VINTAGE GIRL SUMMER DRESS

This mothers day weekend I wanted to make a dress that has a summer dress look with a vintage touch. I used the "New Look" pattern # 6468 and eliminated the top band and straps and replaced it with cream bias tape and crochet lace trim. I also added the trim to the bottom of the dress. 

Once again this is a dress that I will be able to accessories with several color combinations. 

A LINE SKIRT

This is a simple A Line skirt with an elastic waste. This is a must have staple in your pattern library and can be used time and time again for a quick outfit.

 

 

I bought the shirt above but could never find the right slacks or skirt to complement it. I looked throughout all my fabrics and patterns and just knew I an instant that this A Line skirt would work just perfect with the shirt and tan cardigan. Matched along with the new sandals and I had a hit.

 

 

LARGE GIFT BOX

 

I needed a gift box to place the handmade washcloths I made so I created this cute box. The box measures 6 wide x 7 high x 4 1/2 depth and is the perfect size to fit the washcloths in with a little room left.

 

 

The top of the box is finished off with a rosette and 3d flower made with my cricut cartridge "forever Young"

 

 

 

 

CROCHET DISHCLOTHS

 



I started crocheting my own dishcloths using 100% cotton yarn after using one at my sister In-Laws and just loved them. This mothers day I have made several sets for my mom and a dear friend of mine.

 

The two patterns I used are very simple. The one on the right is double crochet cluster of 3 and the one on the left is a half double crochet v. Below are the instructions.

 

Dishcloth on the left Cluster is the pattern from "The Big Book of Dishcloths"

I used J hook instead of the recommended H as I like my washcloths a tad bigger than what the pattern calls for.

 

Dishcloth on the right is from a pattern I found on pinterest at "Crochet by Sia" Spa washcloths that I used a J hook and only chained 25.

 

 

 

I wanted to give them a nice package and decided to us some Kraft cardstock, my Close to My Heart stamps and nestabilities.

 

The little circular Tawashi scrubby is an amazing must have in the kitchen is a very simple and fast pattern. You can find it at "Craft Stylish"

This is the second set I made for my daughter. I love these colors.

 

 

 

 

 

LITTLE BLACK DRESS

I just love the simplicity of this little dress.

I used McCalls pattern #4450. The fabric is 100% black and white polka dot print cotton.

I cut the pattern out to be a shorter version of this long dress. I love the top part of the pattern and how well it fits at the top and flows out at the waste.

I have several half cardigans that works just perfect together with the dress and matching shoes.

Red makes a statement

The grey lends a soft look

The orange is vibrant

Add any color combination of shoes and jewelry. This little black dress is a must have in any closet as the styles will be endless when matching it with other articles of clothing and jewelry combinations. 



CROCHET EASTER HATS

This set of crochet hats were made for my girlfriends two little granddaughters. One is a brunette so I made the purple one for her and the other is a blond so of course the pink is just perfect. 

The crochet flower gives it the perfect finishing touch. I wish I could remember what instructions I used to share but I do recall it was a mixture of patterns to get this desired look. 

NORTHERN MAINE MOOSE CROCHET HAT

Okay really is he just not adorable. I first saw this little moose crochet hat on pinterest, but there was no pattern to be found ANYWHERE for him. I searched and searched and searched some more and was so disappointed that not one individual wanted to share there pattern. I would have bought it for a high price as I am a Northerner and these little buggers are our neighborhood pets. 

I decided to have a go at it and see if I could duplicate it. After several tries at the ears EUREKA I got it. 

The hat is the FREE Aviator hat I found on pinterest over at YARNOVATIONS

Once I had the hat all done I then went to work on getting the ears just right. This step took me several tries to get the ears just right. Below are my instructions I hope you can understand them. 

EAR INSTRUCTION

Make 2

1. Start by chaining 8

2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across (7sc)

3. Ch 1 turn and sc in each sc across (7 sc)

4. Ch 2 turn(counts as first dc) 5 dc in next st

5. slip stitch in next sc

6. 5 trbl in next sc

7. sl st in next 2 sc

8. 3 trbl in last sc and in post of side of sc and in underside of 1st sc

9. sc in last 5 sc base.

10. Finish off

ENJOY

CROCHET ANIMAL HATS FOR BABY

Animal hats OH MY how adorable can these be. Once I saw these starting to float around pinterest I just new I had to give it a try. I just love how they came out. 

SOCK MONKEY

Yes the Sock Monkey is making a big come back and why not a little hat to show your love of this little critter. I found the FREE instructions to make this fun hat over at "REPEAT ME CRAFTER" she has 3 different sizes you can make. 

OWL

Another critter making it back is the owl. I remember when I was little these where what the rage was all about. Just about every home had a crochet/Macrame owl hanging on there wall somewhere. 

The free instructions can be found at YES "REPEAT ME CRAFTER" (did I say she is amazing yet)

This one has many combinations of color you can do and the eyes can be done to have them open or closed. 

PINK CROCHET

This hat is just to precious. I love the big flower on the side as it gives it a vintage look. The soft pink is just perfect with the Ivory. 

This is a very fast and easy pattern to follow. You can find the instructions over at "GIRL IN AIR" blog. 

CROCHET BUNNY HAT

With Easter fast approaching and my new found love of crocheting I just had to make a bunny hat and matching slippers. This was created using two different instructions, one for the hat and one for the ears. 

The hat instructions can be found at an AMAZING site called "REPEAT CRAFTER ME" this is the Mickey and Minnie hat instructions. I made the hat and just continued with the white until the last rows and then I did the last two in pink. 

I then went over to this AMAZING site "MAMA G'S BIG CRAFTY BLOG" and used the ear instructions to make my ears. 

The bow was made with the Minnie Mouse hat instructions. 

This is a newborn size but there are instructions to make bigger sizes for the hat at "Repeat Crafter Me"

The little Mary Jane slippers are made from a video I watched and followed along at 

"CROCHET GEEK"

CARD CHALLENGE

My sister who lives in Florida and I spent pretty much the whole day making cards together on Skype. We decided to challenge each other to a card duel. She picked out the digital art we would use and I picked out the layout to be done. These are the two cards we made yesterday. 

CARD CHALLENGE 1

MY CARD I MADE

DAWNS CARD SHE MADE

The digital art is by Sherri Baldy and is so adorable. We had so much fun working with the digital art. 

MICKEY & MINNIE CROCHET NEWBORN HATS

It has been years and I mean years since I sat and crocheted  My sister started making newborn hats for her new grandson and I feel i love with them. SOOOOO of course I had to try my hand at it. 

I did not realize how popular they are. They are used in man newborn photography settings.

I saw this Mickey and Minnie pattern at "REPEAT CRAFTER ME" for free and knew this was the perfect set for me to start with. 

The pattern is supper easy and I had them both done in one afternoon. 

PAPER FLOWERS

Paper flowers add such a beautiful touch to any card. This type of flower is the perfect type to make for any card. 

SAMPLE WEDDING INVITATIONS

WEDDING CARD 1

A couple weeks ago my sister and I spent the weekend making wedding invitation samples. Below are the ones I came up with. 

This one is done to look primitive as the wedding is a very laid back wedding with a primitive touch. Simple touches are added to the inside of the invitation with a stamp in a matching color. 

The bottom section is perforated so that the receiver of the invitation can tear it off and send the response card back with the envelope that is included. 

MEASUREMENT FOR THE BASE

Base was cut from kraft card stock 4 1/4 x 11 turn long side and score at 3 1/2 and 9

WEDDING CARD 2 TRI-FOLD

I truly love this one the best with it's elegant style. The invitation opens up as a tri-fold card. The two colors together are just the perfect match. 

The bottom section of the card has a ; little pocket that was punched at the top for a beautiful decorative edge. The response card is inserted in the pocket with a return envelope to be returned with their response of attendance. 

MEASUREMENT FOR BASE

Cut from kraft cards stock cut 1 @ 5 1/2 x 11 to score on the long side 3, 7 1/4

FOLD AWAY SHOPPING BAG

 There are several tutorials out there for the folded shopping bag that I just had to try my hand at my own design. I have created this to match my extend-a-handbags as an addition to the handbags. This one is a must have on those long shopping trips during the holiday season. 

This one was made for my sister in-law to match the extend-a-handbag i made for her last year. You can see the Extend-A-Handbag here.  

When closed up it measures about 10 inches long. You can have this bag be much smaller but I used the same fabric for this one as I did the extend-A-Handbag with is a heavy fabric.