How much is too much?

Can you guys believe that my baby is almost one? I can't believe it! It's gone way too fast! 

I've started to plan his birthday party little by little because I know time flies and I want things to be perfect! As far as my husband goes though... He's just questioning the fact if I'm going "over the top" with it. Which in my eyes I'm not, I feel he just thinks that because I want decorations, favor bags, and center pieces. Which are common in birthdays right? I've seen really nice parties for babies first birthday and if I can do that for my son why not? 

Because we live far away from family we chose to do the party closer to them. At first I wanted to rent a place but when I saw that my husband wasn't into it I quickly changed it to a park party. Then, he got on board. We are looking to only invite family and our closest friends.

The theme of the party will be Mickey Mouse because the little guy goes crazy every time he watches the show! I've looked at many ideas on etsy and on Pinterest. Which, by the way, are very affordable things to DIY. Ultimately I think I'm going to be able to pull it off, without spending much.

What I want to do is hear your opinion. How much is too much? What did you end up doing for your baby? Or how much are you willing to do?

We have to keep in mind that we do see all these extravagant birthday parties that celebrities throw for their children! Spending thousands and thousands of dollars! I don't expect to spend even close to one! Give me your feed back! What do you think? 

Late night thinking

As many of you may know I am taking this blog for a turn. I want to write about other things that also interest me. 

I have recently found a new love/passion for cooking! I have always enjoyed cooking but never really knew I was good at it until I got married. I comes very natural to me. I enjoy it so much that I am considering enrolling in culinary school! I hope I can do it soon, I don't go now because of my baby. I live very far from family so he'd have to be in a daycare. It's hard for me, but I will go sometime soon. 

XOXO 

       PALOMA

Update June 8 2013

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't posted anything but it's been hectic at my place I did make a couple new things but just haven't had the chance to post anything. But, I will post what I have. With that being said I think my blog will now take a turn for change here. Although I like blogging about crochet and what I make I'd like to write about other things as well. I hope you guys/ladies still like it. 

For the next pictures I'm going to post these are some baby shower gifts I've made. 

So here's what's going on

I have not finished the purse because I need to sew the bag part of it and the zipper. :( and I don't know how and I do not have a sewing machine. So I am looking into getting one, but there is so much going on that I don't have that much time.

I recently made a teal beanie (which I love the color) it looks really nice. I will be taking pictures of it soon and posting them. How was your guys' Easter, mine was treated like any other day and did a little spring cleaning with my husband. We did though, manage to get a photo session in which my son took pictures with his bunny hat I made him. They are so cute!!!! I will post those pictures as well.

I know I have so followers on google+ but that is it. I know there are people reading this but I would like to do a giveaway soon. Okay guys, talk to you soon.

P.S.
If you would like me to blog about things you  can always comment!

Paloma<3

Almost done!

So here's the (almost) finished poptabs purse. I still need to weave in ends put the bag in, add the bottom piece and the handles. What do you guys think of it so far? I decided to sell it so, as soon as in done with it, it will be up on my etsy shop. If you are interested here's the link https://www.etsy.com/shop/PalomasCreations it won't be posted until I am done with it but, feel free to browse! If you have any questions please feel free tocontact me! I'll leave you with a picture!

What I'm working on

Here's what I have been working on. I saw my aunt a couple of weeks ago and she showed me this amazing purse she made with soda/pop tabs! It totally blew my mind on how cute it was! I made it my mission to learn!

I got together with her one evening and she told me the basics and I have been working on it since. It is extremely time consuming and because I was used to the metal it hurt my fingers. Regardless of the fact I'm still working on it. I'm not sure if I'm going to sell it or keep it. I'll leave you guys a pic to show you. The tabs are in heart shape. It's totally cute. I am going to be making more but this one I'm still not sure what to do.

On another note I just finished this fuzzy bunny beanie for my son to use for upcoming pictures.

Gone but I'm back!

Sorry everyone I have been gone for quite some while from here! Being a mom is so much fun but it takes up a lot of work! My baby is 4 months old now and let me tell yu, he is a very active little one! With all the caring I'm doing and getting used to the mommy thing, I have been able to he some crochet activities in lately. Let me update you guys with what I have made and what is for sale on my etsy shop! Scroll through the pictures! Happy to be back and I'll try not to take too long to write again!

Hello Everyone

So November is here! How exciting! Thanksgiving this month, Black friday and then next month all the holidays!!! Are you guys excited!!!!???? I know I am! I am not sure what I will do this year for any  holiday but whatever it is I will be happy as long as I have my family! What about you? what will you be doing?
So I haven't had much time to crochet lately with a very demanding baby. But, I am working on something as a good crocheter I should! I am working on a sweater for my son. Like I said I have yet to finish it.. but as soon as finish it I will post a pic so you all can see and put it up for sale!
That is all for today, write to you soon!
P.S. Remember to subscribe to enter on my giveaway! One crochet item of your choice for free!!!! anything that I have listed on my "items for sale" page.


XoXo Paloma

Halloween!

So Halloween is tomorrow! I am so excited as it is my favorite holiday & my baby's first Halloween! It is also my fathers birthday who I love so much, and this is another year that I will not be able to spend it with him, but I know he knows I wish him the best. With that being said. Have you guys gotten your costumes? As for me I do not have a costume but little man does. Well it's not a costume but more of a footed I onesie that's a bear. So he's going to be a bear. I will post pictures tomorrow or the next day to show you all. As for the giveaway don't forget to sign up to win a crochet creation of your choice from me! Have a wonderful & safe Halloween everyone.



                                             XOXO Paloma

Babys first halloween as a bear








 

Update 10/23

Good morning everyone! How are all of you doing? I hope you're all well. Since I last announced the birth of my son, he turned one week on Saturday! Time really does go by fast as everyone says! The good news is that he is such a good baby! He only wakes up one time at night & he's not fussy at all (other than for the normal things). So remember all those crochet things I made for him? Well, I haven't been able to put any of those on him because they're too big! When I made them the sizes were for a newborn but he's just so small they don't fit.. Not even his newborn clothes fit him, they fit him big! So since its been cold for the past dew days here in California, I started making him a sized crochet beanie because burr, it's cold! I will post a pic of him with the beanie as soon as I'm done! In another note my husband and i are working on birth announcements/invitations to a welcome baby shower, since I did not have a normal baby shower due to my likings. I figured there will be people who were going to want to meet him once born and since I don't live were all our family does, I didn't want to schedule "meetings" with everyone. I gave myself a timeline for tomorrow to finish & mail them.. Wish me luck!!!!  Thanks everyone for reading!
                                                         



                               XOXO     Paloma

My Wonderful Surprise/giveaway

Hey everyone. I'm not sure how many of you there is but I can see some of you are reading. I want to do a giveaway for Christmas of one item whatever you want, but I need you guys to subscribe in order to do this. So SUBSCRIBE!


With that being said since I last wrote to you guys, guess who decided it was time to come? That's right! I had my baby boy this weekend!!! I am super happy he's a healthy baby boy weighed in at 6 pounds 1 oz & was 18 inches long. He's such a good baby! Labor was super fast & tiring but well worth it! So I leave you all with this pic of him!
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for a chance to win a crochet creation of your choice!

Christmas is coming!!!!!

Remember when you were celebrating and bringing the new year 2012? Wow! 2013 is fast approaching! & because of that I will be making Santa/Elf crochet hats! I am putting them this early for you all to order because my due date is coming and I want to have time to make them all as I already got orders for them from friends! The pictures I will post I googled because I have not started them I am waiting for the size they need to start them. As soon as I make one I will remove those pics and post mine. They will be available in any size and in Red or Pink also considering putting Mickey/Minnie mouse ears and if its a Minnie hat it can include a bow. For babies I will also have the diaper cover available. If you are interested check out my "Items For Sale" page for information on how to order. Thank you for reading and write ya soon!!!! HAPPY ORDERING!

These are the hats! Don't wait and order now!!!!!!!!
 

P.S. I made a matching diaper cover for one of the beanies I posted in an earlier blog post and here's a pic. This one does not have any buttons simply because I just didn't want to pt one in but I can put buttons in.. here it is!!!! (Also available for sale)

Nightmare Before Christmas' Jack Skellington Crochet Beanie

So yesterday I started this Baby Boy Jack Skellington Beanie. I am a HUGE fan of Nightmare Before Christmas and its really hard to find things for babies. With that being said I started it and by the time I got tired I left it like this......

So, to my choice, I left the top tip or made it like this because I want to put a Pom-Pom in, but I thought I'd show you guys in case you are interested in a flat beanie, it will look similar to this. This one is made to be for a 0-3 month old but I can make them adult sizes as well. if you are interested go to my items for sale page.

I have yet to add the pom-pom but I added the ear flaps as well as the braids. This one will be available on my for sale page the price will range depending on size. Prices will be discussed on that page.

If you know Jack Skellington you know he wears a bow tie. So I made one too. Again, this is a 0-3 month old bow tie but can make any size also available for sale.

This is a set I put together for this beanie, each item can be bought separately. Hope you guys liked it!!!!

 

My Crochet Creations

Since the last time I blogged I have been working a lot more on my crocheting. I have made many more things that I would like to share on here. I even sold my first beanie. I do sell these items and have figured out how to make them in adult sizes (some not all). I will post pictures and put pricing as well as which ones I am able to make in any size!

Minnie Mouse Crochet Beanie. This was my first Sale! (Adult size available) 

Crochet Chunky Baby Boy Beanie with Earflaps (Adult size available)

Baby Girl set of booties & Beanie with earflaps (Adult size available on beanie)

Baby Boy Crocchet Boots with Button

Adult size Crown crochet headband

Baby girl ugg Crochet booties with headband set (headband sold seperately also and any size)

Testing this out

So due to many things happening and me with too many ideas. I decided to start a blog. I wanted to do this for myself as well as to share what I do and what has been happening.


At the moment I am totally obssesed with making things. I recently finished a baby blanket, now i am working on the edging for it. I have to say, for being my first blanket its pretty good. (ofcourse it has its mistakes) it is not flawless. I am working on finishing the edging and starting on some baby booties as well as a sweater & beanie set. I am very excited and will blog pics when I am done.


This is it for now. I wanted to see how this works...
:)