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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Cooking Up Some Christmas Gifts

I love making handmade/homemade gifts. One of the easiest and most appreciated gifts around the holiday is food! I am always looking for new ideas to give away to friends and co-workers. So many people do cookies and candy that I like to find something different. In my search for new ideas, I came across this fabulous website.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/

I have only just begun to explore the possibilities. My head is swimming with ideas for food gifts! I think some of these suggestions are relatively inexpensive and fairly easy. I invite you to check out this site and find some great ideas beyond cookies and fudge for holiday giving!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

My Wednesday WIP

Do you have many WIPs? WIP = Work In Progress. I have a few I am working on. I put most aside to create some Christmas items. This is one that I came up with by myself.

I remember the Christmas wreath pins I had when I was younger. They were crocheted and embellished. Every December it would be pinned to my "good coat" that I wore to church on Sundays. Feeling a bit nostalgic, I came up with a pattern that gives you the same idea.

The first thing I did was buy some of my new favorite yarn. It is called Loops & Threads Impeccable worsted. It is only available at Michael's. It has the same feel as Vanna's Choice but you get more in a skein for about the same money.

I started with an H hook but switched to a G hook and it looks better to me. Here are the instructions.

Lucky Ladybug's Christmas Wreath*

a small amount of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Kelly Green

G hook

Embellishments

Ch. 10 and slp st in first ch to form ring

Chain 5 and slp st at the bottom of the first chain 6. There should be a total of 15 loops.

Weave in ends and embellish as desired.

I took a picture with my cell phone so you could see my WIP. They only take about ten minutes start to finish.

There are a number of things you can use these little wreaths for besides making pins. I thought about sewing them together to make a garland. Using them as ornaments or as a tie on to special gifts. The wreaths could even be used to embellish other Christmas crafts. Just use your imagination!!

*This pattern is for your personal use only. Please do not sell items or duplicate the pattern for sale without the permission of Lucky Ladybug Designs!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Stocking the Shop

I spent today gathering up all the items I have been working on for the last few weeks and finally put them up in my shop at Lucky Ladybug Designs on etsy.

This is a set of Ponytail ties for only $5

I have been crocheting tons of cotton cloths...you can find sets of 2 or three.

I love the bright colors of this set.

This has to be my favorite new item...the Lil Ditty Bag with yo-yo embellishment.

Stop by and see all my new items! Remember that Christmas is only six months away...now is the time to start your shopping.

God bless!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

It's Beginning To...

look a lot like CHRISTMAS!!!

The cold has settled in over the Midwest and the holidays are heading our way at a dizzying rate. My Terrific Tuesday Treasures are etsyblogger team finds with the tag of Christmas.

First is a Happy Holidays Towel from Sewitsforyou...