I’m loving these new little mice stamp sets from Unity Stamp Company! This little guy is from the Mouse on a Merry Mission set and he’s just adorable!
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I was inspired by {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 74 at Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers to create my Christmas card for this month.
October is breast cancer awareness month. I created the Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf in memory of my sweet friend Mary who lost her brave battle against breast cancer just a couple of months ago. 💕
Mary was beautiful inside and out, kind, loving, talented, funny, and trusted in Jesus. She is loved and missed by so many.💕
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This is an easy 2 row repeat pattern using simple stitches. The scarf has a beautiful texture with an almost lacy edge without adding a border.
You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.
Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf
Worsted Weight (4) yarn – I used Yarn Bee Pearlspun in Soft Pink. (This is a lighter 4 weight yarn, but any 4 weight will work.)
I used approximately 11 ounces or 500 yards to crochet my scarf – just a little over 3 skeins of the Yarn Bee Pearlspun yarn.
J/6mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Double Crochet – dc
Slip Stitch – ss
Special Stitch: Cluster Stitch – cs (yo, insert hook in stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook) 3 times. yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on the hook.
Chain 30
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. (Skipped ch does not count as a stitch) sc in next ch. *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch* Repeat from * to * until last 3 ch. ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in last 2 ch. Turn.
Row 2: ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 ch). skip first 2 stitches, cs in ch space. *ch 1, skip sc, cs in ch space* Repeat from * to * until last 2 stitches. ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in last stitch. Turn. (13 clusters)
Row 3: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). sc in first stitch, sc in ch space before first cluster. *ch 1, sc in next ch space between clusters* Repeat from * to * across, working last sc in 4th ch of ch 4, sc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Turn. (16 sc and 13 ch)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until scarf measures about 60 inches ending with Row 3.
Fold scarf in half and ss ends together.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finished scarf measures about 7.5 inches wide by 60 inches long before joining.
This scarf will wrap twice. If you’d like it to be more like a cowl, crochet rows until it measures about 30 inches long and slip stitch ends together.
To adjust the width of the scarf, make your beginning chain in multiples of 2 plus 2.
I chose to stitch up the Crochet Mary Infinity Scarf in pink for breast cancer awareness month, but of course you can make it in any color.
Most of us have been touched by breast cancer in one way or another. We either have or had it ourselves, someone we love is fighting it right now, someone we love has won the fight against it, or we’ve lost someone we love to it.
Ladies, get your mammogram! Early detection is key to treatment and there are new treatment discoveries every day. Keep fighting!💕
How cute is this little ghost relaxing a bit before heading out to Trick or Treat for some yummy candy?!?! 👻
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Using these Scallops & Squares Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. I added light blue ink to the piece using a blender brush. Then I stamped the “boo” sentiment onto the piece. This is a really old stamp that is no longer available, but you can use one of the sentiments in the stamp set or any of your favorite Halloween sentiments in your collection.
To make the card, I die cut purple card stock with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. I embossed a strip of orange card stock with a diamond dot embossing folder and attached it to the card. The stamped piece is then attached over the top.
It’s so fun to make up little Fall Treat Bags. They are perfect for Halloween, Fall parties, classroom treats, or favors for place settings on your Thanksgiving table. 🧡🎃🦃
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I made simple tags for my treat bags using a couple of stamps I’ve had in my collection forever. Both are no longer available, but you can use any of your favorite Fall images and sentiments.
I stamped my pumpkin with orange ink on white card stock and punched around it with a 2.5 inch circle punch. I stamped the sentiment on the pumpkin with dark brown ink. I layered the stamped piece to a 3 inch scalloped circle punched from orange card stock. I used my Crop-a-Dile to punch a hole at the top of the tag.
Just FYI, if you have a Costco membership, it’s a great place to get a huge 90-92 ounce bag of fun size chocolate candy bars or funhouse treats (Twiizzlers, Air Heads, Nerds, etc.) for around $25. 😋
This little Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby is really quick and easy to make! It will make doing the dishes a little less boring this Fall. 😉 🧡
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I stitched up my Pumpkin Dish Scrubby using Scrub-Ology Scrub It! yarn in Orange and Green with an I/5.5mm crochet hook. You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to easily print it.
Crochet Pumpkin Dish Scrubby
Scrub-Ology Scrub It! yarn in Orange and Green
I/5.5mm crochet hook
Stitches used in US terms:
Magic Circle
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Slip Stitch – ss
Note: chain at the beginning of rounds and rows does not count as a stitch.
Make a magic circle with Orange yarn, ch 1.
Round 1: work 6 hdc into magic circle. Join with ss to first hdc. Pull circle closed. (6 stitches)
Round 2: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (12 stitches)
Round 3: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first hdc. (18 stitches)
Round 4: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss, hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 5: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss. hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * 5 times. ss in next 2 stitches. hdc in next stitch. *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * 5 times. Join with ss to first hdc. (39 stitches)
Fasten off Orange yarn.
Join Green yarn with ss to the 38th stitch of Round 5 to make the stem.
Row 1: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 3 stitches. Turn. (4 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1. sc in each stitch across. Turn. (4 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1. sc decrease, sc in last 2 stitches. (3 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finished Pumpkin Dish Scrubby measures about 4.5 inches across.
I’ve also included a link to a free PDF for a tag you can use for gift giving. Simply print the PDF on white card stock and cut the tag into any shape you like – I used these Scallops & Arches Nesting Dies for my tag. Then I punched a small hole in the tag and tied it to the scrubby using natural twine.
This little ghost is so cute – and not scary at all! 🧡 She’s sending ghost hugs for sweet Halloween wishes.
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I die cut around the image using these Scallops & Arches Nesting Dies, and applied dark gray ink to the edges using a blender brush. I layered the image to orange patterned paper die cut with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies. I attached a piece of pumpkin patterned paper, die cut with the same set, to a white card and attached the stamped image towards the bottom right corner. I stamped the sentiment with black ink on white card stock and die cut around it with the same Deckle die set. I added dark gray ink to the edges of the sentiment piece with a blender brush and attached it to the card using foam tape.
This is a simple card that comes together in just a few minutes with very little coloring. I love how she turned out! 🧡
Making stretch bracelets is super easy! I’ve made a bunch of them for gifts and for myself. 😊
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The possibilities for colors and shapes of beads are truly endless! You can make the bracelets in one color or several colors, one size bead or mix and match shapes and sizes. Just use your imagination and make something beautiful.
I found these Fall color beads at Hobby Lobby and they were 40% off – always buy when they are on sale. 😉 I added a package of silver spacer beads to add some texture and variety. You’ll need some Stretch Magic Elastic Cord to make your bracelets. I also have this Bead Board for Jewelry Making. It’s totally optional, but it does make it easier for laying out your beads and getting the size bracelet you want.
First cut a piece of elastic cord about 12 inches long – I find this is a good length for me to work with, but you can probably go down an inch or two if you want to. Give the elastic cord a good stretch. This will keep your finished bracelet from stretching out too much when wearing and leaving space between your beads – you don’t want that! 😳
I tie a loose knot at one end to keep the beads from slipping off and then string my beads in my desired pattern and length (this is where my jewelry board comes in handy). When finished, tie the ends together with a surgeon’s knot and add a tiny drop of E6000 clear adhesive to the knot to secure it.
That’s it! Now you have a beautiful custom made bracelet (or 4 😉) to go with your favorite outfit or to give as a gift.
Are you giving wine or sparkling cider for Christmas gifts this year? Dress it up with this Crochet Snowball Bottle Gift Bag! ❄️
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You can find the pattern below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without – if you’d like to print it.
Crochet Snowball Bottle Bag
Worsted Weight Yarn in White (about 2.5 ounces) – I used I Love This Yarn in White
J/6mm hook
Stitches used – US terms:
Magic ring
Chain – ch
Slip Stitch – ss
Single crochet – sc
Double crochet – dc
Back loop only – blo
Bobble Stitch – Bobble
Special stitch: Bobble Stitch – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops. Repeat 4 times – there will be 6 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all 6 loops. Sc in next stitch to complete the Bobble stitch.
Note 1: Be sure to push bobbles so they pop out on the outside of the bottle bag.
Note 2: If you need the bottle bag to have a slightly larger diameter, work round 1 or 2 (or both) in dc instead of hdc.
Note 3: Chains at the beginning of each round do not count as a stitch.
Make magic ring, chain one.
Round 1: work 9 hdc in ring. Join with ss to first hdc. Pull ring closed. (9 stitches)
Round 2: ch 1. 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (18 stitches)
Round 3: ch 2. 2 dc in same stitch as ss. *dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. dc in last stitch. Join with ss to first dc. (27 stitches)
Round 4: ch 1. Working in blo, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)
Rounds 5-6: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 7: ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)
Rounds 8-10: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 11: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss. *Work bobble in next stitch, sc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around until last 2 stitches. Work one more bobble. Join with ss to first sc. (9 Bobbles)
Rounds 12-14: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 15: ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch, sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)
Rounds 16-18: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 19: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss. *Work bobble in next stitch, sc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around until last 2 stitches. Work one more bobble. Join with ss to first sc. (9 Bobbles)
Rounds 20-22: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 23: ch 1. Work bobble in same stitch as ss. *sc in next stitch, work bobble in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch, sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first bobble stitch. (9 Bobbles)
Rounds 24-26: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Round 27: ch 1. Work 2 hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (54 stitches)
Round 28: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (54 stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
For drawstring, chain 70 and fasten off. Weave in and out between stitches of Row 25.
Finished Snowball Bottle Bag measures about 10.5 inches tall and 3 inches across the bottom.
I think this Crochet Snowball Bottle Gift Bag would also be great in lots of other colors, too! Since it only uses about 2.5 ounces of yarn, it’s great for using up yarn leftover from other projects. 🙂
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To make the card, I matched up 2 pieces of patterned paper, die cut it with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, and attached it to a white card. The stamped image is attached to the card with foam tape.
The sentiment is stamped with black ink on white card stock, die cut with these Scallops & Banners Nesting Dies, and layered it to turquoise card stock cut with the same die set. I trimmed off the end of the banner and attached it to the card.
She’s having the best time in the Fall leaves – wonder how many candy treats she’ll get?🎃
Rice Crispy Treats are such a classic sweet snack. I found this simple recipe at Caramel & Cashews that adds a little more to this tasty treat with mini chocolate chips. What could be better? 😋
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You only need 5 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up these yummy Chocolate Chip Rice Crispy Treats. And you can make them gluten free by using gluten free cereal – just FYI, Kroger Crispy Rice is NOT gluten free – be sure to check your brand of crispy rice if you need it to be gluten free. Here’s the full recipe.
I made up 2 batches of these tasty treats to take to our youth group and was surprised they didn’t eat them all! 😉 So I wrapped the extra in parchment paper and aluminum foil and put them in the freezer. They froze really well and thawed out quickly. The youth group finished them off the next week. 🙂
My chocolate chips melted a little more than the picture in the recipe shows, but they were still so good! I had someone mention that they were the best Rice Crispy Treats they ever had. 🙂
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