I love it! It's new home is in my son's room on his bookshelf.

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]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:01:29 -0800 http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/979154 Favorite Christmas Crafts http://virb.com/evie_s/posts/text/976564 After a month long hiatus, I'm finally back! My son was born in October and I've been focusing on being a parent for a little while. With such a long reprieve, I'm itching to get crafty again. And with the holiday season upon us, what better time! Here are some of my favorite Christmas crafts this year.

From left to right:

Felt Christmas Trees // Animal Ornaments // Snowstorm Garlands // Paper Wreath // Snowflake Chandeliers // Snowflake Ornaments // Modern Paper Ornaments // Tomorrowland Trees

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