Stephanie Renee

2008-04-06T21:22:00.000-07:00

I have created a new blog, I want to keep things fresh and not be reminded of the past that is bad. Check out my new blog here

We've moved.

2008-02-28T17:13:00.000-08:00

So Dan and I finally finished the move to the top of Queen Anne in Seattle. It's a great family neighborhood, and I kind of feel like I live in a small town. Everything I need is within walking distance...work 5 minutes...grocery 3 minutes...coffee 5 minutes...fabric store 3 minutes...you get the idea. We are still unpacking, and with both us being the way we are, it will take forever. I've given myself till April 13th to have every box gone through (tossing and giving unneed things away). And with Dan's approval he said okay. So about 6 weeks to get it done, I think I can do it. I'm going to take pictures of my progress and post them here for all to see. Lets just hope that I can get everything organized at the same time.

New Things

2008-01-27T13:37:00.000-08:00

Well, I haven't written on my blog forever, but I do have new things going on in my life. I didn't get married, things just ended up not working out. It's all for the best. But the best news is, I'm pregnant, 15 weeks along. I'm so excited. I just thought I'd make an update, due to the changing news, and I'll start using my blog again soon.

Patterndrafting Projects

2007-03-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

Here one of my projects for Patterndrafting. It's a jacket.

And this is my final for the class, a cute top that I am totally in love with and will wear a lot!

George is Back!

2007-02-05T06:12:00.000-08:00

Over the Holiday, George went to Kentucky to learn about how things go there. He finally came back a few weeks ago, and look at everything he brought back with him! He told me that he had so much fun, but missed me very much. So I'm going to make it up to him, by making him some more clothes soon.

I was surfing the web yesterday, between cleaning, cleaning, homework, cleaning, and more cleaning...anyways, I found this adorable pear pincushion that I really want to make, but I'm not sure about how I would go about doing this. If anyone knows of a pattern, please let me know. I would love to have a new pincushion for school!

Penguin Rain Boots

2006-11-13T08:45:00.000-08:00

So I totally found these at j. crew last week. I really really want them, rain boots here are must. Yeah, I already have one pair, but a pair with penguins on them that are lined with sherpa would be amazing. Okay that's all for now.

George's New Clothes

2006-11-04T23:27:00.000-08:00

George's New Clothes
Originally uploaded by penguin_girl83.

I decided to take the draping skills that I have been learning in school, and apply them to making George a new pair of overalls (since we moved, and forgot his other ones in Iowa). I think that they turned out really well.

I finally found a job, which was amazing, I didn't think I'd ever get one. Today was my first day, and it wasn't too bad. Oh yeah, I'm working at Simply Seattle (a tourist shop).

School is going by fast, and it's pretty fun too! I'm finally starting to see the rain. After moving to Seattle, up until this week it hadn't rained but 2 days in the month in a half. Now it's raining everyday, but not like rain in Iowa. It's not thunderstorm weather at all, and it makes me miss home more.

My Move

2006-09-30T13:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a link to a slide show of some of the pics I took along my move from Des Moines, Iowa to Seattle, so check them out:

From my Cell Phone

2006-09-15T12:28:00.000-07:00

A mountain goat near Mount Rushmore.

The penguin I knit and need to knit more of, this one got sent to Aaron.

Devils Tower

One of my Wisdom Teeth.

This is how I left my room for my mom when I moved.

Recent ATCs

2006-09-12T20:05:00.000-07:00

Here are some of my recent ATCs that I've sent out for swaps. I can make some similar to these for trade.

These are up for trade or more can be made similar to them:

Apple Items for Sale!!!

2006-08-24T15:53:00.000-07:00

Orange Apple Hobo
$35
Cotton, more pictures of linning and close up of apple here

Apple Pouch
$8
Cotton, more pictures of linning and close up of apple here

This exact one sold, but can make more like it.

Apple Skirt, size Medium
$20
Cotton, close up of apple here

Knitted Stuff

2006-07-31T17:11:00.000-07:00

back of my shrug

front

my hat, shrug and wrist warmers

my newest, most favorite dress

my partially done wrist warmers.

Swaps!

2006-07-31T16:30:00.000-07:00

This is the bookmark and "In the Beginning" ATC swaps from swap-bot that I received.

This is what I sent out for the Mail It Weekly summer swap.

MySpace Stalker - received this was a swap through craftster.org, and it was a lot of fun. To see more pictures from this swap, visit my flickr page!

This is what I got from Reethi after I swap angeled for her. I love everything that she sent me.

Swaping Red and Orange

2006-07-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

I created a new swap for the US color-iffic group in flickr. Check out this swap at: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/565

That's all I have to say right now, I'll write more soon, I promise.

Oh, and what's with all these Japanese crafting books, I totally need to get my hands on one to see. Anyways, till next time.

Stephanie

MySpace Stalker Swap

2006-07-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

MySpace Stalker Swap - Sent
Originally uploaded by penguin_girl83.

My partner recently recieved this package. It was for the craftster.org MySpace Stalker Swap. She loved everything that she recieved, and she said that I totally got her, so that's cool.

Since my brother's had the digital camera (that my mom, just said is mine to take to Seattle with me). I haven't been able to take any pictures. I've recently finished the shrug that I was knittiing, and I'll get a picture of that up soon. I've also finished knitting an arm warmer for my left arm, and I'm about to start the right.

It's been really hard trying to find a place to live, and a roommate in Seattle. I'm not having any luck. I'm am no longer afraid of not being able to pay for the Art Institute of Seattle, as I had a financial planning meeting (over the phone) last night, and it's all looking good. Now if they would only tell me that I've been accepted.

I just purchased these cameras!!!

2006-07-17T10:45:00.000-07:00

Vintage Kodak Brownie Hawkeye

Vintage Sears Tower Box Camera

Vintage Agfa Isolette I Bellows Camera

Mail It Weekly ~ Green Swap

This is what I got, I absolutely love the Vintage magazine, and there is 2 knitting sweater patterns (one I am going to make).

This is what I sent out.

Right now

2006-07-03T22:48:00.000-07:00

So I've kinda been a little anti-social, by not signing in on anything lately, but now I'm ready to get back to this stuff.

So I got a weaving loom set at wal-mart, I've been looking for one every where. Look what I made tonight:

I made this post card last week for a swap:

My newest fabrics:

And the cutest tote that I made the other night, I'm going to make more, because I love it and know others who would love it too :)

ps. valley girl is one of the greatest movies.

Gimme Your Stuff

2006-07-03T17:12:00.000-07:00

Okay so I'm going to try this thing, because I am in desperate need of lion bars. Yeah, I said it, lion bars. Some of you know what they are, and those who don't...well try to find someone who does to send you some. Anyways it's a cultural exchange blog where you can swap items of significance to your area with items from others around the world. Yep I copy and pasted the italics.

But anyways, I'd be willing to send anything that anyone wants. I do send brownie mix every once and awhile to my friend in England. And I'd like to recieve, yeah I already said it, lion bars, or even the penguin chocolates. I also love fabric and yarn, any kind would be awesome. This sure is making me think, I hope Zac brings back fabric for me from Japan :]

Update okay, so ideas of what I can send:
Wine
yarn
fabric
magazines
crafting supplies
handmade items (check my blog)
beads
mixes for baking (like brownies & cookies)

what I would like:
what's with these Japanese craft magazines? I'd love to know if they are all people talk them up to be
any graphic design or craft magazine
fabric
yarn
candy
stationary
anything Diddl
shot glasses
penguin stuff

update I am now living in Seattle, Washington and attending school for fashion design. I would love to receive fashion magazines from where you live.

knitting away

2006-06-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

my newest bags up on my etsy shop

knitting

a scarf

wavy scarf

a hat from stitch and bitch nation

okay, and yeah something else. just to say a few things. tonight i broke 4 sewing machine needles, it really sucked. then since i've been knitting so much more, i've been looking at those one things to store your needles in, but i made one it totally doesn't work for my circlular needles. and now i really don't want to make another one.

i also want to find a pattern for a cute shrug, a knitting pattern that is. okay that's all

♥ Stephanie Renee

A to Z CD Swap

2006-06-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

I created a new swap today for an A to Z CD. Here is all the info on it:

I got this idea from another website that I was looking at today.

Everyone will make 1 CD with 26 songs (or 2 with thirteen songs each). You will also decorate the CD and created a cover/case for your CD or CD set.

Either the band or song must start with each letter of the alphabet. You may alternate between bands and songs.
Example:
A: Allister B: Blues Traveler C: Christina Aguilera
or
A: Amber by 311 B: Bad Habit by The Dresden Dolls C: Can't take it by The All-American Rejects

After you get your swap partner, you will have a month to complete this. Please create something that you would like to recieve in return (talking about your crafting of the cover/case).

Swaps

2006-06-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

I'm kinda getting upset with people that don't send their swap stuff out. It's like they sign up for swaps to just recieve stuff, but never send anything out. I sent out a bunch of swap stuff today.

Here are my upcoming swaps:
knit craft
handmade postcard
12 favorite songs
dollar store
mixed cd
fabric swap july
tourist trap
ribbon swap
crafting pink and green

This is a cute little picture from last week before I got sick:

New Stuff

2006-06-06T04:12:00.000-07:00

Orange $30, Apple $35, Funky $35

Inside of Orange

Inside of Apple

Close up of Apple

Inside of Funky

Other Lunas currently Available

Plain Tote $20 ~ Available in any color

Inside of Plain Tote

An Apple Skirt size medium, bias cut ~ $25

Close up of Apple

email me if interested in anything