"Mad About" Thursday What I'm Loving Lately

 Since I just posted Thursday I think it should be a good response for
Loving Lately
I can't seem to get the button to work so check out the post about it on the lovely bloggers page.
http://wrightstuff09.blogspot.com/ 

So today I decided to make Thursday's my " Mad About " day!
No I don't mean things I am actually upset over but things I am totally in heavy like with head over heels mad about. Things I just Love!

#1. Doctor Who. 
This massive affair with the good doctor started in his 9th incarnation, however I never watched him until a few months ago when I decided to check it out. I watch one episode and I just had to watch them all. from 2005 episode 1 up till current I have watched them all including all the specials. Now I am going to start on the older one's 

 

#2. Coconut Water. This is new for me I never tried it until last week and so far the only kind a really like is the Sobe Life Water brand but OMG it is so good I could drink it all of the time. I might just be able to give up soda with this!

#3. Zipper Bracelets, Where have I been that I did not notice these before now, they are so CUTE!!!!
They are stack-able, you can put little charms on the zipper pull and If you get the right ones where the zipper opens you can change the look just by opening and closing the zipper. They are so cute I decided to make them for my store Wild Ivy Design. http://wildivydesign.storenvy.com

#4. Breathe by Sarah Crossan 

This was a really great book I loved every minute of it. I am a big fan of distopian/apocalyptic fiction and this was a great read. Check it out if you get the chance. Here is what it is about.  

The world is dead.
The survivors live under the protection of Breathe, the corporation that found a way to manufacture oxygen-rich air.

Alina
has been stealing for a long time. She's a little jittery, but not terrified. All she knows is that she's never been caught before. If she's careful, it'll be easy. If she's careful.

Quinn
should be worried about Alina and a bit afraid for himself, too, but even though this is dangerous, it's also the most interesting thing to happen to him in ages. It isn't every day that the girl of your dreams asks you to rescue her.

Bea
wants to tell him that none of this is fair; they'd planned a trip together, the two of them, and she'd hoped he'd discover her out here, not another girl.

And as they walk into the Outlands with two days' worth of oxygen in their tanks, everything they believe will be shattered. Will they be able to make it back? Will they want to?

 #5. Volgs. Ok so I am behind on some things I cant help it I am back in school and a mom and a buisness owner. who has time for everything. but I have recently gotten into vlogs for the past few weeks or so and I am especially addicted to Its Judy's Life. I just have to see it! If you get the chance check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK-1hmvBzIg&feature=colike

So that is my top 5 mad abouts for this week check back next Thursday and see what else I am mad about!

Thanks for reading Just Jist

Still figuring it out

So I am still what I would consider new to this whole blogging thing. I don't have many followers and I am still learning the ropes. Like blog hops and link sharing and the so many other things that I just don't understand. So I will say anyone interested in sharing a link let me know @ theartist421@gmail.com. and I am trying to figure out how to have a blog hop of my own or help host one. Anyone out there that has any ideas for me on how to grow my audience shout it out and let me know. I am going to continue reading and learning as I go. I would eventually like this blog to look better as well but that will take money so maybe eventually. Thanks to those that do read my blog and I hope to bring more tutorials soon as well as more interesting post. Leave me a comment and let me know how I'm doing or what I can change!

Super Fast Crochet Baby Hat Instructions

Super Fast Baby Hat

So I have never done a pattern or instruction before so if it suck's sorryyyyy.
Oh and sorry for the bad pic

Stitches used

Ch = Chain
DC= Double Crochet
SC= Single Crochet
SLST= Slip Stitch
ST=stitch

You need to know how to do those before you try to do this.

You need a size M or 9mm crochet hook
using 2 strands of worsted weight yarn

Holding the 2 strands together Ch 5 then SLST Join in first Ch
Ch 2
DC in ring 10 times, SlST join, Ch 2, turn
Row 1: 2 DC in each St, SLST Join, Turn, Ch2 (20 st)
Row 2: *Dc next 2 st 2 dc in next st* Repeat from star, SLST join, ch 2, turn (26 st)
Row 3-5: Dc all around, slst join, ch1, turn 
Row 6&7: Sc all around, slst, fasten off

If you want a longer hat just add more rows like 3-5

This hat should fit babys up to 1 year maybe a little bigger.

Thanks for reading
Gin from
Wild Ivy Design
http://wildivydesign.storenvy.com

Just in on the Trend report

Just in 
Trend report
MEGATRENDS Fall/Winter 2012-2013

So what's in style for the coming winter?

A big hit on the red carpet this year brings button and stud style earrings to the forefront for 2013.

Hair Jewelry: Evident at bridal runway shows and at some red carpet events, barrettes, hair bands, tiaras, and brooches pinned in place have particular appeal to younger clients for their whimsical effect.


Geometric Shapes and Tribal Effects: Angular pieces like square rings and bangles will work well with column dresses while horn and leather accents will speak to tribal looks in fashion. There's just something very hot about this!

Here is a list to help you out

1. Go Tonal
2. Red is the New Black
3. The Importance of Brown
4. Artisanal Craft – Tribal feels, handmaid look, artisan details
5. Super Size Me – Exaggerated proportions. Garments 2-3 sizes bigger; oversized jackets and pockets matched with skinnier pants.
6. Wild Animals - Long hair, faux furs (especially in red and black), predominant in trims and collars.
7. Subtraction Cutting – Designing with patterns as opposed to creating patters for design. Similar to Yohji Yamamoto style. Asymmetrical looks, sheer chiffons, fluid silhouettes.
8. Elevated Sportswear – Formal and casual wear merging –being able to wear the same outfit day to night.
9. Get Transparent – Transparent fabrics and lingerie. Also as a beauty trend.
10. Go Digital – Rapid prototyping, digital materials (aluminum and silver), digital prints (neons and circuits). 

The four themes are RAW ENERGY (circulatory systems and the forces of the universe exude intense power, releasing an abundance of energy or adrenaline-fueled creation), SENSING MATTER (natural substances like skin and stone inspire a breadth of tactile innovations and the development of materials with increased functions), WILD CRAFT (barbarism goes high-tech in mysterious green forests while handmade goods retain rough and unpolished textures) and DIGITAL DIMENSIONS (innovation finds inspiration in polar landscapes as rapid prototyping merges the best of natural and artificial worlds).

Want to know more? go to http://www.prettyconnected.com/2011/08/stylesight-presents-fw-2012-and-ss-2013-global-trends/
 

I said it would'nt happen

So I said it would not happen, I laughed at others, under my breath of course, at being so into reality T.V.. I don't watch the Bachelor, I am not into dancing with the stars. I could care less what some grown up child star is doing now. My mother-n-law calls me and tells me all the time that this or that is on and what all is going on and i just chuckle. But it happened, I'm so ashamed, I ran across it by accident. You all know I have an online store. Wild Ivy Design I was told there are people on you tube that do reviews on products and It helps spread your business. So I was surfing you tube for someone to do a review and maybe host a giveaway or something and I ran across Volgs. The Internets own reality T.V and now I'm a addicted to It's Judy's Life and I am actually actively looking for more interesting vlogs to watch. I still have not found someone to review my stuff because when I go on you tube I end up watching vids...lol I actually think I understand the whole reality t.v thing now. You actually feel like your part of someones life, and that can be kinda cool. So no more making fun of reality t.v er's anymore I guess..lol What do you do that you never thought you would?

Fall!...ummm..Autumn!.... no Fall!..sigh?

SO it is finally here! My Favorite time of the year FALL!! no I mean Autumn! or Fall I never could understand what the difference is. No other season has an identity crisis like fall/autumn.  Summer is summer, winter is winter, and spring is spring, and then you have Fall/Autumn. What happened that this lovely time of the year got so confused that it needed 2 names. Was it so nice they named it twice? Well whatever the reason Fall or Autumn what ever you prefer is my favorite time of the year. Great weather, wonderful colors, beautiful clothes, great food, I could keep going but I wont. In honor of this wonderful season I will be having a giveaway!!!
I am giving away this Pumpkin Baby Beanie

However I do not have enough followers on this blog to run a successful giveaway so I am looking for someone to host said giveaway. Anyone interested please email me at theartist421@gmail.com with details. I will also be giving away a hostess gift to the blogger that host my giveaway!

About Stainless Steel

okay, I know I have not blogged in a while but you know what they say. Life just tends to get in the way..lol. My daughter made the volleyball team and school started back for me as well. Between trying to run my online shop Wild Ivy Design, going to school full time, running the household, and being volleyball mom, I have been pretty busy. However in the midst of all that I am still making products and plugging on. Today I want to talk to you about Stainless Steel Jewelry. I have always used silver and gold but stainless steel caught me eye and so I ordered some wire and got to work. I have to admit I like it a lot better than silver. More cost effective and looks just as nice. Here is something I found on s.steel jewelry.

The higher classes have always had a fascination with objects that were aesthetically pleasing, but it is only in recent decades that the same fascination has spread to a large amount of the population. In many cases, this fascination translates itself into the purchase and use of jewelry. Whether a person wants jewelry for its beauty, or wants it in order to look more refined or for any other reason, there are a number of people that buy jewelry every day of the week.

In any case, there are some considerations that need to be taken into account when dealing with jewelry. The first of those considerations has to be given to the actual concept of the materials that are used in the creation of the jewelry. Gold and silver are the two most popular jewelry materials nowadays, but another material has steadily grown in popularity over recent years. Stainless steel jewelry, though not really well known to a lot of people, is nevertheless a growing niche of jewelry. As more people discover the benefits of stainless steel jewelry, more people begin to purchase it. Here are the three main benefits of stainless steel jewelry.

Versatile: Stainless steel jewelry is very versatile. As previously mentioned, the reason that people buy jewelry differs from person to person. Some people buy it just to own something pretty, while others buy it to wear it and make themselves look more attractive in public. Some people also want to look more refined in public rather than attractive and once again wearing jewelry is a way to accomplish this. Regardless of what the circumstances are, there is a piece of stainless steel jewelry available that can help you fulfill those needs; making stainless steel jewelry very versatile.

Good Material: Gold and silver are both very beautiful materials and this is why historically a lot of jewelry and other pretty things were made from one or both of the two precious metals. One of the biggest problems with both, however, is that they both stain very easily. It is easy to smudge or stain gold and silver and for this reason jewelry of these materials needs to be handled very carefully and polished often. The same attention to detail is not a requirement with stainless steel and this makes it appealing to a number of different people.

Durable: When you consider durability, it is quite obvious that stainless steel outperforms either gold or silver. Stainless steel is not only a naturally hardy alloy (as it was created to be), but it is also an alloy that can handle a lot of wear and tear. This means that in the course of wearing jewelry that undergoes a lot of use (i.e. rings and bracelets), stainless steel jewelry will last quite a bit longer than its gold or silver counterparts. This is a bigger return on investment.