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. 🙂
This fun little Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby is super cute, easy to make, and perfect for Fall. 🍁🍂
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I stitched up my scrubby using Yarn Bee Scrub-ology Scrub It! yarn in Lemon, Orange, and White with an I/5mm crochet hook. My quick and easy pattern is below along with links to free PDFs – one with photos and one without.
Crochet Candy Corn Dish Scrubby
Yarn Bee Scrub-Ology Scrub It! Yarn in Lemon, Orange, and White
I/5.5mm hook
Stitches used (US terms):
Chain – ch
Single crochet – sc
Single crochet decrease – sc dec
Ch 17 with Lemon
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (16 stitches)
Row 2: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 12 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (14 stitches)
Row 3: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (14 stitches)
Row 4: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 10 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (12 stitches)
Change to Orange at the end of row.
Row 5: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (12 stitches)
Row 6: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 8 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (10 stitches)
Row 7: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (10 stitches)
Row 8: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 6 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (8 stitches)
Row 9: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (8 stitches)
Row 10: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 4 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (6 stitches)
Row 11: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (6 stitches)
Change to White at the end of row.
Row 12: ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 2 stitches. Sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (4 stitches)
Row 13: ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (4 stitches)
Row 14: ch 1. Work 2 sc dec. Turn. (2 stitches)
Row 15: ch 1. Work 1 sc dec.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finished scrubby measures about 5.5 inches across the bottom and 5.25 inches from top to bottom.
I was able to stitch up 13 scrubbies using just 1 skein of each color of yarn. So it’s very economical for gifting a little bit of Fall fun. They make great little hostess gifts!🎁
Here’s a link to a free PDF for a simple tag for gifting your scrubby…
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.
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To make the card, I die cut patterned paper with these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. The kitty ghost 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 patterned paper cut with the same die set. I trimmed off the end of the banner and attached it to the card. To finish the card and add a little shine, I attached 3 black sequins.
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Crochet Mini Pumpkins are the perfect size to tuck just about anywhere in your Fall decor! I’m sharing a simple pattern for making your own mini pumpkin patch. It’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. 🙂
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The pattern works up quickly – make them in all your favorite Fall colors! 🧡💛🤎 I stitched mine up with I Love This Yarn in Cinnamon Cedar with an H/5mm crochet hook. You’ll also need some Poly-Fil and something for the stem. I used a small piece of a stick from my yard and tied on a piece of natural twine.
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 Mini Pumpkin
Worsted Weight (4) yarn (approximately 1 ounce)- I used I Love This Yarn in Cinnamon Cedar
H/5mm hook
Gauge is not important
Stitches used:
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Slip Stitch – ss
Back Loop Only – blo
Ch 17, leaving a long tail.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across. Ch 1 and turn. (16 stitches)
Row 2 – 37: sc in blo of each stitch across. Ch 1 and turn. (16 stitches)
Do not turn at the end of row .
Fold piece in half, matching short sides, ch 1 and ss together. Finish off leaving a very long tail. You will need this to shape the pumpkin.
Turn piece so seam is on the inside.
Using a yarn needle and your beginning tail, run a gathering stitch around the bottom of the pumpkin. Pull tight to close the opening, tie a knot, and weave in the end.
If the opening doesn’t close completely, just run a few stitches back and forth across the hole. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Stuff pumpkin with poly-fil and gather the top in the same manner, using the very long tail. Do not cut yarn.
Using your needle, draw the yarn through the center top of the pumpkin to center bottom of the pumpkin. Wrap the yarn around to the top of the pumpkin and pull it through again, pulling it tightly to form a “ridge”. Do this 5 or 6 times to give the pumpkin “ridges”. Tie it off tightly at the bottom after the last wrap around and weave in your end.
You can find photos of how I gathered the top and bottom and shaped another pumpkin in the same manner in this post.
Glue a small stick or cinnamon stick to the center for the stem. Add twine, ribbon, or other embellishments as desired.
Finished pumpkin measures about 3.5 inches across by 2 inches high.
This stamp set is called Fall Stems from Unity Stamp Company. It’s such a versatile stamp and can be used for different occasions depending on how you color it. The set also includes 2 sentiments.
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I die cut around the image with these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies, layered it to pink card stock cut with the same die set, and attached the piece to a white card. I stamped the sentiment with black ink on white card stock, die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, and layered it to pink card stock cut with the same die set. The sentiment is attached to the card with foam tape. This “thinking of you” stamp is no longer available, but any of your favorite sentiment stamps in your collection would work great.
This stamp would be so pretty in fall colors, pastels, spring colors, monochromatic, or any other color combo. Just by changing the sentiment it would make a lovely birthday, sympathy, or just a note card.
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The granola has all these yummy things in it! 😋 It’s so easy to make! You can find the full recipe here.
Here it is ready to go in the oven. It already smells so good! 😋
I actually made my granola in the morning and left it in the oven several hours instead of overnight. It just worked better for my schedule.
Here’s the granola after baking it and letting it sit in my oven, after turning it off, for about 6 hours. It will make your kitchen smell like Fall! 🍁🍂🍁
You can sprinkle Pumpkin Pie Overnight Granola on yogurt, fruit, or even vanilla ice cream. Or grab a handful for a quick snack. 😋
Store your granola in an airtight container for 4-5 days. If you still have some left, pop it in the freezer and take out a scoop when you want some. It will thaw quickly.
One thing I noticed when I made this is that it wasn’t quite as crunchy as I thought it would be – but it still tastes wonderful! The recipe says to bake it at 325 degrees and the video says you can also bake it at 400 degrees. I baked it at 350 – next time I’ll try 400. It may just be the difference in my oven.
To make this batch a bit crisper, I spread it out again on my baking sheet and baked it at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. It made the granola crunchy and perfect! 😋
I used canned pumpkin purée to make my granola, but I think it would be so good with fresh pumpkin purée (sadly I didn’t have any fresh left in my freezer). Fresh pumpkin purée easier to make than you think! Click over to this post to see how I make fresh pumpkin purée.
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