Review: Lade B Flat Trumpet from TMart.com!

Hi, guys! I decided to go ahead and do a blog post for this trumpet since I was hard pressed to find any online currently. This trumpet was sent to me by Tmart.com for review purposes, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to do so because my 14 yo has been playing for many years. This model of Lade (or Slade) is a great beginner trumpet at a wonderful entry price. The sound is very good. My son had a couple of concerns...he stated the the keys are "sort of high," and there is no adjusting the back pinky loop. Other than that, the valves work great, and he had no complaints. Be assured, this is not a trumpet for a professional player, but is very nice for a novice. Also, at the low price...it won't hurt so much if/when your child decides he/she would prefer to play something else or just move on!

Here are some pics and the video review:

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More close ups of recent nail art!

Here are a few of my newest designs:

Written Pattern to "Monster" Crocheted Cap!

Here is the pattern for my Monster baby hat tutorial on YouTube:

Pattern:
3 Month Size

Worsted Weight Yarn in any colors you like
H Hook (5mm)
yarn needle

Abbreviations:
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Sc – single crochet

Beginning ch1 and ch3 do not count as stitches.

Instructions for basic hat:
Round 1: Magic Ring, ch 3, dc 10, pull ring tight, join to top ch of ch 3. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc each ch around.  Join to top ch of ch 3. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, repeat from * around.  Join to top ch of ch 3. (30 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, repeat from * around.  Join to top ch of ch 3.  (40) 
Round 5: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc,  dc in next 7 dc, repeat from * around.  Join to top ch of ch 3. (45 dc)
Round 6-10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around.  Join to top ch of ch 3. 
Round 11: Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc around. Join to top of ch 1. Finish off.

Eye:

Round 1: Make a magic ring with black yarn, pull up a ch 1, then 10 sc in the magic loop. Join to top of ch 1, pull magic ring tight. Fasten off. (10 sc)

Round 2: Attach blue yarn. Pull up a ch 1, then 2 sc in every stitch around. Join to top of ch 1. (20 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc from previous round, then 1 sc in next stitch. Continue w/2 sc then 1 sc around. Join to top of ch 1. Fasten off. (30 sc)

Round 4: Attach white yarn. Pull up a ch 3, dc in first sc of previous round, 1 sc in next two stitches. Continue w/2 sc then 1 sc in next two stitches around. Join to top of ch 1. Fasten off,  and leave tail long enough for sewing onto hat.. (40 dc)

Horns (Make as many as you would like):

Round 1: Make a magic ring with grey yarn, pull-up a ch 1, then 6 single crochets in the loop. Join to top of ch 1, pull ring tight. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, then single crochet in each stitch around. .Join to top of ch 1. (6 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, then 2 single crochet in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch - repeat around. Join to top of ch 1. (9 sc)

Round 4: Ch 1, then single crochet in each stitch around. Join to top of ch 1. (9 sc)

Round 5: Ch 1, then 2 single crochet in first stitch, 1 sc in next stitch - repeat around, ending with 2 sc in last stitch. .Join to top of ch 1. (14 sc)

Round 6: Single crochet around. Fasten off, and leave a long enough tail to sew to the top of the hat. (14 sc)

Finishing:

Weave in hat ends, then fold hat so seam is toward the back. Attach eye, then sew on horns. Weave in all ends and enjoy!

Nail Art Close-Ups!

Here are some stills of the last few nail designs featured on my YouTube channel: