Over the past few days I have done a lot of thinking about why I crochet and what I enjoy most about crocheting. It is the joy and peace I receive in making something others enjoy. I also love seeing the things people make for gifts and especially those things they donate to charity. From 2011-2017 we collected handmade things to send to U.S. soldiers serving overseas. This project has touched ...
Fishy Crochet Patterns
There's Something Fishy Going On with Snappy Tots What is it? I can't tell just yet so let's catch something fishy instead :) Save 75% off these patterns for 3 days only! Offer ends 6/25/19. No coupon needed. Discount applied in cart. Buy These Patterns on my New Snappy Shop (patterns are being added daily): SALE PATTERNS Grab the deals on Ravelry Regular $6 ...
Cricut Craft: Project Tote for Crocheters
Congratulations to Our Winner Last time I was in a giant craft store picking up some yarn I decided to check out the Cricut section. HOLY COW! I couldn't believe all of the wonderful things available. There were bins of plain hats, bags and shirts to use with iron-ons. I found this perfect-size tote bag just screaming to go home with me. I knew I wanted to add a cute crochet saying so I ...
Free Printables for Tracking Handmade Projects
Have you ever made a hat that turned out just right or had someone request another pair of slippers just like the ones you made them the year before? Sometimes remembering the yarn, size and pattern can be tricky. I wish I had kept a record of each project I have made since I started crocheting and knitting. Now I have a notebook (I'm a paper girl, but a spreadsheet would be even better) with ...
Dishcloth Swap Summer 2019
I LOVE working with cotton yarns through the summer, how about you? If so, I hope you will join me in swapping some cloths with other awesome snappy peeps in our summer swap. It's a lot of fun. You make five cloths and get five different ones back plus a special crochet pattern as a thank you. Here is the quick info: ~ $6 includes return shipping and a special cloth pattern (sent after ...
DIY Easy Lightbox Tiles
Every holiday I always struggle to find just the right gift for the occasion. This year as Mother's Day came around I knew what I wanted to give my mom and mother in law. The gift turned out even better than I had hoped! At Christmas time I gave my daughter a light box and an extra set of tiles. The light box comes with 80-100 Letters, Smiles & Symbols. It was so cute that I wanted one too ...
