It seems my whole life is one big project that is in the process of getting completed! We have our undone house, I have a couple of undone quilts, undone reports for work. You know, the usual. I’m kind of glad that I keep this blog, though, because it does journal that occassionally I DO finish something.
Today, though, I’m going to spotlight a few of my undone projects.
Orange Cleaner
This is all over Pinterest right now, and since I love using vinegar for my cleaning solution, I thought I’d give this a go. I just stuffed orange rinds in a mason jar and filled with vinegar. I love the antique lid. I found a bunch of those at a garage sale!!
Most of the posts I’ve read say to let it sit for a couple of weeks. It’s so bright and cheery on my counter these gloomy winter days!
I’ve had the orange rinds soaking for a couple of days now, and had to take a sniff today. There is still a fairly strong vinegar odor or fragrance…however you would describe it, but I can already smell the orange. Lovely.
Extracting the orange this way would certainly be a lot cheaper than buying orange essential oil. Some of the bloggers I’ve read use any citrus rind.
I am adding lemons, limes and grapefruit to my shopping list.
Baby Blanket
I found this incredibly soft yarn at Hancocks Fabrics last week when I was there for buttons. Didn’t really find the buttons I liked, but I DID find this beautiful yarn from Bernat. It’s called ‘Pipsqueak’, and I’ve got to admit that while I was holding this yarn, I felt compelled to stroke it and sing “Soft Kitty”.
This is one of those yarns that makes it incredibly hard to see your stitches, so I decided to do just a simple double crochet stitch throughout the blanket. The soft purples, lavenders and greens are varigated, so I really don’t need any fancy schmancy stitches to make this wonderful.
I’m just on the third row so far, and am really happy with how it is turning out. It is so soft! I will post a tutorial later. I just thought I’d give you a look see!
Placemats
I found this placemat during one of my Goodwill shopping days. It was too nice to pass up, although I doubt I would ever use this as a placemat. I WOULD like to make this in to a purse, though. I haven’t figured it out completely, but the idea is swirling around in my head. I probably won’t get to that until I get the floor laid in my craft room, but that will be a few days yet, so I’m not holding my breath.
Aquarium
My husband gave me a 55 gallon aquarium for Christmas. Right now I have a little 10 gallon one that I enjoy in my living room; this little guy is one of my favorites. He just
gets so excited when it’s time to eat! His aquarium mates are beautiful glofish, but I couldn’t get a non blurry picture of them!
I am researching and learning more than I ever knew about fish and how to take care of them. Once we get our family room done (it’s almost there!) I will build the stand for the big ole thing and then we’ll get started on our aquarium journey. I’ve heard it’s addicting. I’m hoping by the end of February I will be ready to buy fish!
Take a minute to let me know what you’re up to. Leave a comment in down below and put a link to YOUR favorite project! I love seeing what other people are doing that is creative!! I get so inspired!
My mom, being a gifted crafter, would enjoy seeing your projects. She’s crocheted a gazillion baby blankets in her lifetime, although she always uses straight baby yarn. I like the yarn you’re working with – pretty! She’s tried her hand at upholstery and stripping/varnishing and sewed everything from clothes to wedding dresses (just one I think).
I would say her crowning achievement has been putting together family genealogy since she was 20 years old, so that’s been something she’s worked on for 57 years now – don’t feel too bad about your “unfinished” projects. LOL She’s finally talking about retiring from her part-time job this year, so I need to spur her on to get as much of that family history done as possible as I won’t be picking it up. I have tons of Creative Memories stuff and lots of pictures sitting on shelves from years back gathering dust. I may decide to simply slap them into albums and just use a black pen to write on the pages.
I get a kick out of following your projects. Creative people are nothing short of awe inspiring! I enjoy decorating my house with mostly 50′s era vintage items and antiques and haunt antique/consignment/vintage shops, along with garage sales, craigslist and auctions to find treasures. Ellen
Sounds like I would love to see your mom’s craft room!!
I commend her on her genealogy work. That takes a lot of time and patience!! Ellen, I love the idea of decorating 50s style. Sadly, mine looks more like early college apartment right now. Not for long!!
Be well!