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  • SHOP UPDATE -- WED 12/8 -- AT LAST!

    by Alexis Thompson
    A toddler really cramps your making style/time. HAHA! He's worth every minute away, but it does feel good to have some things to share in time for ...

  • In time for Easter!

    by Alexis Thompson
    Yay!!! I had so much fun putting these mock baskets together and imagining them in their new homes. Sooooo cute and cuddly!   

  • Feta Pasta challenge!

    by Alexis Thompson
    I tried it with great success! Here's how I did it! Also, nice freeze frame with Zen. Thanks, YouTube LOL!  And below that, the inspiration -- the ...
    Posted in cooking, cookingwithlex, fetapasta, foodie

  • Cozy cowl done & tutorial I watched!

    by Alexis Thompson
      I bought this lush, toasty yarn and finally found the perfect project to show off it's beauty -- just love the happy colors! The V stitch is per...
    Posted in crochet, crochetcowl, vstitch

  • Sparkle bees and a couple children :)

    by Alexis Thompson
    Small shop update! Something new...sparkle bees! And a couple children...forgotten! I made them, stashed them away and forgot the hiding place. Hav...

  • I read the wristlet pattern wrong...happy I did!

    by Alexis Thompson
    I saw a pattern I liked at the fabric store...thinking they would make great lanyards! Well, I read the pattern wrong. They were supposed to be wr...

  • FINALLY...a shop update 12/12 7pm CST!

    by Alexis Thompson
    Wow life changes with a baby and in a pandemic. I have been making here and there — whenever I can — and putting aside. I’m finally at a point of “...

  • Made 15 bumblebees with one skein!

    by Alexis Thompson
    A few weeks ago, I posted about these cute bumblebees and asked for guesses — how many could I make with one skein of yarn? View this ...

  • T bag art in South Africa VIDEO

    by Alexis Thompson
    Three years ago, on our Signature Journey with Borton Overseas to Sensational South Africa, we stopped at the Original T Bag Design studios in Hout...

  • My brother Jake and Sam rocking the crocheted masks I made them!

    by Alexis Thompson
    I got a fun text from my brother Jake today. He wore the crocheted mask I made him and roomie Sam did too! Makes me happy to know they are staying ...
    Posted in crochet, crochetbasics, crochetlefty, embellishedmasks, lexandthecitiescreation, makingmasks

  • Crafter evening date with bestie over Zoom!

    by Alexis Thompson
    Kelly is my best friend; we met in college. I miss her so much! She lives in North Carolina and even if we lived closer to each other, we’d still h...
    Posted in bling, diysparkle, lexandthecitiescreation, rhinestonesunlimited, sparklebracelet

  • THANK YOU!!

    by Alexis Thompson
    Packing up Baby Aliens and gratitude’s soaring! 💚💚💚 P.S. I’m working on more :) BUT in the meantime, if you haven’t already, sign up for my newslet...