Archive for the Christmas Category
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Happy Holidays

December 17, 2010, Nik


It’s the holiday season again, and I’m back in Texas for an extended vacation to soak in some 80-degree-heat. It doesn’t feel like anything close to winter here, so I had to dig into the depths of YouTube to find something to liven up the mood this afternoon. Introducing U900–a band consisting of two crocheted characters with a little bit of ukelele splashed in. Here is their rendition of John Lennon’s Happy Christmas (War is Over), which is absolutely wonderful. Their stop-motion videos are nothing short of uber charming, so be sure and check them out as well.

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No-sew placemat project on CraftStylish

June 21, 2010, Nik

This was actually one of the very first projects I did at Taunton when I started working there a couple years ago. It’s now on the CraftStylish blog and you can download the motif I designed for the project. All of the how to is available as well. It was... Continue Reading
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Getting ready

November 23, 2009, Nik

I somehow just realized what time of year it really was. Last night I began my Thanksgiving cooking, without any concern given to my allergy or wheat intolerance. I’m having way too many guests to keep my guts in mind. A dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free Thanksgiving doesn’t leave very much to... Continue Reading
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Playing Santa

December 15, 2008, Nik

Please pardon the horrible photo above. It was taken with my phone moments before the box was closed and handed over. Work has consumed most of my life this holiday season, however I was able to squeeze out a present that I was actually proud to give away this weekend–my... Continue Reading
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What’s that awful noise… oh, Creed.

December 29, 2006, Nik

I made it! Yes, I’m in Lake Jackson. I arrived on Wednesday, and after a brief visit to Mart, TX my presence was promptly demanded at Shooters, one of only two bars in the city. Being from NYC, I forget that people here start their evenings early… like 8 pm.... Continue Reading
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