Wednesday, 31 December 2014

7th Day of Craftmas: Book Page Christmas Tree Topiary

Hello!
Here is the seventh day of craftmas pattern:

This pattern is by Shellie Wilson and the link takes you to the pattern on her website. The photo is also from the pattern. This Christmas craft very sophisticated and it looks gorgeous!

Libby

Tuesday, 30 December 2014

6th Day of Craftmas: Snowman Soup

Hello!
Here is the sixth day of craftmas craft: Snowman Soup.

This recipe is by Stephanie Locsei and the link takes you to the pattern on her website. The photo is also from her pattern. Snowman Soup is a hot chocolate mix with delicious toppers and is lovely as a little token to show you care and who doesn't love a hot chocolate in the cold winter months?

Libby

5th Day of Craftmas: Pom-Pom Snowmen

Hello!
Here it is: the adorable fifth day of craftmas pattern!
Pom-Pom Snowmen

The pattern is by Stephanie Locsei and the link takes you to the pattern on her website. The photos and photo arrangement is also from her website. I think that these are adorable and people of any age can make them!

Libby

4th Day of Craftmas: Pipe-Cleaner Snowflake Ornaments

Hello!
I'm sorry it's late but here it is: the 4th day of craftmas pattern:

This pattern is by Martha Stewart and the link takes you straight to the pattern on her website. The photo is also from the pattern. These snowflakes would look lovely on a Christmas tree and would be a lovely quick craft to make for a late gift or something like that.

Libby

3rd Day of Craftmas: Candy Cane Mice

Hello!
I am so sorry this is late but here it is: the third day of craftmas.

This pattern is by Martha Stewart and the link takes you to the pattern on her website. The photo is also from her pattern. These mice are adorable and you could have such a lovely family time making them together.

Libby

Friday, 26 December 2014

Yarn Review: Rico Creative Cotton Aran

Hello!
Soon as my most popular post to date is my Easy World Craft: Crochet, which was a super-quick review-style post. It has 24 page views to date so either you guys want me to stop blabbing so much or you like reviews: I'm going to take it a as the latter! Also, I said in my Reviews and other stuff post that I wanted you to tell me if I should do some more reviews: I didn't get any answers so I am just going to go ahead and do one! Just to say no-one is paying me to say anything or anything like that so this is just my honest opinion.


So the yarn I am reviewing is the Rico Creative Cotton Aran yarn and I am using it for the blanket that I am making. It is really soft and it works up beautifully. The only problem with it is it splits really easily which isn't ideal if you are trying to make a project speedily. Overall I would recumbent it but if you get frustrated with split yarn you might want to try something.

Libby

2nd Day of Craftmas: Wrapping Paper Wreath

Hello!
Here we have the second day of craftmas pattern! Ready to see?

This pattern is by Kate Riley and the link takes you to the pattern on her blog Centsational Girl. The photo is also from the post that is linked. It is stunning and it is a different craft from what I would usually share on here which is really cool!

Libby

1st Day of Craftmas: Snowflake Earrings

Hello!
Sorry I am late posting this: yesterday was Christmas day though, and I hope you all had a lovely, happy day. Here is the (late) first day of craftmas pattern:
Snowflake Earrings

This pattern is by Janet and the link takes you straight to the pattern on her blog, Yellow, Pink and Sparkly, to make the snowflake earrings. The photo was from the linked post on her blog too. The pattern is crochet as well and it is super cute!

Libby


Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Organisation, updates and CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Hi!
Today I really want to organise my blog to make it clear when I will post and the sort of things I will be posting about so if you don't like something you can skip it! With my "10 of the most amazing" series, one will be posted once every 3 weeks on Fridays. For general updates (things like this!), those will be posted on Tuesdays, and I aim to to them 3 times a month so you know what I'm up to! Of course there will be random posts at random times and I'm hoping to do more DIY's soon!

Onto the updates section: on my crochet blanket I have finished all eight squares in the Rose shade and I am onto this gorgeous purple called Cardinal. If I haven't mentioned previously, the yarn I am using is Rico Creative Cotton (Aran) and here is the link to buy it: http://www.woolwarehouse.co.uk/creative-cotton-aran-black-90-50g. I have also done a really exciting craft project that I will be sharing with you very soon in form of a DIY!

Now, I adore Christmas. I think it is the best time of the year and I just always feel so happy when it comes around!  I would really like to do a Christmassy series but I am a bit to late do do one this advent. Instead I will be doing a "12 days of craftmas" series starting on Christmas day (Thursday 25th December this year!) and ending on 5th January (a Monday this year!). In this series I will be posting a cute Christmas pattern to prepare for next year or maybe you were late on your Christmas presents!

Libby