I know we all think this every year, but how has the last year gone by so quickly?!?!? It seems like just yesterday I was looking back at 2021 and now it’s time to look back at 2022!
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It was another fun year here at Creatingme! I created 19 new crochet patterns! And shared some projects using other fabulous designers’ patterns, too. Here are a few pics of some projects from my 2022 patterns.
I created a lot of cards, including a new Christmas card design each month…Here are just a few of my favorites.
I also created other crafty things. Here are some fun things I crafted during the year.
I shared a few tasty recipes, too! 😋
We took an end of Summer trip to Mackinac Island, MI. If you get a chance to visit, I think you would really enjoy it! It’s like stepping back to a simpler time and the fudge is amazing! 😋 You can read more about our visit in this post. 😊
I’m planning some fun, creative things for 2023! I’m hoping to create a Christmas card each month like I did last year – it made it so much easier to make a few each month instead of trying to make them all in November. I have a lot of Christmas craft supplies in my stash so I’m thinking about creating a fun project every month or two to get ready for the holidays. I’ll make lots of cards and crafts for each season and share a recipe every now and then. And of course there will be lots of crochet projects with my own patterns and patterns from other great designers. I’m looking forward to seeing where my creativity leads me – I hope you’ll join me!
I made this card for my sweet friend’s birthday and after taking another look at it, I thought it could also be a great card for sending Warm Wishes for the New Year.
So to all of you…I am sending all of the Warm Wishes for 2023!! I hope your year is filled with many blessings, much love, lots of laughter, and tons of creativity!! ❤️
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I attached a piece of red patterned paper to a white card and attached the stamped image with foam tape. The sentiment is attached to the top left corner of the stamped image to finish the card.
It’s that time of year where we all start thinking about reorganizing our homes – or maybe we don’t. 😉 I love a neat and organized home, but I’m not always great at it. Especially in my craft room! 🤦♀️
Anyway…my best friend recently gifted me these great containers for food storage. They are perfect for all kinds of pantry staples and fit well together to save space on your shelves. And I love the flip handle for opening them!
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I already had some glass containers that I’ve had for years, but they were much heavier and didn’t stack well. I have them boxed up to take to the thrift store – I’m sure they will be useful for someone else.
I’m also trying to use my Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine more so labeling my new containers was the perfect quick project. I still have a lot to learn about using my Cricut but I’m slowly getting more comfortable with it. 😊
I used the font called Apple Chancery (which is a font on my computer) with the Cricut Design Space to design my labels. I made each label about 3 to 3.5 inches wide. Design Space automatically sized the height of each label.
There are tons of videos online to help with learning how to use your Cricut. I’ll admit I’m still a little intimidated, but I’m going to keep trying and learning how to use mine.
It’s a simple thing, but my new labeled containers make me so happy!! 😃 Maybe this will inspire me to organize something else…
Just popping in to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎄 I hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ with your family and friends. ❤️
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For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).
Are you wanting to spruce up your bedroom or living room for the New Year? This Chunky Crochet Farmhouse Pillow Cover is so easy to stitch up and you can make it in any size!
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This is a super easy pattern using the Granite Stitch which is just alternating single crochet and chain stitches. As you can see in the photo below, the cover is just one long rectangle – so easy! My pillow insert is 20 inches square, so larger than a throw pillow, but this pattern is so simple to change to fit your pillow insert.
To begin, chain an even number of chain stitches. To know how many to chain, put your chain over your pillow insert. It should fit from the middle of one side to the middle of the opposite side of the insert without stretching it. I forgot to take a photo of this step, but you can see what I mean by looking at the right photo below.
Chunky Crochet Farmhouse Pillow Cover Pattern
Bernat Blanket Yarn – I used Whipped Crream
N/10mm crochet hook
1-inch buttons – I used 6
For my 20 inch pillow insert, I chained 44 stitches. You can chain any number to fit your pillow insert – just make sure to chain an even numberof stitches.
Row 1: Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook. *chain 1, skip 1 chain, single crochet in the next chain* Repeat from * to * to the end of the chain. You should end with a single crochet in your last chain. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 2: Single crochet in the 1st single crochet, single crochet in the next chain 1 space. *chain 1, single crochet in next chain 1 space.* Repeat from * to * last single crochet, single crochet in the last single crochet. Chain 1 and turn.
Row 3: Single crochet in the 1st single crochet. *chain 1, single crochet in next chain 1 space* Repeat from * to * to the last 2 single crochet. Chain 1, skip 1 single crochet, and single crochet in the last single crochet. Chain 1 and turn.
Repeat Row 2 and 3 until your rectangle wraps around your pillow insert with an extra few inches to make the flap that you will fold over. For my pillow, my flap measures about 9 inches. If your pillow insert is smaller, you will probably want your flap to be smaller. My rectangle measures approximately 50 inches long by 20 inches wide.
Once you have the length you want, fold your piece around your pillow insert like in the photo above so you’ll know how far to stitch up the sides, leaving the flap at the top. Remove the insert and whip stitch both sides of the pillow cover using the same yarn. Turn the pillow cover so your seams are on the inside.
Fold your flap over and decide where to sew on several 1-inch buttons. I used 6 buttons for my cover, you made need less for a smaller pillow insert. I also wanted to have a few rows below my buttons when the cover was fastened. It’s really a personal preference on where to place them. The 1-inch buttons will easily fit through the stitches without creating any buttonholes. The photos below give you a better idea on how placed my buttons
Here’s a link to a free PDF in you’d like to print the pattern…
The Granite Stitch creates such a wonderful texture and this pillow cover is so soft and cushy made with Bernat Blanket yarn!
If this Whipped Cream color is not for you, Bernat Blanket yarn comes in lots of other colors that are sure to match your decor. Treat yourself to some new pillows – they can add so much to your decor!
Are you in charge of bringing a sweet treat to your Christmas gathering? Or are you looking for an easy last minute gift for your neighbors? I have 2 great sweet treat options for you! Both are easy and festive – and if you use the right crispy rice cereal, one of them can be gluten free!
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The first one is Sweet & Salty Holiday Toffee. I’ve seen several recipes for making this treat made with saltines, but this is the one I used. Super easy to make and the sprinkles and M&Ms add some festive holiday colors. I actually used more than the 35 saltine crackers listed in the recipe – I just filled up my jelly roll pan and then continued on with the recipe.
This next one is No Bake Avalanche Cookies. I love a good no bake treat! So easy and fun to make. To make this treat gluten free, make sure your crispy rice cereal is gluten free. Not all brands are – I used the crispy rice cereal from Aldi. Be sure to check your labels if you need this treat to be gluten free. I added holiday sprinkles over the top of my cookies to make them more festive. Using parchment paper on your jelly roll pans before dropping your cookies makes cleanup so easy!
Pack up some of these Easy Sweet Christmas Treats in a fun Christmas cellophane bag or tin, add a cute tag (maybe a handmade one like this or this), and you have a sweet treat for anyone on your list! 🎄
I have a sweet little thank you card to share with you today – it’s perfect for sending “thanks” for your Christmas gifts. This cute stamp from Unity Stamp Company is called Always Had My Heart. I think it could be used for so many things and Heartfelt Thanks is just one option. ❤️
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I stamped “thanks” in red ink on the snowman piece and layered it to the light turquoise card stock. Then the entire piece is attached to a red card. My “thanks” stamp is one I’ve had forever and it’s no longer available. ☹️ Use your favorite thank you stamp or this one would be really cute, too. ❤️
This would make a wonderful Winter birthday card, Christmas card, or thinking of you card. Simply change your sentiment to match the occasion.
Do you have all your Christmas gifts wrapped and tagged? 🎁 Need a few tags to finish up? These tags are really quick to make and are so cute!
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The images I used are from the 2022 Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Company – days 1 and 2. No need to worry if you don’t have these cute stamps – just pull out your favorite small Christmas stamps to make your tags.
On a side note, Unity Stamp Company has released an advent calendar filled with stamps for 3 years now. I missed the first year, but have 2021 and 2022. It’s such fun to open the little door to discover a new stamp each day! The stamps are the perfect size for all your cards and tags and you can combine them in all sorts of ways on your projects.
I used my Crop-a-Dile to punch holes in the tags. I love this tool because it will punch through several layers of card stock at once. I stacked 4 tags together and then punched the hole through all of them. I finished the tags by tying on some red and white bakers twine.
The tags only take a few minutes to make and will add just a little something extra to your gifts. 🎁
I have a fun Crochet Mini Wreath Ornament for you today. These work up in just a few minutes! You can stitch up a set as a gift or use them as a package tie-on. And of course they would look great on your tree. 🎄
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Make a slip knot and put it on your hook. For the 1st round, single crochet all the way around the wood ring, pushing your stitches close together. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. For the 2nd round, slip stitch in the back loop only of each single crochet around. It helps to place a stitch marker in your first stitch of this round so you know when you get to the last stitch the first round. Join with a slip stitch to first slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cut a length of yarn about 16-18 inches long. Wrap it around the ornament and thread the ends through the bead. Push the bead close to the wreath and tie a knot close to the bead. Tie the ends together and trim any excess yarn.
I made my ornaments in a neutral color, but they would also be cute in any color. Simple, quick, and cute! Perfect for a last minute gift. 🎁
For a different twist using the same wood rings, you can find my Farmhouse-Inspired Crochet Wreath Ornament in this post.
I did it! If you’ve followed me for a while, you know my goal was to design and create a Christmas card each month this year. And I did it! I made several cards of each design and finished the year with this card for December.
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This card is a simple, no coloring card. We all know how busy the month of December can be so I wanted a quick and easy card for this month. 🙂
If you don’t have a Misti, you need to add it to your Christmas wishlist! It’s perfect for those larger stamps that sometimes don’t stamp completely the first time. Simply re-ink your stamp and stamp over the image a second time. I love mine!
The stamped manger image is attached to the card with foam tape. To finish the card, I added the sentiment to the left corner of the manger.
This has turned out to be one on my favorite Christmas cards that I’ve made! This layout and technique would make such a great masculine card with a different image. It could also make a beautiful sympathy card using a simple flower stamp.
Making a few Christmas cards each month has worked out great for me this year! I’m going to do it again next year so I can use even more of my (many 😱) Christmas stamps. 🎄 Join me next year – you won’t regret it!
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