Crafts and writing are two of my favorite hobbies. I knit, and have dabbled in crochet. I draw, quilt, sew and embroider. I have done bead work and artsy things. And I also have an etsy store!! Please check it out! Anything here is not mine unless stated.Tumblr (3.0; @craftie-girl)http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/97001f494b3db7efcdbda4c2344b1c00/tumblr_mn5awcGAzj1rzmi2lo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6971e35d902dcfade269c1eac787ad1e/tumblr_mn5awcGAzj1rzmi2lo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://distilledstyles.tumblr.com/post/50982331932/pacman-ghost-crochet-pattern-by-liebe9" target="_blank">distilledstyles</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Pacman Ghost crochet pattern by <span class="shopname wrap"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Liebe9?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Liebe9 </a></span></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50995565882http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50995565882Tue, 21 May 2013 12:16:24 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/22846555e205488e720fb82e9a28b3cd/tumblr_mmbi4hoR2Q1s8ou8so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://niftyncrafty.tumblr.com/post/49667223989/7-colourful-diys-to-try-this-weekend-1-the-one" target="_blank">niftyncrafty</a>:</p> <blockquote> <h1><a href="http://papernstitchblog.com/2013/05/03/7-colorful-diys-to-try-this-weekend/" target="_blank">7 Colourful DIYs to Try This Weekend</a></h1> <p>1. <a href="http://kollabora.com/community/sewing/projects/one-hour-skirt" target="_blank">The One Hour Skirt DIY</a><span> by</span><span> </span><a href="http://www.brettbara.com/" target="_blank">Brett</a><span> </span><span>for Kollabora</span><br/>2. <a href="http://sayyestohoboken.com/2013/04/diy-studded-zipper-pouch.html" target="_blank">DIY Studded Zipper Pouch</a><span> </span><span>by</span><span> </span><a href="http://www.afabulousfeteblog.com/" target="_blank">Lauren</a><span> </span><span>for Say Yes to Hoboken</span><br/>3. <a href="http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2013/05/diy-fruit-tissue-balls.html" target="_blank">DIY Fruit Honeycomb Garland</a><span> </span><span>by The House that Lars Built</span><br/>4. <a href="http://homemade-modern.com/ep11-bloktagons/" target="_blank">Blocktagon Candle DIY</a><span> </span><span>by Homemade Modern</span><br/>5. <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2013/04/embroidery-101-french-dot-constellation-runner.html" target="_blank">Embroidered Constellation Runner</a><span> by</span><span> </span><a href="http://miniaturerhino.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jessica</a><span> </span><span>for Design Sponge</span><br/>6. <a href="http://www.minted.com/julep/2013/04/29/easy-geometric-cake-toppers/" target="_blank">Easy Geometric Cake Toppers</a><span> </span><span>by</span><span> </span><a href="http://hankandhunt.com/" target="_blank">Jenny</a><span> </span><span>for Minted</span><br/>7. <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2013/04/paper-fan-garland-diy/" target="_blank">Paper Fan Garland DIY</a><span> </span><span>by Oh Happy Day</span></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50916240690http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50916240690Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:27 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/57e69ce02284da54246b358581aa29b7/tumblr_mn3vswk10o1qheeogo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://alliecreative.com/2011/diy-quick-fix-travel-necklace-holder/" target="_blank"><a href="http://alliecreative.com/2011/diy-quick-fix-travel-necklace-holder/" target="_blank">http://alliecreative.com/2011/diy-quick-fix-travel-necklace-holder/</a></a></p>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50915323986http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50915323986Mon, 20 May 2013 12:43:45 -0400diy+necklace+traveltravel necklace diy craft jewelry<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/35af4edfad6d494007d2cc75f7ed9d6a/tumblr_mhk06sgUIh1rq7smco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>#beauty</p>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50127988095http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50127988095Fri, 10 May 2013 20:58:00 -0400beautyhmong<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4bf790593e4839cfcd23fc36c25adac2/tumblr_mmlddb578B1qcnvqxo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50127787042http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/50127787042Fri, 10 May 2013 20:55:01 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2eaecc298e1b7890ddc2449c4ad820e3/tumblr_mm5eieQ2tw1qbmkeco1_400.gif"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sweetstardrop.tumblr.com/post/49405927584/hello-may-please-dont-change-the-source" target="_blank">sweetstardrop</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>hello may. </p> <p>please don’t change the source. </p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/49406013541http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/49406013541Wed, 01 May 2013 21:52:52 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cdcbf5093035d4d44e135cdeb546eb2c/tumblr_mkeyx8er1j1qbkx0lo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e284d96354ec1ea7e7dab3470a2d8eae/tumblr_mkeyx8er1j1qbkx0lo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.allthingspaper.net/2013/03/paper-flower-centerpieces-zipper-8.html" target="_blank">Paper Flower</a></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48576590352http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48576590352Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:26:31 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d5cd5fb6bea25702f4df42086e6adf8/tumblr_mkzunvrKyt1s8ou8so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://niftyncrafty.tumblr.com/post/47587800863/upcycle-cans-tins-better-homes-gardens" target="_blank">niftyncrafty</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/storage/craft-room/quick-clever-ideas-for-organizing-crafts-supplies/?psrc=sstag:c:organizing_R1108BcraftsTag#page=7" target="_blank"><strong>Upcycle Cans & Tins</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.bhg.com" target="_blank"><em>Better Homes & Gardens</em></a></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48576485124http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48576485124Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:25:17 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6717e60e96ff5dd5b7457a0190969049/tumblr_ml6ipqyE1h1qlet5eo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://theymightbeclippy.tumblr.com/post/47844382769/diy-gift-idea-gold-gilded-geode-ring-why-yes" target="_blank">theymightbeclippy</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong> DIY GIFT IDEA | Gold Gilded Geode Ring</strong></p> <p>Why, YES. There IS a tutorial with lovely photos so you can make your very own pretties !</p> <p>(via <a href="http://www.swellmayde.com/2012/11/diy-gift-idea-gold-gilded-geode-ring.html" target="_blank">swellmayde</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48575711672http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48575711672Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:16:11 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/02eaa185d5558f75eb8879a39aaed679/tumblr_mlbk5k7wDZ1rioqdqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48575538836http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48575538836Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:14:06 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/60df7b97befc3685aa12e751e936244c/tumblr_mkt674kFFT1qz7ymyo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3af1f95ba26a7d421e61f28624114ff2/tumblr_mkt674kFFT1qz7ymyo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://tumblr.photojojo.com/post/47283456846/to-do-learn-how-to-crochet-so-we-can-make-one-of" target="_blank">photojojo</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>To do: Learn how to crochet, so we can make one of these!</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/121718809/crochet-diana-dreamer-purse" target="_blank"><strong>Meemanan’s Crochet Diana</strong></a></p> <p><small><em>via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151527267714727&set=a.384308619726.165354.49685584726&type=1" target="_blank">Etsy</a></em></small></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48575412153http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48575412153Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:12:36 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5c62ba6492f0bbab90e3bccdd946cdec/tumblr_mlcxjvzamo1qzkumso1_500.gif"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wattlebirdblog.tumblr.com/post/48274673168/diy-decorative-power-cords-via-design-love-fest" target="_blank">wattlebirdblog</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>DIY decorative power cords via <a href="http://www.designlovefest.com/2013/04/make-it-32/" target="_blank">Design Love Fest</a></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48574708727http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48574708727Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:04:11 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3056fd2c889e50bffd95669f187d7ce5/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/16991e77eef630a270f84529180ce0eb/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso8_r2_500.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4e1c5b1a1cca381885614fff0c1b8799/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso2_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/12a15bb8e7dea43cee41357da1b643f4/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso7_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/70b34c9fb93684838fd2af722650d307/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso5_r3_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2a2e6e3f5c73f96a4ce30594c323f482/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso6_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ea4b38e598b25b7cb4b801c1f7d7aeae/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso4_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/3eee8de4d82bb3b004cf50818bd5680a/tumblr_mliheqLDHq1so7jgso3_r1_250.gif"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://crochet-gifs.tumblr.com/post/48372067411/learn-to-crochet-crochet-gif-tutorials" target="_blank">crochet-gifs</a>:</p> <blockquote> <blockquote> <div> <div> <div> <p><small><strong>Learn to Crochet!</strong><br/>Crochet Gif Tutorials: Crocheting into the Chain</small></p> </div> </div> </div> </blockquote> <p><em><small>Patterns will always instruct you to chain at least one more chain than the number of stitches your project will be wide. The extra chains act as a sort of ‘turning stitch,’ and give you the leverage to place a new stitch right on top of the previous one. </small></em></p> <p><em><small>If the first row of stitches after the chain are going to be single crochet stitches (scs), you’ll crochet one extra chain. If they are going to be double crochet stitches (dcs), you’ll need to make two, because dcs are taller and you’ll need more space. A pattern will always tell you what to do!</small></em></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48574498831http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48574498831Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:01:41 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3cd46c34ce44302562c8dd8e9d48efc0/tumblr_mljzmx7HkF1qge00wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://saikoworld.tumblr.com/post/48432059937" target="_blank">saikoworld</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>:></p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48574382051http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48574382051Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:00:21 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b879922841854239a6bfa184089a98c3/tumblr_mljsrkVBsC1qdwkufo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a55ed4095a536e32cfea9c145fe144aa/tumblr_mljsrkVBsC1qdwkufo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4304fdc21710722bac60bb91fe5f2f62/tumblr_mljsrkVBsC1qdwkufo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://scissorsandthread.tumblr.com/post/48427269868/pretty-little-city-cross-stitch-patterns-satsuma" target="_blank">scissorsandthread</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SatsumaStreet?ref=seller_info" target="_blank"><strong>Pretty Little City Cross Stitch Patterns</strong></a> | <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SatsumaStreet?ref=seller_info" target="_blank"><em>Satsuma Street</em></a></p> <p>I was so excited when I came across Satsuma Street. Her cross stitch patterns are so amazing, and I check back regularly to see if she has new patterns! I am currently working on these Pretty Little City patterns - the Paris one right now, then London and then the Russian one - they are going to look amazing framed as a set!</p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48573918826http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48573918826Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:54:45 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/68e2688969cccc5367b5a7287b941b64/tumblr_mld76yLfKr1qmtgzoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://soaring-imagination.tumblr.com/post/48491987369/the-daphne-doll-crochet-pattern-on-etsy-by" target="_blank">soaring-imagination</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110166352/crochet-doll-pdf-pattern-the-daphne-doll" target="_blank">Daphne Doll crochet pattern</a> (on Etsy) by <a href="http://hopscotchlane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hopscotch Lane</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48573782281http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48573782281Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:53:08 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/da48d66af885cbb7cc0fc2caae0d2b82/tumblr_mincpbrEC31rowuqgo3_500.jpg"/><br/> By Yoko Tanji (mercurycraze) @pixiv, posted by enoqi: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=537361<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c746393eb381ced6b0a768a97486cf85/tumblr_mincpbrEC31rowuqgo1_500.jpg"/><br/> By Yoko Tanji (mercurycraze) @pixiv, posted by enoqi: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=3776220<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5ca531216059ff6f872ab08dc614ae51/tumblr_mincpbrEC31rowuqgo2_500.jpg"/><br/> By Yoko Tanji (mercurycraze) @pixiv, posted by enoqi: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=2449074<br/><br/> <p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://enoqi.tumblr.com/post/43844653707/letters-to-spring-by-yoko-tanji" target="_blank">enoqi</a>:</p> <blockquote> <pre><span>↳ "<strong>Letters to Spring,</strong>" by </span><a href="http://www.pixiv.net/member.php?id=47467" target="_blank">Yoko Tanji</a> </pre> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48570027513http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48570027513Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:06:41 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/99ac1e2d5a892956cf978f89e8009312/tumblr_mlg6npr4Gp1qzq0r7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://littlecraziness.tumblr.com/post/48358443689/via-taste-the-rainbow-16-colorful-rainbow" target="_blank">littlecraziness</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://www.henryhappened.com/16-rainbow-recipes.html" target="_blank">Taste the Rainbow! 16 Colorful Rainbow Recipes - Henry Happened</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48569925199http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48569925199Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:05:21 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/37eb1bbe09571e0e5abd13ae3e1e763b/tumblr_mlg6rv3JNg1qzq0r7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://littlecraziness.tumblr.com/post/48426621789/via-bee-inspired-the-traveling-pin" target="_blank">littlecraziness</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>(via <a href="http://bee-inspired.blogspot.com.br/2012/01/traveling-pin.html" target="_blank">Bee-inspired: The traveling pin.</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48569454833http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48569454833Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:59:24 -0400<p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://talaem.tumblr.com/post/47087422058" target="_blank">talaem</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>“don’t be shy” thanks u cured me</p> </blockquote>http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48568865109http://craftie-girl.tumblr.com/post/48568865109Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:51:52 -0400