Terry makes some of the awesomest bent wire sculptures with wit and humor – just the kind of art I like.  The book has a lot of photographs from the blog as well as new ones.  I say you should definitely look it up and get a copy!

I follow @terryborder on Twitter and saw he had a contest for a postcard!   An original handrawn postcard about “Liquid Courage”.  I mentioned how when prepping for my graduate thesis presentation, I had a glass (or two) of red wine.  I guess that was the best story since I won the postcard heh :)

When I was photographing the book w/o and then w/ the postcard, I noticed how the postcard fits just so and it makes the book cover take on a different meaning hah.

I recently bought something from SewnNatural. Not only did I receive this adorable felt love gnome but also a gift – a felt heart!

The workmanship is amazing and the cute gift makes this whole experience even more awesome. I’m pretty sure the Valentine’s day recipient will love this :D

I was lucky enough to get a My Name is Mud mug (who had hosted the meeting at her studio space). Isn’t it awesome?! I’m a little worried to use it because it’s just so cool heh. The colors are great and swirls are always good in my book :) (isn’t that right, Missu?)

Through my membership, I’ve met a few crafters who share the love of accumulating tons of amazing crafty things. One such team member is Karen from Karen’s Monsters. She was awesome enough to give me an *entire* jar of buttons!

Thanks again :)

About 2 months ago, CraftyPod held a giveaway for 2 copies of “Picture Perfect Knits”. Til then, I hadn’t won a single online contest… but this time..

I won!!! I want to say THANK YOU (again and again) for the book! It’s got some awesome projects I want to tackle soon. I’ve got my eye on the cupcake pillow case and the argyle vest.

Sorry it took me so long to update about this book. I was hoping to actually start a project and report on how it was going but considering holiday knitting projects, that won’t be happening soon… I give it a couple of months..

I feel like just the first and last bits “Find Your Obsession / Get better” are the perfect pair to apply to life in general. I’m currently working on being more efficient, getting my priorities straight and having things set to prepare myself for a good future and an enjoyable today that allows for the madness that everyday life brings.

Watch the entire talk he gives on “How to Blog”. The man is quite the genius when it comes to getting things done.

More crafty programming coming after the break.

Bre Pettis from Etsy/Make has a new show pilot out:

“The pilot is all about Nikola Tesla and the war of the currents between Tesla and Edison. In the show I learn how to blow a neon tube, explore wireless electricity and build an AC generator from a bike. I also go to Boston to visit an MIT space lab to see how the principles that Tesla pioneered are being applied to space propulsion.”

Sounds like an amazing show. Check it out tonight on the History Channel at 8pm and midnight.

And don’t forget to spread the word! Read more on Bre’s blog.

A great little fashion blog called 17 Blocks from Barneys is now in print version. Kara, its editor, has decided to venture into the offline world and make a zine for all to enjoy. Being a New Yorker at heart and a fashionista, she does a great job at writing about recent trends with a sense of humor and spunk. Just my cup of tea :)

Other fashion blogs that I’ve been reading are The Sartorialist, Altamira NYC, and Flying Saucer. It’s a nice mix: what’s happening across New York City, Paris, Florence and the UK in different styles. Each blogger offers his/her audience a distinctive perspective, commentary and tips.

I’m looking forward to the fall. It’s all about wooly knits and tweed – which means.. plenty knitting in store ;)