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Easy to Crochet Baskets – Adjust sizes to fit your needs

By Yolanda on April 20, 2016 in Crochet Projects, Home Decor 2

Easy Crochet Baskets

These crochet baskets are so fun and easy to make. The best part is that you can adjust the size according to your needs. You can even make several to rest inside of each other. The crochet baskets I made measured about 12 1/2 inches in circumference and about 8 inches tall. It is surprising how much fits inside of it. What is also nice is that when not in use you can just fold it flat and out of the way. I think crocheting your own baskets is a great way to eliminate landfill waste. How many times have we seen throw away containers which end up in the landfill since they tear or break so easily. These Easy to Crochet Baskets are so pretty and you can use them for all types of things. I filled mine with yarn. You can use your in kids room to store toys, shoes, etc. They work great in a baby nursery.

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Announcing Yarnspirations Yarn Giveaway Winners!

By Yolanda on April 15, 2016 in Giveaways / Contests 30

This is a short post to announce the winners of the Yarnspirations Yarn Giveaway. This giveaway is a way to thank all of my blog members. The winners will be able to select 10 skeins of their choice from among the yarns sold by Yarnspirations. The 3 winners have been notified to the email they used when they become members of this blog. They will have until next Thursday, April 21 at 5pm (PST) to claim their prize.

The mail contains all instructions to claim prizes. If they do not respond within that time to claim their prize a new winner will be chosen to take their place. Remember only those people living in the USA and Canada are eligible to enter and win.

The first winner is: Saundra Shackelford

The second winner is: Margaret Ellis

The third winner is: Ivette Gutierrez

If you didn’t win don’t despair, I have man more giveaways and some contests planned for the rest of 2016. To be eligible you simply need to be a member of this blog. It is free and your information is always kept confidential. The sign up box is along the right hand side of this blog. Be sure to become a member today if you haven’t already done so.

I want to thank my friends are Yarnspirations for their generosity and support. Please help me in Congratulating all the winners. Thank you all for your support. I love you all so much. Please be sure to follow me on all my other social media sites. The icons are here at the bottom.

Learn to Knook – First 2 Lessons

By Yolanda on March 25, 2016 in knook 3

Knook Kit from Leisure Arts

Learn to Knook.

Do you want to learn to knook but thought it was too hard. It’s easier than you think and it creates beautiful “knit” look items. I have seen the knook kits around and several people have commented they wanted to learn how to use them. Since I knit I didn’t find much need for learning. However, after receiving so many requests for tutorials I decided to try it out. My friends at LeisureArts.com were kind enough to send me several sets to try out. I have played around with them a while back but then life got busy and I didn’t have time to really try them out.

This week I uploaded 2 new videos on learning to knook. They are short videos that hopefully explain how this little hook creates the same stitches as traditional knitting. The first video will teach you how to create the “knit” stitch. Click below to watch it.

Purchase your own Knook here: Knook Kit (Affiliate Link)

If you prefer to watch a video tutorial the link is on the next page.

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I was featured on NBC News

By Yolanda on March 17, 2016 in News Media 7

How I was featured on NBC News

(Update: Since this post I have also been featured on Fox, Univision, Telemundo, and many other newspapers since my story was picked up by the Associated Press)

Today has been a very exciting day. I’m not sure if you follow me on facebook or not. Well I shared how I have attended the #WeAllGrow summit in Long Beach, California in the beginning or March. It was a really great summit with hundreds of Latina (mostly) bloggers, creatives, authors, content creators, etc. The venue was beautiful at the Maya Hotel right next to the water. We could see the Queen Mary museum from our rooms. This was my first year attending and it did not disappoint. I was fortunate enough to be selected by Ana Flores the creator of WeAllGrow and Latina Bloggers Connect to part of a panel. The panel was titled “How to successfully launch a YouTube channel.” Although I do not consider myself a YouTube expert I have learned a thing or two in my years as a YouTuber with my “All Crafts Channel” and wanted to share some of my wisdom with others. I really enjoyed it and met some really nice lifestyle and beauty bloggers with whom I shared the panel.

The summit had many valuable sessions, workshops, awesome sponsors such as #Dove, #Neutrogena, #Mazda, #YouTube, #TurboTax, #.Me, Aguacates de Mexico, and #O-P-I just to name a few. The event was really great. I highly recommend it. One evening we had a Storytellers event which was moderated by my good friend Kathy Cano-Murillo aka CraftyChica. Several women shared their inspirational stories. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the place.

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Crochet Carrot Bag

By Yolanda on March 15, 2016 in Crochet Projects, Holiday Projects 19

Crochet Easter Basket Carrot

Crochet Carrot Bag

Easter is almost here and for many that means Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Baskets. There are so many baskets to choose from on the market but how about crocheting something a little different. A few years ago I crocheted this little orange carrot bag. One of the reasons I really like it is that kids can use it after Easter is over. I think it is a great Easter Projecter – Crochet alternative to traditional basket. During a Easter egg hunt the bag can be used to store your Eggs. After the holiday it can be used to carry small toys.

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