DIY - Baker's Twine I am SO doing this

I found a tutorial at

The Frugal Crafter

for

DIY Bakers Twine

Yeah I am pretty much gonna Bakers Twine for My Heart Garland

Whoop Whoop

http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2011/04/19/make-your-own-bakers-twine/

I am also going to try to Re-Create somethings I found at Anthropolgie

But first things first Baker's Twine

tangled happy: Hearts-On-A-String

tangled happy: Hearts-On-A-String: Hearts-On-A-String... How perfect! Scissor Quirk will show you how to make this ADORABLE crochet heart garland. Love!

DIY Hair Ties

DIY Tie Hair Ties



 

I cut my elastic ribbon in strips measuring 8 to 10 inches

Sealed the raw edges with {Fray Check} or as in this video you could do it with with clear nail polish

Tie a simple knot leaving about 1" for the tails, Finished

 

Tie Dye would be fun too but I LOVE the idea of glitter like these at Amazon

 

 

 

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The Magic Heart a Crochet Thing by Cheryl

"The Magic (Adjustable) Heart"

Pattern Directions:

Form an "adjustable circle" aka magic loop and now known to me as Adjustable Magic Heart

 Chain 2

1 Round: Work 9 Double Crochets into the adjustable circle, Chain 2 - Do Not Join to first chain 2 stitches

OR - Chain 2, 4 Double Crochets, 1 Triple Crochet, 4 Double Crochets, Chain 2 - Do Not Join to fisrt chain 2

Slip Stitch into the heart to finish round

Bind off & slip loose end thru the center of the heart to the back of your work

With adjustable loose end pull heart closed

Tie the loose ends together in a simple knot

Trim off  excess

Finished 

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Fairy Jar

Annabelle & I are SO making these this weekend

This Beautiful Photo is not mine BTW

But isn't it enchanting !

The items neeeded to make this project are

 A Jar

Glow in the dark craft paint

Yellow, Pink & White Craft Paint to tint the glow in the dark paint

Paint Brush

So you paint lots of dots on the inside

Expose the painted jar to light

and when it gets dark

You have yourself faires in a jar YaY!

I will post photos of my project on Sunday : )

Free Crochet Flower Pattern The Perfect Posey

Ring around the Rosie
These are my Perfect Posies

( well atleast I think they are perfect )

If you like to crochet or want to learn

These sweet little appliques would make the perfect project

 My simple pattern combines 2 of my favorite things

Flowers & Crocheting

I hope if you try my pattern, that you understand my directions

and

 Have fun making perfect poseys

Perfect Posey ©

Simple Crochet Pattern by Cheryl aka ILuvSandals™ @ Raverly.com and Flower Girl Cottage™ BlogSpot and askcher™ @ etsy.com

Stitches & Materials Needed:

Adjustable Circle Method

Single Crochet

Double Crochet

Slip Stitch

Chain 1 stitch

Simple Knot

Any size hook & yarn

Directions:

Form adjustable circle

Round 1: Using the adjustable Circle Method, Chain 1, work 10 Single Crochets into the circle and join to first chain 1 stitch, pull circle closed with loose end

{Petal 1}

Round 2: Chain 1, then work 5 double crochets into 1^st  single crochet stitch from round 1, chain 1, slip stitch into same stitch – { First Petal  Formed }

Then into every other single crochet stitch in round 1 - Slip stitch, chain 1, 5 double crochets, chain 1, slip stitch all into 1 stitch as before

Do this until you have a total of 5 petals

Ending with a slip stitch Bind off, pull loose end to the back of work

Give the center loose end another pull to tightly close the center

Tie both loose ends together in a simple knot

Trim off excess  -  Finished  -  Enjoy

Adjsutable Circle Method Tutorial

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Simple and Cute Crochet Heart Pattern Free

Simple & Cute
Little Crochet Hearts
Make a Rainbow

 

I am not sure, but my tiny brain may have invented a new crochet technique

"The Adjustable Heart"

Pattern Directions:

Form an adjustable circle {Adjustable Heart}

(Adjustable Circle Help Below)

 Chain 2

1 Round: Work 9 Double Crochets into the adjustable circle, Chain 2 - Do Not Join to first chain 2 stitches

Slip Stitch into the Circle to finish round

Bind off & slip loose end thru the center of circle to the back of your work

Pull the Circle (Heart) closed with the other loose end

Tie the loose ends together in a simple knot

Trim off  excess

Finished 

You have yourself a cute little heart

I made bobby pins with mine

In addtion to the bobby pins...

I plan on making simple little Valentine cards

I used an E size hook and thread yarn to create my little heart

Any size hook or yarn can be used for this pattern and you can play around with the stitches to create different sizes and effects

To create a point add a larger size crochet stitch to the center of featured pattern directions

Example (Chain 2, 4 Double Crochets, 1 Triple Crochet, 4 Double Crochets, Chain 2, Slip Stitch)
Check out Lorraine's Directions for changing up my little heart & her SUPER Cute Bobby Pin Project http://gratefulprayerthankfulheart.blogspot.com/2012/01/crochet-heart-bobby-pins.html

To make a SUPER tiny heart replace the first and last chain 2 with a chain one then replace the 9 double crochet stitches for a Single Crochet stitch
{To Create more of a point to a super tiny heart add a half double crochet stitch to the center}

To make a tiny heart replace the 9 double crochet stitches for a Half  Double Crochet stitch
{To Create more of a point to a tiny heart add a double crochet stitch to the center}

To create a slightly larger heart replace the first & last chain 2 with a chain 3, then use a Triple Crochet Stitch in place of the 9 double crochet stitches.
Creating a point for larger heart - Triple crochet the center stitch and add an extra chain before completeing the stitch , then continue with Triple Crochets, chain 3, slip stitch.

XL Heart using the adjustable heart method:
Double or triple up your yarn and use a an extra large hook to create a chunky super size heart, adding a size up stitch in the center works out really great for this method too

Bobby Pins: Cut a small piece of craft felt poke a hole in the center slip bobby pin thru the hole and hot glue to the back of heart.

You can also apply Modpodge or craft glue to stablize the back of  the applique.

Adjustable Circle Help

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