Friday, November 30, 2018

Free Crochet Pattern - Mini Christmas Wreaths

Free Crochet Pattern - Mini Christmas Wreaths
I have been in Christmas decoration mode for days now.  I really need to stay off of Pinterest and social media because it is just fueling the crafting fire.  But seriously... how cute are these Mini Christmas Wreaths?! I got the idea from an Instagram post from Boyle.  They suggested using tiny w…

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Free Pattern ~ Crochet Bobble Christmas Tree Skirt

Free Pattern ~ Crochet Bobble Christmas Tree Skirt
This is such a fun little tree skirt!!  I had bought a little tree for each of my kids' bedrooms, and one for me too of course, and they needed the perfect skirt to complete them.  I think the bobble trim gives this simple skirt charming touch.  For years I have been telling myself that I am go…

Free Pattern - Simple Knit Fingerless Gloves

Free Pattern - Simple Knit Fingerless Gloves
I love kitting.  I love the way the stitches look, how there isn't all those little holes that you have when crocheting, the needles...but knitting takes me so much longer than Crocheting.   Because of that I usually will opt to crochet.  But these simple Fingerless Gloves are a quick little p…

Thursday, November 15, 2018

How I Made My Own Graphics For Free

How I Made My Own Graphics For Free
I shared in a previous post about how I made my own business logo for free and today I am going to tell you how I made my own graphic using those logos so that all areas of my business match, something that is very important to any business.   In the past I have paid others to make graphics for me…

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

DIY Faux Fur Pom Poms

DIY Faux Fur Pom Poms
Okay guys, I am sure that you have all seen these super cute and fun fur pom poms on hats lately.  Everyone is loving them, especially me!  So naturally I wanted to offer hats to my customers with them but I ran into a dilemma...my beloved Hobby Lobby  {which I like to affectionately call "Ho…

Saturday, November 10, 2018

How I Made My Own Business Logo for FREE

How I Made My Own Business Logo for FREE
I have been wanting to make some changes with my handmade business...starting with the name.  I wanted a name that would better incorporate my business and life as a whole.  I have debated this for years and finally last week it suddenly hit me...Crochet Happens.  Between all the joy and chaos of …

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Free Pattern ~ Super Bulky Messy Bun Hat

Free Pattern ~ Super Bulky Messy Bun Hat
So the other day I got a request for ome of my messy bun hats with THREE different colors of yarn at the same time.  .  I have done 2 strands of worsted weight yarn with no problem but never worked with 3 at the same time...but I was about to try.   Working with 3 strands of yarn is tricky.  You h…

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Crocheted Air Plant Pots

Crocheted Air Plant Pots
My husband and I love plants.  Okay...I love to look at plants.  Keeping them alive is another story.  I don't understand how I can keep the kids alive but plants...not so much.  I have found though that this little Air Plant of mine {the only inside plant that is mine and I am allowed to be i…