Resurrecting my dusty old blog

 Hello everyone, 

After what was probably entirely too much time hacking the mainframe to reset passwords, I have finally been able to access my old blogspot account.  I have recently been thinking about this old blog and how much I wanted to be a middle aged woman when I was 12.  Its probably fair to blame this on the fact that the most consistent socialization of my youth pre-highschool was with church ladies.  What a strong influence in my life.  

Well I am now a grown woman with a career and a drastically different lifestyle than the time period of these previous posts.  Bless middle school me.  Me returning to this blog feels like a way to cherish my past as well as mourn and celebrate how things now are so different.  I am a full adult, working full time in a stressful job and just stressful time in general.  My mom has passed and so much of these previous posts reflect all the time I was blessed to have with her.  They make me think about how she gave me the best childhood and how I carry so much of what she taught me in every day of my life now.  Her keeping us at home and teaching us allowed me to explore my own interests and be creative as much as possible. Although everyone can find some issue with the way they were brought up ( i have those too), I really feel honored to have had the kind of mother I did and to have the opportunity to be so close and spend so much time with her.  Every time I sit down to make something I think of her.  I often use her old sewing box or tools and I feel connected to her.  And writing here again also makes me think of all these wonderful memories.  

Today I am the same crafty little girl, just I have far less time to do it than I did in those long stretched out days of middle school. I love making things for my loved ones to enjoy. I still want to make an impact on those I interact with on a daily basis.  Sharing my joy and understanding with them, just as my mom gave me such a strong example of.  

So I plan to share thoughts, crafts, makes, tutorials etc on here.  I find this format so comforting and it doesn't have the same pressure of other platforms so here is where I shall stay. 

Kaylee 

all things back to school

(left to right) | 1. pinterest || 2. Beth Proudfoot || 3. the land of nod || 4. dailymovement  || 5. catch my party || 6. pinterest |

crochet: single crochet baby blanket

I have been wanting to crochet more, so when I found out one of my Bible study leaders was pregnent, I was super excited!  I decided to make a simple single crochet baby blanket with an edging.  I don't have a single crochet tutorial on my blog, but Annelise from Aesthetic Nest has a really great one here.  I only did one row of edging, but you can do as many as you like.

 yarn I used:
~  2 skien Lionsbrand Homespun in Mimos
~ 1skien I Love This Cotton in light purple

Pattern:

 blanket-
52 single crochet across 
96 rows  (aprox.)

 edging-
1 single crochet in every stich
3 single crochet in each corner stitch

So I basically just made a rectangle-y square.  (if that makes any sense at all) I made it how wide I wanted and the I just went until it was as long as I wanted.  It came out a pretty good size.  This won't work as a swaddling blanket, but possibly for a play mat, or to wrap up in a stroller for a walk.  If your a beginner, than  you can make a whole bunch for practice and keep them on hand to give as gifts.

                                      

I really liked this yarn for a baby blanket because: (1) It made the blanket pretty thick and squishy,(2) it was beautifully colored,(3) it will be warm for a winter baby.  Have fun trying out this super duper simple pattern!

Kaylee

now on bloglovin!

Hey guys now you can follow me over on Bloglovin! If you don't know, Bloglovin is a site were you can follow all your favorite blogs in one easy place.  I also added a few social media icons.  One for my Pinterest page, one for Bloglovin, and you can also shoot me an email with the cute little letter button!  So go subscribe to the lace pillow on Bloglovin!

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embroidery pattern: happy little camper

I have been attracted to retro-vintage stuff lately (haven't we all?).  Campers are especially cute to me.  I have a friend who loves to draw little doodles and such, and when I asked her to draw a camper for an embroidery pattern, she was super exited!  Yay!

                                           To Download:

~ Right click image above click "save image as"

~ save into pictures

~ print now or save it for later

Enjoy making some happy little campers!  I'd love to see your creations.  Leave links in the comments below!

Kaylee

succulents

Everyone likes succulents.  The interesting colors, petite size,almost cartoon-ey look.  I especially like them in crisp white pots.  The combination is just so summer.  Love.  Here is some inspiration.


~ eggshell cups




~ homemade clay planters
 

~ terrarium with white stones


~ succulents in modern planters


~ cactus garden





Kaylee

rainy days.....

So lately it has been raining.  A lot.  And when it rains, I sleep.  A lot.  You can pretty much understand why I haven't got anything done.  I have been working on a couple of projects, so you can expect a post this weekend.  I love you guys who read my blog.  I am going to go take a nap now.......



Kaylee