Bark Box November 2015 Unboxing

Bark Box November 2015 Unboxing

Nerd Block November 2015 Unboxing

Nerd Block Classic November 2015 Unboxing

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Adipose Ornament

Adipose Ornament

Need/Need to Know

• G-hook
• Red Heart Super saver in White, Black, Red, and Green
• poly fill
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

Body

1. in white, ch 4, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, continue around in a circle and crochet into the bottom of the ch's, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, join to 1^st sc (18sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (18sc)
4. repeat row 3, 3 more times
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
7. repeat row 6, 2 more times
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (12sc)
9. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in next st, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, stuff with poly fill (8sc)
10. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, tie off, sew in ends (4sc)

Legs make 2

1. in white, make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join in 1^st sc (5sc)
3. repeat row 2, 1 more time, tie off (5sc)

Arms make 2

1. in white, make magic circle, 3 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (3sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (3sc)
3. repeat 2, 2 more times, tie off (3sc)

Hat

1. in red, make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
5. repeat 4, 1 more time
6. change to green, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc, tie off (15sc)

Pom Pom

1. use your pointer finger and ring finger (or if you have bigger fingers or just want the pom pom super tiny use ring finger and pinky finger) to make pom pom, leaving long tail to sew to top of hat and leave a loop to be hung from the tree with

Assembly

1. sew face in black on the smaller part of the body
2. sew hat to top of head
3. sew arms on to sides of body
4. sew legs to bottom of body
5. sew in any left over ends
   and your done its ready to hang on the tree enjoy !

Doggy Cake

Doggy Cake

Yesterday we had a very special birthday in our house. Miss Bianca (Anca for short) turned 1! So for her first birthday I wanted to make it special, and make her a cake. So I started searching the google search to find a doggy cake recipe. I found this blog with a list of doggy cakes HERE, but I couldn't find one that I had all the ingredients for or one I liked so I came up with my own. So without more rambling on here is how I made this cake !

Ingredients

2 eggs

1 apple

2 bananas

1/4 heaping cup of peanut butter

1 teaspoon baking powder

makes 1 9in round cake 

check to make sure your peanut butter does not contain Xylitol if it does you will need to buy a brand that does not contain this as it is poison to dogs 

Prep

Heat oven to 350 deg. 

grease 9in round cake pan

Directions

1. peal and core apple
2. mince apple
3. thinly slice 1/2 of a banana
4. mix eggs, minced apple, sliced banana, peanut butter, and backing powder, until all combined (a potato masher works great)
5. put cake mix in greased pan and place in preheated oven for 20-25 min or until slightly golden brown
6. let cool
7. lightly frost with peanut butter 
8. slice the other 1 1/2 banana and place on top and your done !

Hope you and your pup enjoy !

Fez Ornament

Fez Ornament

Will Need/Need to Know

• G-hook
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Red
• needle to sew in ends
• poly fill
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

de dec- double crochet decrease

dc3tog- double crochet 3 toghether

sc dec- single crochet decrease

sc3tog- single crochet 3 together

Fez

1. make magic circle, 11 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (11dc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (22hdc)
3. work this row in BLO, ch2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (22dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (22dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around until last st, 2 dc in last st, join to 1^st dc (23dc) fill with poly fill
6. work this row in BLO, ch 2 (does not count as dc), [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around until last 3 sts, dc3tog in last 3 sts, join to 1^st dc (11dc)
7. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around until last 3 sts, sc3tog in last 3 sts, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends

Top of Fez

1. make magic circle, 4 hdc in magic circle, join to 1^st hdc, tie off leaving long end (4hdc)
2. use shorter end to sew to top middle of hat, use longer end to sew loop on top of fez to use to hang from tree, sew in any loss end and your done !

3D Glasses Applique

3D Glasses Applique

Need/Need to Know

• G-hook
• Red Heart Super Saver yarn in white, red and blue
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

yo- yarn over

sk- skip

Front lenses and frame

1. in white, ch 9, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in next st, change to red, 1 sc in next 6 sts, change to white,1 sc in next st, turn (8sc)
3. repeat row 2, 6 more times
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (8sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn (3sc)
6. repeat row 5, 2 more times, do not turn after last row
7. ch 6, turn, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each across, turn (8sc)
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in next st, change to blue, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, change to white, 1 sc in next st, turn (8sc)
9. repeat row 8, 6 more times
10. ch 1 (doe not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, tie off (8sc)

Side Frame make 2

1. ch 16, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and next 4 sts, Now we are going to sc dec across 3 sts and skip the middle st, so put you hook in the next st, yo, draw up a loop, sk next st, put your hook in next st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, and pull through all loops on hook, 1 sc in next 7sts, tie off (13sc)
2. sew 1 frame to each side of the glasses,sew in ends and your done !

Multiple Personality's

Multiple Personality’s

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• red heart super saver yarn in red and black
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and need info
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• Puffy Paint in red and black
• sizes are 6-7, 8-9, and 10-11 in woman's 

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

BLO- back loop only

Gauge

in dc 7 stitches x 4 row's = 2in

Sipper Make 2

1. in red, make magic circle, 4 dc inside magic circle, change to black, 4 dc in magic circle, join to 1^st dc, turn (8dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts, change to red, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts, join to 1^st dc, turn (16dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat 3 more times, change to black, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat 3 more times, join to 1^st dc, turn (24dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat 3 more times, change to red, [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat 3 more times, join to 1^st dc, turn (32dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, change to black, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, join to 1^st dc, turn (32dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, change to red, 1 dc in each of the next 16 sts, join to 1^st dc, turn (32dc)
7. repeat 5
8. repeat 6, tie off
9. pick what side you want as the top, from the middle (split of colors) count over 5 sts and join black in black in the 6^th st, ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, change to red, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, turn (22dc)
10. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, change to black, 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, turn (22dc)
11. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 11 sts, change to red, 1 dc in each of the next 11sts,turn (22dc)

• size 6-7 repeat rows 10 & 11, 4 more times, then repeat row 10 1 more time
• size 8-9 repeat rows 10 & 11, 5 more times, then repeat row 10 1 more time
• size 10-11 repeat rows 10 & 11, 6 more times, then repeat row 10 1 more time

12. turn heal inside out and in BLO sl st all the way down, tie off
13. boarder, now join red in the 1^st black st in the top of the slipper, using your best judgment sc all the way around until 1^st red st, then change to black and sc the rest of the way around, join to 1^st sc, tie off, sew in all ends.
14. Use puffy paint to put diamonds on the front of the slippers, allow it to dry over night, then use puffy paint on bottom of slippers for no slip grip you can do a fun design or write Harley Quinn quotes like I did. Allow to dry over night again and then they are ready to go! (make sure you read the puffy paint's washing instructions before first wash)

Pumpkin's Veil

Pumpkin's Veil

Will Need/Need to Know

• H-hook
• red heart with love yarn in orange & black
• caron simply soft yarn in light green and green
• 2 black safety eye's
• needle to sew in ends

Abbreviations

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

sc- single crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

dc- double crochet

trc- treble crochet

Pumpkin in orange

1. make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (20sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (25sc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (30sc)
7. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (35sc)
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (35sc)
9. repeat row 8, 4 more times, put safety eye's into place (picture below)
10. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (30sc)
11. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (25sc)
12. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (20sc)
13. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15sc)
14. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [1 sc in next st, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc, stuff with stuffing (10sc)
15. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (5sc)
16. sl st close, tie off leaving long tail,
17. take long tail and sew straight through the middle wrapping yarn around the pumpkin (see picture below) and slightly pulling on it making the lines in the pumpkin, do this as many times as you want to make as many lines in the pumpkin you want

Safety eye placement.

Pumpkin lines/bumps.

Stem in light green

1. make magic circle, 6 sc in magic circle, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
2. ch 1 (dos not count as sc), work this row in FLO, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (6sc)
4. repeat 3
5. repeat 3 tie off, sew to top of pumpkin

Top Vine in light green

1. ch 11, sc 3 times in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each st across, tie off (30sc) sew to top of pumpkin by stem

Bottom Vines in light green

1. ch 16, sc 3 times in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each st across, tie off (45sc) sew to bottom of pumkin

Ground in green

1. make magic circle, 15 dc in circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (30dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (45dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends (60dc)

Spider Web in black

1. ch 8 (1^st ch is base, next 4 ch's count as 1^st trc, last 3 ch's count as ch 3 sp), trc in base, ch 3, trc in base, turn (3trc, 2 ch 3 sps)
2. ch 7 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 3 ch's count as ch 3 sp), trc in ch sp, ch 3, trc in trc, ch 3, trc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, trc in trc, turn (5trc, 4 ch 3 sps)
3. ch 8 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 4 ch's count as ch 4 sp), trc in trc, [ch 4, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 4 sps)
4. ch 9 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 5 ch's count as ch 5 sp), trc in trc, [ch 5, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 5 sps)
5. ch 10 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 6 ch's count as ch 6 sp), trc in trc, [ch 6, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc 4 ch 6 sps)
6. ch 11 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 7 ch's count as ch 7 sp), trc in trc, [ch 7, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, turn (5trc, 4 ch 7 sps)
7. ch 12 (1^st 4 ch's count as trc, last 8 ch's count as ch 8 sp), trc in trc, [ch 8, trc in trc] repeat 2 more times, tie off (5trc, 4 ch 8 sps)
8. sew base of web to middle of ground, sew in ends
9. sew pumpkin on ground
10. sew in any missed or stray ends and done ! (use bobby pins to attach to hair)

NerdBlock Classic October 2015 Unboxing

NerdBlock October 2015 Unboxing

NerdBock Jr. Unboxing Oct. 2015

October NerdBlock Jr. Boy's Unboxing 2015

NerdBlock Jr. is a monthly subscription box. With shipping it costs about $20. Get your own HERE!!! Okay so lets get this thing open !

First off we have this adorable rubiks cube stress ball cube. We really enjoy this item, and I would guestimate its value at $5.

Next we have a Slimer plush from the Ghost Busters movie. He is super awesome and the 2nd best thing in this box. I was really excited he was included as he was in a classic NerdBlock that we missed out on. I guestimate his value at $10-$15.

Then we have this cool sandwich holder that would be great for any jr. geek/nerd's lunch box. I valued this at $2-$3.

We also got some Guardians of the Galaxy nesting dolls. These are fun and bring me back to my childhood when I would get in trouble for playing with my Grandma's.  I guestimate there value at $5.

Okay and last is this awesome Pan book mark with some of the original film inside ! Now I think this is the coolest item in the box (I don't think is my son's though) as it will be an amazing collection piece. I cant put a value on something this awesome, but it defiantly made the box worth it in my opinion. Well that's it until next time ! 

Witchery

Witchery

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• red heart with love yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• bobby pins to hold hat to head

Gauge

in double crochet 7 stitches X 4 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

FLO- front loop only

Hat

1. make magic circle, 3 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (3dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (6dc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (9dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (12dc)
5. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
6. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (18dc)
7. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (21dc)
8. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (24dc)
9. work this round in FLO, ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc (36dc)
10. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, sew in ends (48dc)

Buckle

1. ch 6, join to 1^st ch to make a circle, ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [3 hdc, ch 2 in circle] repeat 3 more times, join to 1^st hdc, tie off (12hdc)
2. sew in one end
3. with the second end sew over to middle top of buckle, sew in a middle “bar” in the middle of the buckle (shown in photo below), tie off sew in the end

Belt

1. ch 46, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, tie off (45sc)
2. use ends to sew belt to the middle “bar” of buckle (shown in picture), tie off, sew in ends

• Now you belt can be fastened around your hat and your done !

Batty Nights

Batty Nights

Will Need/Need to Know

• H – hook
• red heart super saver yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats indside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

Head

1. in black, make a magic circle, 15 dc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (head made) (15dc)
2. Ears, ch 3, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sk next st in bat head and sl st into next, sl st in next 2 sts, ch 3, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sk next st in bat heaad and sl st into next, tie off
3. Body, make a magic circle, 15 dc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc, tie off (18hdc)

Body

1. in black, make magic circle, 15 dc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (15dc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st dc, tie off, stretch body into more of an oval shape

Wings

1. in orange, ch 5, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (4hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, turn (2sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across next 2 sts, tie off (1sc), repeat row 1-3, 6 times so you have 6 orange triangle pieces in total
4. join black yarn in corner of bottom orange piece, ch 1 (does not count as sc), using you best judgment place 3 sc in side of triangle, in top of triangle place 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in same st, 3 sc down the side of the triangle, grab next triangle and [place hook in bottom corner, 3 sc up side of triangle, 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in top of triangle, 3 sc down side of triagel] repeat 1 more time, tie off
5. repeat row 4, 1 more time

sew in all orange ends, take longest black end and sew up to tip of triangle and sew all 3 tips together, do this for both wings

Assembly

• sew head to body
• sew wings to top of body right before head
• sew in all ends and your done its ready to be added to whatever item you wish or add a bobby pin for an awesome Halloween bow!

Batty Bones

Batty Bone's

Will Need/Need to Know

• H – hook
• red heart super saver yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats indside

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

sk- skip

sp- space

sl st- slip stitch

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

sc dec- single crochet decrease

Skull

1. in black, ch 6, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (5sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, turn (4sc)
3. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in ch sp, ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in next st, turn (3dc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in ch sp, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in ch sp, 1 hdc in next st, turn (2hdc, 1 dc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, do not turn (4sc, 1hdc)
6. now using your best judgment sl st down the side of the skull and sl st to 1^st ch, now tightly sc in the next 4 sts, tie off
7. now block your skull head, stretching it a bit so you can see the nose and now teeth made by tightly sc'ing into the ch sts

Wings

1. in orange, ch 5, hdc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (4hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, turn (2sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across next 2 sts, tie off (1sc), repeat row 1-3, 6 times so you have 6 orange triangle pieces in total
4. join black yarn in corner of bottom orange piece, ch 1 (does not count as sc), using you best judgment place 3 sc in side of triangle, in top of triangle place 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in same st, 3 sc down the side of the triangle, grab next triangle and [place hook in bottom corner, 3 sc up side of triangle, 1 sc ch 2 1 sc all in top of triangle, 3 sc down side of triagel] repeat 1 more time, tie off
5. repeat row 4, 1 more time
6. sew in all orange ends, take longest black end and sew up to tip of triangle and sew all 3 tips together, do this for both wings

• sew wings to skull and sew in all ends, now its ready to be added to whatever you wish or add a bobby pin to make a frightful Halloween bow

BarkBox September 2015 Unboxing

Unboxing September 2015 Unboxing

PetPack September 2015 Unboxing

September 2015 PetPack Unboxing

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Gone Batty

Gone Batty Bat Bow

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• red heart with love yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• magic circle can be replaced with a ch 2 and crocheting into the 2^nd ch from hook

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

dc dec- double crochet decrease

Bat & Bow

1. Head, make a magic circle, 15 dc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st dc (head made) (15dc)
2. Ears, ch 3, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sk next st in bat head and sl st into next, sl st in next 2 sts, ch 3, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sk next st in bat heaad and sl st into next, tie off
3. wings, ch 12, dc in 3^rd ch from hook and each st across, turn (10dc)
4. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn (10dc)
5. repeat 4
6. repeat 4
7. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, turn (6dc)
8. ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc dec across next 2 sts, turn (4dc)
9. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (4sc)
10. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, turn (6dc)
11. ch 2 (does not count as dc), [2 dc in next st] repeat 1 more time, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, [2 dc in next st] repeat 1 more time, turn (10dc)
12. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn (10dc)
13. repeat 12
14. repeat 12
15. repeat 12
16. change to black, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across (10sc), place an extra sc or 2 in the corner to make a nice corner, now using your best judgement sc all the way around the bow to make a border placing extra sc in each corner, join to 1^st sc, tie off
17. sew on eyes and mouth to bat head, sew bat head to middle of bow, sew in all ends and done!

Summon Sep.2015 LootCrate Unboxing

Loot Crate Summon September 2015 Uboxing

MyGeekyGoodies Mega Mash Up 4.0 Unboxing Sep.2015

Mega Mash Up 4.0 Unboxing

Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract

This pattern is inspired by Harley Quinn.

Will Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• Red Heart Super Save or With Love yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• ( ) holds number of stitches and needed info
• you will need to know how to change colors

Abbreviations

st(s)- stitch(s)

ch- chain

sc- single crochet

Bow

1. in red, ch 10, sc in second ch from hook and each st across, turn (9sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (9sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, change to black, 1 sc in next st, change to red, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, turn (9sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, change to black, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, change to red, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn (9sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, change to black, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, change to red, 1 sc in each of the nest 2 sts, turn (9sc)
6. repeat 4
7. reapeat 3
8. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (9sc)
9. repeat 8
10. repeat 8
11. change to black, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (9sc)
12. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (9sc)
13. repeat 12
14. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, change to red, 1 sc in next st, change to black, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, turn (9sc)
15. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, change to red, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, change to black, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn (9sc)
16. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, change to red, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, change to black, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, turn (9sc)
17. repeat 15
18. repeat 14
19. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (9sc)
20. repeat 19, tie off, sew in ends, and use them to define you diamonds a bit more
21. now pinch the middle of the bow together, and on the black half of the middle tightly wrap red yarn around and tie into place, on the red half of the middle tihtly wrap black yarn and tie into place, sew in ends, add a bobby pin or clip to the back and your done !

NerdBlock Jr.Girls Unboxing September 2015

Girls Jr. NerdBlock Unboxing September 2015

September 2015 Jr. Girls NerdBlock. This box costs about $15, and you can either choose girls or boys, although they don't differ very much at all, This month the only thing different between boxes was the stickers. Get your own HERE! Okay lets get started !

 First we have a Monsters Inc. Mike ty ball plush. He is super cute and we like him alot.

  Next we have a pocket Funko Pop and its Olaf from Frozen. Olaf and Funko Pop's are a family favorite so of course we like this item.

 Now our Favorite item this box was this little guy. He is an Elektrokidz, and it's hair dances to your favorite beat. So I have not seen these before but it must be some kind of trolls doll. Its super awesome. My grandmother used to collect trolls when I was little. So this was an awesome new version of my past, and I'm actually kinda sad this is my daughters box and I don't get to keep him.

Here is a Video of him in action. Pretty cool.

 Then we got some 3D My Little Pony stickers, and they are some really nice stickers.

Last we got this book. The Squickerwonkers by Evangeline Lilly. Illustrated by Johnny Fraser-Allen. Its a beautiful paper back picture book.

So all in all we are really happy with this box. Its the best Jr. NerdBlock we have gotten yet !

Super-Who-Lock Unboxing Sep 2015

 Unboxing Super-Who-Lock Sep. 2015

Super-Who-Lock (Supernatural, Doctor Who and Sherlock) is the theme for this months CollectableGeek subscription box. They had the regular cash for around $25 and the deluxe cash for around $60. This unboxing is the regular cash. To see a deluxe unboxing please visit my friends at Total Mail Call HERE. Lets dig in!

First off is my favorite item in the box the t-shirt. It mashes all 3 shows beautifully and I love it. Seems like it will be comfortable, and its well made.

Then my 2^nd favorite items. Mystery mini's! I love mystery mini's. We got a Supernatural one and a Doctor Who one. I got Charlie out of Supernatural. I love Charlie so I was happy with her. Out of the Doctor Who one I got the 10^th Doctor or Tennet in his jam jams. Of course I love him as well.

Next I got a Sherlock magnet. Its cool. It will go on my fridge.

Last we got these mini posters. They are cool and all but I do not know what I will do with them. That's it that's the box. I wish there had been a large item, but they are making changes to the cashes to make that happen so I am pretty happy about that. Also I am kicking myself for not getting the deluxe cash as the extra items in there were totally awesome!

Had I gotten the deluxe cash all you see in that picture above would have been in the box as well. So yeah hope you enjoyed !

Little Dudette

Little Dudette

Will Need/Need to Know

• I hook
• Red Heart Super Saver in White
• ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• do NOT turn unless stated
• Sizes are Child, Woman’s and Men's and will appear in pattern as such
• magic circle(s) can be replaced with a ch 2 and working in the second ch from hook

Abbreviations

sc- single crochet

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

dc dec- double crochet decrease

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(s)

Hat

1. make magic circle, 10 hdc inside magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st hdc (10hdc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 2 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (20hdc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (30hdc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (40hdc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (50hdc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (60hdc) Childrens size skip to row 9
7. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (70hdc) Woman's size skip to row 9
8. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), [1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st hdc (80hdc)
9. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st hdc (60, 70, 80 hdc)

10-17. repeat row 9, Men's repeat row 9, 1 more time

18. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each of the next 46 sts,(men's 50), turn (46, 46, 50 hdc)
19. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st arcoss, turn (46, 46, 50 sc)
20. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), 1 hdc in each st across, turn (46, 46, 50 hdc)

• childrens and woman's size repeat rows 19 & 20, 5 more times
• men's size repeat rows 19 & 20, 6 more times

21. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, turn (8 dc)
22. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn (8 dc)
23. repeat 22
24. ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, dc dec across next 2 sts, turn (6 dc)
25. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn (6 dc)
26. repeat 25, men's repeat 25, 2 more times
27. ch 1 (does not count as sc), working inside of the chin flap we just made, place 2 sc in each dc side, (12, 16 sc), now using your best judgement, 1 sc in each st up the side of the face until 1 space before corner, hdc in next st, dc in corner, hdc in next st, 1 sc in each st across until 1 before corner, hdc in next st, dc in corner, hdc in nex st, again using your best judgement place 1 sc in each st down last side of face, do not tie off we are now going to trun and make the second chin flap
28. ch 2 (does not count as dc), now working in the bottom of the hat to make the second chin flap, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, turn (8 dc)
29. repeat rows 22-26, tie off

Ears make 2

1. make magic circle, 5 sc in magic circle, pull tight, join to 1^st sc (5 sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 2 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10 sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (10 sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1^st sc (15 sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st sc (15 sc)

6-27. repeat 5

28. in sert pipe cleanrs into ear so they stand up, you may want to use 2 for strenght, then sew the bottoms of the ears togethet before sewing them onto the hat, then sew in all your ends and your done !