Irish or not, it is always fun to celebrate St Patrick’s Day each March 17th. Make a quick and easy crochet shamrock garland for your home as a cute decoration to hang across a window, mantle or frame.Continue Reading
Patriotic Stars
Whether celebrating Memorial Day, the 4th of July or your special military hero, these patriotic stars are sure to add to the occasion! Folded paper German stars are a holiday tradition for many remembering them from childhood but they are super fun made in red, white and blue for patriotic days.Continue Reading
Christmas Ornaments
I recently shared a post of 10 adorable crochet Christmas ornaments all with free patterns. But for those of you that do not crochet but still like to craft and create, I have gathered a collection of lovely ideas for easy-to-make, non-yarn related Christmas ornaments.Continue Reading
Crochet Christmas Ornaments
It’s coming! Yup, you may already be thinking about the holidays. That’s why I am sharing now so you can make a few (or a lot) of quick and easy projects. Take a peek at these sweet crochet Christmas ornaments and garland. And they all have a link to the free pattern!
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Valentine’s Day Crochet Flower Heart
With the holidays behind us and the quieter days of January here, I now have some free moments to sit with a cup of tea and enjoy working on a small project for Valentine’s Day. A sweet crochet flower heart. It is cheerful, bright and perfectly easy.Continue Reading
Centerpiece from Re-Purposed Globes
When you replace a light or chandelier do you wonder what to do with the glass globes that covered the light bulb? Throwing them in the trash seems like a poor idea since they are usually in nice condition. But whatever could you do with them? Make a beautiful table centerpiece from re-purposed light globes.Continue Reading
Making Memories and GIANT Bubbles with Kids
Kids, big and small, never outgrow a fascination with bubbles. How many of those little plastic bottles of bubble solution have you bought through the years. Yes, me too. There is just something delightful in blowing little iridescent globes of various shapes that float effortlessly through the air and then suddenly POP! Imagine the FUN you and your kids will have making super GIANT bubbles. Continue Reading
Flip-Flops with Crochet Flowers
The calendar says spring but one day it is cold and dreary and the next it feels like summer. We actually have our heater on today. By weeks end, the weather people tell us the temperatures will climb into the high 80’s. What’s a girl to do? Make some pretty Flip-Flops with Crochet Flowers!Continue Reading
Easy Tutorial How-to-Make a Cool Text Mask using PicMonkey
I’ve got to tell you, I am so excited about this new discovery. Maybe you have seen these really cool visuals where a background shows through the letters. It is called Text Masking and these graphics are so eye-catching. Projects created using this technique appear technical and complicated. But they’re aren’t and I’ll show you the easy, how-to steps to make a text mask.Continue Reading
Easy Springtime Crochet Flower Wall Art
My girl Erin, has been crocheting again and found the cutest flower pattern. I just love the unique shape of these flowers with the deep curves of each petal that gives them lots of dimension. Make you own easy springtime crochet flower wall art with the video tutorial below.Continue Reading
Bible Journaling
Are you familiar with Bible Journaling? I have noticed many pretty photos coming across my facebook and Instagram feeds but didn’t realize this was such a trendy art form.
Crochet Easter Eggs
Crochet Easter Eggs bring back so many memories. As time goes by we are apt to grow more appreciative of the instruction and teaching received from our parents when we were children. I remember the frustration and difficulty as my mom tried to teach me to hold a crochet needle correctly and to keep my stitch tension even. She was patient and she was very skilled.Continue Reading8 Adorable {FREE} Crochet Patterns for BOYS
Finding cute crochet projects for boys is not as easy as for girls. This collection of adorable crochet patterns for BOYS with BOY themed projects are sure to please little guys in your life. And, they are all FREE!Continue Reading
Knitted Doctor Who Washcloths
Thick and soft, I love using hand knitted cloths for both bathing and in the kitchen. Better for the environment, sturdy, quick to make and I find, with a cold water rinsing, they don’t sour like a sponge might. Pretty knitted cloths and cool Doctor Who washcloths are an especially rewarding project for a beginner because they work up quickly and make a thoughtful gift.Continue Reading
Crochet Snowflake
My daughter, Erin makes pretty snowflakes each evening as she sits on the sofa watching TV. I couldn’t wait to finish my knitting projects so I could make a crochet snowflake. They are so fun and easy, I have already made a flurry of them 😉Continue ReadingMinion Headband for Jethro
When I gave all my granddaughters their knitted headbands, Jethro was disappointed he didn’t get one. He wanted a yellow headband. So I had to come up with something a little more boyish just for him. This adorable and easy knitted headband with crocheted eye keeps his little ears warm in a fun way.Continue Reading