Saturday, January 6, 2018

A Trio of Baskets

 

If I had wings or a hot air balloon
I'd fly myself up to the moon;
I'd sit on the moon so happy and tall
and everyone else would seem really small.


Featured: baskets made out of
t-shirt yarn. My nephew Tomer
had an interesting purpose for them.

98 comments:

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

AMALIA! Hello dear lady! So nice to see you at my blog, and of course, I enjoy seeing you on Instagram! How I've always loved your freedom with words and sounds and your spinning of magical colors. Lovely as always to see you!

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

I like the baskets. I'm assuming the tshirts were torn into strips to make yarn?

Tanna said...

I LOVE these, Amalia! And, I love how you echoed the colors of the lily, pad and water!! Fly me to the moon when you go! Tomer looks like he was having a good time with your beautiful baskets. ;) You brought a smile to my day. blessings ~ tanna

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That's just like a boy to have fun with everything! Very beautiful colors! And it's so nice to stay busy making things. Happy weekend! Hugs, Diane

Stacey said...

So cute! Of course a boy would see it as a hat. :)

La Table De Nana said...

Boys will be boys:) Charming trio!

Luciana F. Damiano said...

Beautiful baskets!!!

Maya Kuzman said...

You new baskets are beautiful. What are you using them for, except being a hat replacement :)?

handmade by amalia said...

Shortcut - I bought rolls of t-shirt yarn at the craft store.

handmade by amalia said...

The baskets were a gift to my SIL, we'll see what she comes up with :-)

handmade by amalia said...

Yes, do come to the moon, Tanna. We'll take some crackers in case it really is made of cheese.

Louca por porcelana said...

Beautiful and colorful baskets!Your nephew is very creative!Such fun!

Poppy said...

Such bold and vibrant colours in your baskets, Amalia; they're perfect for some New Year colour!

Happy 2018, my friend!

xo
Poppy

Annas Nadelbuch said...

Great baskets, dear Amalia , i love the colours .
Your nephew Tomer also has a good idea for using the baskets....
may each day of the New Year bring happiness and sweet surprises to you
and all your dear ones,happy New Year my friend !

Prunella Pepperpot said...

Your lovely baskets do make a very interesting hat Amalia!!!
Love your capture of the water lily and your moon poem :)
Have a wonderful weekend.

Carla from The River said...

The baskets are lovely. I like the colors.
The moon was beautiful the last few nights. The Full Wolf Moon. ;-)

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

So pretty!!
Thanks so much for stopping by!! I am so far behind in my return visits!! Happy New Year to you!!!
Hugs,
Deb

mamasmercantile said...

They are amazing, a beautiful storage solution.

Ann Thompson said...

Love the baskets and they make a very unique hat as well

Gumbo Lily said...

Your baskets are great! My daughter, who crochets, made me a basket that corrals the grandchildren's wooden blocks. I like your use of old T-shirts.

MaryAnne said...

I love the baskets! Is there a pattern you used?

Anonymous said...

Cheerful baskets! Always useful also. I was just making baskets too and doubting to use some colorful leftovers. Now I see your baskets, I'll give it a try!
PS: When will you be publishing a collection of your poems? That will be a bestseller! :-)

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Lovely little baskets. I've not made any in a while.

KC'sCourt! said...

Oh wow! they are great

Julie xxxxx

Handmade in Israel said...

Such sweet baskets. Your nephew rocks!

blooming home and garden said...

I love your beautiful baskets, Amalia.
Happy new year to you and your family! ✨

Ida

Preeti said...

Lovely and colorful baskets! Your nephew has put them to a good use:)

eileeninmd said...

Hello, your baskets are so cute. I love the shot of your nephew. Cute poem! Enjoy your day and the new week ahead!

Jeanie said...

The baskets are really fun and bright but boy, this morning what really resonates most is your poem! To the moon!

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

What a clever nephew you have. Happy New Year Amalia!

AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa said...

Love your colorful baskets!

Jemma@athomewithjemma said...

Amalia!
What a wonderful treat to see these whimsical and whirly colorful baskets! Your playful and inspiring talents always delight me!
xo
Jemma

Mereknits said...

Wonderful baskets Amalia, I love that t-shirt yarn, I need to give it a go.

Lowcarb team member said...

They are so colourful Amalia, I love them.
My good wishes to you and yours for 2018.

All the best Jan

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

Darling baskets, Amalia. Your talents are never ending, my friend. Tomer is a cutie pie. xo ♥

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Tomer looks pretty cute with his "repurposed" basket hat. Beautiful baskets. I like the poem too, but if I had wings or a balloon (or a magic carpet) I'd fly home for a quick mid-winter visit.

Gillian Roe said...

These are wonderful! I love the bright colours together, they really work.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

I have no clue how you make them but I respect your know-how / love! :)

Conniecrafter said...

The basics are too cute, I have not tried crocheting with t-shirts, so pretty and colorful, leave it to a boy to use it as a hat :)
Cute poem!

Nancy Chan said...

Beautiful baskets! But it can be put to good use as a hat too!

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

How talented you are in both writing and crafts! Those baskets are wonderful.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

Your talents abound dear friend! I love your poetry, and the darling baskets/hats! Upside or downside they are very useful I would think :) Hugs to you!

Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) said...

Love your poem! What will you use the baskets for?

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

The baskets you crocheted are so nice and colorful. That must been a lot of work to make and your did a great job.
Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Enjoy the week.
Julie

Unknown said...

These are so lovely! It is on my list to learn to crochet!

Anonymous said...

Great looking and practical baskets you made! Haha, that is what kids do - they even put real buckets on their head:)Thank you for showing this to All Seasons! Hope you had a lovely December month, and wishing you a belated happy New Year:)

Don't know if I told you, but last month I started WEEKEND JOURNAL PAGE (first, only once a month -the one for January started January 5th) for how it's going with an art project - does not need to be finished -it is for anything that turns into art -so also knitting and working with fabric without a pattern or instructions). The different thing for blogspot-ters is that you link with a perma link in the comment. The title is 'Weekend Journal Page, Jan 5" - I would love to see one of your projects there:)

Caroline said...

Gorgeous!

Edit said...

These baskets are lovely and interesting, and the photo of the water lily is so peaceful.
I’d like to sit on the moon as well… :-)
Have a great week, dear Amalia! Hugs!

handmade by amalia said...

no, sorry, I made it up while working

Polly said...

ha ha, young boys find an alternative use for most things! Beautiful baskets :-)

Gloria Baker said...

so beautiful Amalia, love your work !! xoxox

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Love the pretty baskets/hats! :) Wonderful poem - the moon was so beautiful last week. Sending hugs xo Karen

Kitchen Riffs said...

Cute! Great pictures, too. Thanks!

Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies said...

T-shirt yarn? I wish I was crafty so I could enjoy such things, but I am happy seeing what you create!
Happy New Year!

Existe Sempre Um Lugar said...

Olá, trabalho criativo, as cestas sãp lindas.
AG

Tricia Buice said...

Your nephew is starting a new fashion trend! What lovely baskets and I can think of a dozen uses for them - other than hats!

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

LOL, a dual purpose basket! So cute!

HWIT BLOGG said...

LOVELY baskets! Love them!
Have a great weekend and take care now...
Love from a grey Sweden and Titti

Diana Studer said...

Does that mean you have to cut a T shirt into strips - or is it a ready to use ball of yarn?

white and vintage said...

Hello Amalia,
thanks so much for your lovely comment on my blog!
Nice baskets in wunderful colours!
Have a nice weekend,
Christine

Anna said...

Absolutely great looking! T-shirt yarn is so much fun! Anna x

SavoringTime in the Kitchen said...

Your baskets are lovely and one day I'd love to try making one! Your nephew steals the show :)

The Charm of Home said...

Great project! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

roughterrain crane said...

Your baskets are so beautiful. A red water lily flower looks dreaming.

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

The baskets are so fun and your nephew made me laugh! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann

Zaza said...

Nice baskets! I love your poem, Amalia:)

Kim said...

I too would love to sit on the moon. Indeed that would be the best fun. Gorgeous baskets and gorgeous hats. =)

Sandi said...

I love this! The photos and poem!

Pam Richardson said...

Amalia, the basket are so lovely and happy! Your nephew looks rather handsome wearing one!

VeggieMummy said...

Wow, you have had a lovely crafty time! Your potholder and embroideries are lovely and your crocheted baskets gorgeous. One of those has been on my to do list for such a long time. I even bought some cotton on a trip to Bath, but it's still in my yarn basket! Love the photo of your nephew! xx

likeschocolate said...

How fun and whimsical!

Jo said...

They're so colourful. Pretty and useful at the same time.

akiko hiramatsu said...

Amazing T-shirt yarn!
Very beautiful colors and lovely Tomer!!
I would love to sit on the moon, too :)

akiko
www.akikohiramatsu.com

Joan said...

Love the things you made,greetings,Joan

handmade by amalia said...

Thank you, I do like surprises... :-)

handmade by amalia said...

A bestseller! Wow! Fingers crossed... :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I found it very hard on the hands compared with ordinary yarn but quickly done

handmade by amalia said...

I do like the idea of a magic carpet, very exotic :-)

handmade by amalia said...

They have already gone to a better home, they were made for a gift :-)

handmade by amalia said...

I know people who cut t-shirts into strips and use them for yarn. You can also buy it ready made at the craft shop, which is what I did as this was my first time. I do have a pile of sheets and shirt waiting for recycling so I hope to make my own next time.

HWIT BLOGG said...

Great work and happy colours! Love it!
Titti

Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm said...

OH I am SO jealous of your baskets! I've tried making them but haven't succeeded thus far. Yours are beautiful and so well made.

Sara - Villa Emilia said...

Very interesting.
I have cut old t-shirts and crocheted potholders, but the result wasn't especially pretty. Probably the yarn you can buy is much more regular and neat. :)
Gorgeous photos!

Thimbleanna said...

Oooh, aren't those baskets cool. And a very clever little nephew!

handmade by amalia said...

it is the classic conflict - recycling and using what you have vs. the shiny tempting stuff in the craft store :-)

Shannon @ Of The Hearth said...

The baskets are super cute! I love how kids find clever uses for everyday items like them.

FlashinScissors said...

Sorry to be late commenting. I’m not actually, because I commented ages ago but looking through all the comments again, I’m not there! A few of my comments didn’t work a few weeks back - so annoying because you don’t know when they haven’t worked!!

Great rhyme, Amalia!
Love the baskets, they are so colourful!
Tomer’s headwear looks very striking!
Hugs,
Barbara xx

ELENA said...

Olá Amália! que belos cestos! Suas fotos são divinas! Abraços!

handmade by amalia said...

Thanks for going the extra mile, Barbara :-)

Suzy said...

Lovely baskets so colourful and I love your poem.
Dropping by from the WATW linkup.

baili said...

Incredible baskets dear friend!!!

you are awesomely talented ,i loved them so much .
glad that little guy had interesting uses for them ,they are just BEAUTIFUL!

baili said...

in poem seemed my thoughts in your head amalia!

Ginx Craft said...

I love this sort of basket. The perfect mixture of beauty and usefulness. Thanks for joining in my new monthly link party.

A Joyful Cottage said...

Hahaha! One more reason to love kids. Your baskets are beautiful. Hugs.

Decor To Adore said...

These colorful gems remind me of the sweet baskets made by many indigenous people. Love your nephew!

Ginx Craft said...

Just to let you know, in case you haven't seen, I featured your baskets on Ginx Woolly Linx https://ginxcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/ginx-woolly-linx-party-february.html

Keri said...

Amalia, the baskets are beautiful and what a great way to reuse t-shirts. Haha I love Tomer's repurpose for them too.

decorayadora said...

Me encanta el crochet , yo tejo mucho ,, lindas combinaciones de colores