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Hi Everyone!Here is a funny story...
So, I finished knitting the wristlet I was making last week and quickly realized that the tube was too narrow to comfortably be worn as a wristlet. Note to self... I need to add more stitches on the next one. :)
So what I am I to do with the knitted tube?
Why make a teddy bear ornament of course! :)
Ta da!
How fun! I learned that seeing things in a new way is even more rewarding than sitting down and creating it from the start. There are no mistakes, just happy endings. It is how we choose to look at a situation that makes all the difference in how we feel. Unexpected things are not mistakes... just opportunities for creativity!
I like him even better than the wristlet idea! I think I will make a whole pile of them.
Speaking of knitting and fun... Please tune in tomorrow to see the gift I bought for Emmitt on Etsy. * Warning * You should not be taking a sip of anything while reading the post. Emmitt cannot be held responsible for any coffee or tea shooting out your nose from laughing. :)
xoxoxox
m & e
could it be a wristlet for a pug? A puglet?
ReplyDeleteAw yes, that is one of the joys of handwork! I have a friend who says nothing I make ever looks like what I started. I will think of your bear at my knitting group tonight!
ReplyDeleteThere are no mistakes... things happen for a reason! I love what you created!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to Emmitt's gift!!
How adorable!
ReplyDeleteAwww! What a sweet little bear! He looks so happy too!
ReplyDeleteOh, that ornament is just fabulous! I'm so glad you found a way to save the tiny wristlet!
ReplyDeleteI can't WAIT to see what you bought for Emmy!!
That's a keeper: No mistakes, just happy endings! What a great life philosophy and what a darling little creation!!
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa!!! there are no misatkes...just wonderful creative pieces of you!!! I love this cute bear!!! you always make me smile!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Diana
what a sweet little bear! i love christmas ornaments with a good story.
ReplyDeleteand i have made a mental note, drink all of my coffee before looking at melissa's blog.
hugs,
puglette
:o)
Can't wait to see this funny gift tomorrow!!!
ReplyDeleteCute little bear!!
ReplyDeleteHmm... I can't wait to see what you got Emmitt!
I love your attitude Melissa (especially when you live somewhere where you need wrist bands under your mittens for additional warmth). You always inspire me!
ReplyDeleteWaaaait a minute.....I think Emmitt needs 2 pair (a quad?) of mittens with all the snow you've had! That tiny wristlet looked like it was Puggy sized!
ReplyDeleteThe ornament is very cute too though! Way to save the day Melissa!!!
Love,
S-Dog
Great art, great attitude :) It's surprising how often the two go hand in hand. (Or maybe not surprising!) I could definitely see a Christmas tree full of these little guys -- and what about as little package decorations, too? It would be part of the gift, ultimately. So cute!
ReplyDeleteSo cute...love that teddy.
ReplyDeleteSo clever of you to be able to see it in a new way. The bear is cute as pie!
ReplyDeleteLynn
That is very cute and how clever of you to think of it! We can't wait to see this post.
ReplyDeleteWoos, the OP Pack
Melissa and Emmitt we just got your special gifts! The magnet looks like Sequoia, they are so cute. Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteSequoia Tuni and Jenn
Hi Melissa! Sweer bear you created.
ReplyDeleteWe are giggling here, wondering, waiting if what you got on Etsy may be the same as what we got. Time will tell..lol.
The teddy bear ornament is just adorable.
ReplyDeletePugs & Kisses,
Yoda & Brutus
OH MY!
ReplyDeleteThis just has to be good!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
What a cute bear!
ReplyDeletePenny and I love Etsy.
We can't wait to see what
you bought for Emmitt!
-Dana & Penny
What a great way to turn things around...great job! Wow...you should make a tutorial! You are so right that unexpected things are not mistakes...just opportunities for creativity- thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think wrist bands are an excellent idea.
ReplyDeleteYou can make multiple things out of just one idea. How brilliant is that?
love
tweedles