Today is Blue Monday, hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Click on the blue jay to visit her blog and see where to look for other Blue Monday posts.
Do you like cute little boxes? I do. I like them even better if they hold a tinier surprise inside. I have a collection of little ceramic boxes. None of them are entirely blue, but these have some blue in them.
The cake has a blue candle, the angel bear has blue wings, the dog has a blue dish, the hot chocolate is in a blue cup and the kiss candy has the brand "Hershey's" in blue.
The angel bear has holds a smaller bear, and the hot cocoa has a spoon and lump of sugar inside. Here they are on the saucer.
Tomorrow I will have pictures of my other miniatures.
Today is also Metamorphosis Monday, hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Click on the butterfly to visit her blog and join in the fun!
My met began with a clearance sale. Two 50 gr skeins of yarn for $3. I had just bought a book of shawl patterns and thought I remembered how much I needed. I did run short and had to purchase some skeins at full price, but the majority of the shawl was done with the clearance purchase.
The yarn is Patons Brilliant. It has a bit of metallic gold in it, but not so much that it too dressy for my lifestyle, nor hard to care for.
Click on the photos to enlarge if you wish. The shawl was done in two pieces and joined (grafted) in the middle. I started out using bamboo knitting needles which I liked a lot. Santa, in the form of my dear hubby, brought me a set of Harmony knitting needles from KnitPicks. Oh my....I am in love with them! They feel so good in my hands and are so pretty to look at.
We have a wedding to attend Memorial Day weekend. I think this will be perfect for a room possibly too cooled by air conditioning.
25 comments:
Hi Knitty! What fun little boxes for blue Monday. Your shawl is so lovely. It must be very gratifying to work with your hands and end up with a creation like this :0)
Beautiful shawl, and that's a funny picture of a headless you.
Hi Knitty! Oh, I love your little boxes. I have some similar to these and think they're so cute!
Oh, Knitty, your shawl is gorgeous! I wish I could knit. I can crochet, but just can't knit and it's so pretty to look at!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love the shawl! I haven't knittd in years but give me a can a spray paint anyday! You're very talented!
I love the little miniature boxes. I have one, but it's not a bit blue. I especially like your hot cocoa one. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
Are those boxes full scale? I mean is that Hershey's one the size of an actual Hershey's kiss? 'cause if they are I'd love to know how they got that kind of detail down that small. Makes me cross eyed just thinking about it.
Knitty, thank you for visiting my Southern Lagniappe blog and for taking the time to leave a comment. I'm so glad it led me to your "Lazy Days and Sundays."
I love your collection of boxes ... those are really unique. And your shawl is lovely ... how wonderful to be able to create something like that.
I'll be back to visit you again soon.
Sincerely,
Janie
Happy Blue metamorphasis Monday to you! I love little trinket boxes! You have a lovely collection!
Wow you shawl is amazing! Great post!
that shawl is simply gorgeous and I love that soft color - you'll be the envy of all!
Wow! So pretty, you are so talented! Love your little trinket boxes too...Christine
What a great shawl and so pretty. Now this could be worn anywhere and anytime. Love it. Hugs, Marty
oh girl,i used to crochet when i was real young.i don't think my old hands could do it if my old mind could remember.ha.i do so envy you for still being able to use yours hands this way.awwwwwwwwwwww,,,,ann
The box collection is sweet with touches of blue. And Wow, that shawl is really special! Great work.
Kathy b
Hi Knitty,
This is my first visit to your site. I love your miniatures and I am impressed with your knitted shawl. Your work looks so fine and even!...Cathy
cute boxes! Happy Blue Monday ~
Honey i know exactly what you mean.we nEVER fight.After that ceiling I came close to killing him,haha...Ann
Love the mini's, especially that hot cocoa! How cute is that?!
Oooo, pretty shawl!
You are so talented! That shawl is beautiful and will be just right for air conditioned (brrrr) rooms. So elegant! Linda
What a great Blue Monday and Met Monday post.Love the hot chocolate cup and saucer.
Hi Kitty, I love all of your boxes. I only have one. I will have to show it some time. Your shawl is so lovely. Happy Blue Monday!
Beautiful shawl! Great share, thanks!
Knitty, your box collection is adorable. I love them all but the bears are so cute. I love the shall you knitted. The color is gorgeous. it would have been fun to see all of you. Smile.
Hugs...Jeanne
Great transformation. I'm envious!
Your little boxes are so precious! You asked about the cross-stitch picture---yes, I did it. :o)
Karen
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