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Easy Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Do you have handmade ornaments on your Christmas tree? Our tree is filled with handmade ornaments from friends, our travels, and of course ornaments I created myself. 🙂

I have a quick and easy Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament pattern to share with you today. The ornaments work up quickly and can be made in any color that will match your Christmas decor.🎄

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I stitched up my ornaments with Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek yarn in White and Linen using an H/5mm crochet hook. You’ll need some Poly-fil for stuffing your ornaments and small wood beads to add to the top of tree if you choose to use them. These are the white beads and the natural beads I used.

You can find the pattern below along with a link to a free PDF if you’d like to easily print it.

Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament

Worsted Weight (4) Yarn – I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in White and Linen

H/5mm crochet hook

Poly-fil for stuffing ornament.

Small wood bead (optional)

Stitches used in US terms:

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Single Crochet Decrease – sc Dec

Slip Stitch – ss

Make two trees.

Row 1: ch 19. sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook and each stitch across. (18 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 14 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (16 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (16 stitches)

Row 4: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 12 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (14 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (14 stitches)

Row 6: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 10 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (12 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (12 stitches)

Row 8: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 8 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (10 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (10 stitches)

Row 10: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 6 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (8 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (8 stitches)

Row 12: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 4 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (6 stitches)

Row 13: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (6 stitches)

Row 14: Ch 1. Work sc dec over 1st 2 stitches. Sc in next 2 stitches. Work sc dec over last 2 stitches. Turn. (4 stitches)

Row 15: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn. (4 stitches)

Row 16: Ch 1. Work 2 sc dec. (2 stitches)

Row 17: Ch 1. Work 1 sc dec (1 stitch)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Making the tree trunk.

Turn your piece so you are working across the bottom.

Row 1: Skip the first 7 stitches on Row 1 of the tree and attach yarn in the next stitch with a slip stitch. sc in same stitch as slip stitch and in next 3!stitches. Turn. (4 stitches)

Rows 2-3: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). sc in each stitch across. Turn. (4 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

To make the ornament:

Place pieces together and attach yarn through both pieces in the bottom right corner of the trunk. Single Crochet all the way around through both pieces, adding an extra sc in the corners. Stuff the ornament with poly-fil as you go. Slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finished ornament measures about 5.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches across the bottom.

To make hanger:

Thread a piece of yarn through the top of the tree. Thread both ends of the yarn through the wood bead (if using). Push the bead close to the ornament and tie a knot close to the bead to keep it in place. Tie the ends of the yarn together to complete the hanger. Trim off any excess yarn.

Here’s the link to the free PDF…

Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament

These would be cute in green, red, blue, or even pink! 🙂 They would be so fun to add as a package tie on or stitch up a couple for neighbor gifts.🎁

They work up quickly so you still have lots of time to make them for gift giving!🎄🎁

Anita

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Just popping in to wish all of my friends in the USA a very happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

I am very thankful for each and every one of you who take a moment from your day to view, like, comment, and share my blog posts! 🧡

Pooh Bear would also like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 🍂🍁😊

This sweet stamp is called Winnie’s Fall Foliage and you can find him at Unity Stamp Company. I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock, colored him with Copic markers, and die cut around him with these Make a Tag Dies.

I die cut a piece of patterned paper with these Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies and attached it to a white card. I tied some gingham ribbon onto the tag and attached the tag to the card using foam tape.

I hope you have a simply splendid day! 🦃🍁🍂🍁

Anita

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Happy 1st Birthday – Handmade Card

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

When a little one turns one, the occasion calls for a special card! This cute little Happy Birthday Gnome stamp from Unity Stamp Company is so fun for making birthday cards.

I stamped the gnome with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored him with Copic markers. I stamped the number “1” in the balloon and added Diamond Glaze to the balloon to add a bit of shine. After it was dry, I die cut around the image using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies and layered it to blue card stock die cut with the same set.

I die cut a piece of green card stock with the same die set and attached it to a white card. The gnome image is attached to the card using foam tape. I stamped the sentiment with black ink, die cut around it using the smallest die in the set, and attached it to the card using foam tape. This sentiment stamp is discontinued – use your favorite birthday sentiment from your collection when you make your card. 🙂

Such a sweet way to wish a special little one a happy 1st Birthday! 🥳

Anita

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Super Quick and Easy Framed Christmas Decor

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Anita

Hi, friends,

This is a super quick and easy framed Christmas project to add to your holiday decor and you might not even have to leave your home to make it! 🎄😊

All you need is a favorite frame, your computer and printer, and some card stock.

First, you’ll need to find a Christmas image to put in your frame. There are tons of options online – just search Christmas printable images or clipart. I found my image here at On Sutton Place under her printables tab. She has lots of other wonderful things on her site including decorating tips, recipes, gardening tips and so much more – take a look, I think you will enjoy her site! 😊

I downloaded my image and then printed it on white card stock. I took the glass from my frame, centered it over my image, and traced around it with a pencil. I used my Fiskars paper trimmer to cut along the pencil lines. Then I simply popped the glass back in the frame and added the trimmed image. I love it!

This is a great way to add a pop of Christmas cheer to your mantel, entryway table, or any place you want to add a little something. This would also be a fun way to gift a frame. The recipient can use it to decorate through the season and then add their favorite photo later. 🎁

This truly is a Super Quick and Easy Framed Christmas Decor project! The most time consuming part will be choosing which Christmas image to print out.🎄

Anita

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Crochet Tote Gift Bag

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Want to make your gift giving a little more special this year? My Crochet Tote Gift Bag may be just the thing! 🎄🧶

It’s made holding 2 strands of worsted weight yarn together so it’s nice and thick. The gift bag measures about 7 inches wide by 8 inches tall – a good size for gifting lots of things. 🎁 And since you are making it with 2 stands of yarn and a larger hook it works up very quickly. 🙂

You can find the pattern below along with a free PDF if you’d like to easily print it. I stitched up my gift bags with Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek yarn in Linen and White using an L/8mm crochet hook.

Crochet Tote Gift Bag

Finished gift bag measures about 7 inches by 8 inches.

Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors ( I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek Yarn in Linen and White)

L/8mm hook

Stitches used US terms:

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Slip Stitch – ss

Back Loop Only – blo

Special Stitch – v-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch

NOTE: tote bag is stitched holding 2 strands of yarn together.

Round 1: With 2 strands of Color A, ch 15. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 12 ch. Work 3 sc in last ch. Working in the other side of beginning ch, sc in next 13 stitches. Work 3 sc in last stitch. Join with ss to first sc. (32 stitches)

Round 2: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and next 13 stitches. Work 3 stitches in next stitch. sc in next 15 stitches. Work 3 sc in next stitch. sc in next stitch. Join with ss to 1st sc. (36 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. (36 stitches)

Rounds 4-6: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (36 stitches)

Change to 2 strands of Color B.

Round 7: ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1) dc in same stitch as ss (First v-stitch made). *skip next 2 stitches, work v-stitch in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches. Skip last 2 stitches and join with ss to 2nd ch in beginning ch 3. (12 v-stitches)

Rounds 8-11: ss into ch 1 space. ch 3 (counts as first dc and ch 1) dc in same ch 1 space (First v-stitch made). Work v-stitch in each ch 1 space of v-stitch in previous row. Join with ss to 2nd ch of beginning ch 3. (12 v-stitches)

Change to 2 strands of Color A.

Round 12: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each ch 1 space and dc stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (36 stitches)

Rounds 13-14: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (36 stitches)

The next Round will make the handles.

Round 15: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in the next 5 stitches. ch 10. Skip next 6 stitches. sc in next 12 stitches. ch 10. Skip next 6 stitches. sc in next 6 stitches. Join with ss to first sc. (44 stitches)

Round 16: ch 1. sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch and ch around. Join with ss to first sc. (44 stitches)

Round 17: ch 1: sc in same stitch as ss and in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (44 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Here’s the link to the free PDF…

Crochet Tote Gift Bag

I made my tote bags in neutral colors, but of course you can make them in any color combo or even just one solid color. Red and green or blue and white for Christmas. Bright colors for celebrating birthdays, or pastels to welcome a new baby. You are only limited by your imagination! 🙂

What color will you make your Crochet Tote Gift Bag?

Anita

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Fall Birthday Card

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

We can’t forget all of those Fall birthdays in the midst of HallowThanksMas season! 🎃🍁🎄😂 They need a special birthday card, too!

This sweet Heartfelt Reflection stamp from Unity Stamp Company is a fun way to send all kinds of Fall greetings.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored her with the Copic markers in the photo below.

Using these Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies, I die cut around the image. I layered it to green patterned paper and orange card stock die cut with the same set. Then I attached the stamped piece to a white card.

The sentiment is stamped with orange ink on white card stock and die cut using the smallest die in the same die set. The sentiment is attached to the card using foam tape. My sentiment stamp is an older discontinued stamp 😕 – but I’m sure you have great sentiments in your collection that you can use. ☺️

This card can be used for so many Fall greetings – Happy Fall, Thanksgiving, Thinking of You, Thank You, and of course, Birthday. 🍁🍂🍁

Anita

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Healthy Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

Looking for a tasty healthy breakfast option? These Healthy Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are so easy to make and they are tasty, too! 😋

These breakfast bars are a great way to use up those overripe bananas. Did you know that you can freeze overripe bananas to use for baking or smoothies later? You can peel them, or not (I’ve frozen them both ways), and put them in a freezer bag. They will thaw out quickly when you are ready to use them.

The bars only take 9 ingredients and they mix up in just a few minutes. I used frozen blueberries in my breakfast bars because I already had them in my freezer. The recipe calls for ground flaxseed, but I didn’t have any so I left it out. 😊

This is after about 40 minutes in the oven. They smell so yummy! 😋

I stored my bars in the fridge for a few days and popped them in the microwave for about 15 seconds to warm them up. So good with a cup of hot tea or coffee! 🫖☕️

You can also cut the pan into bars, wrap them in plastic wrap, put them in a freezer bag, and put them in the freezer for a quick breakfast. Just unwrap the bars as needed and microwave for about 30 seconds until they are warm. Easy, quick, and tasty! 😋 The full recipe is here.

Anita

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Crochet Race Car Stacking Ring Toy

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

A special little boy turned one this month! 💙 I found this adorable Crochet RaceCar Stacking Ring Toy pattern from Those Yarn Girls and knew it would be the perfect gift for his first birthday. 🎁 It is a paid pattern, but I promise it is worth it!😊

The pattern is very well written and works up more quickly than you might think. I also made their Crochet Moose Stacking Ring Toy (you can see him in this post) for his older brother last year and it was a big hit. 🫎

I used I Love This Cotton Yarn in White, Black, Red, Royalty, Curry, and a tiny bit of Glowing (for the back lights on the car) with an E/3.5 mm crochet hook to stitch up my toy. You’ll also need polyfil for stuffing each piece.

The very bottom ring is sewn to the cone for stability and the rest stack onto the cone with the race car on the top. I love this toy because there are no safety eyes or buttons to worry about for little ones. It’s also soft and easy for little hands to grab. 🚗

Check out Those Yarn Girls over on Etsy. They have some really cute and fun crochet patterns! 🚗🫎

Anita

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Fall To Go – Handmade Card

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

This is such a fun stamp for all your Fall greetings! It’s called Fall To Go and you can find it at Unity Stamp Company.☕️

I made this card for my sister’s birthday and tucked a Starbucks gift card inside.☕️😊

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it with the Copic markers in the photo below.

I die cut around the image using these dies from MFT Stamps and layered it to orange card stock cut with the same dies.

I attached a piece of patterned paper to a white card and attached the stamped piece to the card with foam tape. The sentiment is stamped with black ink on a strip of white card stock, layered to orange card stock, and attached over the coffee image on the card.

I love all these Fall colors! And whether you like coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, this fun stamp will be great for sending Fall birthday wishes. 🍁🍂🍁

Anita

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Joyful Wishes – November 2024 Christmas Card

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Anita

Hi friends,

We’ve made it to November! 😳 This year has flown by! I’m so glad I have been making a few Christmas cards each month – it makes this time of year a little less hectic. 🎄😊

You can find my Christmas card creations for each month this year in these posts: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.

This month’s card layout is from the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Sketch Challenge 51. The cute little reindeer stamp and sentiment stamps are from the Just for You Dear stamp set from Unity Stamp Company.

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 the Deckle & Stitches Nesting Die Set. I stamped the sentiment with black ink on white card stock and die cut around it with the same die set.

To make the card, I added 2 different patterned papers to a white card. I attached both the reindeer and the sentiment using foam tape.

This is a quick and easy card, but it’s so cute for sending Joyful Wishes!🎄

Anita