Updated - December 20, 2006
Crafts on this page:
Angel Kisses (or Hugs)
Bottled Sunshine
Crocheted "Fan" edging for towels or pillowcases
Crocheted Sunflower Bookmark
Crocheted Carnations
Melting Snowman
Smile Seeds Package
Angel Kisses (or Hugs)
Bottled Sunshine
Crocheted "Fan" edging for towels or pillowcases
Crocheted Sunflower Bookmark
Crocheted Carnations
Melting Snowman
Smile Seeds Package
Repeat rows 2 through 5 for desired length.
Sc to towel edging.
MATERIALS:
Size 10 crochet thread (Knit Cro Sheen or you can use 6 strand embroidery thread using
all 6 strands, it works well), small amount each dark brown, yellow gold and dark green
No7 steel crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.
FINISHED SIZE: 7" long.
GAUGE:6tr = 1/2 inch
Row 1: With green, ch 5, 2 tr in fifth ch from hook, ch 5, 3 tr in same ch as last tr made,
turn. (6 tr, 1 ch5 space made)
Rows 2-6: Sl st in each st across to ch 5 sp, sl st in first ch of ch5 sp, (ch 4, 3 tr, ch 5, 4 tr)
in ch5 sp, turn.
Rows 7-8: Sl st in each st across to ch 5 sp, sl st in first ch of ch 5 sp, (ch 4, 5 tr, ch 7, 6
tr) in ch5 sp, turn. (12 tr, 1 ch7 sp)
Row 9: Sl st in each st across to ch7 sp, sl st in first ch of ch 7 sp, (ch 4, 8 tr, ch 7, 9 tr)
in ch 7 sp, do not turn. Fasten off. (18 tr, 1 ch7 sp)
Row 10: Join dk. brown with sl st in sixth st, 20 tr in ch 7 sp, sl st in fourth st on row 9,
turn. Fasten off. (20 tr)
Row 11: Join yellow gold with sl st in first tr on row 10, ch 4, tr in next 3 sts, (ch 4, tr in
next 4 sts) across, turn. (20 tr, 4 ch4 sps)
Row 12: Ch 4; (yo 2 times, insert hook in next st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through 2
lps on hook, yo pull through 2 lps on hook) 3 times, yo, pull through all 4 lps on hook;
*ch 4, sc in next ch sp, ch 4; (yo 2 times, insert hook in next st, yo, pull through st, yo, pull
through 2 lps on hook, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook) 4 times, yo, pull through all 5 lps on
hook; repeat from * across. Fasten off.
With main color, ch 8, slip stitch to end of chain to form circle.
Row 1: Ch 3, 39 dc in circle, sl st to 1st dc to fasten.
Row 2: Ch 4, (1 dc in next st, ch 1)all around flower. Sl st into third st on
first ch 4.
Row 3: sl st to ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp (3 dc in each sp)all around. Sl st in
first ch 3 to fasten. Finish off.
Row 4: Fasten white to last stitch. Sc in same st. (Ch 2, sc in next st)all around flower,
fasten off and weave in loose ends.
To attach to stem use 12 inch of 18 guage wire, bend hook in one end and put hook through both sides of center circle then twist together. Slide caylx up stem and fasten with a small dab of hot glue. Wrap with floral tape, wrapping in leaves as desired.
BOTTLED SUNSHINE
These are quick and easy gifts--for 'just because'.
Print out pattern for the sun. Be sure to put your printer
margins to zero before printing.
Cut mouth and eyes out of black felt. Cut nose and sun back out of orange, and cheeks out of
pink felt. Cut 2 sun faces and whip stitch them together--stuff lightly just before sewing
completely around.
Put silk leaves in jar and position sun in front of them.
Place lid on bottle, pad with small amount of stuffing, lay material over then screw ring
lid on tightly.
Add thought on paper---To brighten your day when life gives you rain clouds!
I printed this on a business
card-size paper with the thought on the back.
ANGEL KISSES (OR HUGS)
'For my angel of a mother' or use the poem below.
Here is a little poem I made to go with the kisses:
There are so many kinds of kisses,
Some for love, and some for good wishes.
But here is the one that can't be beat--
Angel Kisses--so wonderful and sweet!
MELTING SNOWMAN
This cute snowman is easy enough for kids to make with a little help.
Materials needed:
-Clear shrink plastic sheet, 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 inches
-3/4-inch Styrofoam ball
-19mm black plastic top hat
-3/8-inch red plaid ribbon, 5 inches
-Red felt, 1 x 1-1/2 inches
-4mm black beads, eight
-White posterboard for sign, 3/8 x 2 inches
-Tiny yellow feather
-Thin twigs, 1-1/2 inch lengths, two
-Orange acrylic paint
-Black fine-line permanent marker
-White craft glue
Use transparent tape to attach edges of the shrink plastic to a square of cardboard for
support. Trim feather to 1/2 x 1-1/4 inches. For each sign handle, cut pointed ends from a
toothpick, leaving a 1-3/4 inch length. Use a serrated knife to cut a 1/4-inch slice from one
side of the foam ball for the bottom. For nose, dip one end of a toothpick into orange
paint. Let dry. Cut a 1/2-inch length from the end. Using the pattern, cut out two mittens (they are
about 3/4-inch long).
Referring to the picture, continue with making the snowman: Squeeze an irregular shaped
puddle of glue onto the plastic sheet. Set aside. Using the marker, write 'Welcome
Spring?' onto the posterboard for the sign. Glue the feather to the hat. Determine eye
placement and use the sign handle toothpick to make two small holes in the foam ball.
Squeeze a small amount of glue into the holes and insert beads. Repeat to glue three beads
for the mouth and the cut end of the orange toothpick for the nose.
Use glue gun to attach the sign to the toothpick sign handle. Wrap and glue the right hand
mitten around the base of the sign handle.
Fringe the ends of the ribbon for the scarf. Place into the puddled flue: foam ball head;
twig arms; left-hand mitten with thumb pointing toward center; ribbon scarf around head;
and three beads (buttons) in front of the head. Glue the hat on top of the head.
Place the sign near the right twig arm. While holding the sign upright, attach one end of an
8-inch length of transparent tape to the plastic sheet, up and over sign, and attach the other
end to the opposite side of the plastic sheet to support the sign as the glue dries. (The glue
will dry in approximately 48 hours.) When glue is dry, remove the plastic sheet from the
cardboard square. Then cut the plastic sheet along the glue line to remove the excess.
