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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE0Q904gtMI&sns=em

Since I’ve watched this video, I can’t get it out of my head that this eagle is just David Bowie’s less competent brother snatchin’ up random babies.

“You remind me of the babe..”

--H

We Wish You A Beardy Christmas!

Are you a non-dude who can't grow a beard? Or an actual dude who really can't grow a beard? Don't worry about winter! Down The Rabbit Hole's got your face covered! Pair this super sweet beard with some of our other crochet goodies, or wear it by itself and be the coolest warm kid ever!

See what we've got so far on Facebook.com/downtherabbithole.sh

And keep your eyes peeled for our Beardy goodness on etsy.com/downtherabbitholesh

If you don't see exactly what you're looking for, shoot us a message! We love special orders =^__^=

--H

New Business Cards!

Just wanted to share the design that I worked up for our new business cards! I tend to get bored with them pretty fast, so we've got several designs floating around. I made these over at Mpix! Still waiting to get them in the mail, so we'll have to let you know how they turn out. 

<3<3<3, 

Stephani

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Hipster Halloween

You guys have been awful quiet so far, so we're going to pack this post with things that are bound to make you speak up! We've been crazy busy finishing up the market season and posting new listings on Etsy, oh and ya know, CELEBRATING THE BEST TIME OF YEAR. this is halloween.

You know we like pictures, so again, a mostly picture post filled with awesome. 

I. CAN'T. STAND. TO. BE. COLD. So at the first sign of fall, alllll the warm things came out. And we made gloves.

Hogwarts House gloves available on Etsy!

Follow us on Instagram! to see these fab pictures all the time. Search for heathr4wr and stephxni.

Next up: we got nerdy tattoos.

And then there was Hipster Halloween! We decided to go as Hipster Snow White and Hipster Ariel for the roller derby Halloween Party. Success. 

Happpy Hallllloween guys, stay awesome. (And if you're on the East Coast, stay safe)

 <3 <3 Stephani

Fueled by pumpkin spice

Hola, readers! (aka Stephani ^__^)

I hope this looks alright, I'm working it up on my phone.......... Not at work...... Because I wouldn't do that... ALSO, for the record, I feel that my addiction to Doctor Who and Avenger related topics is perfectly healthy and I COULD STOP IF I WANTED. >__<

(Pinterest introduced me to a pair of amazing Toms with Loki's helmet outline on them.   Drool.

Speaking of work! The lovelies at my work place sure do know the way to my heart! (see title)

The ladies at work like to bake me pumpkin things =^__^=

Autumn is by FAR my favorite time of year. The weather is gorgeous enough for me to comfortably wear boots and tights and hoodies (not that summer stopped me, but now I can be comfortable) and scarves and bike rides and bon fires and eat ALL the pumpkin things!

It's the best time of year to get spooky and creative! Preferably both at the same time!

Which brings me to the next order of business: new stuff. Here are just a few things I'm working on for the shop and the market =^__^=

New phone cozies and hats, of course, always working on more!

-- H

By the way, don't forget to check out the Etsy shop:Etsy Shop
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New Listings on Etsy!!

We've been busy! So here's some pictures. Everything is available on our Etsy!

New Clutches:

New Harry Potter Potions Jewelry: 

Instagram Love.

Stephani here, the less Doctor Who obessed one. (Sorry Heather)

I've been dying to take a stab at making a crochet Instagram- themed purse, with all the different versions floating around. I figured I could go about doing it the same way as a phone cozy, since I HATE working from patterns, AND IT WORKED! 

Needless to say, I was pretty stoked at how it turned out, so I wanted to share the photos and get some opinions! I plan on making a few in different colors and different sizes, and eventually selling them on our Etsy if anyone is interested. SO!!! Make sure and leave a comment and let me know what you think!

It's the perfect size for a few rolls of film or a lens or two. I used it for a roll of film, my holga lens adaptor, and a pack of polaroids. Have I mentioned I LOVE everything photography related??? 

Let me know what you think! Stop by our Facebook and say hi, and favorite us over on Etsy! 

-Stephani

Doctor Who vs Thor 2

Nine is going to Asgard! "We have a Thor 2 villain: Christopher Eccleston to play Malekith the Accursed." DYING OF SQUEALS.

Favorite Doctor acting alongside my favorite villain, Tom Hiddleston? I can die now.

I mean-- after I've seen this magic happen.

http://m.deadline.com/2012/08/we-have-a-thor-2-villain-christopher-eccleston-to-play-malekith-the-accursed/

Too excited to crochet. THIS IS BAD NEWS. Serious fangirling is happening.

So, we're a LITTLE obsessed with skulls. . .so what!

Hey there, Stephani here! 

I decided to share the adventure that is the current scarf I'm working on, ya know, if it ever gets finished. 

It all started with getting very frustrated working on a skull pattern I purchased on Ravelry. Not only do I HATE most patterns, this one didn't have pictures and wasn't very clear. So I tried it a few times, and then got the idea to just stitch the skull parts on a base instead of trying to crochet it. 

It was a glorious moment. 

This is what I started out working on. . .

And this is what I decided to make instead. . .

If you know me, then you know I love skulls. Studied them in college, wear them on everything, and am obsessed with anything to do with Halloween or the Day of the Dead. Seems pretty cliche for a weird girl that loves to craft, but hey, the heart wants what the heart wants, RIGHT?!?!

So here's some closeups of how to get started on your own sugar skull patch. I plan to turn all of mine into a scarf possibly, but we'll see how that ends up. I'm a master procrastinator. 

NOW! Gather you're supplies! I used a little scrap yarn for this and an "I" hook. You'll also need some embroidery thread and a yarn needle, and whatever scissors you like to use for shankin'.

I keep my needles in a Hello Kitty tin, SO WHAT!?

Start with your base, I just followed the same double crochet pattern that you would use to make a beanie, stopping when it starts to look like a skull . . .

Next, just add some flowers of whatever design you'd like for eyes. . .

TADA! You're almost there. Now just get to stitchin'. . .

Upside-down hearts make adorable noses.

Here's my latest. . .the light pink flower is kind of hard to see in the picture, but the colors are great together. 

3 down, only like 15 more to go. =___=

Next up, you'll get to see my first go at a blanket. Get EXCITED!!

Make sure to stop by our Facebook to keep up with what we're working on, and if you like what we're doing, help us out by visiting our Etsy. <3 <3 <3

SatNERDay on Sunday

Stephani and Beard were on vacation, so no farmers market WHICH MEANS I have the time to work on all those projects I start and never finish.  And watch Doctor Who all weekend.

Seriously, so much Doctor Who action.

ANYWAY,  I've had this head floating around for a while now.  It started out as a Nick Fury amigurumi, but I forgot and gave it two eyes.  =__=

Rather than wasting a perfectly good safety eye, I decided to practice my hair skills.  Which are limited considering i've never done it before.

Thanks to google, I found this tutorial: EssHaych Amigurumi Hair Tutorial

And ended up with this fancy, hairy lady project.  PLEASE ENJOY AWKARD PARTIAL BALD HAIR POSITIONS.  I honestly had too much fun with this part.  Might have been why it took all afternoon...

I had made a little crochet beanie to go with it, but with all that hair it doesn't even come close to fitting... I thought about making a new one, but then I stopped.

I also started a little red panda!

He still needs ears and a tail, but I love him already.  I haven't decided if he's going up on the shop page or not..

Also!  (I say also a lot, it'll get worse, believe me) It was Beards birthday this week and I made him something with some sticks and string and bits and pieces.  I can't tell you what it is, can't spoil the surprise before they get home to see it!  Unless he reads this and guesses what it is...

ANYWAYS, see what we're up to by checking out our Facebook or see what we've got for sale on our Etsy

--H