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It’s super easy to make and you can mix it up a day ahead to give the flavors time to meld together. There are a lot of different recipes out there for broccoli salad. One of the things I love about this one is that it calls for smoked almonds and they add such great flavor.
Broccoli Salad will be a great addition to potlucks and BBQ’s this summer. You might even need to make a double batch to make sure you have enough. 😉
This is a cute and easy way to make a lined Crochet Granny Square Tote Bag if you’re like me and sewing isn’t one of your talents. 😉
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You’ll need a canvas tote bag. This is the one I used – it measures about 15 by 15 inches. I also found this one on Amazon. It measures 15 by 16 inches and comes in different colors, although you do have to buy at least 3 of them.
Any of your favorite worsted weight yarn (4 weight) will work great to make your tote bag. I used I Love This Yarn in Turquoise, Light Peach, Burnt Pumpkin, Ivory, and Peacock with a G/4mm crochet hook to stitch up my granny squares. If you need a refresher on how to crochet a basic granny square, this tutorial at Crochet 365 Knit Too is great.
I stitched up 18 granny squares. They each measure approximately 5 inches square. I joined 9 squares together using the simple method of single crochet in the back loop of each square. This method gives a nice ridge between each square.
Then I put the 2 sides together with wrong sides facing each other. Beginning in the top left corner, I joined the 2 side together in the same way, by single crochet in the back loops, along 3 sides up to the top right corner, but don’t fasten off yet. I continued around the opening at the top of the bag with 2 rounds of single crochet so it would reach to the top of the canvas bag. Depending on the measurements of your bag, you may need to add another round or 2.
I slipped the canvas tote into my crocheted bag and used my Surebonder Hot Glue Gun with Surebonder Fabric Glue Sticks to glue the crocheted bag to the canvas bag. I added a line of glue a few inches at a time until I adhered all the way around the top of the canvas bag. You could also hand sew the crocheted piece to the canvas bag if you want to.
I’m so happy with the way it turned out! The color combos are limited only by your imagination. 🙂 You can even make all of your squares in one color and join them with the same color or with a coordinating color. It’s really a fun project – and it can be a great stash buster, too!
Masculine cards can be challenging! This card is a fun and simple way to send birthday wishes for guys of all ages.
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I die cut a piece of patterned paper using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. I die cut “happy” and the background from the Heart of Autumn die set, layered them together, and attached it to the card using foam tape. I die cut “birthday” and the background from the Say It Big die set, layered them together, and attached them to the card using foam tape. Unfortunately, this die set seems to be no longer available. 😦 But the stamp set called Say It Big has a big “birthday” stamp that you can stamp and trim around for the same effect.
To finish the card and make it a bit more festive, I scattered a few red sequins on the card.
This card can be made in any color combo using die cuts or any larger simple word stamps that you have in your collection. You could even use larger simple birthday image stamps in place of the word stamps.
I thought I would share some of my favorite paper crafting supplies that are always in my craft room. These are the things I reach for over and over when I am creating. 🙂
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My favorite adhesive for card stock and papers is Tombow Mono Adhesive Dots. It’s a permanent adhesive that’s super easy to apply. You can get refills, too.
To add gems, sequins, and other embellishments I love this Art Institute Glitter Adhesive. It works great for adding just a little drop to adhere your embellishment.
I use detail scissors a lot in my crafting. I’ve had these Cutter Bee Scissors for a long time and they are still as sharp as ever!
This magnetic glass mat is so handy! It’s great for lining up your layers. It’s also easy to clean off inks, adhesives, and watercolors when you are done creating.
Another tool I use all the time is my Misti Stamping Tool. It is so helpful for stamping an image more than once to get a good crisp image.
My favorite basic black ink is Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. It’s a permanent dye ink that works great with alcohol markers. I have a whole collection of Copic markers that I love coloring with.
I always have foam tape on hand to add a little dimension to my cards.
I also have a large 😳 collection of 6×6 patterned papers. Lately, my favorite patterned papers are from Unity Stamp Company.
These are just a few of my favorite things. My craft room is also filled with rubber stamps, ribbons, buttons, gems, sequins, colored pencils, stencils, embossing folders, and lots of other things I’ve collected over the years. 😊
What supplies are your favorites that you simply can’t create without?
Are you looking for some handmade gift ideas for Mother’s Day? 🎁 I have a few craft and crochet ideas below. Just click on each picture and it will take you to the post for each project.
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This Beaded Welcome Wreath is simple with a farmhouse feel, but I think it can really go with almost any decor.
Crochet Cluster V-Stitch Spa Cloths are so pretty made with soft cotton yarn. Add her favorite soap or body wash and lotion for a nice pampering gift.
This Beaded Wood Riser is perfect to add a little height to her decorating. And it’s super easy to make!
I designed the Sand and Sea Crochet Summer Tote Bag as a beach bag – but it can be used for anything! And you can make it in any color combo or even just one color.
I hope these ideas spark your creativity for making your Mom something special for Mother’s Day. I also have tons more projects on my blog – just scroll through my older posts and see if something catches your eye. 🙂
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I stamped the sentiment (from the set called Teddy, With Love) with blue ink on white card stock and die cut around it with a cloud die. I attached the cloud and 3 dinosaurs to the card using foam tape.
This is a cute way to send big Dino Wishes for a happy birthday!🦖💚💙💛
I have a fun bridal shower or housewarming gift idea to share with you today. 🎁
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I started with a clear plastic serving platter that can be used indoors or outdoors. I added 2 pretty kitchen towels, a silicone trivet, a couple of Swedish dish cloths, and a set of cooking utensils. I found everything at Hobby Lobby.
I tied the utensils together with a pretty lace ribbon and arranged everything on the serving platter. I slipped it all into a clear cellophane cookie plate bag and tied it closed with the same ribbon.
This is a simple, cute, and practical gift idea for a bride-to-be or someone moving into a new house or apartment. Everyone can always use new kitchen goodies and it’s easy to personalize with colors or themes. The ideas for creating a gift like this are truly endless!
It’s finally Spring! 🌸🌼🌺 I have a Springtime Crochet Can Cozy pattern to share with you today. It’s a super easy pattern that’s a great stash buster. You only need a couple of ounces of worsted weight cotton yarn to make each can cozy.
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I used I Love This Cotton yarn and an H/5mm crochet hook to stitch up my cozies. I also added some fun flower buttons for a little something extra – this is totally optional, but I like the little touch of Spring they add. 🙂
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.
Springtime Crochet Can Cozy
I Love This Cotton Yarn
H/5mm hook
Flower buttons (optional)
Stitches used US terms:
Magic Ring
Chain – ch
Single Crochet – sc
Half Double Crochet – hdc
Back Loop Only – blo
Slip Stitch – ss
Make Magic Ring, ch 1.
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 1. 2 hdc in same stitch as ss. *hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around to last stitch. hdc in last stitch. Join with ss to first hdc. (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 5-7: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)
Rounds 8-10: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Rounds 11-14: ch 1. hdc in the 3rd loop of each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Rounds 15-16: ch 1. hdc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)
Rounds 17-19: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)
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Using these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image and layered it to gray card stock. Using the same die set, I die cut a piece of red striped patterned paper and attached it to a white card. The stamped piece is attached over the patterned paper. I stamped the sentiment with red ink on white card stock, die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies, and attached it to the card using foam tape. To make the balloon shine, I added Diamond Glaze to it.
It’s so fun to give a little something as a thank you or thinking of you gift. 🎁
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I recently had a few ladies I wanted to give a little something and found these cute tulip votive candles at Target.
To make them a bit more special, I created a cute tag for them. I stamped “many thanks” with green ink on white card stock. This stamp is discontinued, but you can use any of your favorite sentiment stamps to make your tag.
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