Handmade Happies

Friday Faves 2/8/13

2013-02-08T13:36:00.003-05:00

These are some of my favorite blog posts from the week. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

I LOVE this DiY shoe makeover! Ribbons and rosettes always get me going. ;)

These heart shapped pretzels are easy as pie. Add a bit of pink sea salt and you've got the yummiest loviest treat ever!

This method for tying a scarf is so rocking! It looks so much tougher and more intricate than it actually is. Horray for cute and easy!

Easy Crochet Flower Magnets

2013-02-05T10:00:00.000-05:00

Spring is my favorite time of the year, and, here in Florida, spring pretty much starts in February. So to celebrate the Florida beginning of this great season, I thought I'd make some pretty (and easy) flower magnets!

Supplies:

Yarn in Your Favorite Colors (I used a DK weight acrylic yarn)

4.25mm Crochet Hook

Magnets (I bought this roll at Hobby Lobby for $2.99)

Hot Glue Gun

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain

SL ST: Slip Stitch

DC: Double Crochet

DC2TOG: Double Crochet 2 Together

DC3TOG: Double Crochet 3 Together

Instructions:

CH 5, join to 5th chain from hook with a SL ST.

Round 1:

CH 2, DC2TOG (counts as 1st DC3TOG) into center, 5 DC3TOG (all into center), SL ST to top of 1st

DC3TOG to join.

Round 2:

(CH 1, 3 DC, CH1, SL ST all into same space as join, SL ST into to top of next DC3TOG), repeat around 6 times.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finish by cutting a 1 inch by 1 inch square magnet from the roll. Use the hot glue to attach this to the back of your flower. Repeat as many times as you'd like for the perfectly spring decorated refrigerator.

Friday Faves: 2/1/13

2013-02-01T09:21:00.001-05:00

Hello, February!

Here are some lovely little Valentine's day themed crafts for you to share with your all special sweethearts.

For your family:
These adorable pipe cleaner hearts make the perfect topping for your love's breakfast. This is an especially good idea for those of you (like me!) who just cannot master heart shaped pancakes.

For your friends:

No matter how old I get, I will not stop loving friendship bracelets. And a friendship bracelet with hearts? Definitely a to do! I know what my coworkers are getting for Valentines day!!

For you:

I'm a big fan of making myself little gifts too and this embroidered heart pin cushion seems to be such a fun project. Does any one else seem to have more pin cushions than pins? I just love how quick, easy, and practical pin cushions are!

What are some of your favorite DiYs from this week?

How to Crochet a Heart onto a Hair Band

2013-01-29T13:00:00.000-05:00

With Valentine's Day coming up, I thought it'd be fun to make a few Valentine's day accessories, including this heart hair band. It was so much fun and easy to make that I wanted to share this pattern with all of you! <3

Supplies:

Hair Elastics

Yarn (I used Bernat Waverly's Worsted Weight in Princess Pink)

Crochet Hook Sized for Yarn (I used G/4.25MM)

Abbreviations:

SS: Slip Stitch

SC: Single Crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

Instructions:

Row 1: Inside a Magic Circle, 9 SC

It should look like this so far:

Row 2: SS into 1st SC, 2 HDC into 2nd SC, 1 HDC into same stitch, but this time also put your hook through the center of the hair elastic, 2 more HDC into same stitch

Your hair elastic should now be attached to the heart in one place:

1 SS in each of the next 2 SC, 1 HDC (this is the point of the heart), 1 SS in each of the next 2 SC, 5 HDC in next stitch making sure to grab hair elastic on third HDC

The hair elastic is now connected to the heart in two places:

SS into Magic Circle, then break yarn leaving about a five inch tail.

To finish off, pull the tail from the front of the work to the back through the Magic Circle. Use that and the tail from pulling the Magic Circle closed to tie a final knot around the hair elastic:

Trim ends and you're done! You've now made yourself a hair accessory to really love.

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Crochet Bird Hair Clip in Tibetan Red and Princess Pink

2013-01-27T14:29:00.003-05:00

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Handmade Crochet Birdie in Tibetan Red and Princess Pink

All hair clips are made to order. Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.

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I can also make this as a brooch if you prefer your birdies on you shirt (or purse, or shoes), not in your hair. :)
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I'm certain you'll be carried away with love for the fantastic little birdies!

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Friday Faves

2012-08-10T19:29:00.001-04:00

My favorite things of the week!

Bermuda Rose by ban.do. But I also love the sweater (I think I can make this using a market bag type stitch), the great yellow flats and, of course, the color block chair.

What a wonderful morning reminder. Will definitely have to do this on J's tea cups.

Emma from Spoonflower gives us this sweet tutorial on how to turn your hand written family recipes into instant heirloom scarves.

Hope your week was wonderful and sweet.

Don't forget to Count Your Happies.

Plaid Barn + a Giveaway

2012-08-02T09:55:00.000-04:00

Have you guys checked out The Plaid Barn? It's like Groupon, but for crafty people. Seriously, look at today's deal:

All for only $7.97!! But you've got to hurry, these are one day only deals! :) Make sure to visit their website to sign up for email notifications of their daily deals!

AND right now they're giving away a Fuji Instax 7! Plus film!! Jump over here to enter :)

Two Crochet Flower Bobby Pins in Pale Blue and Navy

2012-07-26T20:49:00.001-04:00

Two Handmade Crochet Flower Bobby Pins in Pale and Navy

This listing is for two handmade crochet flowers, each with a small pearl adornment in the center, and set securely on 2 inch nickle bobby pins. The flowers are pale blue and navy and are sure to brighten anyone's day.

Like what you see but want a different color? No problem! I love custom orders! Just message me with what you want and I'll whip it up for you :)

If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/102668325/crochet-whale-hairclip-in-gold?ref=v1_other_1.

If you'd like to see other sweetly adorned bobby pins, seehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11714787

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Handmade Crochet Hair Bow and Heart Barrette Deep Red and Aqua

2012-06-27T19:35:00.003-04:00

Handmade Crochet Hair Bow and Heart Barrette Deep Red and Aqua

The bow on this clip measure approximately 4 inches across and, at most, 3 inches wide. The heart sits centered and is approximately 1 and 1/4 by 2 inches. The barrette clip is a metal clip which measures 2 and 1/2 inches across and closes securely. The bow itself is a deep red and the heart is a surprisingly well matched aqua blue.

Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.

If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/102969483/two-crochet-flower-bobby-pins-in-yellow.

To see other barrettes, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11257147.

To return to Handmade Happies, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?ref=si_shop

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Crochet Bird Hair Clip in Green and Red

2012-06-26T19:35:00.000-04:00

Handmade Crochet Bird Hair Clip in Green and Red

These flighty birdies have found themselves snugly attached to an alligator hair clip just waiting to fly right into in your shiny hair.

The bird adornment is hand crocheted with love from beautiful bright green yarn for the body, cherry red for the heart wing, pale banana for the beak and black for it's loving eye.

Perfect for women and girls, gifts or for yourself!

Each bird measures approximately 2 and 1/2 inches wide and is 1 and 1/2 inches tall. Their heart wings are sewn securely to their body and the alligator hair clip on which they rest is a single prong, 1 and 1/2 inch clip that attaches securely and comfortably to your hair. The birds are crocheted out of high quality, acrylic yarn that is machine washable and dryable, perfect for those of use who always seem to have left over spaghetti in our hair :)

All hair clips are made to order. Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.

I can also make this as a brooch if you prefer your birdies on you shirt (or purse, or shoes), not in your hair. :)

I'm certain you'll be carried away with love for the fantastic little birdies!

If you like this, you may also likehttps://www.etsy.com/listing/102512017/crochet-cupcake-hair-clip-in-pink.

To see other alligator clips, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11256827.

To return to Handmade Happies, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?ref=si_shop.

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Two Crochet Flower Bobby Pins in Yellow and Aqua

2012-06-25T19:45:00.000-04:00

Two Crochet Flower Bobby Pins in Yellow and Aqua

This listing is for two handmade crochet flowers, each with a small pearl adornment in the center, and set securely on 2 inch nickle bobby pins. The flowers are pale banana and ocean breeze and are sure to brighten anyone's day.

Like what you see but want a different color? No problem! I love custom orders! Just message me with what you want and I'll whip it up for you :)

If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/102668325/crochet-whale-hairclip-in-gold?ref=v1_other_1.

If you'd like to see other sweetly adorned bobby pins, seehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11714787

To return to Handmade Happies, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?ref=si_shop.

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Crochet Cupcake Hair Clip in Sky Blue

2012-06-23T11:33:00.000-04:00

Crochet Cupcake Hair Clip in Sky Blue

Handmade Crochet Cupcake Hair Clip

This cupcake was hand crocheted to perfection for you specific enjoyment! The cupcake itself is a brownish taupe, the icing is sweet sky blue, and there is a perfect red cherry, right on top. The sprinkles are little beads sewn right onto the icing! (The sprinkles can be let off or done with yarn to decrease any choking hazard).

This is the perfect gift for a sweet little birthday girl or even for yourself!!

The cupcake measures one inch wide and is an inch and a half from the base to the tip of the cherry. It is tightly secure to a ribbon covered alligator clip that is guaranteed to hold in any hair (regardless of how untame!)

Do you love this, but want another color? Message me for a custom creation!

If you like this, you may also love https://www.etsy.com/listing/102604207/two-crochet-flower-bobby-pins-in-pink

If you'd like to see more alligator clip hair clips, seehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11257235.

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Crochet Bow with Heart Barrette Green and Sky Blue

2012-06-22T19:14:00.003-04:00

Handmade Crochet Hair Bow with Crochet Heart in Chartreuse and Sky Blue

Nothing says love quite like a sweet bow barrette clip adorned with a coordinating heart!

These barrette clips are crocheted in beautifully bright, yet elegant colors that fit beautifully with almost any outfit. Wearing one of these is certain to solidify that classic style which appeals so strongly to so many women.

The bow on this clip measure approximately 4 inches across and, at most, 3 inches wide. The heart sits centered and is approximately 1 and 1/4 by 2 inches. The barrette clip is a metal clip which measures 2 and 1/2 inches across and closes securely. The bow itself is a soft, sky blue and the heart is a surprisingly well matched chartreuse green.

Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful homemade packaging.

If you like this, you may also like https://www.etsy.com/listing/94975440/crochet-hat-light-blue-bauble-cloche-hat.

To see other barrettes, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?section_id=11257147.

To return to Handmade Happies, click http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyHandmadeHappies?ref=si_shop

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Customizable Crocheted Bow and Heart Barrette Hair Clip - $9.00

2012-05-23T20:19:00.001-04:00

Nothing says love quite like a sweet bow barrette clip adorned with a coordinating heart!

These barrette clips are crocheted in beautifully bright, yet elegant colors that fit beautifully with almost any outfit. Wearing one of these is certain to solidify that classic style which appeals so strongly to so many women.

The bow on this clip measure approximately 4 inches across and, at mo...

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Friday Faves: 4/20

2012-04-20T18:08:00.003-04:00

Check out some of my favorite posts from this week!!

This floral collar is unbelievably cute. And easy to make!

My birthday is on Cinco de Mayo, so how can I not love this fantastic garland?

I just love this vintage wedding. I never thought to put brides maids in tights!

I want to fill my house with cross stitch art from Natalka's Etsy shop!

Color Theory Thursday: Mustard

2012-04-19T16:31:00.000-04:00

Time for some color lovin'!

Pictures found at:

1. http://www.looking-book.com/?p=245

2. http://jonesdesigncompany.com/tutorial/nonna-wreath-tutorial/

3. http://pinterest.com/pin/285415695104106810/

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How To Tuesday - How to Make Your Own Shampoo

2012-04-17T20:23:00.001-04:00

As mentioned in my post about making your own face wash, I'm a greasy gal. Probably most of that is because I've been using chemicals to strip my body of its natural oils, causing my body to double the production of those oils.

In other words, I do it to myself.

My hair is no greasy exception. With conventional shampoo, I have to wash it every day, and then it'll feel a tad greasy by the end of the day. I rarely could make it two days without washing.

About three months ago, I stumbled upon a recipe to make your own chemical-free shampoo.

This rocks. Seriously.

It's cheap, easy, and decreases your waste while leaving your body to keeping your hair looking as fresh, shiny and natural as possible.

Who likes that frizzed out, over bleached look?

All you need is some baking soda and a spray bottle.

Here's how you do it:

1. Mix about 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 16 oz of water in the spray bottle. Mix it up. It should be paste-y.

2. Then spray the paste on your roots. Gently massage in the goodness. It's not going to lather, but you don't want it to because that destroys your natural oils.

3. Rinse!

So easy.

In the beginning your body will continue overproducing oils, but do not fear. It'll straighten itself out in a couple of weeks tops. After that its smooth sailing with beautifully shiny, natural hair and your wallet full of all the money you'll have saved on those expensive, boutique shampoos.

Happy all-natural-ing :)

Crochet Granny Square Pillow - Sky Blue, Antique Blue and Marigold 12 X 12 - $34.00

2012-04-07T21:13:00.001-04:00

New item!

Crocheted Granny Square Pillow

This super soft pillow is hand-crocheted with love from 100% wash and dryable acrylic yarn. The colors are a soft, sky blue, and muted antique blue and a marigold wrapped in a slightly yellow tinted beige. The back of this pillow is a solid sky blue. The flowers of these pillows are baubles, giving the design a three dimensional effect.

The pillow form use...

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Crochet Granny Square Pillow - Multi Color with Red Backing 14X14 - $38.00

2012-04-07T19:38:00.001-04:00

New Item!!

Crochet Granny Square Pillow

This pillow was hand crocheted from super soft, machine was and dryable acrylic yarn. There are a variety of colors, blocked by beige with a deep red solid back.

The pillow form used for this pillow is 14 inches by 14 inches, non-allergenic, and washable. It has a cotton, polyester cover and a super soft polyester stuffing.

This pillow makes ...

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Find Us at Art Walk!

2012-04-02T09:52:00.001-04:00

Come check us out at for Art Walk this Wednesday in downtown Jacksonville. We'll have some really great craft show exclusives plus all of your favorites! We'll be at TSI 333 Bay Street 5PM - 9PM

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Color Theory Thursday - Coral

2012-03-29T13:41:00.000-04:00

Helllllo, Spring! Coral me Inspired.

Photo Sources:
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/073882.jsp
http://weheartit.com/entry/13835128
http://www.earlymama.com/2011/05/12/better-stuffed-animal-storage-solutions/
http://www.taigan.com/shops/houseoflavande/items/6855-1960s-pauline-rader-large-silver-pendant-necklace

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How To - Make Your Own Natural Face Wash

2012-03-27T12:56:00.003-04:00

I have a problem.

I've always had breakouts, even now that I'm (supposedly) a grown up and I don't really love the idea of spreading tons of chemicals all over my face, plus they've never really worked for me.

Don't get me wrong, no one ever called me Pizza Face in school, but once in college I had a pimple so big and so persistent it adopted its own name. To this day if I run into someone from my college days there's a 50% chance they'll ask me about their old friend Ruthie (the persistent zit). The other half of the time they don't even recognize me without my signature blemish.

So after spending an embarrassingly lot of money on face washes with ingredient lists longer even than my No Natural Ingredients Soda, I decided to try my own.

Here's the deal with washing your face:

1. Face washes you buy in stores work by stripping your face of its own, natural oils causing you to put on moisturizer to combat the tightness and dryness you'd otherwise feel. This also makes your body over produce oil to make up for what it's missing.

2. You get breakouts from dirt, hormones, bacteria, and variety of other foreign bodies that are absorbed by the oils in your skin. The oil sort of raps around these impurities causing breakouts.

3. Oil dissolves oil. We're talking ninja style. Hello oil, bye-bye breakouts.

I know you're thinking Whoa, Oil?! Yeah, oil.

Here's the recipe:

1 Part Olive Oil

1 Part Castor Oil

That's it. Tough, right?

Here's why it’s awesome:

1. Oil dissolves oil. I know I said already, but I just wanted to remind you. The castor oil is the tough cleanser and the olive oil the moisturizer.

2. It's cheap. I usually buy olive oil BOGO so I've always got a stock. You can find castor oil in the pharmacy section of your grocer near the laxatives. I think I paid about $5.

3. It leaves my face feeling so good. Seriously, my face used to feel oily by the time I get home from work at Not any more. Even my hair is less greasy now that my body's not working overtime to make up for the oil conventional face wash takes away.

4. It only has two ingredients. Just 2. T-W-O. And you know exactly what they both are. It's crazy, I know.

Here's how to do it:

1. Combine the olive oil and castor oil. I but my homemade face wash in an empty, glass salad dressing bottle.

2. Barely moisten your hands. I do this for a little added lubrication.

3. Gently rub the oil mixture on your face. Get it everywhere. It may feel strange at first, but trust me, you'll love it.

4. Rest a warm, damp washcloth on your face. You're opening your pores and allowing the oil to bring out the dirt. You've got to leave it there for at least 60 seconds. Longer is better. Enjoy your facial.

5. Gently wipe off the face wash. Viola! You're clean and clear.

I've been doing this for two months and have not seen a break out since I started. It works really well and is super easy and cheap. Try it. Tell me what you think!

Customizable Crochet Birdies on Alligator Hair Clip

2012-03-25T10:15:00.002-04:00

Each bird measures approximately 2 and 1/2 inches wide and is 1 and 1/2 inches tall. Their heart wings are sewn securely to their body and the alligator hair clip on which they rest is a single prong, 1 and 1/2 inch clip that attaches securely and comfortably to your hair. The birds are crocheted out of high quality, acrylic yarn that is machine washable and dryable, perfect for those of use who always seem to have left over spaghetti in our hair :)

Every hair clips are made to order to suit your color requests. Each order is shipped within two days and ready to gift in beautiful, handmade packaging.

Just send me a message with the color of your choosing, and I will mail you your one-of-a-kind hair clip!

I can also make this as a brooch if you prefer your birdies on you shirt (or purse, or shoes), not in your hair. :)

I'm certain you'll be carried away with love for the fantastic little birdies!

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PS - Check back with us on Tuesday to learn how to make your own face wash!!

Color Theory Thursday -Mint

2012-03-22T19:48:00.003-04:00

Mmm - Minty

Photo Source:
http://www.spool72.com/58416/736670/Tops/Pale-Winter-Asymmetrical-Blouse.html
http://theefreepeople.tumblr.com/post/19209401982/sabo-skirt-mint-tea-dress-68-00 http://vaccinate.tumblr.com/post/8955306148 http://www.serenaandlily.com/Furnishings/Chairs-Louise-Chair
http://hipstersareover-rated.tumblr.com/post/6869038149

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2012-03-20T19:46:00.000-04:00

This flapper inspired, celery-green cloche is the perfect way to brighten any outfit. Hand crocheted with love, this hat has been said to act as a love potion for the wearer's special someone.

The bright green color of this hat is just muted enough to fit seamlessly into your spring wardrobe and is the perfect top for a love story.

For the best fit, you can chose between a small (approximately 20 inches in diameter), medium (approximately 22 inches in diameter) or large (approximately 24 inches in diameter). Each hat is knit to order, so include any customizations you would like. The hats are made from a high quality acrylic yarn that is perfect for the spring and machine wash- and dryable.

Each hat is crocheted to order, but expect your hat to be shipped in beautiful, gift ready packaging within two days.

Your eyes absolutely glow when you wear this hat!

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