make something day forty-five

Valentines Day !

Today I made: a bow-tie necklace. Too many bows? Maybe, but I think they're adorable nonetheless. I admit this little neckie was a bit uncreative for me because I do make so many bows but I thought it was a cute project for Valentines day and it just so happens to match the bow headband that I made yesterday. 

make something day forty

Today my mom and I helped make valentines for the "glide foundation" which provides food and shelter to the homeless and hungry. I didn't pick the quotes, we just printed their cards, cut them out and decorated the hearts. I sewed the little heart outlines into a few of them with some of my extra yarn, it was pretty easy to do and ended up looking nice.

"I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains."

-Anne Frank

how to crochet hearts

Crocheted hearts are easy to make, super quick and they're adorable.

They're a perfect project for beginning crocheters as well as masters of the art.

Once you get the hang of it each one takes approximately five minutes to make,

and you can use them to make jewelry, decorations or to teach your kids how to crochet.

Read more to find out how to make them with my simple pattern:

make something day thirty-seven

Today I made: Valentines <3 For each one I just used a little crocheted heart, attached some jewels and tied it to a candy bar. I hope everyone likes heart shaped reese's! In case you don't know how I put up a simple pattern for making crochet hearts right here, each one only takes five minutes and they're easy enough to teach your kids how to make so they can pass out something unique, heart-felt and handmade on Valentines day instead of plain old store bought cards. But they're not just for kids! I'm almost twenty years old and I still had tons of fun making these for my friends. 

For the bling just put a regular finding around the top of your heart and then attach some fun beads. I just pulled out some old jewelry and craft boxes and found some random pieces to attach.  I used a variety of beads and ribbons to show you that the possibilities are endless when making these. There's only one week left until Valentines day so if you're still looking for something to pass out, here's a project that's fun and easy, just get some candy, add your own personal flair and wrap 'em up. <3

how to crochet hearts

make something day sixteen

Today I made: this turquoise heart necklace. Well, actually I made two of them and each one has a little wooden bead placed inside of it. They're already up for sale in my shop at a valentines-y price of $14, not bad for handmade jewelry!

Turquoise Heart Necklace on Etsy

recently

Some of my recent crochets. Made a bikini top for one of my customers, 

and with this ball of yarn I make a ton more! In my shop: www.etsy.com/listing/85007224

Finished this project from msed day 2. It's a crop top that I made for another lovely etsy seller. 

Craft trades are awesome. The recipient of this top makes some beautiful jewelry, 

check out her shop: www.bohobettyks.etsy.com

make something day nine

Today I made: a crochet headband. Here's another cute crochet project that's easy to make and doesn't take very long. They're very useful too! This ones super warm and a must bring to the snow this winter. I used a fluffy roving wool yarn that's incredibly soft and comfortable, perfect for a headband. 

In other news, I spent the rest of my day crocheting and working on a new Valentines listing. I took yesterdays 'make something' project, which was a crocheted heart necklace, and made it this morning in two more lovey dovey colors, then I took a bunch of pictures and posted it in my shop. I'm hoping to provide some cute, affordable, handmade gifts for lovers to buy for their ladies because every girl deserves something special on Valentines day. Now, I'll probably spend my evening filling orders, drinking green tea and watching America's Funniest Home Videos.

New in my shop:
heart necklaces // valentine scarves // bow hair clip

make something day eight

Today I made: a little crochet heart necklace. So cute and so easy to make, I had to give it a try. Maybe I'll sell a few for Valentines day this year. <3