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Happy 3rd Birthday, Cambrie Noelle

By Lorraine

Cambrie LOVES Minnie Mouse!

So for her Birthday I made her a hat.

The pattern is from Repeat Crafter Me

this little 3-year old sweetie melts my heart

peeking in the window
It was a rainy, chilly afternoon when Jared and I met Jamie and the kids at the Pop Shop
to celebrate Cambrie’s birthday in the quaint town of Collingswood, New Jersey.
A few years ago, Bobby Flay arrived at the Pop Shop for a Grilled Cheese Throwdown.

big bowls of ice-cream made everyone happy

and there might have been some noisy children too…

even in the rain the streets were beautiful

~*~

When Ella stopped coming for childcare back in September, I told her I would take her to our church’s Living Nativity. So, that is what we did Saturday night. I told her afterward we could go to Friendly’s for dinner and ice-cream sundaes. Much to my surprise, she wanted to head back to my house where we spent a couple of hours playing together in the nursery, She made me lots of plates of play food, played dress-up and read an American Girl magazine to me.

American Girl Crochet Pattern

By Lorraine

When those beautiful American Girl catalogs arrive in the mail, our granddaughters get so excited and pour through the pages pointing out new outfits for their dolls. But those prices can be pretty high, especially when you have more than one child making a wish list. I got to work and found a crochet pattern for dolls to make a cute outfit.

Lined Crochet Stocking for Chloe

By Lorraine

Pattern for crochet stocking for baby's 1st Christmas, It is lined with fabric to keep treasures safely inside. Just the right size for baby.

Lined Crochet Stocking for Chloe’s 1st Christmas. Our little leapling granddaughter is getting bigger and I wanted to make her something special for Christmas. So, I adapted a crochet pattern and made her a baby-size Christmas stocking that is lined with fabric so nothing pokes through the holes.

Real Knowledge for Back to School and a Cute Rolo Candy Pencil Craft

By Lorraine

Make Rolo candy pencil treats for back to school or teacher gifts. An easy and fun craft project for kids of all ages using Rolo candy and Hershey Kisses.

As our grandchildren begin a new school year, my prayer above all others is that they all learn more of the Lord and grow closer to him. Proverbs Chapter 2 and verses 1-11 tells of the blessing and benefits of wisdom and knowledge. Sending them back to school with prayers and cute, Rolo candy pencil for a sweet treat as they begin a new year.

Subway Art

By Lorraine

There are many great tutorials to make subway art. The one I made was time consuming and the lettering isn’t as precise as if the words were stenciled or vinyl.

But it has a humble, handmade look and was relatively inexpensive.

I had several ideas before settling on this method. I considered building the project on Photoshop and having it printed onto a canvas but didn’t want to pay the price for a large one and I was limited to the size.

I also thought about painting the lettering onto a canvas but decided to purchase a pine board that we cut to a 13-inch x 35-inch rectangle.

I printed out the words as a Word document in two different fonts.

Using a paper cutter, I cut around each word and, after sanding, priming and spray painting the board, I positioned them in a pleasing way.

Using a stylist (seen on the lower left in photo above), I traced over the outline of each of the letters.

This was the hardest part of the project as I found it took a lot of pressure to leave an indentation in the board.

Each word was painted with white acrylic paint that I thinned just a little with water, using a thin paintbrush.

I sanded the edges of the board and some areas on the face as well.

A coat of sealer and a light wash of brown antiquing paint and a final coat of sealer finished the project.

I debated whether to drill of hole on the back, add a sawtooth hanger or add a hook to the top for hanging. I had a brass hook that I had saved from an old lamp. I thought the brass was too bright so I spray painted it black and screwed to the top of the board.

That’s it!

Crochet La La Lovely Top

By Lorraine

Sweet crochet top or dress for little girls from La La Lovely pattern. Easy Etsy pattern for an adorable outfit for kids clothing.

I tested a pattern called La La Lovely Top for this adorable crocheted top/dress designed by Amanda (from Pardon My Chaos) in a size that would fit the Sweet Pixie in our family. I hurried to finish it and took it over today hoping Cambrie would be cooperative in trying it on so I could get a few photos.

Aunt Marie’s Knitted Dainty Bells

By Lorraine

Easy vintage pattern for knitted dainty bells work up quickly and are sweet for holiday tree ornaments, baby or wedding shower favors and corsages. My husband’s Aunt Marie enjoyed all sorts of needlework and loved gifting us with special items she made.

Crochet Rosettes

By Lorraine

Little girls just love dressup and pretty things. Make a few crochet rosettes and attach to a headband for a sweet lil’ noggin you know.
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Crochet Ring Around a Rosie Wreath

By Lorraine

Bright and cheerful wreath made with crochet rosettes and leaves from very easy patterns. Great stash buster way to use leftover yarn from finished projects.

What do you think? Does this wreath say happy! Easy to crochet rosettes in several different sizes are attached to a wreath form. Tuck in some crocheted leaves and you have a cheerful Ring around a Rosie wreath to brighten your world. From an easy pattern that works up quickly.

Simple Re-Purposing

By Lorraine

When replacing the light over your kitchen or dining room table, save the glass lamp shades to up-cycle. Usually the shades or globes are in great condition and too nice to toss in the trash. With just a few supplies and simple re-purposing, you can make sweet little pots to fill with springtime flowers.

Perky Pillow

By Lorraine

I wanted a colorful pillow for a wicker chair in our multipurpose Nursery/Playroom/Craft studio

There is a great tutorial for crocheting Daisy Squares at the sweet home of My Rose Valley.

This room is filled with bright morning light and nice and warm ~ just how I like it!

I worked the back in all double crochet and finished the pillow with a scalloped border.

sweet

♥

Linking to: Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense , DIY Project Parade

My entry into Fridays Unfolded sponsored

by Appliances Online and Bosch Washing Machines

Crochet Easter Egg

By Lorraine

Is there a new little sweetheart in your family? Though not typical Easter colors I think this pink and blue crochet Easter egg makes a cute baby’s 1st Easter keepsake. You can make a solid color egg, use variegated yarn or choose any combination of colors for your egg.

Little Wooden Cross from Sticks

By Lorraine

A humble little wooden cross made from sticks gathered from your backyard. With or without an attached bible verse it is a sweet Easter remembrance and decoration.

I just love the simplicity of this project. Easily made from sticks gathered from your yard, a humble little wooden cross is so symbolic. Attach a tag with the bible verse from Luke 2:11, “a Savior has been born to you”, and it is perfect as you celebrate Easter or even Christmas. These little stick crosses are a sweet and easy holiday craft to make for or with kids.Continue Reading

Crochet Easter Decorations

By Lorraine

Sharing the sweet vintage pattern for crochet Easter eggs. Crochet in pretty pastel colors and fill a basket or bowl for a lovely and decorative holiday centerpiece. Pattern works up quickly and uses just a little yarn.
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Crochet Easter Egg

By Lorraine

Each Easter I bring out a basket full of crochet decorations that my mom and I made way back in 1978. Here is an easy pattern for Crochet Easter Egg that separates to open. Fill with a little Easter grass, tuck in candy or small toys and tie to close. Continue Reading

Crochet Chocolate Diorama Easter Egg

By Lorraine

Peek inside this sweet crocheted chocolate diorama Easter egg decorated with faux frosting and embroidered scrolls. Cute pattern for holiday décor tablescapes or filling Easter baskets.

Crochet Chocolate Diorama Easter Egg, is a crochet project my mom and I came up with during one of her visits when I was living in Ohio. We were several states away from one another and I was expecting my first child. By the time we were finished we had crocheted a basket full of sweet Easter decorations that I bring out and displayed each spring.

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