Frontier Dreams: Keep Calm Craft On {crafting on}

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Keep Calm Craft On {crafting on}

The act of creating, in one form or another, preserves my sanity amongst the chaos of life. This explains why I always have more than one project going at a time as well as why my housework tends to fall behind. I enjoy seeing what others are working on and keeping calm with, too. What are you creating? What is keeping you going? Snap a picture and share it with the rest of us by leaving your link below.

KCCO - buttons!

Things are moving along on C's special project using the yummiest of yarns. I put it down a few times this past week to work on a couple of things for K. School starts next week for her and I am nowhere near ready! But let's not think about that, this is a time for being calm. So back to C's project - Does it seem a bit odd that I already have the perfect buttons ready and waiting? Just look at them, though. Aren't they beautiful? I mean can you really blame me? *swoon* They are handmade from local (Oregon) cedar wood. I keep them on my desk as motivation to 'just keep knitting'. Sewing them on when it is all done will be the icing on the cake. I can't wait!

I realize that not only is the first day of school quickly approaching, but so is K's birthday. I need to really get on the ball and start thinking about what to sew her...

p.s - If you are as in love with the buttons as I am, make sure you come back later this week for a fantastic giveaway!

If you would like to link up and share your current works in progress (or finished works) please leave your link below. It can now be either to your specific blog post or Flickr photo. There are no rules, only that your link is current and something about a craft project (of any kind) you are working on. Don't forget that there is now a KCCO Flickr group for you to share your crafting photos at anytime.

Please remember to link back here so that others who may want to join KCCO can find us.

It's as simple as that. Remember your post can be from any day of the week, it doesn't have to be today. We all love feedback so if you have a moment please leave a comment on some of the KCCO posts you may visit. I know from my own experience just how much your comments really motivate me! Now please share and inspire us all!

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Jolene · 656 weeks ago

Oh those buttons are gorgeous. Your knitted projects always look so scrumptious.

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jess · 656 weeks ago

Really beautiful buttons.
I always gravitate to the natural ones, too.

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heirloom seasons · 656 weeks ago

Oh Nicole, You know you are one of my favorite crafty friends even though I never join with your links here? Maybe soon though. I am excited to see C's special sweater all finished and with those beautiful buttons. I am getting kinda close to done with Chloe's cardigan, one sleeve and the hood to go. Also I am about to start a first special something for baby, and Chloe is knitting booties! All just yesterday she learned how to increase by knitting front and back, how to read a knitting pattern (which unfortunately has several mistakes, and today she is going to learn short rows! And then Chessa can braid little ties for the booties.

While I knit I think about sewing :)

And dear friend, thank you for your note the other day. Good luck getting ready for the first day of school, and first days of homeschooling too!
Love to you all, Renee XOXO

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robinbrz 20p · 656 weeks ago

Oh No!!! It looks like I submitted my link 3 times and of course I only meant to do it once!!
I couldn't find a way to delete the extras. Is it possible for you to do it on your end??
So sorry about making a mess. I guess I need to practice the "Keep Calm" part don't I???
As always, I love what you're doing - beautiful color and the buttons are a dream.
Sorry again for making more work in your already busy day!

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rowanandoak 22p · 656 weeks ago

Beautiful yarn! Beautiful buttons! Just looking at the pictures makes me feel calmer. Here's mine: http://rowanandoak.com/rowan-oak/2012/08/his-hers...

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Jessica · 656 weeks ago

I love those buttons! Right now I'm working on a cardigan and a beanie for my son. After about 6 months of no knitting enthusiasm, it's finally coming back!

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TarynKaeWilson 70p · 656 weeks ago

Hello Nicole,
Bless your heart for linking to us. :) And wow- I LOVE the color of that yarn with the buttons, they go so well together, the cool hue of the yarn with the warm hue of the cedar... perfect match I do believe.
I'm looking forward to seeing your finished project. :)

Lots of Love, Taryn

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Sarah · 656 weeks ago

Gorgeous yarn and buttons!

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ziezodesigns 12p · 656 weeks ago

Lovely buttons and a gorgeous colour yarn.

Thanks for the opportunity to share!

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lifealaskanstyle 47p · 656 weeks ago

Those buttons are just lovely, so cozy looking! I have ben looking for buttons like that, and now I know where to find them. I especially love how they contrast beautifully with that grey yarn and warm it up just a bit...can't wait to see the finished product!

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Luna Grey Fiber Arts · 656 weeks ago

Wow! You're zipping right along on that beautiful cardi! Looking forward to seeing it all come together. The buttons are perfect!

-Jackie

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silverblackbird 11p · 656 weeks ago

Hi, I've been following your blog for a while now and thought it was about time I said hello :) Those buttons! I'm going to keep an eye out for some like those around here, I can think of so many things that would be improved by such lovely buttons...

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Michelle · 656 weeks ago

I craft to keep calm as well, usually starting new projects at the introduction of any new stress, which is why I have a million unfinished projects floating around my house. :-( Those buttons are really special! I'll keep an eye out for the giveaway!

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MindingMyOwnStitches · 656 weeks ago

I'm never ready for anything either because I always seem to come up with more things I could do. I think the key is to prioritize and then let go and let it happen when the time comes :) Lovely buttons, especially nice that they're local :)

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Jazz · 656 weeks ago

The buttons are lovely!

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Elisabeth Andree · 656 weeks ago

Your yarn and buttons look so very yummy/lovely. I love buttons too. My mother has always saved all the buttons she could get and she took them from old clothes. A few years ago, she has given all the buttons to me and I have a drawer full of vintage buttons starting from the 70s. It is a treasure. And I can not help myself buying more buttons.

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lestermom 12p · 656 weeks ago

I keep meaning to tell you, Nicole, how much a love the picture at the top of your blog. It is the sweetest thing I've ever seen, and every time your blog comes up, I take a second to enjoy your little girls walking hand in hand. You could win a prize for that!

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Lori · 656 weeks ago

Nicole,
I adore Wooly Moss Roots buttons that are so beautifully handmade. Thank you for hosting this event that lets us inspire each other with our handmade items. I follow and really love your blog. Thanks and aloha, Lori from 'waldorfomoms.com'.

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Stephinie · 655 weeks ago

beautiful, beautiful! I found you via Ginny.... though it feels as if maybe I've been here before.... anyhow it's lovely to meet you :)

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Stephinie · 655 weeks ago

ps ~ what colorway is the yarn? I'm still swooning over it....

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Connie Rowe · 655 weeks ago

Absolutely love the buttons. Will look great on my next quilted wall hanging.

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Vivo Tool · 262 weeks ago

Cool Post

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Filmora · 262 weeks ago

Nice post

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Samsung Tool · 262 weeks ago

Good post

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Nokia 150 · 262 weeks ago

Nice work

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