How to Make Rick Rack Rosettes

Rick Rack Rosettes

 A friend gave me this flower ring and necklace, when she handed them to me I thought they were porcelain–there’s a very vintage feel to them. From a distance you really can’t tell that they’re made out of rick rack! Yes, rick rack!

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How to Make Carambola Flowers

Carambola Flowers

These absolutely beautiful origami flowers were designed by Carmen Sprung and I just love them! Each flower is made from a single sheet of paper, not from a square though, but from a pentagon. I would recommend using fairly thick and strong paper (80-90 gsm) to fold them – Tant origami paper will be just the right choice!

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Easy Diaper and Wipes Case pattern

Diaper and Wipes Case

Hey guys! 

A lot of you asked for this pattern so here it is. Please let me know if you find any errors! 

Very basic little case to hold a small pack of wipes and a few diapers or inserts. 

Makes for a lovely gift, and very handy to have in the handbag :) 

Required materials:

-I / 5.50mm crochet hook

-Worsted weight yarn (RHSS is fine)

-Contrasting colour for trim if desired

-Large button

-Small amount of thread to match button

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How to Read a Crochet Pattern

Crochet Pattern

Once you’ve learned the basic crochet stitches, you’ll want to start your first pattern. (If you need assistance with learning basic crochet stitches, visit www.LearnToCrochet.com.) There are hundreds of beautiful designs available for you to make, but for a beginner, they may look scary because they are written in what looks almost like a foreign language.

That’s because crochet patterns are written using many abbreviations and terms, which save space and make patterns easier to read. So the first thing you need to do is become familiar with the abbreviations and terms.

Some of them are easy to understand, like these that represent basic stitches:

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Floral Pop Washcloth Crochet Pattern

Floral Pop Washcloth Crochet

I have a fun freebie friday for you! I love using handmade cotton washcloths. It was time for me to make some new ones and I really thought this design was fun. It has a unique floral design perfect for spring.  The popcorn stitches make for nice scrubby spots on the washcloth too! 

I hope you enjoy this washcloth as much as I do!

Level: Intermediate

Materials: 
 Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton, I used Lily Sugar & Cream

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How to Crochet a Heart

Crochet  Heart

Hi, I am Iuliana and I am so excited to share my first contributor post with you guys. I have enjoyed following Linda’s creative genius for awhile now, and  only hope that my projects will also be of value to you guys.

Today I want to share a tutorial for Mini Crochet Hearts, that you can use to make a garland, or whatever strikes your fancy.

For this project you will need to know  how to crochet a basic single crochet, and double crochet. If you are not sure about a certain step, there are really good crochet videos out there, which is what I consulted in my first days of my crocheting adventure, or you can go over to Hip2Thrift for more crochet tips and tutorials.

For this project I used the following Supplies:

- Worsted Weight Yarn (these crochet hearts are quite small, so you can use scraps of yarn)

- H crochet hook (you can make the hearts bigger or smaller simply by using bigger or smaller size crochet hooks)

- scissors

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How to Make Colorful Popcorn Afghan

Colorful Popcorn Afghan

Free Knitting Patterns - Colorful Popcorn Afghan

Materials: Knitting Worsted in 12 ounces each of orange, luscious pink, celery leaf and turquoise (or color combination of choice); 36-inch circular needle size 10 1/2; and aluminum crochet hook size G.

Abbreviations: k (knit) p (purl) st (stitch) inc (increase) tog (together) lp (loop)

Measurement: About 46 by 64 inches plus fringe.

Gauge: 4 patterns to 4 1/2 inches.

Sample swatch: Cast on 14 sts; work rows 1-4.

Afghan: With orange, starting at side edge, loosely cast on 332 sts (this is length of afghan).

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Valentine Pom Pom Flowers

Valentine Pom Pom Flowers

Valentine’s is a fun day to treat those special people in your life with love notes and secret surprises. I also personally LOVE the colors associated with Valentine’s Day. Red’s, pinks, and peaches are so happy and really brighten up my mood on these gray winter days. I decided this year to create some simple pom pom flowers using my favorite Valentine color combo – red and peach. It’s an easy project that you can finish with just some basic yarn, a glue gun, scissors and some twigs from your yard.

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How to Make Easy Crochet Heart Pattern

Crochet Heart Pattern

There are a lot of crochet heart patterns out there but a lot of them work in round using a variety of different stitches and the "magic ring" which I know a lot of you struggle with. Fear not! This heart pattern is very simple, working solely in rows of single crochets. You could use them as an appliqué on a hat, scarf, for a hair clip, garland, gift topper, or sew two together and stuff lightly for a puffy heart! 

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How to Make Decoupaged Paper Mache Heart

Pretty patterned papers combine to make this lovely heart that will look pretty hanging from a doorknob or on the front door this Valentine's Day.

What you need:

    Paper mache heart with handle
    3 different Valentine scrapbook papers
    Mod Podge
    Sponge applicator
    Scissors
    twine
    hot glue or instant grab glue

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How to Make Chocolate Box "Thank You Cards"

Chocolate Box

These cute little thank you cards look just like a box of chocolates! This is an easy project that is perfect for teachers or other gift recipients to send that little thank you note.

What you need:
Red cardstock

White ribbon

Scissors

Glue stick

                     

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Crochet Christmas Tree! Crochet TUTORIAL

Crochet Christmas Tree

It is that time of year to start thinking of Christmas, and Christmas presents...

Thinking of handmade gifts?

A Chrismas tree maybe?

Well, it so happens that I have a tutorial for you today!  So lets get started!

Materials Needed:

-Worsted Weight #4 Yarn.  I used 100% cotton yarn, but acrylic yarn will work well too.

-Crochet Hook Size: E/4-3.50MM

-Sharp Needle for sewing pieces together

-Scissors

-Stuffing

-Safety Pin for marking your Rnds

-Cardboard

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DIY Baker’s Twine Votive and Container

Baker’s Twine Votive and Container

I have one of the most satisfying decoupage crafts I’ve ever done for you – and probably the easiest. My friends, if you can wrap twine, then you can do this project. Beginning Mod Podgers take note, because this is the perfect way to get started with the magic glue. You can re-dress an old container (glass works, but you can probably use any container) by simply wrapping. Here’s another jar I decorated and then the fun little tutorial. You are going to love this easy craft!

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DIY bracelets dress up your wrists

DIY bracelets dress up your wrists

Do you ever start a project and then realize how much FUN you are having doing it? I may have found a new career decorating bangle bracelets – that is how much I love it. It started with an order of DIY Bangles and went crazy from there. Now I’m making bangles like there’s no tomorrow, so I’m sharing a few of my recent creations with you. I warn you though, I can’t be responsible for time spent away from your children, husband and work duties to make these. Right now I have ring-around-the-bathtub and I don’t even care. Here’s how I made these DIY bracelets.

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How to Make Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

After I posted our gender reveal party, many of you wanted a tutorial on how I made the tissue paper pom-poms.  Well, today’s your lucky day– it’s tissue paper pom-pom making time, people.

Not only will I show you how to make tissue paper pom-poms, I’m going to show you how to get 5 tissue paper pom-poms (1 large, 2 medium, 2 small) out of one $.99 package of tissue paper.

These are really easy to make once you get the hang of it.  It’s also a good mindless TV watching crafting activity.  But you have to “watch” something you don’t really have to pay attention to since you’ll need to watch what you’re doing with making the poms.  I “watched” old Grey’s Anatomy episodes on Lifetime while I made the majority of mine for the gender reveal party.

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How to Crochet a Hexagon

How to Crochet a Hexagon

In this tutorial you will learn how to make a crochet hexagon. The hexagon is enjoying a lot of popularity lately and it's the perfect motif to crochet anything from afghans to table runners. If you’ve always wanted to learn how to crochet, follow our series of Crochet Fundamentals. This pattern uses US terms and stitches include double crochet (dc); slip stitch (sl st) and chain (ch).

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Crochet Cute Little Flower - Free Pattern

Crochet Cute Little Flower 

Skill level: Easy
Supplies: Crochet thread - mercerized cotton #10, crochet hook US 7 (1.50 mm), yarn needle. You may choose any other thread (yarn) and hook, but the size of your flower will be different.
Yarn Ideas: Aunt Lidia’s cotton thread, Aunt Lidia’s Bamboo crochet thread, Royale Classic crochet thread, DMC Traditions cotton thread.
Gauge: 9 st & 9 rows equal 1x1” square is single crochet stitches.
Finished size: 2.75” in diameter
Approximate time to complete this project: 45 min- 1 hr.
Abbreviations and stitches used: Ch – chain, (chs – chains), Sl st - slip stitch, st – stitch, (sts - stitches), Sc - single crochet.
Please note: This pattern is written in standard American terms.
Pictures in this pattern refer to the row (round) described directly above them. You read row (round) first, followed by pictures that refer to that particular row description.
All rights reserved. This finished project may be reproduced and sold, however you may not sell or give away this pattern. It is ok to direct people to this post, however you may not re-post this free pattern on your site(blog).

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Zipper Rose for Headband Tutorial

Zipper Rose for Headband 

I love making hair accessories. Not sure why. I don't really love wearing them but I sure love making them and giving them to my sisters or friends. I have seen zipper flowers popping up here and there and for Christmas I decided to make one for my sister. It was easier than I thought it would be so I wanted to share how to make them.

What you need:

metal zipper (or thick toothed zipper) at least 7 inches long

glue gun

felt scraps

headband

First, take your zipper and separate the sides/tapes by removing the bottom stopper. I tried using pliers but ended up just pulling it apart. Just make sure to not rip anything.

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How To Make Button Snowman Ornament

How To Make Button Snowman Ornament

I realize that it’s pretty much the last minute and you can make this ornament tonight (or can you?). But mostly I just wanted to share one more handmade ornament with you, and I thought this one was super cute. It’s little bit different too because it’s in non-traditional Christmas colors, which I love. AND it uses Mod Podge Antique Matte formula, which I also love. Maybe make this guy for winter and hang it up somewhere in your home, just because? I’ll leave that up to you. Happy holidays and learn how to make it below!

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30+ Holiday Craft Tutorials

30+ Holiday Craft Tutorials

It’s almost here my friends – the holiday season! In the crafting world we get to start a little earlier so that people have time to make stuff. I have several decoupage tutorials on my blog for Halloween, Christmas and the general seasons around there, so I thought I’d share so that you could get started now. I’ve got a few projects in mind already, so as I finish I’ll be adding to this collection (hence the 30+). Enjoy, and for more Mod Podge holiday crafts, click here.

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