I was on a Valentine’s Inspired kick. With it came a lot of working projects at once, and now I’m slowly getting them finished up, edited and posted. I made this hat to fit my 5 year old niece, Kayliss. Materials: -1 ball of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Vanna’s Choice in Pink Poodle… Read more
Adult Woman’s Short Crochet Slouchy Hat with Visor – Pattern REVIEW
This Slouchy Hat is fun, comfy and different. This hat reminds me of when I used to be in marching band at Colonial High School. During summer band camp, the Tubas (yes! I was a Tuba player) used to have a hat we called Sparkles Magee. It was awarded to the Tuba player that won… Read more
Super Chunky Brett Haylee Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern | Easy Chunky Ribbed Scarf Crochet Pattern
This is a free crochet pattern for how to crochet the Brett Haylee Scarf, an easy super chunky ribbed scarf! 4 sizes included so you can make one for everybody in the family!
New Years 2014 Nails!
I took the time to look up some different New Year’s Eve nail designs. I picked: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/427208714623189895/ – for the stars and gold glittered tips. Although I did not do it this time, this is still a pretty design. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/472526185873781111/ – for the beautiful fireworks! Even though I did not do it this time, I… Read more
Adult and Toddler Mixed Berries Slouchie Hat and Scarf – Pattern Reviews
I get an email once a week from Lion Brand with the picks of the week. A few weeks ago, I received one that had homespun yarn being featured. That is where the Roaring Twenties… Read more
Valentine’s Day Conversation Hearts on Elastic Headband – Inspiration
I made this headband about two years ago to wear on Valentine’s Day. It is an Alexandra original. The hearts are made of yarn and plastic canvas and then hot glued onto an orange ouchless hair band. The hearts read “I <3 U”; “BE MINE”; and “X’S + O’S”. This three pumpkin headband is also an… Read more
Roaring Twenties Inspired Beanie with Posy Flower Embellishment – Pattern Review
This embellished beanie pattern was courtesy of Lion Brand Yarns. It is Gatsby-era inspired from the Roaring Twenties. Looking at it, I definitely see the flapper style. Flapper being a new breed of young Western women in the 1920’s. They cut their long beautiful hair down to cute little bobs, hiked up their hemlines, and… Read more
First Sale on Etsy!
I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited! Today, I went on to Etsy (to check on something else of course) and noticed I had a notification. I figured it was just another note saying there were new items available from my favorite sellers but it was a note saying I had a purchase! I’ve been open… Read more
Snowflake Nails! 2012 vs 2013
I absolutely love to paint my nails, and get them painted. Red Snowflakes professionally done. Did these on my own. Think I did a pretty good job. 🙂 (Minus the bow fail on my middle finger. Hehe.)
Gingerbread Man (or Woman) Hat Fingerless Glove Set – Pattern Reviews
This super cute pattern was courtesy of Sarah at Repeat Crafter Me. I chose to use Deborah Norville’s Everyday Soft yarns in Chocolate (1 ball = 2 hats), Really Red (very small amount), and White (also very small amount), and La Mode 7/8″ Black Buttons (which I got on sale at Joann’s – BOGO!) I made… Read more