Robot Stocking

Ant Cookies

My grandmother used to make cookies every year. When she flew away to the other world, no one really made those sugar cookie trees I loved. This year I decided to invade my aunt's house (that was previously my grandmother's house) to make those cookies. It was awfully convenient that Aunt Susan was making cookies that day anyway- the oven was already warm and more importantly, I got to try her spoils. Yum. Here are some pictures...I learned a lot about icing...

Introducing the Mustache Glass

AKA What Really Happened at Ornament Craftrama

Are you intrigued yet?  I am!!  I get the idea from a friend for this years holiday gift, pre-labeled wine glasses.  They would have little chalkboards on the side to be labeled when guests arrive.  Well, chalkboards are fun, but you know what are more fun?  Mustaches!  So, the prototype got passed around at the ole Ornament Craftrama and the hilarity insued!!  What is even more hilarious is the idea that you can have a mustache glass with wine beard!  Ahhahahaha!  Tutorial coming . . . but for now simply enjoy the view!

Sportin' some sweet 'stache.

Oh, I'm so innocent in my mustache!

Hmmm, do think this mustache makes me look extremely smart?  Yes!

Oh yes, and of course the mustache and ruby red lips ornament- we couldn't complete the night without it.

Sort of a pirate, mustache-layered, red lips thing.  I like it.

Hmmm, Mags is looking a little to comfy in that mustache of hers.

What do you think?  Can blondes pull off black mustaches??  Absolutely!!

New Products for Etsy!

Just a few new products for the Etsy shop!  I came down with a cold this weekend so while I've been meaning to post the new cozy tube scarfs I have, I haven't had time to take pics!  So stay tuned, they are on their way!

 In the meantime I am unveiling a new product- the ice cream pint cozy!  A totally brilliant idea that a friend brought to my attention.  I'm making her one for her hubby this season, but in the meantime I made a few to sell to you!

Check out more after the jump!

Wreath Making

December is..

Craft fair month! The Athens Indie Craftstravaganzaa was a success. My second fair with the colorful stuffed snakes. I'll be setting up an etsy shop soon too at http://emmilyon.etsy.com. Come buy your dang snakes.

A few other crafts that have been in the recent works...

I made this needlepoint for my friends Stephanie and Kane as a wedding present. The black and white image is where this started (Dover clip art). I scanned in the small image, added color to the design, made a gridded pattern, and went to work. The finished piece is about 6" x 6" and uses two-stranded embroidery thread on a 32-count dark blue linen.

From craft addicts

Hey, did someone say BACON? This was my Halloween costume for this year's holiday. It is made of large sheets of felt covering 1" thick nu-foam. Each panel has off-white felt sewn on for the fatty streaks. The inside is lined with a red flannel and is super-duper warm. It also has a pocket on the inside to keep up with keys, phones, and money -- and whatever else goes in pockets (gum?).

• See more pictures on my friend's facebook album.


• The idea came from this Food Network Magazine article.