Psych Buddy Gifting!

One of the many great traditions we hold on our team is the annual Psych Buddy Gifting event that takes place just before regionals. Secret Santa style, names are drawn from a hat and people are assigned people to make or buy gifts for. I love this time of year because it is so much like Christmas except better because the gifts aren't chosen just because they match a person, but also because it PUMPS THEM UP for the upcoming tournament!


This year, my Psych Buddy was Cuervo. Thinking about her namesake, I decided to make a shirt that was a parody of a Jose Cuervo label. Not bad, right? I tried to include simplified elements of the label along with personalized touches so it would be a great thing to remind her of this season.

My favorite part was trying my best to imitate the signature-- it certainly didn't come out as classy or elegant as the original hah. I also loved Jane's idea of adding a little bit more of a personal touch by including, "Hecho en San Diego."


It seemed like Cuervo appreciated it, which is wonderful. It's sort of ironic that I made her a shirt though because she got the name Cuervo from the tune that says, "Tequila makes her clothes fall off." Oh, naming and Psychos. I'll miss it all so much <3

Birthday Quiver

This past August, I was struggling to find the perfect gift for Darrell's birthday and realized something useful and related to his music would be perfect. I researched a bit and embarked on a wonderful project of crocheting a quiver for him. His was black and green (and definitely not as bold as this one), but it was made with love and he still uses it, so I'm going to go ahead and say he's a fan. In case you didn't know, a quiver is used for bassists as a "holster" for their bows when they are not using them (I've included a photo of a standard one below). Anyhow, I guess word got around to his friends in the music department and some of them asked me to make a quiver for another bassist at the school for his birthday!


Project requirements included making a quiver (obviously), but also using neon colors and a fun/creative pattern. I ended up drafting my own pattern based on the dimensions of various websites that sold quivers. As for the stitch, I used the "Catherine Wheel Stitch," which I am a huge fan of and just learned for this project!

Judging from what I've heard about this guy's colorful personality and affinity towards bright colors like neon green, purple, and yellow, I think he may like this. I'll update to let you know if he does! :)