Adorable Crochet Owl Purse

Crochet Owl Purse

First off, let me apoligize in advance for not having the pattern. The reason is because I only had a picture of a bag I saw online to look at and try to copy. So my bag was being made only by trial and error. Thankfully not much error. I can at least try to explain what I did.

I used

slip stiches
single crochet stitches
crocdile stitches

I started at the bottom and made my crocodile stitches across till I had it as wide as I wanted. I then would add my new color in and kept doing row by row until I had as many rows I wanted. So only the front has the crocodile stich. I then cut the yarn.

After that I chose the dark grey for the entire back and upper front and strap. I started at the bottom on the back side single crocheting across to connect to the backside row of the crocodile stitch till I reached the other side. I continued going row by row and making sure to connect my sides to my stiches as I went. Once I was level at the top where my crocodile stiches are I then started Just single crocheting all the way around. So you have a nice rectangle bag right now.

Then I started on the straps. I had them fan outward where it connects to the bag so that it looks like the purse is pulled up on the sides. I sewed some non stretchy fabric on the underside of the strap and for the liner inside the purse to prevent stretching and sagging.

The eyes were easy, pretty much like crocheting flowers. With the beak I just tried to make a triangle.

I really wish I had wrote down as I went what I did, but then I didnt expect it to turn out as well as it did.

So maybe you can figure it out, hopefully its not too confusing.

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

Super Cute Book Drink Coasters

Book Drink Coasters

Ok, any true loving book enthusiast would agree when I say that you cant have a good book without a good cup of coffee or tea. Am I right? So what better thing to make then some drink coasters that look like books. They were pretty easy to make too.

What You'll Need:

1 or 2 packs of plastic coasters (mine cost $0.88 at walmart)

Mod Podge glue (I used matte mod podge from the dollar tree)

Paint of your choosing

Hot glue gun and glue sticks (or you could use puffy paint)

thin wood to cut to whatever size you're wanting the coasters to be.

Ok so lets get going...

I used two packs of coasters. There were four per pack and I needed six. 

Carefully remove the cork paper from the coasters without ripping it. I used a razor blade to help pry the glue up. You can just toss the plastic bottoms. You won't be needing them.

You will now need to decide what size you want your coaster and to make sure your round cork piece fits well on top. I cut my pieces of wood out with a scroll saw but you can use whatever just as long as you get them cut.

Then I got my trusty glue gun out and doodled little designs near the corners so that it will be 3d when painted. If you dont want to go this route, you can always use puffy paint. 

I then started painting them after the glue dried. I chose different colors for each but you can do them all the same or different. Just whatever you like best.

The middle isnt very important on getting painted, thats why mine looks only half done. Your cork sheet will cover it. After you've painted top, sides, and back you are ready to move on. Paint Your corners where the hot glue is (or skip the painting if you used puffy paint). I also painted the book ends part of my coasters. Which can be seen in my first picture at the very top but I will repost pic again further down.

You then will want to brush on the mod podge to the cork sheet and apply to the top of your wood. Make sure to press on it and see that it is bonded well to the wood. Set aside to dry.

And thats it you guys, you're all done. So as you can see, they are pretty easy to make. I had fun making them and am having fun using them. Hope you do too.

HAPPY CRAFTING!!!

In Memory Of Quilt

In Memory Of Quilt

My Granny passed away and getting rid of her clothes just seemed so hard to do, so I decided that I would make something out of them that I could keep forever.

It was pretty easy. I used a square piece of thick cardboard as my stencil. All you have to do is decide what size squares you want and then cut your carboard a little bit bigger. That way you will have room around the edges to sew them together. After i had all my pieces cut I then spread them out on the floor till i had the design I wanted. I then snapped a picture of it so that there wouldnt be any confusion later when I started sewing it. Im really glad I decided to make it because I can use the quilt or store it for safe keeping but always have a part of my Granny.

HAPPY CRAFTING