LoZ Haul and Works in Progress(WIPS)

I recently recorded a haul that just happens to be Zelda themed from the last couple of months. I wouldn't actually call it a 'haul' as much as random stuff i happen to acquire which happens to have the same theme. Did i do that on purpose? Not really, although the Legend of Zelda series being my fave, you shouldn't be surprised. Check it out here.

My biggest win was the musical chests Nintendo forked over via the Streetpass group. For those that payed attention(and/or were lucky enough to get one) i unfortunately missed out on getting Ganondorf figurine bonus you could preorder for here in the USA...i just didn't do it in time. Huge loss, am i right? So this made me feel better and somewhat feel like Nintendo made it up to me(not that they owed me anything to begin with). You win some, you loose some i guess...and sometimes you break even. 

As for my works in progress, i'm planning to do some tunisian crochet tutorials...specially using afghan stitch(aka simple stitch). It's the one i use the most(do i know any other? actually, i don't think so...>.>) and it translates into pixels so well. It'll be the basics and probably branch out into how to do charts and all that jazz. My example project is the mushroom. I chose to make it red, but any color would have done. Should have those up by next week i suppose. 

Something that's also in the works; using that frog mario chart i designed for my afghan(no progress in weeks unfortunately, just didn't feel like) and making a pillow. To kind of help me jump back into it i suppose, i haven't been doing t-crochet(tunisian crochet) in quite a while. 

Also, Magfest!! It's this weekend(thursday-sunday). I'm going alone(except for sat, the hubs may come with) and i don't even mind it. I'll meet up with a few friends there, but more than that i'm just excited for the experience. Should be tons of fun! :)

Amigurumi Book Review ~ Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice Easy Crochet Critters

Cast Off Crew #41

Whoops, missed a couple of weeks....yet here I am! Lol! A few FO and two frogged projects... :(

Loz: A Link Between Worlds ~ 3DS

Yes, that's what i have in my DS right now! It feels kind of wrong, since i pushed Animal Crossing to the side for this. I've yet to try the street-pass feature, all though i have a few shadows waiting. I also recently ordered the Prima guide  during cyber Monday off Amazon(30% off and free shipping) since it wasn't included in the player guide's box set. What i miss is the screen-shot feature. In Animal Crossing you're able to take a screenshot of your top screen when L&R are pressed at the same time. Not that i would use that often here, but sometimes it's the little things.... :)

SMB3 Map and Loch Ness Chart

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Just finished this chart! Recognize the game this is from? Except for the river monster(or uh, Loch Ness…). I’m not sure if it’ll end up being a pillow or a dust cover for my old-school PS2. 

Here I am... :)

Was gone for a while there, am i right? All though not completely! I've been pretty good at keeping up with my Cast-Off videos(where i show my yarn-related finished objects and works in progress) i think, taking life into account. You can find these(and all others) on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/malonsshop.

My amigurumi shop is still in motion(www.malonb.etsy.com) and have more recently opened another. Yes, another shop! For what?! you ask...well i fell in love with dying yarn, so it was inevitable. I have a small variety of fibers at this time, but more are surely to follow. Maybe even some hand spun(as i've recently learned how to use a drop spindle) and perhaps even some dyed roving. Check out the new shop at www.malonsshop.etsy.com. I'm also in love with the idea of colorways inspired by video game characters ;).

I've been brainstorming a way to incorporate all these(blog,video and shops) into one. I'm not quite there yet but i've been thinking along the lines of publishing a pattern, showing how to create the item and others being able to purchase it at my shop(s). As much as i love creating and making things for my own enjoyment, it would be much more rewarding to actually live off what i love to do....wouldn't it?

Pumpkin Carvin Contest(Villain Edition)!!

The deadline is this Saturday(21st)!! Check out the contest page here; they’ve already posted up some pretty awesome entries. I actually haven’t made mine yet…and i’m kind’a thinking of crocheting one since it doesn’t technically say you have to use a real pumpkin. Nor do you have to carve one mind you…check out the rules(anything goes!).

The one pictured above isn’t mine(i’m not that talented lol) it’s just my fave so far, Zelda being one of my faves and all.. :D. And don’t forget Moogle, he’s included in the 1st prize package!!! So i probably won’t win first prize(lol) but i’m still in for the others which are just as awesome(and the prize packages are huge!). There’s not many entries thus far so, more of a chance to win!!! Good luck! ;D.

Hot Air Balloon Ride

So, we've waited 2+ years for this and it finally happened. I got tickets as a bday present for the fiance and have schedules various times but it's always been canceled for some reason or other. We drove out twice and it was canceled last minute(which wasn't great since we're at least 1.5hrs away, depending on where they lift off). But, yesterday was it.






It was a lot hotter than i expected(due to the flames) yet it was awesome. We ended up landing on private property at some kind of horse ranch. The owner was pissed and wouldn't let the others in(to retrive the basket via truck). So we ended up hauling everything to the next farm where the others were waiting. That basket is like, 600lbs...the balloon alone was 400 yet it was doable with 8 people. In the end no one was arrested and everyone got out safely(lol).

             

8-Bit Sonic Reversible Pillow!

This takes you back, doesn’t it? Back to the days of the sega-genesis. I was always a Nintendo girl, but, Sonic was always all right. This one however is made via Tunisian crochet with the simple(aka afghan) stitch.

He’s available at my shop here(amongst others). Custom orders are always welcome ;).

Dracula Bunny!!! 

I very recently made this for a challenge, isn’t he cute? The pattern is available at my shop here. The item itself will be on sale at the Mom’s Basement’s Shop(here), all tho i don’t think they have him posted up yet(so keep checking!). In the spirit of October; the costume here is removable and the bat is a pin you can use elsewhere(if you wish). FYI all revenue from that shop is going to the 'Child's Play' charity...so it's an awesome cause!!Yay! :D

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