Crafty Weather

Brrr...we're covered in snow, ice and slush this morning and more is on the way which makes it a perfect day for crafting!

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While we've been snowed-in, I've been paper crafting, crocheting and working on a cross stitch project that's nearly complete. I love when I can combine a couple of these hobbies as I've done with this card using Pebbles' new Garden Party paper collection and this little loopy crochet flower I designed.

If you're interested in learning crochet, all you need is a hook a ball of yarn and the Yarnspiration on-line video tutorials. They're super easy to understand, they go real slow and I was able to make a dishcloth right away. Soon I was able to make a scarf and a blanket which gave me lots of practice with the basic stitches. Lately I've discovered tons of simple project patterns and YouTube videos, pinned on my Crochet Board, that have taught me the basics of granny squares and more. I'm reaching the point where I understand how it works which enables me to create some simple designs like the loopy flower on my card.

For those of you who have a little crochet experience, here's how to make my loopy flower...

...start with a magic ring.

Chain 15, then slip stitch into your ring.

Repeat the chain 15, slip stitch into the ring for a total of eight petals. Finish off using your tails to attach a button. That's it! 

These flowers so easy and there's a million different things you can do with them! Tomorrow I'll be back with a scrapbook page I embellished with loopy flowers. I've also been making a bunch to create a hoop art project with. The possibilities are endless!

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I've got a Pebbles share for you today, a card I created with their brand new From Me to You collection! Can you believe this line has Polaroid accents?!?! Oh my! I can't get enough Polaroids lately so I'm pretty stoked! 

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I also adore text patterns so this newspaper print is right up my alley! Goes perfectly with this typewriter, don't you think? 

Did you notice the 'Buy Now' link under the last photo? I've decided to sell my cards on Etsy. I have so many! Too many for my own use! At $2.99, they're a bargain, don't you think? Why so low? Well, as a design team member for several manufacturers I get my supplies free and I really just want to make sure they get into the hands of people like you who will use them! Etsy listings run for four months before they expire and when the cards come up for expiration I'll mark them half off...even a better deal! :) My store is stocked with a lot of older cards too, for just $1! Hope you find some you want. Thanks for your support! :)

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Hello!

Did you have a nice weekend? Hubs and I got to spend time together since Christopher had a mini-camp weekend. We went on a hike, watched movies, dined out and went to the flea market. It was lovely.

Today I have another card to share that I created with The Sweetest Thing line by My Mind's Eye.

Love all the accents...the crochet doily, brads, wood button, chipboard button and enamel dots.

I tossed in this Hello Friend 'Soup Label' from Jillibean Soup.

When I was just about done, I thought the card needed a little something more so I removed the doily/brad and splattered a little Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist on it. Do you that addition?

I hope you have a great start to your week. Thanks for your visit!