Little crocheted gifts!

Hello 

and 

Happy Sunday to y'all!

Sorry I meant to post pictures of my 

travel adventure today but as always I

got sidetracked with a few other projects and

haven't quiet mastered to sort 

through all the pictures I took!

Also still trying to get used to some new software 

on my computer, which frustrates me more then I can tell!

But besides fighting with technology I got some 

small gifts done for family and friends.

This adorable crochet "Spiral Beanie"

also called "Divine Hat" is a gift for our 

sweet Auntie in Louisiana. 

 I found two patterns, the one I used came from Ravelry

the other from Logenberry Handmade is very similar,

both are very easy to crochet.

I used 1 skein Lion Brand "Heartland" in Hot Springs.

 And yes I had to add a flower pin to fancy it up!

 Kind of hate to let the hat go, the longer I look at it

the more I fall in love with the purple beauty!

I guess I just have to make another one for myself!  

My other little project was a home warming gift

for a co-worker who is moving 

into her first apartment.

So exited for her!

 Crochet coasters in different colors.

I used "I Love this Cotton" yarn but any yarn will do.

Coaster pattern.

 Adorned with a little hand stamped tag...

... added some kitchen utensils, dish towels,

 all put in a large measuring cup,

wrapped up pretty

and ready for delivery!

Thank you so much for stopping by

hope you seen a project you liked

and want to try!

Have a wonderful week

and happy crafting!

To next time!

Diana

Happy New Year!

Hello

and 

Happy New Year to everyone!

Hope you had a great start to the new Year,

for us it was a bit crazy,

but that's a story for another post,

just a little hint,

it involves a surprise visit,

a DITY move

and

a 1440 mile road trip.

I only can say the old year ended and 

the  new year started with a

wonderful adventure!

 I promise I will share pictures at my next post!

Today I would like to share a little 

"Thank you card"

I made for all my wonderful friends

and family,

to thank them for all their pretty

Christmas gifts!

 This little snowflake card was super easy 

and fast to make!

 Snowflake is a Sizzix die cut and I added a rhinestone for some sparkle.

 The snowflake embossing folder came from Stampin'Up!

 The little banner pieces add a bit of color 

to the snowy card.

 A snowy thank you to everyone!

And before I went of on my crazy adventure

I finished another Messy Bun Hat.

 I used 1 skein of Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn.

 This is how the finished top looks, crocheted around the hair elastic.

The Crocodile stitch double-layered flower

 with the pretty button is actually a removable pin I made.

Another beauty finished!

 Looking back on 2016, it was a crazy busy year for our family,

lots of changes, some good some we had to adjust to, 

empty nesting is not quiet as fun as I thought it was,

adding Army Mom to my Army spouse title filled me with

immense pride but also new worries,

I cry a bit more now those days,

("I be home for Christmas" made me bawl like a baby because 

I know our soldier probably was not coming home for Christmas)

   so yes,

2016 was a mixed bag of ups and downs,

 and I'm really  looking forward to see

what adventures 2017 has in store for us,

"Yes" I have a lot of good intentions and

new years resolutions, 

but I think this year I will go a bit more with

the flow and "not" stress so much over things

I can not change anyways!

 With this I wound like to thank everyone

who is been visiting my little blog

for all your support,

the sweet comments you leave

and all the inspiration!

Thank you!

I hope the new year will bring 

you and your family

everything you hope and dream for!

Happy New Year!

Diana