I spent most of last weekend nursing a cold and snuggling cats, but I couldn't resist crocheting a trio of Sweet Tweeters from the newest addition to my craft library, Modern Baby Crochet (you can read my book review here). I made them with leftover skeins in my amigurumi stash, and they were fun and fast to make! Tweet tweet!
I was really excited to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new as part of my "Christmas in July" theme this month. The kind folks at Solid Oak Inc offered me a chance to review one of their Nostalgic Christmas beaded crystal ornament kits I couldn't resist. My tree is already full of ornaments I've inherited or been gifted from other family members and friends, so these pretty crystal beaded ornaments will fit right in I think! I was super impressed with this compact little kit , which includes everything needed to create three gorgeous vintage-style ornaments - just add a pair of round nose pliers (I found mine on Amazon for less than ten bucks). The instructions had some fabulous tips for newbies like me; for example, it recommended sorting the beads and laying them out in order on a towel or beading mat to prevent them from rolling away. That may seem obvious, but I was totally ready to start beading on my kitchen table without a
I absolutely adore these! How cute!
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