Done Dragon

Here is what this guy looks like completed; now he just needs a name!

Dragon Whelp update

Here are the updated pictures of the little guy. Zane is so excited! I need to make the wings and sew on the spines and then he'll be done. It wasn't as hard as I thought and it didn't take as long as I expected!

Crocheted wreath

Grab a bundle of twigs and arrange them how you like. Attach together with floral wire. Adorn with crocheted leaves and viola!

I decided to make this wreath for Mother's Day using twigs from my yard, floral wire, and crocheted leaves. I decided that i didn't want a traditional round wreath, so I made it square and then turned it on the diagonal. What do you think?

P.S. For the pattern for the crocheted leaves, click on the "leaves" label. I have the link there.

Circle paintings

My parents are getting ready to put their house on the market. They have been repainting and updating. Originally, their bedroom was a pale blue with this picture that my mom has had FOREVER. Seriously, this thing screams 1980. Anyway, we repainted her room a richer blue and a medium brown. She redressed her bed and I decided she needed new artwork. I am not the artist in my family (my husband is an artist) but I decided I could do something simple. I took 2 canvases that I had lying around and the colors from her room and her hallway. I got circular things of various sizes and went to town. I personally think they look great and provide a much needed update to her room. Really simple and easy one of a kind artwork!

Dragon Whelp pt. 3

Snout, head, body, ears, legs, arms, spines, feet, eyelids (from back left to right)

body, head, and snout together

So, I have most of the red pieces done and started sewing them together (so I don't forget which pieces they are!). What do you think?

Dragon Whelp pt. 2

Here are the legs and feet for the little guy. I just have to figure out how to attach the feet. I will have to stare at the directions a little longer to see if I can figure it out!

Dragon Whelp

First attempt

Second attempt (on right) compared to the first

So, my oldest son fell in love with this dragon when I was looking at pictures. Crossing my fingers that I wasn't overestimating my abilities, but positive that I was, I decided to purchase the pattern and hope for the best. I just kept telling myself that he is 2 1/2 and as long as it vaguely resembled a dragon it would make him happy. I got the body done and I wasn't quite happy with how it came out because my marker hadn't looked right while it was working up. I decided to redo it and realized that I had neglected 5 rows (the neck!) anyway! Good thing I decided to go back....

Here are some pictures of what it should look like when I'm done. Pattern is by April Draven and can be purchased through Etsy.