by Kelli Donley | Dec 23, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade, Tutorial
Namaste bag tutorial Okay, 25 projects and I’m done! I realize this one is a double-post, but you asked for a tutorial. The Namaste Yoga bag: Cut your exterior (above) and interior pieces 15″ wide by 17″ tall. For the exterior yoga mat pocket, cut a...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 22, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade, Tutorial
Makeup brush kit Finny sent me this sweet makeup brush kit several years ago for my birthday and I’ve used it nearly every day since. I love having fancy brushes and like my mama recently said when jewelry shopping, “Isn’t it fun to be a girl?”...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 17, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade
Helmetliner What to knit for a brother who is notoriously difficult to craft for? Hmm… in lieu of a gorgeous blonde, I decided on something that would keep him warm outdoors. (vs. indoors? There is a tasteless joke there somewhere.) Cody is a Colorado...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 16, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade
Breckenridge Cowl I heard about this pattern on Twitter and knew I had to buy it. I love wraps. They are perfect for Phoenix because we rarely need long scarves, hats or even jackets. What we do need is a warm neck. And if you can make that neck warm in a pretty...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 15, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade
Peruvian knit cap A friend recently asked me for a “white knit cap with ear flaps.” This got me thinking about that incredible journey I took several years ago to see Machu Picchu. The Peruvians wore fabulous knit caps, sweaters and scarves from llama...
by Kelli Donley | Dec 14, 2009 | Adventathon, Celebrate!, handmade
Golf Driver Cover Home stretch! Now the crafting gets a little more crafty — I have to show projects carefully as to not give away too much before the recipients can enjoy the surprise. Knitting up a chunky yarn driver cover takes all of 2 hours, tops. This is...
