Unique and different tablet covers

Awhile back I had made these tablet (e-reader) covers for my mini ipad .  I since then have made so many others.  

I really enjoy making these 😋.  I took a different approach and started to sew buttons or flowers on the front.   I also started to make them long and then sew the sides which would allow me to sew the flowers or buttons or even fabric inside.

I still use 100% cotton yarn for the sturdiness but you can use any yarn you prefer.  And don't forget stock up on your favorite yarn like I do when they have them on sale.  My local craft stores are AC Moore or Michaels. 

These covers/caddies are a great way to protect your e-reader device while stashed away in your purse or bag. 

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Creative PaperClips

I enjoy crafting.  When I discovered that I could do more with paperclips then hold papers I was coming up with all sorts of ideas.

My favorite one is gluing crochet flowers on colorful paperclips.  You can use it to hold papers and even better yet you can use it as a bookmark.  I like making these as simple or as funky as possible.

I purchased my colorful paperclips from Staples.  They had all of these colorful vinyl-coated metal jumbo clips in these small 3x3 boxes at the check out counter (purple, orange, yellow) I just had to buy them.

So I basically take my pretty crochet flowers, cut a piece of felt (I purchased mine at AC Moore they measure about 9x12)to match the dimension of the flower, use my hot glue gun (or you can use craft flue), I glue the clip on top of the felt piece then glue the flower on top.  I put something heavy on it to ensure it glues all the way.

Once you are done you are ready to use your creative paper clip.  Use for your own personal self of hand them out as a little gift at your next craft show. 

Have fun making these even with buttons.  Use the same concept as the crochet flower. Who ever said a paperclip has to be boring! 

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Landyards With A Style...

Recently I mentioned to you that I have ventured into crocheting with crocheting thread or in some cases with embroidery thread.

I started making this cute crochet landyards with seeds beads.  Mind you the seed beads I used here are the 6/0 seed beads. I find these to work perfect for making these. They are light and are (for me at least) easy to maneuver with a crochet hook

So here's a little history on my thread- some of the packets of embroidery thread/ floss I got at Michaels and my crochet thread I got at AC Moore.  I suggest for the embroidery thread take it out of the small tube sleeves they are in and wind them in the little cards boards (floss bobbins) they sell at these stores for this type of thread..it just makes it easier trust me. Now once you have the crochet thread (the one from Aunt Lydia's) I like to wind this type it into a ball.

Now once you choose which one you are going to work on find a needle that will accommodate the size of the thread or floss and the seed beads. Start stringing 100 seed beads...yes 100,  now for me depending on how long you want your crochet landyards to be will determine how many beads you may need. Also, depending on your stitch patter it will determine if you will use all or few.  First chain 5  to create your circle. After you have made you circle loop now chain 1 bring up a bead chain 1 and repeat.

Keep double checking to make sure you are getting the length you want. Once your done single stitch or slip stitch and close your project up.


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Color Like This...

Color like this needs to be paid attention to...just sayin' (crochet shawl in Tangerine by Red Heart Soft Yarn).

I know that sometimes you can't even think of wearing something like this on a hot day...well I'm not insinuating that...I simply want you to focus on the color...that's right! This color is saying show me off.  This yarn I purchased at Michaels when of course Red Heart Soft goes on sale.  I will sometimes wait for these sales and stock up and then it takes me a while to create what I want. But hey it's better late then never.

Anyway this shawl can be worn as a wrap or even wrapped around the head like a scarf/cowl (sorry don't have a picture of that).  The pattern is a chain stitch pattern --very simple. 

What I love about Red Heart Soft Yarn is just that it's SOFT.  This one here took 4-5 skeins for me to complete. But it was well worth it because it's a versitle accessory.

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Lightweight Crochet Ponchos

crochet asymmetrical poncho

I started crocheting ponchos about 3 years ago.  I had mentioned before that this creation started off as a cowl idea and then walla it turned into a asymmetrical poncho.

I don't know about you but sometimes when I am crocheting I have one thing in mind and I end up with something else and sometimes it’s on purpose.

I have made some recently that are in a super lightweight yarn and super soft.  I found that making it in a bigger stitch pattern (all of these are made in a chain stitch pattern) would make  it airy and lightweight.  My first one I made for myself because I only had one skein of yarn so I wanted to see how long I could get it be in this pattern. I totally love it and it's still in an asymmetrical pattern but short.  I have received so many compliments on this piece.  So after seeing what I could do in this pattern and with one skein of yarn I decided to make one more in white.  The yarn I am talking about is Caron Simply Soft. 

I also decided to create another one using this fabulous yarn that is super soft by Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable.  This one definitely made my cut for super soft yarn.  However, this lightweight poncho I used 2 skeins of this yarn to make these.  These are made to fall right at the waist (unlike my first ones which go mid-thigh).

Anyway, I hope you like my creations here because all of them are created in the same style…asymmetrical. 

These ponchos are so cute you can wear it with a cute t-shirt and jeans or a cute maxi dress and boots or even sandals…at least that’s what I have done in the past when it’s not too cold. 

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Hello Sunshine and more...

crochet shawl
(color: lemon)

I love how the color yellow looks ...it comes in a variety of shades and tones.  I personally like this yellow (lemon by Red Heart Yarn) that I got at my local Michaels store awhile back.

It's soft and just the right shade of yellow.  Mind you I know a lot of people have said the acrylic yarn is a bit 'cheap'...let me tell you something...no it's not! It all depends on what you are making and what it will be used for. 

Think about it if your making a pair of slippers ok then use the roughest acrylic if that fancy's you...but for something like this shawl/wrap that I made I did use Red Heart Super Saver and it was super soft. It could also be that the chain stitch pattern I used helped it stay soft and  airy.

crochet pacifier clip
(color: sunshine yellow)

Anyway, I also love to use the Sunshine Yellow cotton yarn by Lily Sugar'n Cream Solid Yarn. It's so bright and cheerful.  Again, trying to use different texture yarns and the same yellow family is awesome. 

If making something in a pretty yellow doesn't make you smile...well I don't know what to tell you 😉 but I will say this much...smile as you make your creations I feel it gives your creation a positive energy of nothing but smiles.

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Crochet Hair Barrettes

Here's something that you can put together if you are good with a hot glue gun or even sewing.  I have a bunch of crochet flowers that I just make randomly from my leftover stash of yarn.  I would say the 'expensive' piece would be the actual clips. I purchased mine at Michaels. They come in a packet of 20...so in the long run it's not that expensive you know? (I have a picture of the clip...it's on a silk flower - same concept though).

Anyway, so depending on how long you want your barrette that's how you'd determine your flower size. You can also add bows if you want...I'm just making flowers for now. Some I have used a little dab of hot glue or I have sewn them on. I will say this much...I prefer to hot glue them. It can be a bit cumbersome trying to sew them on with the opening of the clip...but that's just me.

barrette clip

Now keep in mind also you can get very creative with these barrettes...add ribbon or even buttons to them to give them that unique look.

I feel that every last piece of yarn I have I want to make something pretty and creative and practical. So here's to more creative ideas with leftover yarn.

Have fun making these! Happy crocheting!!! 
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Crochet Cotton Sage Ombre Baby Booties

crochet cotton
baby booties

Here I am showing you a crochet cotton baby booties that I created recently.  Believe it or not this is not even an entire skein of cotton yarn.  I had enough to make these and possibly one more pair.  Great way again to use up your left over yarn from a previous project.

The yarn I used is by Lily Sugar'n Cream Country Sage Ombre (the link will give you an idea what the yarn looks like).  I can tell you if you are like me sometime the cotton yarn can be a tad bit expensive.  I take advantage of getting several colors and skeins when they are on sale or I use a coupon.  I totally love this yarn.  I love using these for several creations.  I like getting mine from AC Moore and racking up on my points! to get more in the future - what can I tell you...I love being given credit for purchasing items in my local store.   But I also will get them at Michaels or Joann's online. 

Now for this here I did crochet the bottom part first and then I crochet the band across the bootie and then sewed it on with the same yarn and then sewed the button afterwards.

The is all done with a 1 double crochet stitch throughout the entire bootie.  All of the ones I have made (and once I get all the pictures done you will see) measure 3 inches long.  They are also machine washable.


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