Out of love - CS & Bear

Sometime last year, I had my sights set on a cross-stitch project for my mom. It started out as a potential birthday gift (Nov). Then it turned into a Christmas gift. Then I got busy with studying and it finally became a Valentine's gift.

This was my 2nd cross-stitch project and I was very proud. Took me forever cuz there was so much black in the picture. I framed it and got SO excited that I gave it to her early.



But it was definitely worth it. My mom loved it. She hasn't hung it up yet, but I know it's tough for her. What do you think?

This year for V-day, the bf & I decided to order some Thai and eat with my mom again. I guess since this was the 2nd year in a row that we did it, we can call it a tradition? I think it makes her feel special :)

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I had a friend fly out from Edmonton this week and I was supposed to meet up with her for dinner. So the night before, I stayed up and crocheted her a lil bear. Her nickname's Princess Squishy Bear (long story), so I figured it was very fitting.



I kinda like the oatmeal colour. It's a nice change from the typical dark brown ones I like to make. I stitched a lil heart and scarf so she could keep warm in Edmonton! My friend said she'd put her right on her desk at work. Yay!

I also just finished up my long-awaited baby hoodie. My first real sale!! I had a few setbacks, but I finally finished it and I'm gonna deliver it tomorrow. I'll post up some pics later. I have a few other projects I wanna post up, but I haven't given those gifts away yet, so I don't wanna spoil the surprise!

Isn't it great to give personalized gifts? ;)

I hope everyone had a love-filled V-day. Spread the love!

Entrepreneur

After making almost everyone's Christmas gifts and having received such positive feedback, I've decided to be brave and start a part-time craft business. I'm 26 and I've been crocheting for over 9 years. I've always wanted to and making crafts is my passion. So why not?

I posted up a bunch of my creations on Facebook, and I even got my very first request for a custom item! But for now, I'm going to keep this within friends and friends of friends.

So, if anyone's interested, I'll be posting up items from time to time. Just message me and I'll see what I can do for you. I'm also up for making custom items, or if you have an idea of something that you'd like, I can definitely work with you and create a pattern that will suit your needs! If you can think it, I can probably make it!

Here's an idea of the things that I'll be selling:

• Scarves, mittens, hats, beanies
• Baby clothing (sweaters, beanies, booties, etc.)
• Amigurumi dolls/animals

Some stuff I've made over the years:  * baby hoodie & booties

 * baby beanie with bear ears

 * brimmed hat

 * bear balloon (with scarf)

 * bunny balloon

 * ninja balloon
 

 * mouse (with bell at end of tail)

 * bunny

 * koala

 * penguin
 * girl dinosaur
 * totoro!
 * poo

 * toad mushroom from mario (own pattern)

 * pink hippo

 * jon the chemist (own pattern)

 * erlenmeyer flask (own pattern)

I'll be posting up more pics as I finish making items. Feel free to comment or even email me (lkim02@gmail.com) if you're interested!