Happiness is...

Working on something bright and happy and cheerful to chase away the winter blahs!

Crochet 3D Flower Purse

I really love how it turned out.  It just makes me smile.

I love orange, so I'm tickled that Tangerine Tango is Pantone's color of the year!  Of course, I loved Honeysuckle Pink last year, but I don't remember seeing the enthusiasm for it that I have for Tangerine Tango.

If you're interested in making one yourself, you can find the pattern here.  It's from ZoomYummy on Etsy.  The pattern was easy to follow and includes a picture tutorial.

I really enjoyed making it and am kind of sad it's done.  Maybe I'll start another one in Honeysuckle Pink!

~Thought for the Day~

Do what you love and do it often!

Handmade Buttons

When I saw this pattern, I had to have it.  I'm not really sure what to call it.  Necklace?  Neckwarmer?  Scarf?  There is just something about it that I love!

What I think makes it especially cute is turning it with the button on the side rather than in the back.

 

That calls for a really big really cute button, which brings me back to the button problem I was complaining about in my last post!  I was thinking about it and it dawned on me that maybe I could make my own.  Several years ago, I wanted to try making polymer clay pendants.  I bought the supplies, but really didn't get too far.  I made some but wasn't really happy with the finished look.  I got the stuff out yesterday and tried making some buttons. 

This is what I ended up with.  The one I liked the best is on the scarf.  Still not really happy with the end look.  I wanted them to look more like ceramic.  But there is potential.  With a little more practice and a few supplies I could have buttons to match anything I need!

Any advise?   I'd welcome your tips and suggestions!

~Thought for the day~

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."~

 Benjamin Franklin

Birthday Fun!

Glow Bracelets



My granddaughter's 11th birthday is this month and she's having her "girlfriends" party Friday.  I'm going to pick them up in the afternoon for swimming, then they have a wienie roast and campout in her backyard planned, along with some "Just Dance" in the garage!  Sounds fun, doesn't it?  I may have to sneak over there and watch!  Can't you just imagine a bunch of 11 year old girls dancing and giggling?

As favors I crocheted these bracelets with bright cotton yarn and Glow in the Dark beads.  I thought the glow factor might be fun since they're camping out!

I hope they have a fantastic time and her birthday is as special as she is!

~Thought for the Day~

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance...

I hope you dance...

~

from Lee Ann Womack - I Hope You Dance lyrics