The cassette tape cozy was such a hit that I decided to make the Ipod Tape Case Redux. this one is crocheted from a VHS tape instead of knit from a cassette tape.

A VHS tape is essentially bulky weight, so it works up quickly. For inelastic materials crochet is certainly an improvement over knitting. I was motivated to craft this because of the Upcycle contest over at etsy. the contest is sponsored by the good people at Bazaar Bizaare, and some of the prizes include a free table at the Bazaar to be held at the Maker Faire this spring. I want in on that! I attended the Maker Faire last year and enjoyed all of it, including the bazaar. oh, to have my own table there….

Finally to indulge Helen a meme about how weird I am follows

THE RULES: Each player of this game starts with the ‘6 weird things about you.’ People who get tagged need to write a blog post of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says ‘you are tagged’ in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

I don’t know if I will spread the meme, but I will play along.

1. I don’t let my feet touch the ground. My bare feet to be exact. I don’t walk around barefoot, I hate flip-flops, and my little feet pretty much only ever touch my own shower. Laugh if you will, but as a result my feet smell like roses.

2. I prefer my pop warm. It is fizzier that way.

3. I can twirl fire. BRHS featured twirler 1993-94.

4. I can stuff a mouse. A while ago I took a mouse taxidermy class and learned what I consider a priceless skill. Meet snowflake. I accidentally cut off his tail.

Since I can’t think of any more weird things about myself and there are countless others, leave a comment with a weird thing you know about me.