Crochet flowers pattern as seen in Mollie Makes
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
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WEDNESDAY, 24 AUGUST 2011
82. Handewerk-In-'n-Koffiewinkel Dag
Wat beplan jy vir die 1ste September? Dis 'n donderdag so ek vermoed seker nie veel nie. Wel.... not for long!
Die girls op OnsHekel het Maandag besluit dat 1 September elke jaarHandewerk-In-'n-Koffiewinkel Dag sal wees. Sommer net so, want ons kan.
Die ding het begin toe Christelle, van Haak en Stekie, 'n link na Idees Tydskrif se stunning gehekelde stoel, ontwerp deur Cornel Strydom van Craftshare en I love Pom-Poms, gepost het op die muur. Dit bestaan uit honderde blokkies en Idees doen ook mos 'n YarnBomb later in September so die logiese volgende stap is vir almal om saam te hekel en brei aan blokke. (Wel, dis logies as jy 'n wol fanatikus is.)
Binne drie comments is 1 September herdoop as die dag waarop almal wat kan brei, kwilt, borduur, kruissteek, watookal, dit in koffiewinkels moet gaan doen in 'n groep of op jou eie. Daar is selfs alreeds bymekaarkomplekke in Anisa se Succulent Cafe in die Woodlands Boulevard sentrum en die 18th Avenue Bakery & Cafe (albei in Pretoria) gereël.
Die girls op OnsHekel het Maandag besluit dat 1 September elke jaarHandewerk-In-'n-Koffiewinkel Dag sal wees. Sommer net so, want ons kan.
Die ding het begin toe Christelle, van Haak en Stekie, 'n link na Idees Tydskrif se stunning gehekelde stoel, ontwerp deur Cornel Strydom van Craftshare en I love Pom-Poms, gepost het op die muur. Dit bestaan uit honderde blokkies en Idees doen ook mos 'n YarnBomb later in September so die logiese volgende stap is vir almal om saam te hekel en brei aan blokke. (Wel, dis logies as jy 'n wol fanatikus is.)
Binne drie comments is 1 September herdoop as die dag waarop almal wat kan brei, kwilt, borduur, kruissteek, watookal, dit in koffiewinkels moet gaan doen in 'n groep of op jou eie. Daar is selfs alreeds bymekaarkomplekke in Anisa se Succulent Cafe in die Woodlands Boulevard sentrum en die 18th Avenue Bakery & Cafe (albei in Pretoria) gereël.
So komaangirls, maak julle naalde, penne, spelde, wol, materiaal en skertjies bymekaar en vaar die koffiewinkels in!!! Julle hoef nie eens te wag vir 1 September nie. Kry 'n oefenlopie in sommer hierdie naweek en deel die foto's met ons op OnsHekel.
My Favorite Facebook Find -
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.134344479969481.25033.122835161120413&type=1
worth a visit, inspired me .....
worth a visit, inspired me .....
Tuesday, 23 August 2011
crochet flowers galore....AMAZING!!
http://ilovepom-poms.squarespace.com/blog/ visit for even more great finds
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 07:00 AM PDT
a new link to Craftzine...pay them a visit you will love it!!
Craftzine.com blog - 13 new articles
Monday, 22 August 2011
a Mustard seed share....
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 04:56 AM PDT
Those of you with sharp eyes may have noticed the buffet behind the dining table in yesterday's post.
It's had a pretty amazing makeover. This piece is also confirmation that I married the right man. As a youth pastor, my husband helps a lot of people move and every once in a while he gets first crack at some furniture someone wants to sell or get rid of. He came home one day after a move and said, "Oh. These people were getting rid of a piece of furniture and I thought you might want it. It's OK. It's not as bad as some of the pieces you bring home." Ha! So, I went outside to check it out, certain he had picked up some 1970's monstrosity with obnoxious hardware and a shape I just couldn't work with. I was so surprised to see this...
...a lovely antique buffet. A little mistreated (that faux painted wood is just wrong) and a little dinged up, but a very lovely piece.
I knew this piece was going to be a beast, but I decided to give it my all. I stripped the paint off the top to reveal the natural wood. I didn't stain it, but opted to just wax it. The base was painted in ASCP's Paris Gray followed by a "wash" of equal parts Old White and water. I brushed on the Old White mixture with a chip burhs and wiped it off with a dry cloth. Lastly, I hit the edges with some sand paper and waxed it with clear, soft wax.
The knobs are carved and have a sort of tortoise shell look. I purchased them at Hobby Lobby and they worked perfectly with the scale of the piece and the wood top.
My husband is usually pretty relaxed about all of the furniture coming and going in our home, but he was really hesitant about letting this one go. "Are you sure you want to sell it? It would look great in our family room with a flat screen TV hung over it." Oh boy, you're speaking my language. Then, the reality of my empty space at Lucketts flashed into my mind and I strengthened my resolve. "Don't worry. I'll find another one." I have to confess that I wouldn't have been too disappointed if it hadn't fit up the steps to my third floor space, but it did.
Now, let's just hope I find another one!
jewelry...combined with crochet a MUST
crochet jewelry
http://elisabethandree.posterous.com/crochet-jewelry
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elisabeth andree to elisabeth andréedo you remember these?
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this is what i've made of them
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glittering bracelet
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the first is a bracelet with two glittering buttons, but without the flowers. i crocheted chains and closed it into a ring, followed by one row of h dc. i rolled up the bracelet and wrapped yarn around two sides and then attached the buttons. this bracelet can easily function as an suspender sleeve.
jewelry for a girl
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second, i made a necklace and attached the flowers with buttons on it. with aqua-colored yarn i made basting stitches and sewed the buttons tighter. then i made a matching bracelet with a button for decoration.
alternatives
- you could make a narrow belt if you don't close the chains into a ring. you can make a closure with a small clasp or with a buttonhole or a loop and a button.
- as an alternative for the bracelet you can think of this as a decoration at the ends of sleeves, for example.
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give away
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if you know a girl who would love to wear the necklace with matching bracelet, you can post a comment to tell me. you can do this until august 30 (tuesday) and shortly thereafter, i will reveal my choice from the entries.
extra info
you can not open the bracelet and it is to small to fit an adult hand. the necklace is also fine if the girl wears her hair in a ponytail or a knot. maybe i'm a bit cautious but i do not think the jewelry is suitable for the youngest, but i will leave that up to you.
you can not open the bracelet and it is to small to fit an adult hand. the necklace is also fine if the girl wears her hair in a ponytail or a knot. maybe i'm a bit cautious but i do not think the jewelry is suitable for the youngest, but i will leave that up to you.
i am looking forward to your entries!
great link-http://crochet.about.com/bio/Amy-Solovay-59108.htm?nl=1
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amazing....body art done with Henna
Posted: 22 Aug 2011 06:30 AM PDT
Henna (Mehndi) is used by South Asians, for traditionally celebrating events, weddings and festivals.
I love Henna. Here is a round up of a few wonderful New Henna Designs of 2011 for all my South Asian friends, that I loved the most. I hope all my other readers also find it fascinating, as it surely does appeal to the eyes.
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The Arabic Henna designs are always so pretty. I usually like the designs of the tattoos that are not completely filled, for me less is always more.
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I love the use of color in this Henna Design, it looks so vibrant and fun
I always think it's so hard to put Mehndi, I was never good at it.
It requires a lot of patience and creativity for sure
Now this is the kind of Mehndi design I had on my hands on my wedding.
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People who are really good at applying Mehndi, they literally hold the cone like an artist holds the brush and every now and then you will see amazing ideas coming through.
Can you imagine shading with a Mehndi cone?
When there are going to be pens for applying Mehndi, things will be a whole lot easier for people like me. :)
And that day I will be trying this design. It looks easier than others.
A typically empty but unique design
Love this half moon idea on both hands. Beautiful Tattoo design for Eid
Love it!
What beautiful flowers
Easy and cute
Arabic Mehndi designs and Pakistani/Indian Mehndi designs are so merged into each other that I can hardly distinguish anymore. But who wants to distinguish! They all look amazing
A sweet pistachio shaped Henna design
A simple pistachio design. Pistachio designs never go out of fashion.
The bands and flower in Mehndi are always trendy and new.
Pretty scallop shaped design
This is another easy Henna design, for beginners like me with a very clear vision
A garland of flowers applied on hands, a very nice Mehndi design
and finally my most favorite Henna (Mehndi) Design. I am surely going to ask someone to apply this on my hands. :) I especially love the fingers, very pretty
I hope you all enjoyed these wonderful Henna designs. What do you think about it?
I am so excited for Eid, it's the most awaited festival of the year for the Muslims.
