Hello ladies & gents,
We've received quite a few comments regarding our chevron backgrounds post from last year. Thanks so much for loving them! They were made by our dear friend, Sioux. We hope to make more backgrounds available for you in the near future. A few readers asked how to install the backgrounds on their blogger. I've made a quick and hopefully painless tutorial on how to install them. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
2011 Updates!
Don't worry, we're still here! We've been very busy around here doing behind the scenes work. We've got a new look coming, two stores launching, and you can now find us at tinysea.net! Tinysea now has 41 "likes" on Facebook and we are very thankful for our fans!
Be sure to come back after the new year to see our changes!
Saturday, December 3, 2011
'Ello dears!
Have you missed us? We've been working hard completing Nerd Wars challenges and life challenges :) We are now on Tournament 3 in Nerd Wars and powering on full steam ahead. I believe Lauren completed 6 out of 6 challenges and I did 5 out of 6. The first tournament I was only able to complete 2, so I think I outdid myself ;)
When Lauren and I became friends, she was a knitter and I was a crocheter. We talked to each other about how difficult we thought it was to take on what the other was good at. Not long after, Lauren started to crochet and became quite good at it! We are now both crocheters and I am proud to say that I'm an aspiring knitter. My friend Amanda of The Craft Junky and I are going to have little Skype meetings to help my progression with the craft. Thanks Amanda! Be sure to check out Amanda's blog by clicking on 'The Craft Junky' link above.
I hope you guys are enjoying the chill in the air and getting ready for Christmas! Again, thanks for reading our little blog.
When Lauren and I became friends, she was a knitter and I was a crocheter. We talked to each other about how difficult we thought it was to take on what the other was good at. Not long after, Lauren started to crochet and became quite good at it! We are now both crocheters and I am proud to say that I'm an aspiring knitter. My friend Amanda of The Craft Junky and I are going to have little Skype meetings to help my progression with the craft. Thanks Amanda! Be sure to check out Amanda's blog by clicking on 'The Craft Junky' link above.
I hope you guys are enjoying the chill in the air and getting ready for Christmas! Again, thanks for reading our little blog.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Pinterest Challenge!
For those of you that don't know, one of my daily blog reads is Young House Love. Sherry and John are so fun and their passion for their home is contagious. Back in August, Sherry and fellow blogger Katie of Bower Power had the brilliant idea to host a Pinterest Challenge. Since you all are hip, I'm sure you know of Pinterest, aka my crazy addiction. Sherry and Katie are pinning addicts too, they came up with the idea to host a challenge where you have a week to make something you've pinned. Well it's back with a fall edtion!
Considering my Things to Make pinboard has 92 (not to mention the food board!) and I've only actually done a couple of the projects, this challenge is a great kick in the butt. To take part, head on over to Young House Love or Bower Power to see the details. Here are a few of the projects I'm considering making:
I promise to take pictures of what I make and if you participate, we'd love to see your projects! What projects have you pinned that you are dying to make?
Considering my Things to Make pinboard has 92 (not to mention the food board!) and I've only actually done a couple of the projects, this challenge is a great kick in the butt. To take part, head on over to Young House Love or Bower Power to see the details. Here are a few of the projects I'm considering making:
I promise to take pictures of what I make and if you participate, we'd love to see your projects! What projects have you pinned that you are dying to make?
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
We Like it Wednesday: Reneé of Spun Right Round
Our latest interview features Reneé of Spun Right Round. Spun Right Round is one of my favorite online yarn shops and is now a brick and mortar shop for all you lucky people who live close by! Enjoy :)
2 // In knitting, do you prefer your own handspun yarns or a mix of yours and others? 
3 // You recently opened a brick and mortar shop! Congratulations!! How was the process?
4 // Is there any advice you'd like to give to someone who wants to give it a go at spinning? 
5 // Any advice to someone thinking of opening up a yarn shop of their own?
1 // The name of your shop sounds familiar, but is a very nice play on words. Is it in reference to the song You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)?
Although I love Dead or Alive it's actually about how my life Spun Right Round. Around the time I first opened shop I did a complete 180, sold my house, moved to another city and quit my job of almost 10 years. I was totally ready for something new!
2 // In knitting, do you prefer your own handspun yarns or a mix of yours and others?
I actually prefer commercial yarns for written patterns and handspun for more "freestyle" projects.
3 // You recently opened a brick and mortar shop! Congratulations!! How was the process?
Thank you! The process was fun but a lot of hard work. I can honestly say it felt like I was on auto-pilot, I had no fear just to-do list after to-do list!
4 // Is there any advice you'd like to give to someone who wants to give it a go at spinning?
Drop spindle is a great and affordable way to get started but it's nothing like spinning on a wheel. If you have a spinning guild or yarn shop in the area check and see when they meet or if they offer classes. You tube never hurts either!
5 // Any advice to someone thinking of opening up a yarn shop of their own?
Make sure you're in an area with little or no competition. Know your customers and tell everyone!
Visit Reneé at the following:
If you're lucky enough to live near her shop, I would suggest popping in and meeting her! She is a total sweetheart.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Nerd Wars Updates
Week one of Nerd Wars on Ravelry is behind us and we are charging forward! There are six challenges every month (round) and this round's are: Haikus, You Say It's Your Birthday, Best Dressed Nerds, Prehistory, Think (More Than) Pink, and Colortastic!
Wendy has submitted her very first project, an adorable bow tie (in tinysea colors!), as a birthday present to Sheldon Cooper. They both love Doctor Who and we all know bow ties are cool.
She's also got two more projects in the works for the month which will involve color work and making chemo caps. For her first time, I think she's doing great!
Meanwhile, I'm trying to "melt the cube" this month and shooting to complete all six challenges. I've already done half of them so I think it's going to be possible.
First was my donation of new art supplies for the children's ward at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This one was super easy to do since I didn't have to make anything.
Next, was Fawkes the Phoenix who was crocheted partially with a pattern and the rest I made up. I had to write a haiku with this to go with this one!
My most resent submission is the cable and lace hat worn by Hermione in the Half Blood Prince. This was my first cable project and now I want to put cables on everything!
We are having tons of fun and getting to learn some great new techniques. We'll continue posting our projects and experiences for you guys! Don't forget to check out the Nerd Wars website if you have no idea what we are talking about.
Wendy has submitted her very first project, an adorable bow tie (in tinysea colors!), as a birthday present to Sheldon Cooper. They both love Doctor Who and we all know bow ties are cool.
You Say It's Your Birthday Challenge
She's also got two more projects in the works for the month which will involve color work and making chemo caps. For her first time, I think she's doing great!
Meanwhile, I'm trying to "melt the cube" this month and shooting to complete all six challenges. I've already done half of them so I think it's going to be possible.
Think (More Than) Pink Challenge
First was my donation of new art supplies for the children's ward at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This one was super easy to do since I didn't have to make anything.
Haiku Challenge
Next, was Fawkes the Phoenix who was crocheted partially with a pattern and the rest I made up. I had to write a haiku with this to go with this one!
Best Dressed Nerds Challenge
My most resent submission is the cable and lace hat worn by Hermione in the Half Blood Prince. This was my first cable project and now I want to put cables on everything!
We are having tons of fun and getting to learn some great new techniques. We'll continue posting our projects and experiences for you guys! Don't forget to check out the Nerd Wars website if you have no idea what we are talking about.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Pincushion Giveaway Winner!
Apologies for this being posted a day late, I went to the Texas State Fair yesterday and it was exhausting! I did get to do all the usual stuff like see baby animals, listen to live music, and stuff my face with funnel cake. It was glorious. I also rode the train (DART) down to the fairgrounds for the first time and it was super fun. Anyhoo, let's talk about winning!
Last Tuesday, we posted a giveaway for this adorable pincushion made by yours truly.
And the winner is.... Mara! If you could send us your address we'll get this shipped off to you.
Thank to everyone who participated in our little giveaway. Don't forget to check back for more fun stuff and future giveaways!
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