Hi friends,
Just popping in to say Boo! and Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🐈⬛
I hope you get some of your favorite treats today. 🎃
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You can find the details for this cute card in this post if you’re interested.
Anita
Hi friends,
We took a trip to Charleston, SC in September and I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos with you. It’s a beautiful city filled with history and good food – a great place to visit.
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We also spent a few days on Sullivans Island, SC just steps from the beach.
And I couldn’t resist snapping a picture of Mugdock Castle on Sullivans Island. It was originally built as an Episcopal Church in the late 1890s. It is now renovated and available as a rental on VRBO. This is a great article I found about it at Charleston Living Magazine.
There is so much history in Charleston. From Fort Moultrie first built in 1776 during the Revolutionary War to Fort Sumter where the Civil War began. There is also the sad and awful history of the slave trade which was very active due to the port of Charleston.
Downtown Charleston is a very walkable city, but you can also take horse drawn carriage tours to view all the sites. There is everything from beautiful old homes, to restaurants in restored old buildings, to modern shopping along King street, to beautiful views of Charleston Harbor from Charleston Waterfront Park. And don’t forget to visit Charleston City Market – it’s 4 blocks long with all kinds of vendors including local seagrass basket weavers.
We stayed in the Church Street Inn Historic Charleston. The Inn is steps from the City Market and within walking distance of everything else. The staff was very kind and helpful and our “room” was actually a 2 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath suite with a full kitchen. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
If you get a chance to visit beautiful Charleston, I don’t think you will be disappointed!
Anita
Hi friends,
The Mice & Cozy stamp set from Unity Stamp Company makes the best Fall cards! 🍁🍂 It includes 3 cute little mice and 3 sentiments for all the different Fall occasions. This little guy is gathering up the goodness for a Fall feast. 🙂
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I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. I die cut around the image with these Scallops & Squares Nesting Dies and added light blue ink to the piece using a blender brush.
I added a piece of brown card stock to a white card. Using these Postage Stamp Nesting Dies, I die cut a piece of patterned paper and attached it to the card. The stamped image is attached to the card with foam tape. I finished the card by adding 3 gold sequins.
A perfect little card for a Fall birthday, Thanksgiving, or just a little Fall hello. 🍁🍂
Anita
Hi friends,
These little wood pallets from Dollar Tree are great for crafting. They measure about 6 by 4 inches and can be decorated in so many ways.
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This Mini Fall Pallet is easy and quick to make. You’ll need the pallet along with a small wood pumpkin cutout, a fall wood word cutout, a few fall leaf embellishments, fall scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, and white and brown paint. I had all my supplies in my craft stash, but you can find the pumpkin, similar wood words, and little leaves at Hobby Lobby or Dollar Tree.
First, trace the pumpkin on the back of the scrapbook paper and cut it out. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the pumpkin and attach the paper. Then apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the top. Once dry, using a stiff brush, add brown paint to the edges of the pumpkin.
Apply white paint to the pallet, not covering it completely to give it a bit of a rustic look. Paint the words with brown paint.
Using E6000 clear adhesive, attach the pumpkin and leaves to the pallet. The words are attached to the pumpkin with foam tape.
The Mini Fall Pallet is the perfect size for your tiered tray or to tuck into your fall decor just about anywhere. 🍁🍂
Anita
Hi friends,
Little girls love to carry their favorite things with them and this Little Girl’s Crochet Tote Bag is the perfect size (about 10 inches wide by 7 inches tall plus the handles) to carry all of their treasures!🧶
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I used Yarn Bee Cozy Occasions yarn in the colors Happilicious and Back to School with an L/8mm crochet hook to stitch up my tote bags. It’s a super bulky (6) weight yarn and it’s so soft and squishy.
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.
Little Girl’s Crochet Tote Bag
Super Bulky yarn (6 weight) approximately 5.5 ounces – I used Yarn Bee Cozy Occasions in Happilicious and Back to School
L/8mm crochet hook
Stitches used US terms:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Slip Stitch – ss
Back Loop Only – blo
Double Crochet – dc
Front Post Double Crochet – fpdc
Note: chains at beginning of Rounds do not count as stitches.
Round 1: ch 18. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 15 ch. Work 3 sc in last ch. Working in the other side of beginning ch, sc in next 16 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (38 stitches)
Round 2: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 16 stitches. Work 3 sc stitches in next stitch. sc in next 18 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in last stitch. Join with ss to 1st sc. (42 stitches)
Round 3: ch 1. Working in blo, sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (42 stitches)
Rounds 4-5: ch 2. Working in both loops, dc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first dc. (42 stitches)
Rounds 6-10: ch 2. dc in same stitch as ss. *fpdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch* Repeat from *to* around to last stitch, fpdc in last stitch. Join with ss to first dc. (42 stitches)
Round 11: ch 2. dc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first dc. (42 stitches)
Round 12: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (42 stitches)
The next round will make the handles to the gift bag.
Round 13: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in next 4 stitches. ch 30. Skip next 9 stitches. sc in next 12 stitches. ch 30. Skip next 9 stitches. sc in next 7 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (2 sections of 12 sc each and 2 sections of 30 ch each)
Round 14: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in next 4 stitches. sc in each of the 30 ch. sc in next 12 stitches. sc in each of the 30 ch. sc in next 7 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (84 sc stitches)
Round 15: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (84 sc stitches)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finished tote bag measures approximately 10 inches wide by 7 inches tall plus the handles and 2.5 inches across the bottom.
Here are the links to the free PDFs…
These little tote bags would be great for Christmas.🎄 Not only are they a gift by themselves, you can fill them up with fun little gifts like small puzzles, squishies, pop fidget toys, and maybe even their favorite treats.
Anita
Hi friends,
This is one of the cute little mice in the Mice & Cozy stamp set from Unity Stamp Company. He makes a sweet card for sending cozy Fall thoughts all season long. 🍁🍂
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I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. Using these Scallops & Squares Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image then added light blue ink to the piece using a blender brush.
I die cut a piece of turquoise card stock with these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. I added a piece of patterned paper to the card and attached the mouse image to the card using foam tape. I stamped the sentiment with black ink on white card stock, trimmed around it, and attached it to a banner die cut from orange card stock using these Scallops & Banners Nesting Dies. The banner is attached to the card using foam tape.
I love Fall and this Mice & Cozy stamp set has all the Fall feels! 🍁🍂
Anita
Hi friends,
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.
I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers. Using these Scallops & Squares Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. The sentiment is stamped at an angle with red ink. I also added some Diamond Glitter Glue to the snowflakes and the snow on the ground to give it a little shine.
Using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies, I die cut a piece of blue card stock, embossed it with a snowflake embossing folder, and attached it to a white card. I added a strip of red card stock that was embossed with a dot embossing folder to the card. The stamped piece is attached to the card with foam tape.
What a cute way to send Bring on the Merry wishes!
Anita
Hi friends,
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.
I stitched up my scarf using Yarn Bee Pearlspun yarn in Soft Pink with a J/6mm 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 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.
Here are the links to the free PDFs…
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!💕
Anita
Hi friends,
How cute is this little ghost relaxing a bit before heading out to Trick or Treat for some yummy candy?!?! 👻
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He’s from the Ghosting in the Sunshine from Unity Stamp Company. I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers.
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.
Just a Little Boo to get ready for Halloween! 👻
Anita
Hi friends,
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.
I added candy to cellophane treat bags and tied the tag onto the bag using orange/white bakers twine.
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. 😋
Anita
