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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Easy Crochet Heart

I know some of you are sick of seeing hearts now that Valentine's Day is now over. However, I wanted to share this because it really wasn't for Valentine's day. I was experimenting with a easy crochet heart pattern that I found. I made some of my own changes and then turned it into a garland for my daughter's bedroom.

Photo Source: Creative Mess

Here is the link to the original pattern, Large Lacy Heart. Also, if you are into looking for some more patterns for crochet, be sure to check out the site. I must warn you, you could spend hours looking because there is so many patterns.

Photo Source: Creative Mess

My daughters room is kinda blah. I really wanted to do something to make it girly and colorfull. As you can see outside there is no sun and there is snow. It has been grey for days, really depressing. I am so ready for the warm weather! How about you? So I came up with this cute heart garland. I finished it last night and hung it up while she was sleeping, so that she could wake up to this surprise.

Like I said, I found the original pattern here. Below is what I did with my changes for the easy crochet heart.

Abbreviations:

hdc = Half double Crochet
dc = Double Crochet
sc = Single Crochet

Supplies:

two colors of worsted yarn: I used Lily Sugar' n Cream Rose Pink and Yellow Sunshine

Crochet Hook 5.50 mm

Color 1

Round 1: Ch-4, join with slip stitch to first Ch to form ring; Ch - 1; [ 3 hdc in ring, Ch - 2 ] 4 times; join with slip stitch to the first hdc. You should have a total of 12 hdc and 4 Ch - 2 spaces

Round 2: [ 9 dc in center hdc of the next 3-hdc group, slip stitch in the Ch - 2 space ] 2 times; sc in next 3 hdc, sc in next Ch - 2 space, sc in next 3 hdc; join with slip stitch to the first hdc. Finish off.

Color 2

Round 3: Right side facing, join color 2 with slip stitch to second sc of second 3 sc group....Note: this confused me. To make it simple it is where the bottom point is. Ch - 3, slip stitch in same sc, [ Ch - 3, skip the next sc, slip stitch in the next sc ] 2 times, [ Ch - 3, slip stitch in next hdc, Ch - 3 ] 9 times; working over next slip stitch, slip stitch in Ch - 2 space on round 1...Note: this is the dip that gives it shape for the heart. [ Ch - 3, slip stitch in next hdc ] 9 times; Ch - 3, slip stitch in next slip stitch, [ Ch - 3, skip next sc, slip stitch in next sc ] 2 times; Ch - 3; join with slip stitch to first sc. Finish off. Weave the ends.

This is what I did for the garland that I made, you could use any method that suits you best:

I made 2 of these for the ends so there is slack to tie = Ch - 30; turn and sc back; Finish off

I made 3 of these for in between the hearts = Ch - 15; turn and sc back; Finish off

Attach the lines on wrong side of heart.

Enjoy!

Monday, February 11, 2013

Pinterest Monday #1: Cute Valentine Inspirations

Pinterest anyone? I love pinterest. I think I am addicted to it. Wait....I know I am addicted to Pinterest...LOL! Pinterest is my dream land. If I am not careful, I can get lost hours at a time and that would not be too productive, Right?

I have decided that I would start a weekly post on what I find on Pinterest and post my favorites. Since Mondays seem to be the day that most are dragging, I thought it would be nice to have a Monday to look forward to and be excited about. I know that when I am on Pinterest, I am like that guy you see who gawks at the muscle cars. Yep, that is me drowling all over my computer...lol!

Lets welcome Mondays to jump start our week with Pinterest Mondays

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Since Valentine's Day is just a few days away, here are some favorite cuties that I found on Pinterest.

To go to each of the projects, you can click on the title and it will take you to the direct site of the rightful owners of the projects.

Stamped With Love

Photo source: Clever Charlotte

This is a cute little envelope made out of felt. Perfect for the little ones!

Valentine Emoridery

Photo Source: Living Well Spending Less

This emoridery looks simple and cute for a little Valentine decorating around the home.

DIY Valentine Paper Roll Owls

Photo source: Happy Clippings

My dad would be so happy if I started reusing and recycling. This project you can do just that! Out of toliet paper rolls! Who knew there were more uses for those rolls...lol!

Origami Hearts

Photo Source: Paper Source Blog

Here is another project for reusing and recycling. These cute little origami hearts are easy to make!

Valentine Pom Monsters

Photo Source: Create Craft Love

Instead of Cupid, what about these little love monsters!

They are cute and look easy to make. What a great kid activity!

These would also make cute Valentine gifts for the class mates.

Burlap Doily Luminaries

Photo Source: Crafts by Amanda

Here is another one that you can easily recycle those old canning jars for these lovely luminaries.

These are so darling that you could keep them around all the time, not just for Valentine's day.

Valentine Heart Project

Photo Source: Creative Mess

Here is what I made with my daughter for her 100th day school project. It turned out and she was so happy to play with mommy's craft punch.

ENJOY!

Be sure to check back soon! I have been working on some Valentine's Day projects that I will need to post. I can't wait to share!

See you next week for Pinterest Monday!

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Sunday

Sew Many Ways

Twigg Studios

I should be mopping

Under the table anddreaming
The Chicken Chick

Monday

Serendipity and Spice

Sew Can Do

The Naptime Review

Skip to my Lou
Boogieboard Cottage
Let them eat cake
Create with Joy

Tuesday

Ladybug Blessings

Clippie Dips

Monday, February 4, 2013

Valentine Heart Project

This is actually a school assignment that lead to a Valentine theme. My 6 year old daughter is in first grade and her class is celebrating 100 days of being in school this week. The assignment is to find or create 100 objects and place them on a board. As part of the learning experience the assignment also required her to count the 100 objects. You will see the photos of the Valentine Heart Project below.

Painted watercolor on to the newspaper

Heart shaped punches

Punched the painted newspaper

My little girl loves doing stuff like this

She is trying hard not to rip the paper

Removing the delicate heart

Glue the hearts onto the board creating the number 100

Close up of the cute little hearts

Colorful!

Final project! 100 hearts on the board.

Can you see the number 100?

There is a large number of hearts left over from this project! So I think we are going to make a few more things. Why not, Valentine's Day is just right around the corner!

This is also a project to do anytime of the year with your little one. It is cheap and easy to do. Not to mention it is great quality time.

By the way, just in case you are wondering. I used some cute digital papers to matte my photos and logo. What do you think? They are from Design House Digital and the pack is called Letter of Love by Sara Schmutz