Sometimes, the simple things in life are a huge delight.
For instance, super simple crocheted flowers make wonderful jewelry, which of course means that they make great handmade gifts!
(Thinking Mother’s Day? I am …)
Crocheted flowers are one of my favorite motifs.
This quick and easy little crocheted flower is one that I have been making forever.
It is simple and fun to use as earrings or as a pin for wraps, hats, bags or other accessories.
You can crochet it in wire or thread or ribbon, or yarn or any of your favorite stringie things.
Embellish it with buttons, beads, found objects (we found a …read more

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over

I made these silver color earrings from Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.

Charlotte, who was #50 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
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I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

 Bloggy giveaway carnival is over.

I made these gold color earrings from Kreinik’s 3/8″ Trim with wire embellishment cord.

Kathy, who was # 42 in the comments  won this prize
Congratulations!

The contest is now over……
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay copyright
I am no longer writing hankering for yarn. You can catch up with me at www.tottietalkscrafts.com

Butterfly earrings
I’m in love with some new metallic threads, so I’ve tatted some butterfly earrings. But first, I tatted them in hemp cord….
Comforting crafts
What crafts do you like to do when you’re not feeling all that great?
Layers Upon Layers
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Many Uses of Catalog Pages to Entertain Cats
Free kitty and human fun via junk mail.
Postcard Journal
Using postcards as journal entries
Scrap Girls Did it Again: A Fresh Look for the Refresh Collection
If you’ve never tried digital scrapbooking or card making, here’s your chance to try …read more