Knit one, parent too

Adventures of a caffeine-fueled mother who shapes string to her will and fancies herself a photographer, writer, and foodie. Here you can find: DIY, knitting, crafts, parenting stories, photos, musing, and whatever interests me.

[knavyknitter]

To paraphrase @janedavenport , “there are no mistakes in a sketch. I was playing with some new markers in her book “Whimsical Girls”, and realized I was in the coloring paper section and not the marker paper one (she has four different papers I think). It bled through, but beautifully! I can’t wait to do the opposite side now! #createwhimsicalgirls #janedavenport #chameleonpens #art #marker https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUNi3mnDGv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1art4q1c07duc

[knavyknitter]

I had this colored all “pretty” but Jane inspires me to dare. I tried that type of writing I can’t remember the name of based on lyrics of songs 8 was listening to and added glitter and chrome. Now it has a lot of meaning. Thank you for the courage, Jane. #createwhimsicalgirls #janedavenport #scribblings #mermaid #unicorn #mermaidmarkers #winkofstella #magicwands #krink #chrome #carandache #artjournal https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUMYRFHL8G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3d9oh17etvhw

[knavyknitter]

#Repost @cafephiliac with @get_repost ・・・ Posting this beautiful girl here because I want to mention that it would not have been possible to have the courage to experiment without the amazing inspiration in Jane Davenport’s book/art journal collab, Whimsical Girls. This is now a page in there! #createwhimsicalgirls #janedavenport #kraftpaper #mermaidmarkers #powerpastels #aquapastels #paintoverpens #mixedmedia #artomology #art #artjournaling #papermagpie https://www.instagram.com/p/BnH5TK1HpKq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qpek2o7vli9o

[knavyknitter]

Got a chance to test out my travel sketching skills- armed with a fountain pen, @caran_dache supracolor soft (aquarelle) pencils, a water brush and a random @jonathanadler notebook, this came out! (The coffee helped, too ☕️😉) #travelsketching #sketchaday #sketch #watercolorpencils #watercolor #art #quicksketch #interiordesign #armchair #cafe #coffee (at Metro A Coffeehouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnC5mOcnFs8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qo6ttrtcy282

[knavyknitter]

This is what a great afternoon looks like. Strawberry lemonade, new letter paper, and my fountain pen. Who will you write to? 🖌💕 . . . . #techbreak #goanalog #pen #letterwriting #snailmail #paper #teal #fountainpen #penpal #relax #hygge #lightblue #writing #unplug #unwind

[knavyknitter]

Not perfect, but at least I’m getting out there. Meet Asuro, a cute little tennis player. #art #ink #markers #tombow #chibi #chibiart #chibioc #green #yellow #originalcharacter #drawing #drawing #drawingaday #masteringmanga

[knavyknitter]

Some late-night fanart. #stevenuniverse #fanart #lion #stevenuniversefanart #stevenuniverselion #tattooart #ififitsisits #catsinboxes #tombow #tombowfudenosuke #tombowfudenosukehard

[knavyknitter]

My daughter gave me this bling...now my pinky’s worth five tickets or so from the arcade. #priceless #likeamom #$$$ (at Putt-Putt Golf Augusta)

[knavyknitter]

My husband was awesome and got me these two #books from @target - they were at a good price, too! Now I’ve got more things to do today! #sickday #artprompts #writingprompts #needapencil

[knavyknitter]

My daughter challenged me to paint a Rubik’s cube and I tried to make an “artsy” version. I either succeeded or failed. #art #artchallenge #watercolor #watercolors #nerd #geeky #lines #coloroutsidethelines

[knavyknitter]

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I think I did okay; this was really a challenge especially without a black or grey. Definitely busting out the black for my next one. #watercolor #watercolors #artchallenge #art #winsorandnewton #sorryjesus

[knavyknitter]

Why yes I am a fully grown adult fawning over my new fingerling. #purple #glitter #sparkly #monkey #toy #fingerling #awesome (at Chili's Grill & Bar)

[knavyknitter]

Picture of just the sketch of the @starbucks siren copied off of a mug. #art #pencil #sketch #copy #mermaid #starbucks #sbux

[knavyknitter]

Copy of a design on a @starbucks mug- not the best, but I’m pretty proud of it. #pencil #sketch #mermaid #siren #starbucks #sbux #copy #woodcut #coffee #art #sketchbook

[kinfolkyarn]

(via knit/lab shogun)

I love how designer Keiran Foley photographs his beautiful shawls.

[knavyknitter]

A little-known fact: cranes are skilled in the art of camouflage. . . . #origami #origamicrane #papercrane #paperart #flowers #fun

[knavyknitter]

My beloved freckled lemonade is now a milkshake! @redrobinburgers #yummm #foodporn @foodieapp.official #foodie (at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers)