Mini Circle Granny Square Gift Pouch

Hi friends,

There are so many variations of crochet granny squares – from traditional to very elaborate. This Mini Circle Granny Square has a trendy feel and works up in minutes.🧶

I followed this pattern to stitch up my squares to create the Mini Circle Granny Square Gift Pouch. I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek yarn in White and Aqua with an I/5.5 mm crochet hook.

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To create the little gift pouch, I made 2 mini circle granny squares according to the pattern, but I did add one extra round of single crochet to make them a little larger. The 5th round is done in the same way as the 4th except adding 9 single crochet stitches between the corners.

Place the 2 completed squares with the back sides facing each other. Beginning in the top left corner, attach your yarn through both layers and single crochet around 3 sides of the squares. Be sure to work through both layers and work 2 single crochet stitches in each of the bottom corners. Leave the top open to form the pouch. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

To make the loop for closing the pouch, attach the yarn to the center back with a slip stitch. Chain 22 and slip stitch back to the pouch. Fasten off and weave in your ends. Sew on your button. I used a 3/4-inch white button on my pouches and sewed them on with yarn. It may be easier to sew on your button before crocheting your granny squares together.😉

These little pouches are the perfect size for gift cards, cash, jewelry, candy, or other small gifts. And of course your color options are endless! I think they would be so cute in Fall or Christmas colors with a fun seasonal button.😊

Anita

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Sending Easter Joy

Hi friends,

Unity Stamp Company has this beautiful Tulip Symphony stamp set and I couldn’t wait to color it up! It’s the perfect stamp to celebrate Spring and Easter.🌷

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I stamped the tulip images with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored them with Copic markers.

Using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, I die cut around the images and layered them to coordinating pattern papers die cut with the same set. The piece is attached to a white card.

I stamped the sentiment with green ink on white card stock and die cut around it with these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies. It’s attached to the card with foam tape. To finish the card, I added 3 clear dew drop embellishments.

This card would also be great for birthday, thank you, or thinking of you, too. You can color this up in so many different beautiful colors.🌷

Anita

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Hello Spring Door Hanger

Hi friends,

Is it feeling like Spring where you live? Alabama seems to have finally turned the corner with warmer days even though the nights are still a bit chilly. Today I have a simple Hello Spring Door Hanger to welcome in these early Spring days.🌸🌷🌼

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I used a 10-inch thin wood circle cutout to make my door hanger. You’ll also need some Spring color acrylic paints and masking or painters tape. I used my Cricut machine to cut my “Hello Spring” with permanent white vinyl. The words are kind of hard to see in the photo below because the background is white, but you can see them farther down in the post. I used 2 different fonts from Cricut Design Space and sized them to fit my circle. You could also use sticker letters or even paint the letters on if you’re much better at painting than I am!😉

First, I taped off the circle to create 3 sections like in the photo above. I applied 2 coats of pink paint to 2 sections and 2 coats of green to the center section using a foam brush. Once the paint was completely dry, I carefully removed the tape.

I applied the “Hello Spring” using transfer tape and my scraper to make sure it adhered well to the circle. I added a Re-fabbed type bow and then added a flower with a button center to the bow. I hot glued a loop of ribbon to the back for a hanger.

This was a really easy project to make and it will add a bit of Spring color to your home!🌸🌷🌼

Anita

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Wood Polka Dot Bunny “Peeps”

Hi friends,

Here’s a fun little craft to add to your Easter decor! These cute Wood Polka Dot Bunny “Peeps” are quick and easy to make. They are the perfect size to add to your tiered tray, to tuck onto your mantel, or to add to your table centerpiece.

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I found my wood bunny cutouts at Hobby Lobby in the seasonal section. They measure about 5-inches tall and 1-inch wide. You’ll also need some acrylic paint in the main colors you want to paint your bunnies along with white and black.

First paint your bunnies with 2-3 coats of the main color, letting it dry between coats. To add the white polka dots, I used the rounded end of a paintbrush dipped into the paint and then tapped it randomly onto the bunny. After the white dots are completely dry, add the black eyes and nose in the same way.

And that’s it! Super easy and super cute!

This might also be a fun project to do with the kids. They can paint them up in their favorite colors. 🙂

Happy Crafting! 🙂

Anita

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Sending Easter Love – Handmade Card

Hi friends,

Unity Stamp Company has a new line of stamps called Rescue Tales -Saved by Love and they are just the sweetest! They are the cutest images of pets that have been rescued and come with their story. Unity is donating 10% of sales to a local pet shelter. This adorable bunny is called Luna. 🐰💕

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I stamped Luna with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored her with Copic markers. I die cut around her with these Scallops and Squares Nesting Dies and applied light pink ink to the edges using a blender brush.

To make the card, I die cut a piece of patterned paper using these Scallops and Rectangles Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. Luna is attached directly to the patterned paper. I stamped the sentiment with brown ink on pink card stock, die cut around it using these Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Dies and attached it to the card with foam tape. This is a sentiment stamp that I’ve had in my collection for a long time. Any of your favorite sentiments will work great on this card.

I added a “Happy Easter” sentiment to the inside of my card, but this sweet little bunny would be great for so many different occasions: Easter, Valentine’s Day, Thinking of You, Birthday – almost anything! 🐰💕

Anita

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A Christmas Hello – March 2025 Christmas Card

Hi friends,

The layout for my March Christmas card was inspired by the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge 55. There is so much inspiration to spark your creativity on their facebook page! 🎄

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You can find my Christmas cards here for January and February.

This cute little snowman is from the Casual Winter Hello stamp set from Unity Stamp Company. I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored him with Copic markers. I stamped the sentiment with black ink above the snowman.

Using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, I die cut around the snowman and layered it to blue card stock die cut with the same die set. I embossed a piece of white card stock with a snowflake embossing folder and attached it to a white card. The stamped image is attached to the card using foam tape. This particular embossing folder is no longer available, but this one would work well on the card.

This a simple and quick card that comes together in just minutes. Perfect since I didn’t have a lot of time to create my Christmas card this month! This layout would be great with any simple Christmas stamp in your collection.⛄️🎄

Anita

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Flocked Easter Bunny Arrangement

Hi friends,

Have you seen these cute flocked bunnies? I’ve seen larger ones, but I found this cute little 8-inch one at Hobby Lobby. They have them is several different colors and they are adorable! I decided to make a small arrangement using the lavender one.💜

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Along with the bunny, I used some floral foam, Easter grass shreds, and little speckled Easter eggs – all found at Hobby Lobby. You’ll also need a small container or basket for your arrangement. I used a small scalloped plastic bowl that I found at Walmart. The scallops reminded me of half an egg shell.😊

I cut off a piece of my floral foam about 1-inch thick and cut off the corners so it would fit in my bowl. I attached it to the bowl using hot glue.

I hot glued the bunny to the floral foam. I used hot glue to add the Easter grass shreds to the bowl around the bunny, covering up the floral foam. Be careful not to burn your fingers! 😳 I hot glued the little Easter eggs around the bunny and added a little more of the Easter grass shreds between the eggs.

This was such a fun, quick, and easy project to put together! I love this sweet little bunny and he will add a bright spot of color on your Easter table or anywhere you put him. 💜

Anita

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Welcome, Little One – Handmade Card

Hi friends,

I pulled out some of my very old stamps to create this sweet baby card. 😊 I hope this will inspire you to show some love to your older supplies and create something new.

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I stamped the onesie with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on patterned paper and die cut around it with the matching die. This is a really old stamp and die set from Hero Arts. I stamped the little duck with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, colored it with Copic markers, and fussy cut around it. (These are my favorite detail scissors.) Then I attached it to the onesie. The little duck is from Personal Stamp Exchange which sadly went out of business years ago.

To make the card, I embossed a piece of pink card stock with a heart embossing folder (this is a similar folder) and attached it to a white card. The onesie is attached to the card with foam tape. I added pink Nuvo Drops to the buttons and snaps on the onesie.

The sentiment is stamped with black ink on white card stock and punched with a label punch. It is attached to the card with foam tape.

Even though the particular stamps and punch I used on this card are no longer available, I hope this will encourage you to bring out some of your stamps you haven’t used in a while. You may be surprised at the creativity that comes from them. 😊

Anita

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Keto Breakfast Sausage Muffins

Hi friends,

I was looking for something I could make ahead for breakfast that would be a good source of protein.Being able to freeze in individual servings would also be a plus!

I found this recipe Keto Breakfast Sausage Muffins on Pinterest and thought I’d give them a try. They are super easy to make and the recipe makes 12 muffins.

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I added the sausage to the bottom of my muffin tin and then poured in the egg mixture. I only added 1/4 of a slice of cheese to each cup – next time I think I’ll add 1/2 slice like the recipe calls for to add more cheesy flavor. 🙂

Here they are ready to go in the oven…

Here they are fresh from the oven. Let them cool a little and they will slide right out of the muffin cups.

I didn’t take a picture, but we added a dollop of sour cream to the top of the muffins when serving.

You can store these muffins covered in the fridge for 3-4 days or put them in a freezer bag for an easy breakfast later. When you’re ready to eat them, just microwave them until heated through.

They also make a great light lunch or dinner – just add a side salad or some roasted veggies!

There are ideas on the recipe page for the Keto Breakfast Sausage Muffins for additions or variations to make them even more to your taste.

Anita

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Little Crochet Easter Baskets

Hi friends,

I have a sweet little crochet Easter basket pattern to share with you today. It’s the perfect size for little Easter treats and they are great for using up yarn scraps. 🙂

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I stitched up my baskets using I Love This Yarn in Light Peach and Buttercup using an H/5mm crochet hook. This pattern includes crocheting in the third loop for rounds 7-9. This is a great tutorial if you need help with that. You can find the pattern below along with a link to a free PDF if you’d like to easily print it.

Little Crochet Easter Basket

Worsted weight yarn (4) – I used I Love This Yarn 

H/5mm hook

Stitches used US terms:

Magic Ring

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Back Loop Only – blo

Slip Stitch – ss

3rd loop

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)

Round 5: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)

Round 6: ch 1. hdc in the same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Rounds 7- 9: ch 1. hdc in the 3rd loop of the same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first hdc. (27 stitches)

Round 10: ch 1. sc in the same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (27 stitches)

To make the basket handle:

ch 23. sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (22 stitches)

ss to the edge of the basket next to where your ch began. Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Sew the other end of the handle to the opposite side of the basket. 

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Basket measures about 2.25 inches across and 2.25 inches high plus the handle. 

Here’s the link to the free PDF…

Here’s a link to a text only PDF of the pattern…

I added 10 Hershey’s Kisses to a cellophane treat bag, tied it with orange/white bakers twine, and tucked it inside the Little Crochet Easter Baskets. These are fun to give to the kids’ friends, Sunday school class, or as favors on the Easter dinner table.

The little baskets work up quickly with your favorite worsted weight yarn in acrylic, cotton, or polyester. Look in your stash and use up those little bits of yarn you’ve been saving!

I also have another little Easter basket crochet patterns – you can find it here. 🙂

Anita

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