Owl Purses

I found this adorable pattern for a crocheted owl purse, and just had to try it out (x3)!  I did alter the pattern just a bit (since I was using thinner yarn than suggested, and it would have made the purse smaller). I added one more round - just hdc's to the overall circle, added one more row of hdc's to the top of the owl, and a row of hdc to the chain strap.  Otherwise I followed the directions given -- quick and easy and LOTS of fun!

Here's a link to another owl pattern (a bib) that could easily be made into a purse!

More Scripture Freebies

Images courtesy of:
Birds Cards, Digital Two for Tuesday, Free Pretty Things For You, Mel Stampz,

Crocheted Apple Hot Pad

Here's an add on toWednesday's gift....a Crocheted Apple Hot Pad. I had to wing this one -- no pattern, just a picture to go by.  Here's my first attempt at writing a crochet pattern, so please excuse if it has any mistakes in it.

Make a Magic Ring
Round 1: ch2 (counts as 1st dc throughout) - 11 dc in ring - sl st in top of ch2
Round 2: ch 2,  2 dc in each st around - 24 stitches total
Round 3: ch 2,  2 dc in each st around - 48 stitches total
Round 4: ch 2  * 2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch * Repeat from * to * all the way around 72 stitches total
Round 5: 5sc, 1 hdc, *1dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat from * to * 4 times, 11 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr in each of the next 2 stitches, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 11 sc, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st* repeat from * to * 4 times, 1 hdc, 5 sc, sl st finish off

Here's a great tutorial for the leaves

Doesn't it made a nice add on to my previously posted gift?

Mini Cards

I used some of the free Scripture Printables from this post and made some mini note-cards for a gift.  I used patterned paper to make some simple envelopes to go along with them.

 My envelopes are about 3 x 5 inches....here's a template that I think would work --- if it's not quite right you could re-size it a bit.

 I'm including two sheets of "ready to print" mini notecards -- just print, trim, and fold.

This post linked to:

• Scripture Thursday at Little Birdie Blessings

Crocheted Hostess Gift

It sure feels good to be back to normal again after a week-end of being sick!

Today I'm sharing some crocheted gifts I've made. Wouldn't these make nice hostess gifts for someone with a country kitchen? (I just happen to know several people that fit that category!)

Here's what's in the pack:

• 2 hand towels w/crocheted hangers
• 1 dish cloth
• 1 apple scrubbie

Here are the patterns I used to make them:

• Dishcloth
• Apple Scrubbie
• Crocheted button 

Since I have shoulder/neck problems I can't push my crochet needle through the towel when attaching the yarn.  I found that using a regular needle and sewing the loops on before I start to crochet worked out good for me  and didn't cause me undo pain like the "normal" way does.

I didn't actually have a pattern for the topper (except another towel that was gifted to me), but I used all treble crochet stitches to make these toppers.

This post linked to:

• Whatever You Want Wednesday 

Butterfly Cut Out

Another Pinterest Pin inspired card......the inspiration came from here.

As you can see I went with a monochromatic blue, and I really love how all the shades and prints went together.

Supplies used:

• Kraft/Teal blue cardstock
• Butterfly die and embossing folder (Provo Craft)
• Homemade dew drops
• White ribbon
• Twine
• Paisly Embossing Folder (Provo Craft)
• White ink pad (I lightly inked over the embossing)
• Scallop Circle and Circle Nestabilities

Here's the inside where I tucked a Scripture pretty from my friend, Christa!

This post linked to

• Stampin' Sisters In Christ - Make a Happy Card Challenge