Category: Crafts

How to Make Cute Felt Pillow Monsters for Halloween

These pillow monsters are fun to make, and they are a great way to let you and your child’s creativity flow, because you can make them any way you like. If you’re wondering where to start, follow the design in the picture for your first pillow monster, and then, once you’re more comfortable with working …

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Beautiful Wax Sculptures Made Easy

There is something infinitely beautiful about a well shaped candle.  People will pay top dollar for this works of art and I have often found that many people will avoid using them since they are so exquisite. If you do use the sculpted candle, you are left with a melted mess, trying to figure out …

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Halloween Craft Project: Lifesized Frankenstein

Wooooooo! The wind howled through the trees and warned of all the evil thrills that graced the night. It was Halloween and everyone from spooks to mice were excited by the events that would unfold… Of course it isn’t Halloween yet but I thought I would kick off the Halloween crafts early, since I need …

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Crochet Card Project: Fall Card

One crafter likes to make cards. Another crafter likes to crochet. Why not combine them and make a “crochet card”?  This card is designed to showcase both popular crafts. The possibilities are endless, and quick.  -Linda Supplies Size B Crochet Hook Deep Orange #3 Lightweight Yarn, small amount 3 pieces of scrapbook paper Stickers Mini …

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Crochet Card Project: Thanks Coach

Your coach inspires, teaches, and helps you become better at what you do. Show your appreciation for them and let them know how much you care! Linda 🤎 Supplies Brown and white yarn Size C hook Pinback Football scrapbook paper & stickers Double-sided scrapbook tabs Card and Envelope Football 1) Chain 2, 2 single crochet …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Pink & Grey Baby Blanket

In my last post I shared a pattern for a baby blanket, and here is another one like it that I made in pink and grey.  You can make this by following the last pattern and using these colors. Vanna’s Choice® White Vanna’s Choice® Silver Heather Vanna’s Choice® Rose Shocking I love to use the Vanna’s Choice® Lion Brand yarn …

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Crochet Card Project: Get Whale Soon

Get well wishes!! You don’t have to write a lot to lift someone’s spirits in a big way. This is for family or friends and expresses support. Put a smile on a child’s face!Linda 💚 Supplies Size C hook Yarn – #1 Fine White (Bernat Baby) Whale Button Individual packet of tissues Wording “Get Whale Soon” …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Baby Blanket

I recently posted a pattern for a simple granny square, and this baby blanket starts with that exact pattern and continues on, as if it were one large granny square. Here is the pattern: Supplies 3 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in White 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Terracotta 2 Skeins Vanna’s Choice® in Dusty Green Size F …

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Crochet Card Project: Birthday Cupcake Card

It’s a snap to personalize this birthday card for him or her.Simply choose a design and add your own text.Customize it with photos.Adding a crocheted cupcake makes it even sweeter! ❤️ Linda Supplies Blank card – 5 ½x 4 ¼ Scrapbook Paper – (I found a reversible sheet with “sprinkles” on one side, and birthday …

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Free Crochet Pattern: Cloche Hat with Flower

This is a green crochet cloche hat with white trim and a white flower with a bit of pink inside. This pattern is for a teen/adult sized hat, but you can reduce each hat row by a percentage to make toddler and children’s hats (depending on the size you want). Materials 1 skein Vanna’s Choice …

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