Calamity Kim

Northern River Otters in our backyard

Northern River Otters in our backyard
Originally uploaded by calamity kim

Just a short clip of the 4 otters at play in our backyard lake. They are delightful to watch. You can hear Earl the squirrel chattering and barking away! He was trying to eat breakfast while Fred was filming the otters.

Freebies for Crafters Blog full of links to great stuff!

Still not finished making stocking stuffers or ornaments?

I saw in my stats where this site had shared a link to my pillow fight bag pattern and so after I checked it out I knew I had to share it with you all. She does great links to all kinds of crafty blogs and I never would have seen this ornament made with felt by Betz White if I hadn't stopped by Freebies For Crafters. So,  y'all get on over there and see what you can find to make.

If you still have the strength, that is! I am sooooo tired! I did some shopping today and now I'm a wrappin!

Happy Holidays,

pass me some eggnog, won't ya?

calamity kim

Dec 21 presents to myself!

presents to myself! Yeti by sewing stars and sweet pattern booklet. I just love her stuff!, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

There's something about Yeti, Big Foot and The Creature From the Black Lagoon that I enjoy so completely. The myth? The thrill of a monster possibly getting me? I really love Godzilla, too, so I shouldn't leave him out.
This Yeti Plush Monster is made by sewing stars and I was lucky enough to grab him when I could. I also ordered one of her woodland pattern books. So cute! So sweet!
Merry Christmas to Calamity Kim!

Dec 20 it's 62 outside!

Dec 20 it's 62 outside!, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

I wore my lovely shawl made by Lynn (egg money/little red hen) to see Avatar. The glasses are in honor of JEK- we spotted them at our fav local toy store downtown and I had to have them!
Avatar was wonderful. Probably one of the best movies I have ever seen. We saw it in 3D which was incredible! The story is very good and it does what movies should do- takes you away from your reality into another world where anything is possible.
I highly recommend this movie, if you have time- GO SEE IT!!!!, you will be blown away- the 3D looks real and is just so beautiful and the flora and fauna on this planet seem to be from a dream- I loved the night sequence when all the plants and flowers are glowing in the dark. Everything is connected and I Ioved the message conveyed- we need to take heed and protect out Mother Earth.
happy holidays,
calamity kim

Dec 19

Dec 19, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

the little elves are so busy getting ready for the big day!

Anthropologie Snowman

Anthropologie Snowman, originally uploaded by ShellyS.

Borrowing this from Flickr to celebrate Dec 18.
It has rained mostly all day and I didn't have a chance to take a photo for the Christmas Countdown.
This is one job I would love to have- making the window displays for Anthropologie.
so festive
and bright
xo, calamity kim

Can I get a Volunteer Elf?

I created a PDF pattern for my Baby Shoe and would love to have someone try it out for me. I need it asap so only volunteer if you have the time to make one and get back to me by Sunday evening with any possible changes. I'd like to get it in my etsy shop on Monday along with some actual shoes, sock monkeys, shawls, scarves and hand spun yarns.

Leave a comment here if you want to try one out for me and I will send you the PDF to print and make an example- I'd like to see a picture of what you make so you will need a digital camera as well-

Thanks, little shoemaker elves!

calamity Kim

Dec 17 green and red

Dec 17 green and red, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

Yesterday I was so busy, I think I forgot to do a countdown day- ack! I had errands and knitting and all kinds of stuff keeping me away from the computer- today is much the same, with the exception of stopping to set up and take a shot of the necklace I made to wear at Atomic last Sun. Don't say creepy baby hand, I know you are thinking it. I found a box of porcelain baby parts at Goodwill a few months ago and couldn't resist! I love hearts and hands.
Anyway, I'm off to get a few more thing bought, wrapped and mailed!
Happiest of Holidays!
xo, kim

Dec 15 Going to the post office

Dec 15 Going to the post office, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

Writing the cards. Getting gifts in the mail. Ten days till the big day...

Dec 14 passion flower blooming

Dec 14 passion flower blooming, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

It was cold, well, cooler for a few days and then the heat came back with the humidity... there's nothing like Christmas in Florida.

Dec13 atomic holiday bazaar rocks

Dec13 atomic holiday bazaar rocks, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

Today was a blast!
I am super tired but happy with sales and all the wonderful folks I met.
More pictures tomorrow-
Thanks to everyone who bought my stuff and stopped by to say hi!
xo,
calamity kim

Dec 12 Victorian bat girls

Dec 12 Victorian bat girls, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

Tomorrow is the Atomic Holiday Bazaar Show and that's how I know it's almost Christmas!
I'm not sure where my booth is- I don't find out until in the morning but if you come then look on the event roster- The show starts at Noon but the first 100 people in line get a goody bag! The show is at the Municipal Auditorium- check out the Atomic Holiday Bazaar Site for more info!
Be there or be square, baby!
xo, calamity kim

Dec 11... making felted shoe ornaments..

Dec 11... making felted shoe ornaments.., originally uploaded by calamity kim.

I have been "laminating" fabric to wool felt (from blankets and sweaters) and making these sweet little baby shoe ornaments. I have several bins of felted sweaters and this is a great use for them. I made the pattern from a real baby shoe and I just love to make these.
To laminate fabric and wool just layer with heat & bond and iron following the package directions.
Taking a break for dinner and then back to the "workshop" with those elves!
ho, ho, ho!
xo,
calamity kim

Dec 10 making stuff for big show this Sunday- x ray of foot inside boot stocking

Dec 10 making stuff for big show this Sunday- x ray of foot inside boot stocking, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

Making stuff for Atomic Holiday Bazaar which is this Sunday from 12 to 6pm at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium on N Tamiami Trail (near Van Weasel).
This is a vintage image (from Vintage Printables) of a foot inside a boot, printed on fabric and then sewn to a felted blanket. I cut out around it to make a stocking shape and hand stitched two layers together to make a stocking.
hohoho
calamity kim

Earl the Squirrel says Merry Christmas!

Earl the Squirrel says Merry Christmas!, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

Ever since Earl's Aunt Betty died playing dodge cars he's been kinda mopey and sad. Today he looked like he was in a festive mood and I am so relieved! He learned a big lesson from her and will never forget that sometimes it's better to stay in the tree than run in the road!
I hope you are all getting ready for the ho, ho, holidays!
xo, Calamity & Earl

Dec 9

Dec 9, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

It looks like it's getting ready to rain.
I am sewing up a storm- that's for sure!
Happy Countdown to Christmas!

Dec 8 Harold de Lapin hunts a proper evergreen

Dec 8 Harold de Lapin hunts a proper evergreen, originally uploaded by calamity kim.

I set this up, took the shot and then added some flare in the picnic edit program on Flickr.
Harold stays out all year, because he makes me happy. He is a Bunnies by the Bay stuffed rabbit with wire snow shoes and tiny felt mittens. I just love their work.
Happy Holidays!
xo, calamity kim