3 Month Milestone Triggers a Giveaway at Norah's Knot!

Yesterday, Norah's Knot hit a huge (to me) milestone!

Three months ago, I officially claimed my own little corner of the internets! It has been an absolute joy and a whirlwind of activity. Every custom order, every chance to get an idea out of my head and work it through to completion has been insanely satisfying, even if blogging has taken a bit of a backseat. I do apologize for being MIA.

Here is a snapshot of just some of the dolls I have shipped since opening..

I think 93 days of business calls for a celebration, and so I am thrilled to announce 

"Giveaway, Part 2!" 

Here is the deal. All you have to do is tell your friends about the Norah's Knot  Facebook Page. When the page hits 100 likes, a randomly selected follower will be the new owner of a handmade, Norah's Knot doll. It couldn't be easier!

Word on the street is (don't shoot the messenger) that Christmas is 19 weeks and 3 days away. A Norah's Knot doll would look fantastic under any tree! Just sayin'.

Remember, 100 likes triggers the giveaway!

Norah's Knot - Grand Opening Giveaway!

Do you like free stuff? Head over to the Grand Opening Giveaway at Norah's Knot and enter to win this free handmade doll!  Feel free to share with everyone who loves beautiful and free things. (Sharing the post at Norah's Knot is best!)

Good luck!

Disclaimer ~ this is not the giveaway post. Comments on this post do not count as an entry.

Norah's Knot - handmade dolls

I am very excited to announce the launch of my new site - Norah's Knot - handmade dolls.

Stay tuned for the Grand Opening coming soon! A giveaway, discounts - you won't want to miss it!

Crochet Challenge: Week 9 - Pattern Organization

Organize your patterns this week. Do you have a special system for your patterns? Can you find a specific pattern easily?

 

I could be accused of spending way too much time browsing through all the possible methods of decluttering and managing my spaces. There are so many pretty systems and solutions but my problem typically lies more along the decision and *cough* implementation side of things. I have yet to find any one system or combination of that is capable of transforming my chaos into a well oiled machine. This particular challenge makes me very happy because I already have a pattern system in place that I LOVE and that works for me. There is nothing traditional about my system - no pretty scrapbook pages or binders created with an extra dose of love or sappiness. I despise paper clutter almost as much as I love pretty paper. Even more, I am a sucker for cold, unfeeling technology.

52 Week Crochet Challenge: Week 8 - Fix it or Frog it!

Stumbling around my blogroll the other day, I came across this 52 Week Challenge spearheaded by Julie of Red Berry Crochet. Why take on a year long challenge? Benefits: meet new people, share some projects, be inspired - my stash may even make it out of the tangled mess it's in and into an organized display (maybe?!?). I can't seem to wrap my brain around "catching up" on the 7 weeks I have missed, so I am jumping right in where we are.

Week 8: choose an unfinished project and "Fix it or Frog it". 

PHOTO CREDIT: dream-wallpaper.com

5 Crochet Blogs Every Beginner Should Read!

My crochet-ducation started out with some determination, a single "I" hook and a couple balls of yarn. However, to say that "I taught myself to crochet" would be a massive disservice to those bloggers who, collectively, taught me everything I know! I scoured google and streamed YouTube videos one after another to learn even the basics, but my journey from that first set of leg warmers has been paved by others. Featured here are 5 bloggers that were instrumental in my first year of learning to crochet beautiful things!

Window Herb Garden v2.0

Repotting done and these babies are soaking up the sun.  Last year was a massive, dare I say epic fail with the bugs and killing of all the living things. Mr. Smarty pants pilot thinks my chances of success will be higher if I water them. Pffft.