Layers

Purple layers and a yellow cat: perfect combination!

Art & boots

This artwork has been made by federicoalescio.it, I just matched the colors of my boots, I love htis combination!

Tiny handblown glass vase!

new listing in ragnopinolo workshop!

Pacifier holder

My messy braid

Gorgeous entrance

Ortigia, Sicily

Trapped mouse - I've done it myself!

Love the tails:

Here below instruction to create those two lovely mice:

Body:

When working in rounds, do not join rounds. Place stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

Rnd 1: Ch 2. Work 4 sc in second ch from hook. (4 sc)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times around. (12 sc)

Rnd 4:  Sc even around. (12 sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times around. (15 sc)

Rnd 6 and 7: Sc even around. (15 sc)

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times around. (18 sc)

Rnd 9: Work 2 sc in each of the next 6 sc (12 sc) and then sc in each of the next 12 sc (12 sc), totalling 24 sc in this rnd.  This is the start of the 'hump' of the body.

Rnd 10 to 20: Sc even around. (24 sc)

Stuff polyfill and catnip.

Rnd 21: Decrease -  (Sc in next sc, sc2tog)8 times around. (16 sc)

Stuff more polyfill if necessary.

Rnd 22: (Sc2tog) 8 times around. (8 sc)

Rnd 23: Sc2tog around and pull to close hole.  Do not cut off yarn yet.  Continue to ch 26 for the tail.  Slip stitch back into the entire chain. Now cut the yarn leaving about 6 inches for sewing.  Thread this tail yarn onto a tapestry needle and weave in end, securing the tail in place.

EARS (make 2)

Row 1: Ch 2. Work 3 sc in second ch from hook. (3 sc) Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc. (4 sc)  Chain 1 and turn.

Row 3: Sc in first sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc in last sc. (6 sc) 

Fasten off yarn and cut, leaving about 8 inches of yarn for sewing. 

ASSEMBLY:

Please note: The 'hump' of the mousie body should be facing up.

Thread tail yarn of one ear onto a tapestry needle and sew it onto the top of the head, somewhere on rnd 7 or 8 of the body.  Do the same for the other ear. Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends.

Thread a 8 inch length of black/brown yarn onto a tapestry need.   Make a knot at one end of the yarn.  Pinch the face of the mousie to estimate the positions for the eyes.  Form the eyes using french knots.  Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

The sweetest thing

He's discovering the world, with a wondering smile on his face, grabbing things with his little and strong hands....and I got lost in the love I feel!

Stunning italian coffee tin box, 50s

New amazing ring!

Amber, leather, wood on silver ring

Already missing summer...

Handmade gift for a lovely little girl!

Chocolate cake recipe

Ingredients:

120g dark chocolate

60g butter (not salted)

4 eggs

80g sugar

25g flour

1 pinch of baking powder

Procedure:

melt butter and melt dark chocolate in microwawe or in double saucepan

mix sugar wth egg-yolks

beat untill stiff egg whites

mix flour and baking powder with sugar and egg-yolks, then add melted dark chocolate and egg whites

bake in the oven (already heated) at 200°degrees for 20 minutes

enjoy!