Tuesday 26 August 2014

Repurposed ~ Boots To Bird Houses

A few years ago my sons, my husband & I made these super cool bird houses, using my boy's old rubber boots.






I came across a few of the photos today. It reminded me of that wonderful day, when they were so much younger!

We used:
2 pairs of old rubber boots.
A sharp knife (to cut the door holes).
Screws.
Scrap Wood (roof).
Bolts (perch).

My husband did all the 'Grown Up' work, and the twins had so much fun helping put them together!

Monday 25 August 2014

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Baby Blue Blanket

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Baby Blue Blanket http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/08/free-crochet-pattern-baby-blue-blanket.html #Crochet #Crochetbaby #Crochetblanket

Here is a fun crochet pattern for this lovely Baby Blanket. Great gift idea for baby showers!


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Skill Level:
Easy-Medium







Wednesday 20 August 2014

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Beautiful Blue Bear Hood



Free Crochet Pattern ~ Beautiful Blue Bear Hood http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/08/free-crochet-pattern-beautiful-blue.html #Crochet #Bear #Crochetbearhood
She looks so adorable in her Beautiful Blue Bear Hood. The blue brings out the colour of her eyes. The fur is amazing to the touch.

I used:
Yarn: Ice Yarns. 5 Bulky, 'Bunny Soft'. Colour 'Blue white' (4 Balls).
Yarn: Smaller amount of Ice Yarns. 5 Bulky, 'Smooth Fur'. Colour 'Brown White'.
Yarn: Smaller amount of Willow Burrow. Worsted. Colour 'Chalk'.
6.5 mm hook.
5 mm hook.
Needle







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Skill Level: Easy Medium

Monday 18 August 2014

Round Up ~ Free Princess Crochet & Crafts



I have Rounded up 10 Fantastic Free Crochet Patterns & Craft Ideas
for the little Princess that lights up your life.
You will fall in love with these crafts!


Sunday 17 August 2014

Wood ~Barbie's Picnic Table

My husband has been at it again! I asked him to make our daughter a picnic table for her barbies, and here is what he came up with... With me working along side him, I was able to get some photos & instructions for you to make one for your little lady...
Adult Supervision Is Required!
Please use all safety protection required for this project.


Sunday 10 August 2014

Garden Project ~I Tie Dyed My Drift Wood

I Tie Dyed My Drift Wood ~Garden Project http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/08/i-tie-dyed-my-drift-wood-garden-project.html



I thought my drift wood needed a colour change... So I thought...Tie Dye!! It was so easy to do this! And look at how many fabulous colours are added to my garden...Read on to learn how I did it...







Free Crochet Pattern ~ Baby Ice Spiral Hat

Free Crochet Pattern ~ Baby Ice Spiral Hat http://www.niftynnifer.com/2014/08/free-crochet-pattern-baby-ice-spiral-hat.html #Crochet #Crochetbaby #Crochethat

I used:
Patons Canadiana Medium (Dark blue)
Patons Canadiana Medium (Aran)
4.5 MM hook or Hook Needed to obtain gauge.
5.5 MM hook.
Round Markers. 


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Wednesday 6 August 2014

Understanding The Half Double Crochet Stitch


I taught you the foundation chain and the Single Crochet Stitch. Today I will teach you the Half Double Crochet(hdc) stitch. The half double crochet is a basic stitch that creates a fabric that does have holes. Each row should look straight, flat, and not as dense as the Single Crochet stitch...


Monday 4 August 2014

Another Wonderful Round Up ~ 15 Motifs & Embellishments.


Is your project finished but feel incomplete?
Like it is in need of the perfect motif or embellishment?
Here are 15 wonderful, free crochet patterns, that can be used to decorate many different projects.
Do not be afraid to experiment with these items.
Try adding them to scrap books, card making, multi media art, and much much more!
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