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Sneaky Peaky #2

Wow. Already a week without a post! I have been doing a LOT of crafting, some for my Style School Online Class from Red Velvet Art, some for a few babies I know that are being born, have been born, or are getting older! Here is sneak-peak #2.
Here is my Valentine's kitschy wall ornament.
One of my favorite projects to do: a Modern Inspiration Wall, complete with a section for Goals, Current Projects, Inspiration, and a Secret Pocket! (That middle open space will be filled with another project from the class, but I have yet to finish it!)

I have a love of all banners and bunting, and this one is no exception. I have fallen in love with making pom-poms [these are what I use] and I loved Rachel Denbow's garland she made for a friend and was heavily inspired by it. I wanted one to be in girly, Valentine's colors, since Anikka's birthday is February 17! It is perfect, and I think we'll use it for many, many, birthdays to come! (sorry, I have yet to figure out a great lighting combination for this room, it is SO dark, even with all the lights on!)

Colors: eggplant, fuchsia, pale pink. [knit 2 i-cords with bulky yarn, size 10 DPNs, make 1 i-cord 2 feet smaller than first, attach in center, attach pom poms.]
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What have you been working on?
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