These little Crochet Backpack Buddies are so cute! I made them for 2 special girls and I hope that they love them. 😊
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I decided they needed a bit of accessorizing, so I made them little scarves. 🙂 I crocheted a row of foundation half double crochet until it was long enough to tie around their necks.
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To make the card, I stamped Pooh with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock using my Misti stamp tool so I could stamp the image a couple of times and get a good, crisp image. I colored him with these Copic markers – Y19, Y21, Y26.
I die cut the word “congrats” and glued it to the front of the card. This particular die is discontinued, but this is a similar one. You can also use your favorite graduation stamp instead. This Quickie Glue Pen is my favorite adhesive for adding small die cuts to my projects. I finished the card by adding a few red sequins.
You can see another card I made last year using this same stamp set in this post. Such a fun stamp for celebrating the beginning of a grand adventure!
I saw these 2 unfinished wood circles on clearance at Hobby Lobby and knew I could use them for something. 🙂 They measure 8.5 inches in diameter and are about half an inch thick. I’ve seen beaded risers in home stores and decided to try to make my own.
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I already had some painted white wood beads (you’ll need enough to go around the wood circle), 1.5 inch unfinished ball knobs (you’ll need 4), and white chalk paint in my craft stash. My white beads are about half an inch in diameter, but you can use larger ones, too. Using pre-painted beads is so much easier than trying to paint them!
First, paint the wood circles and the ball knobs with 2-3 coats of white chalk paint (or acrylic paint if that’s what you have on hand). Once the paint is dry, glue your beads around the top edge of one of the wood circles. I used E6000 clear adhesive to glue on my beads. It’s a very strong adhesive, but it takes a little while to dry so you can adjust your bead placement if you need to. Let it dry for an hour or two so the beads won’t shift. Then spread a line of adhesive around the outside edge of the other wood circle and place it on top of the beads on the other wood circle. It may help to place a heavy book on top to keep it in place until the adhesive has dried.
Once the adhesive has completely dried, turn it over and glue on the 4 ball knobs to the bottom for feet on the riser.
I think it turned out really cute! It was super easy to make, but did take some time because of the drying time of the paint and adhesive.
This is a pretty way to add a little height to your decor – and I love having some of my own DIY projects scattered around my house. 🙂
I’ve also made other smaller risers – you can find them in these posts – Farmhouse Mini Wood Riser and Farmhouse Pillar Candle Risers. It’s always fun to take some paint and unfinished wood and turn it into something for your home. 🙂
You can find the Christmas cards I’ve created so far this year in these posts – January, February, and March.
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Welcoming new little ones to the world is so special! And of course I love making sweet baby cards for them. 🙂
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I stamped the elephant and penguin with light turquoise ink and the giraffe with sage ink onto white card stock. I used my Misti stamping tool to stamp the images a couple of times so I was sure to get the solid images stamped well. (This pressure tool is a must have for your Misti!) Then I cut around each image leaving a small white border. These are my favorite detail scissors for fussy cutting.
I added a piece of sage patterned paper to a white card. The animals and sentiment are all attached to the card using foam tape. Then I added 3 tiny buttons to the upper left corner.
Such a fun little card that can be made with any colors. You could also change the sentiment and it would work great for a toddler’s birthday.
Do you like to travel? My husband and I love to! We love anything from a weekend away to our amazing trip to Scotland last year. (You can read more about that trip here, here, and here. 😊)
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My friend Chereé told me about these Little Zippered Pouches that I wish I had known about last year and I wanted to share them with you! I’m sure they’ve been around for a while – I’m just late to the party. 😆 There are several options to choose from on Amazon – this is the set I bought.
This set includes 35 pouches – 5 each of 7 colors. They measure 3 by 3 inches and are the perfect size for taking your necessary prescriptions, over the counter medications, and vitamins with you on your trip. They come with stickers to label each pouch or use a label maker to make your own labels.
You can organize your medications for each day if you want since there are 7 different colors. Or you can organize by type of medication in each pouch.
Of course 35 pouches are way more than we will need for the average vacation. 😉 But I have a few other ideas that these pouches would be great for…
Make a small travel sewing kit. A couple of needles and thread, safety pins, and a few spare buttons will fit nicely in one of the pouches.
They are a great size to hold little packets of sugar or sweetener, especially on a camping trip.
They are great in the craft room for holding so many things – beads, gems, buttons, safety pins, and so much more!
If you or someone in your home takes medications or vitamins daily, you can sort them for each day by color since there are 7 colors. Just label one color for each day of the week and then add the daily medications to each pouch. No guessing if you took them today!
After you’ve labeled all your zippered pouches, you’ll need something to carry them in so they don’t get lost in your suitcase or tote bag. My Crocheted Ridged Zippered Pouch may be just the thing. 😊
You can find the pattern in this post. And here’s a link to the free PDF of the pattern.
Are you planning a trip to the beach this summer? Or a weekend at the lake? Maybe a trip to the farmer’s market? Then I have a great Crochet Sand and Sea Summer Tote Bag to carry all the things!
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The tote is made with a J/6mm crochet hook using 2 strands of cotton yarn held together. The finished tote bag measures approximately 17 inches wide by 16 inches tall plus the handle – so it has lots of room to hold all you need. And you can make it in any color combo or even a solid color.
You can find the pattern in my original post here. And here’s a link to the free PDF if you’d like to easily print it.
Are you a fan of Mickey and Minnie? Unity Stamp Company has the cutest stamp set called Mousing Around: Hiya Pal. It includes Mickey and Minnie along with a few sentiment and heart stamps. It is adorable!
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To make the card, I stamped Mickey and Minnie with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored them with Copic markers. I used my Misti stamping tool so I could stamp the images a couple of times to get a really crisp image. (This tool helps to add more pressure easily when stamping with your Misti.) Then I stamped the sentiment with red ink.
Are you a fan of Everything But the Bagel seasoning from Trader Joe’s? You can use it on everything from meat to veggies. I found this yummy dip recipe at Fantabulosity and it’s super easy to make.
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Do you remember my Cozy Crochet Granite Stitch Baby Blanket from a few months ago? I’ve included a picture of it below. I love it in the colors of white, sage, and blue but thought it would also be so pretty in a solid color, too. And I was right! 😉
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The texture and stitch definition is just beautiful using this super bulky yarn. And the blanket is so cozy and soft – perfect for cuddling! It’s also thick enough to spread out on the floor to use for tummy time. 🙂
I think this blanket would be pretty in any solid color – neutral, pastel, or even primary colors. What color(s) will you make your Cozy Crochet Granite Stitch Baby Blanket?
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