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5 Minute Boho Wood Bead Earrings

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

I have some fun Boho Wood Bead earrings to share with you that anyone can make – Yes, anyone! 😊 You don’t need any tools or any jewelry making skills. They are incredibly easy and only take a few minutes to make.

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All you need to make these earrings are thin hoop earrings and natural wood beads. I found my earrings at Hobby Lobby in the jewelry department (these are similar). They came in a package of 8 – four pairs. These are 35mm hoops, but you can use any size that you like. I used wood beads from this set that includes several different sizes.

To make the earrings, simply slip the wood beads onto the hoop using whatever size and combination of beads you would like. That’s it! Super easy and so cute!

You can use any beads that you choose – the only thing you need to be sure of is that the center hole of the bead is large enough to fit over the post of the earring.

Here I am running errands wearing a pair of these fun earrings. 🙂 I love that they will go with just about anything!

Boho Wood Earrings make great inexpensive gifts. Make sure to get hypoallergenic hoop earrings for those sensitive ears!

Anita

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

Are you celebrating with some Mexican food today? My husband and I are heading to our favorite Mexican restaurant for dinner later. But who are we kidding – we have Mexican food almost once a week!!! 🌮 🌮🌮🎉🎉🎉

This is a fun card I actually made for my godson’s birthday a few months ago, but he’s perfect for today!

This cute little guy is a free with purchase stamp that I got from Simon Says Stamp several years ago. Unfortunately, he’s no longer available but My Favorite Things has this Sweet Señorita stamp if you want to be ready for card making next year. 🙂

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers. I stamped “Tacos!” with green ink. I used the Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX Die-namics from My Favorite Things to die cut the image along with a larger piece of red card stock for layering.

I attached a piece of green card stock to a white card, added the red die cut panel with foam tape, and then added the stamped image to the red panel with foam tape.

What’s your favorite Mexican food? I can never pass up the chicken enchiladas at our favorite restaurant…along with some chips and salsa and a little guacamole! Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🎉🎉🎉

Anita

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Congrats Graduation Card

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

It’s graduation time! 🎓 We always have a few graduates in our life every year and I love making cards to help them celebrate.

This festive Balloon Party Background stamp from Unity Stamp C ompany is so fun! It’s perfect for celebrating all those special graduates.

I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers. Then using the Scallops & Rectangles Nesting Dies from Unity Stamp Company, I die cut the image and layered it to matching card stock. The stamped image is then attached to a white card.

I die cut the word “congrats” from black card stock and attached it to the card. This particular die is discontinued, but this is a nice layering congrats die set. And this die is another great option. I love these Quickie Glue Pens for adhering die cut words and other small card stock pieces.

I love that this is a different take on the traditional “graduation cap” card. And the Ballo o n Party Background stamp has so many uses – birthday, retirement, new home, even for a new baby. I think I will be using this Stamp a lot! 😊

Anita

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So Simple Crochet Dishcloth

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

Crochet dishcloths are so nice! They hold up well and there are so many different patterns available – seriously, So Many! But I thought I would add one more pattern to the mix, because…Why Not? 😉 The So Simple Crochet Dishcloth is just that – so simple! It’s a great pattern for beginners or when you want to whip up a quick project.

I used I Love This Cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby with a G/4mm hook to stitch up my dishcloths. I used White and Lime Dot for my dishcloths. Lime Dot is discontinued, but there are a lot of pretty colors of I Love This Cotton yarn available. And of course you can use any of your favorite cotton yarns to make your own So Simple Dishcloths.

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

So Simple Crochet Dishcloth

Your favorite cotton yarn – I used I Love This Cotton from Hobby Lobby

G/4mm hook

Stitches used in US terms:

Chain – ch

Foundation Half Double Crochet – fhdc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Single Crochet – sc

Back Loop Only – blo

Row 1: work 25 fhdc. Turn. (25 stitches)

Row 2: ch 1. hdc in each stitch across. Turn. (25 stitches)

Row 3: ch 1. hdc in first stitch. (ch 1, skip next stitch, hdc in next stitch) across. Turn. (13 hdc and 12 ch spaces)

Row 4: ch 1. hdc in first hdc. (ch 1, hdc in next hdc) across. Turn. (13 hdc and 12 ch spaces)

Row 5: ch 1. hdc in each hdc and ch space across. Turn. (25 stitches)

Row 6: ch 1. hdc in each hdc across. Turn. (25 stitches)

Rows 7-18: Repeat rows 3-6 three times.

Do not turn after row 18.

Begin working in rounds.

Round 1: ch 1. sc crochet evenly around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with ss to first sc.

Round 2: ch 1. sc in blo of each stitch around, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with ss to first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finished dishcloth measures about 7 by 8 inches.

Here’s the link to the free PDF…

So Simple Crochet Dishcloth So Simple Crochet Dishcloth

Dishcloths make a great gift for all kinds of occasions – housewarming, Mother’s Day, birthday, or just a little thinking of you gift. What color will you make yours?

Anita

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Sweet Holiday Wishes April Christmas Card

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

I’m building my Christmas card stash by creating a new card design each month and making a few cards. Have you joined in with me? You can find previous months at these links – January, February, and March. It’s not too late to start building your own stash! 🙂

I used the Merry Little Cupcakes stamp set from Unity Stamp Company to make my card. I stamped the cupcake image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it with Copic markers. I die cut the image with the Wonky Stitch Square STAX Die-namics from My Favorite Things. I stamped the sentiment with red ink and layered it to red card stock.

To make the card, I attached a strip of patterned paper to a white card. I attached the cupcake image to the card and then added the sentiment using foam tape.

This would be a great Christmas card to give along with some sweet treats for the holidays. I’ll be back next month with another new Christmas card design.

Anita

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Easy Crochet Spring Cup Cozy

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

It’s the perfect time to add a little color to your Springtime makes! This super easy Crochet Spring Cup Cozy works up quickly and you can make it in all your favorite Spring colors.

I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek yarn in Aqua with a G/4.5mm hook to stitch up my cozy. You’ll find the free pattern below along with a link to a free PDF for easy printing. I layered a pink flower button over a white button to add a little pop of color to the cozy and to make it a little more “Spring-y”. This is totally optional. 🙂

Easy Crochet Spring Cup Cozy

Worsted weight yarn (size 4) – I used Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek in Aqua

G/4mm hook

Stitches used in US terms:

Chain – ch

Slip Stitch – ss

Single Crochet – sc

Double Crochet – dc

Note: chains at beginning of rounds do not count as stitches.

Chain 28 and join to first chain with ss to form a ring.

Rounds 1-3: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (28 stitches)

Round 4: ch 2. Work 2 dc in same stitch as ss. *skip next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch* Repeat from * to * around. Skip last stitch. Join with ss to first dc. (14 v-stitches)

Rounds 5-9: ch 2. Work 2 dc in each v-stitch of the row below (in the space between the 2 dc) Join with ss to first dc. (14 v-stitches)

Rounds 10-12: ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with ss to first sc. (28 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew on buttons if using.

Here’s the link to the free PDF…

Easy Crochet Spring Cup Cozy

The Easy Crochet Spring Cup Cozy also works great on 12 ounce cans or 16.9 ounce plastic bottles. What color will you make your cozy?

Anita

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Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

Ok y’all…I have the perfect dessert for all of your Summer gatherings! Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding is full of so much goodness – everyone will love it! 🍌

You can find her recipe here. It is so easy to make. My friend Chereé asked me to make it for our Easter lunch and it doesn’t take long to put together. The only thing I did differently from the recipe was to use Banana Cream instant pudding instead of French Vanilla instant pudding. It added an extra punch of banana flavor. Thanks for the suggestion Chereé! 😊

Here’s a picture before we served it. It looks so yummy! And I may have taste tested a tiny bit of the pudding left in the bowl after putting it together in my serving dish. 😋

You can make this yummy dessert the day before and store it covered in the fridge. It will be so good for graduation parties, family reunions, and backyard BBQs. It’s Paula Deen’s Banana Pudding so you know it will be amazing! 😋

Anita

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With Sympathy Card

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

Sadly we all need to send sympathy cards now and then. Although they can be hard to make, they mean so much to those who receive them. Today’s With Sympathy Card is easy and quick to make whenever you might need one.

I used an old swoop stamp from Stampin’ Up that isn’t available anymore, but Gina K. Designs has a very similar stamp in her Tiny Textures stamp set. The flower stamp is from Feel the Joy by Unity Stamp Company. Any simple flower stamp will work.

To make the card, I inked my swoop stamp with dark blue ink and stamped it 3 times starting at the bottom of a panel of white card stock without reinking between stamping to get the monochromatic tones. Then I stamped my flower over the swoops with brown ink. I layered the stamped panel to navy card stock and attached it to a white card.

The sentiment is from the Peace, Courage & Memories stamp set by Unity Stamp Company. I stamped it with brown ink on white card stock. I die cut it with the Essential Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics from My Favorite Things. I layered the sentiment to a strip of navy card stock and attached it to the card.

This card layout can easily be used for any occasion by simply changing the sentiment. You can also stamp the swoops in different colors instead monochromatic tones – bright colors for birthdays, earth tones for Fall cards, or pastels for Spring cards. So many options!

Anita

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Winnie the Pooh Birthday Balloon Card

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

The Winnie the Pooh stamps from Unity Stamp Company are so fun! The card in today’s post is similar to the Pooh and Piglet Birthday Card I shared in this post. I used the same basic layout and color scheme with a different stamp – the name of this stamp sent is Winnie the Pooh: Pooh Just Knew.

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I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it with Copic markers – Y26, Y19, and Y21 for Pooh and R01, R02, YG07 and YG05 for Piglet. I used blues to match my card stock for the balloon. I masked the image and used a cloud stencil with blue ink and these Blender Brushes to create the sky.

I die cut the image using the Scallops & Rectangles Nesting dies from Unity Stamp Company. I layered the image to blue card stock die cut using the same set and attached it to a white card.

The birthday sentiment is from the Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes set from Unity Stamp Company. I stamped it with blue ink on white card stock, punched it out with an oval punch, and inked the edges with blue ink using a sponge dauber. I attached the sentiment to the card using foam tape.

I think this set would make a great baby card or congratulations card – maybe even a graduation card. You can’t go wrong with Pooh and Piglet 🙂

Anita

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Mother’s Day 2022 Gift Ideas

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Anita

Hi friends,

Mother’s Day in the United States is coming up on May 8th. Plenty of time to create something special for your favorite mom! I’ve put together a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. 🙂 Click on each of the pictures below to get all the details for each project.

Pamper mom with these Crochet Squishy Facial Rounds along with her favorite soap or facial cleanser.

Does mom like to hang out at the pool or go to the beach? This Beach Cardi Coverup is super fun to crochet and you can make it in her favorite color! And it works up faster than you might think.

Giving mom a gift card or a cute pair of earrings? This Crochet Snowball Mini Gift Bag is the perfect size to tuck a small gift in – and you can make it in any color.

It’s always fun to get new dishcloths for your kitchen! These Crochet Bobble Dishcloths are fun and easy to make. The other great thing about these is that because they are made of soft cotton yarn they can also be used as Spa Cloths. Add her favorite body wash to make a personal gift.

Farmhouse Mini Wood Risers are a cute addition to mom’s decor. These are simple to make and you can paint or stain them in any color. Add her favorite candle or mini succulent pot for a fun gift.

Is mom a coffee drinker? This Crochet Fall Cup Cozy is super quick to make with bulky yarn. Add a gift card to her favorite coffee shop and tie it up in a cellophane bag for a cute gift. Of course, you can use any color bulky yarn to stitch up your cup cozy.

The Crochet Irene Infinity Scarf is super easy to stitch up. Make it in mom’s favorite color.

For the mom that likes cold drinks, a Personalized Tumbler is just the thing! You can put “Mom”, her name, or any special nickname you have for her.

Does mom have a sweet tooth? This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is amazing! And it’s so easy to make.

How about a special breakfast for mom? These Easy Flaky Cinnamon Biscuits are so easy to make and are so good with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Of course you’ll need a card for mom! I know the sentiment on the card below is for a sympathy card, but change it to “Happy Mother’s Day” and it will make a beautiful Mother’s Day card.