#creates2finds

I kinda feel like a trader to my knitting passion but still am amazed I can read some crochet patterns now. And making toys is so much fun so I’m getting in lots of practice. Here is the latest completion. No worries knit enthusiasts 😉…. I have several mini knit dolls to finish too 😁 I used a hemp/acrylic blend for the body. And a wool yarn for the hat and inside of ears. Things I would do different: 1. use a small yarn for a smaller completed mouse (I believe the pattern suggested smaller but this is what I had on hand) 2. Knit the hat instead of crocheting it 3. Work with 100% wool instead of hemp. This hemp yarn was cheap and had lots of plant fibers I had to pull out. #crochettoys #crochetamigurumi #noelthechristmasmouse @littleaquagirl it was a really fun pattern to make and simple enough for a beginner. #creates2finds #createsomething #creativityeveryday #handmade #justforfun (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnSnU1LjdS/?utm_medium=tumblr

Do you love vlogmas posts too?! A little late? why yes I am lol but not too late to have some fun. Not sure if I completely understand the details of #vlogmas (not something I grew up with) but am pretty sure it’s a fun post each day of December through Christmas so here I am catching up🎄 #creates2finds #merrychristmas https://www.instagram.com/p/CXRyRjHvA7S/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is not a backup plan! This is my daily plan. I’ve been where I needed a backup plan and now it’s not about the what-ifs and hopelessness but instead about taking control! (With no scary side effects 🧡). Stop second guessing yourself. Take a stand! Stand up to your contradictions. You deserve your best effort🌲 Pictured… my happy plan😁 aka the great outdoors, showing up for my health and consistently taking my supplements… this one in particular. Best happiness probiotic out there in my opinion. The one I don’t like to miss. (See my previous story😉) #creates2finds #outandabout #healthandhappiness #youareworthit (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/creates2findsbykimberlywatts/p/CXPSWscv6Wb/?utm_medium=tumblr

Is this Spring? The weather is oddly warm for Fall. Flowers blooming again, bugs hatching and birds are singing their hearts out. Hear the Meadowlarks in Abbi’s video? Warmer weather has me outside gardening and enjoy shorts again lol. But I’m a girl who loves the snow so…. 🎵 Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow 🎶 ❄️ ⛄️ 😉 #pnw #creates2finds #outandabout #readyforchristmas (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXADdyEpqxM/?utm_medium=tumblr

Are you cyber shopping today? Honestly after a holiday (even a calmer one like we had) with all the prep and thought that went into it my mind doesn’t even want to think about shopping. But I am excited for the calm of Christmas. I’ve been incorporating calm and pause into each day. Better health choices help with calm. Taking control of anxious thoughts helps with calm. Getting outside every day helps with calm. What are you intentionally doing to bring more calm to your holidays? Share below … let’s help each other out🌲 #christmascalm #perspective #holidays #cybermonday #creates2finds #thoughts (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW4GRoyvlRk/?utm_medium=tumblr

Knitting out and about today at @broadwaycoffeehouse. Love this place!! And love having a health plan that doesn’t get thrown off track with a treat 🤪 (their coffee & scones are yummy!!) Knitting up some mini Christmas stocking ornaments for the holiday craft sale Dec 1st I’m a vendor at. Want to come support my small business? Comment for details. Preparing for Christmas is so much fun!! #knitinpublic #broadwaycoffeehouse #christmasornaments #creates2finds #outandabout (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWohbZ7hLkH/?utm_medium=tumblr

Pear/Fennel Kombucha home brew. Kinda sweet so letting it sit a bit for a second ferment. I have to say this is such a fun ongoing process. I can rely on a never ending supply of kombucha and year round fun in experimentation. Do you brew Kombucha? What’s your favorite flavor either home brewed or store bought doesn’t matter. I have some favorite store bought flavors I can rarely pass up. Rose/berry #synergy is my favorite!! And I might say hard to find! So I ordered some rose extract and have been experiment. Fennel/pear too; that’s where I got the idea for this batch. Have to say if you are a borderline kombucha fan #somakombucha may not be your cup of tea (😁no pun intended yet it worked lol) I love it! It’s more how my brew turns out but how they get so much bubbly I’m not entirely sure. And then one I’ve never seen together but I figured out I LOVE from experimenting is cherry/lavender. SO MUCH FUN 😁 #f2 #homebrewkombucha #creates2finds (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWeHYAgPaLU/?utm_medium=tumblr

After several stormy days the bright blue skies seemed brighter than normal today. Finishing up a yarn-basket kitty bed. Loving the colors in this yarn. Another good day. #creates2finds #crochet #yarnprojects #makesomething #timetocreate #welcomingthesabbath (at Salem, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CV63UmSLjCy/?utm_medium=tumblr