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Product Review Time- Kristin Omdahl’s new Book and yarn

By Yolanda on February 26, 2015 in Product Reviews, Uncategorized 0

This is a product review of Kristin Omdahl’s new book “Crochet So Lovely” and her yarn ” Be so Fine”

This past weekend I was so blessed to be able to attend Stitches West. I posted about it here. The experience was really great and the best part was all the people I got to meet. It was so nice to finally put a face to these people’s names. Oh sure, I had seen their videos, read their books etc., but finally meeting someone in person makes it real. One person who I have long admired is the fabulous Kristin Omdahl. If you haven’t heard of her she is a fantastic designer. She designs both knit and crochet items. I have purchased previous books and have really enjoyed making shawls (I made 3 so far) and so it was a real treat to meet her. Guess what? She is as nice and gracious in person. You see Kristin has always been my friend…. let me explain what I mean by that… She has been my friend in my head only, hahaha. I’m sure we all have those people we think if we met we would be friends. I’m so happy to report that yes, now I think we will be friends.

Anyway, back to the review. Kristin Omdahl had a booth at Stitches West 2015 held in Santa Clara, California. Her booth was so serene and lovely. What I really liked about her booth was that she had displayed finished garments to give you an idea of what could be made with the yarn. She sells her yarn which is 100% bamboo. It is spun, milled and hand dyed right here in the USA. She had the yarn organized in little bags. Either silver or gold bags. Depending on which bag you chose that yarn would be enough to complete the projects that were displayed above them. Silver would give you enough to complete shawls and other items and the gold bags had enough for smaller items such as cowls. The colors were so rich and luscious. The yarn is super soft. Kristin has personally selected each yarn color and type to ensure they meet her strict standards. I would totally recommend this yarn. I purchased the Amyethst. If you follow me on youtube and facebook you will know that my favorite colors is Purple (and shades of purple) and Pink (and shades of pink, including Magenta). I would have bought the bag just for the yarn but she also included along with the yarn a little package of “wrapture” which is her no rinse delicate wash. The fragrance is jasmine. With the purchase she also includes a pattern e-book which normally retails for $6.99. You can find instructions (and coupon) code for download on the back of the label. She also includes washing instructions on the label. To purchase yarn you can either go to her site styledbykristin.com (lots of other goodies available on the site) Click here for yarn purchase. She also has an etsy store Kristin’s Etsy store where she also sells the yarn and project bags. (P.S.- the project bags are made with fabric that has the drawings/art done by Kristin).

Not only was she selling her yarns,project bags and other goodies she also had her new book available for purchase. The title of the book is “Crochet so Lovely”. It retails for $24.99 which is a great value when you consider it contains instructions, diagrams and photos for 21 beautiful lace designs. That’s just a little over $1 per pattern. That’s a bargain. The book has very clear easy to understand written instructions along with diagrams and beautiful color photos. If you purchase thru her etsy store she will sign each copy and ship internationally. The book isn’t available in the UK yet thru amazon so this is a great way to order and get a signed book.

I highly recommend both the book and the yarn. This is quality stuff and I love to share with everyone when I find a good deal and good products. Please visit her sites and take a look at all of the goodies. I’m sure you are going to love them.

Once again her are the links: Etsy store Styledbykristin Website

Glass Mosaic Tile Mirror Frame – Home Decor

By Yolanda on February 12, 2015 in Uncategorized 0

Home Decor Ideas – DIY Projects

Mosaic Glass Tile Mirror – Home Decor

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I love glass tiles especially for Home Decor. Since the first time I saw it I fell in love. The other day while browsing at my local Pier1 store I saw some frames that had glass mosaic tiles around the frame edges. I thought they were gorgeous the only problem was the $24.99 price tag for a small 5×7 frame. It did however inspire me to find a more economical way to make my own. Home Decor shouldn’t have to be expensive. I mean who doesn’t want home to look like something out of a HGTV magazine shoot. Even Martha Stewart would love this idea.

I took a trip to my local Home Depot store and found lots of beautiful glass tiles. A 12×12 square costs $14.99 and is enough to make several projects. (Depending on the size of your finished item). I chose to purchase a 12×12 inch square. It was already put together with small color squares glued onto a mesh background. This is idea since I wouldn’t need to use a tile saw to cut the pieces. If you use a different shape tile you may need to use a tile saw to cut.. who needs that headache. Besides high powered saws freak me out. I went to my local dollar store and was lucky enough to find a plain mirror. Bingo! I had an idea. Here is what I did. This can also work with a plain picture frame as well. You are only limited by your imagination. I’m making one with little stones next. I love to decorate my home and these easy home decor ideas are sure to be a winner. These would be great to make for use when staging a home for sale.

Materials needed:

E600 glue Mirror (or plain picture frame)

Mosaic glass tiles X-acto knife or blade to cut tile strips

(or tile of your choice)

DIY – Home Decor – Instructions:

Step one: Clean the surface or your mirror or frame and let dry completely

Step two: Cut out your strips. I used a strip with 2 rows but you can do one row. Trim off excess mesh from edges.

Step 3: Dry fit your strips and trim off excess tiles

Step 4: Glue tile strips using E600 glue. (Please use E600 glue only in a well ventilated area). Let dry overnight

Step 5: Hang and Enjoy!

That’s it, I told you Home Decor using Mosaic Glass tiles doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. What other uses can you find for these beautiful glass tiles?

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Easy Paper Rose – ( Paper Crafts – Scrapbooking – Paper Quilling)

By Yolanda on February 4, 2015 in Uncategorized 0

Paper Crafts (paper quilling) / Scrapbooking can be so much fun!

Paper Crafts/ Scrapbooking

I have been seeing these pretty flowers everywhere. In fact my sister Laura made several beautiful wreaths with this little beauties. Of course hers came out so much better (Arrghhh!) The thing I love about these is that you are only limited by your creativity. You can choose whatever colors or paper backgrounds you like. I have even seen them made out of colorful magazine pages and music sheet paper. Whichever paper you choose they seem to always turn out great. Once complete you can glue these flowers onto picture frames, little cards, wreaths, etc. They are great for Scrapbooking and general Paper Crafts.

Paper craft (paper quilling) /scrapbooking DIY Instructions:

1. – Find a paper of your choice. Even construction paper works great.

2. – I like to trace a circle (to help keep me in place) but this is optional

3. – Draw a swirl inside the circle. Try to keep your swirls as even as possible. You can see mine aren’t exactly even but it still worked.

4.) Cut out your paper rose flower. I used a curving line but you can make it a straight line if you like.

5.) Use something small to help you start rolling up the paper. I used a toothpick. Once you get it going you won’t need the toothpick anymore. NOTE: Before I start rolling it up I added a little dab of glue to help keep the center in place.

6) Add a dab of glue to the back of flower and attach to a surface. Enjoy!

That is all there is to it. See how easy it is to make this Easy Paper Rose. Your scrapbooking and paper crafts will never be the same. : )

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Crochet – Valentine’s Day Coffee Mug Cozy

By Yolanda on January 28, 2015 in Uncategorized 1

Easy to Crochet Valentine’s Day Coffee Mug Cozy

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Here is a fun and easy crochet project. It would make a great teachers gift for Valentine’s Day. It’s a coffee mug cozy embellished with a cute little heart. I have seen these little coffee cozies for different holidays and since I Love hearts I couldn’t resist making for Valentine’s Day. Here is the pattern:

Materials:

Small amount of red yarn and white yarn (Medium weight works best) I used Lion Brand Yarn, Vanna’s Choice in Cranberry and White.

For the red part: Hook: I/9 5.5 mm

For the heart: Hook J/10 6.0mm

1 Button of your choice (make sure it fits between the 2 dc spaces)

Body of coffee mug cozy

To Begin: With Main Color (red) chain 12, dc into 4th chain from hook and in every chain to end.

Row 2-12: chain 3, dc in each stitch across row. (Last dc will be into 3rd chain of first row).

Row 13, sl stitch over 3 stitch, chain 3, dc in next 2 stitch

Row 14: ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches and fasten off and sew in tail.

Heart: To begin: Make a magic circle

rnd 1: ch 2, 3trc, 3dc, ch 1, trc, ch 1, 3 trc, 3dc, ch 2, sl st into circle. Pull circle shut. Weave in tails

Sew your heart onto the main body of your coffee cozy. You may use more than 1 hearts. Make as many as you want to sew onto your cozy.

Wrap the cozy around your mug. Now you can see where you need to sew on your button. Sew on your button and you’re done. It’s ready to be enjoyed.

You can buy coffee mugs at at many household stores like Wal-mart, Target and even at the Dollar store.

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DIY – Clover Mini-Flower Loom

By Yolanda on January 15, 2015 in Products I use, Uncategorized 2

Easy DIY – Clover Mini-Flower Loom

Clover Mini-Flower Loom Kit

One of the great things about attending the CHA Mega Show is being able to see products before they become available in stores. As many of you know I love to make flowers. I like using them as embellishments and to make other crafty things. This year Clover has introduced Mini-Flower Looms. These little looms are so cute and easy to use. The package I got had the flower and the square loom. The back of the looms are open so you can sew in the center to be able to ensure they won’t fall apart after removing them from the loom. You can use yarn, metallic yarns and thin cords. I also saw them using the thick metallic threads. You are really only bound by your imagination. I am using the new Bon Bon packages by Lion Brand Yarn.

It’s easy to do. First choose a yarn, thick thread or cord of your choice. There are 2 slits on the side of the loom. These will help you secure your beginning and finishing rounds. Then you will wind the yarn around the pegs. You will be working directly across from each peg. I work in a clockwise direction. You can wind the yarn around the pegs 1, 2, of 3 times. I did it 3 times. Then when you have finished winding around all the pegs, you can put the tail back into the remaining slit on the side of the loom. Now, you will use your thread needle and thread with yarn of your choice. I used about a 20 inch strand. Now, you will sew back and forth making sure to get all levels of the yarn.. now move onto the next set of pegs. Repeat until you have worked all pegs. Now weave in your tail and cut. You are ready to slide the flower off the loom and cut the tails off the remaining two slits.