Monthly Archives: April 2012

Learning To Make A Crochet Bead Rope

Posted on April 29, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Happy Sunday to you. I was very excited yesterday because the postman delivered a package holding something I have wanted since I began crocheting with beads: So, now to the task of using my new bead spinner ’til I get … Continue reading →

Posted in beaded crochet, Beaded Crochet Rope, crochet, handmade, journal | Tagged bead spinner, beaded crochet, crochet bead rope, school of hard knocks, seed beads | 3 Comments

Crochet – Snapdragon Stitch

Posted on April 28, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Hey! Couldn’t sleep last night thinking about what to blog next! Is that silly??? Anyway, here’s an idea that will perhaps help inspire and motivate one of you. I purchased this little book several years ago at a local store. … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, fashion, handmade, home fashion, journal, style | Tagged concise handbook, crochet, D.I.Y. Crafts, home decor, Just stuff, pattern stitches, seed stitch, snapdragon stitch, style | 8 Comments

Simple “Seed Stitch” Throw

Posted on April 27, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

This is one of the very first large(r) projects I ever made after I discovered how much I love working with worsted weight cotton yarn. I think I crocheted with it non-stop for MONTHS. This is not a ‘pattern’ per se, but … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, handmade, home decor, home fashion, style | Tagged cotton yarn, crochet, D.I.Y. Crafts, handmade, home decor, stitch pattern, worsted weight yarns | 1 Comment

c.w.frosting: Recycled Crochet Stitch Markers

Posted on April 27, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I found a fabulous tutorial (two in one actually!) How to make the paper beads, and how to put together some really nice stitch markers. I have got to try this, soon! 😀 ♥ Really, you could make some fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, handmade, recycle, reuse, stitch markers, style, wine charms | Tagged Beads, boho, buttons, creatitvity, crochet, D.I.Y. Crafts, knitting, paper beads, recycle, renew, reuse, stitch markers, tutorial | 13 Comments

Caron International | Free Project | Soft Stripes Throw

Posted on April 25, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I couldn’t begin to tell you how many things I have made with this yarn. It is definitely one of my top five favorite crochet mediums. This throw is absolutely gorgeous. I must put it on my list of things to … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, home decor | Tagged crochet, crochet throw, diy, Free pattern, home decor, Simply Soft Yarn, style, yarn | 2 Comments

Just Some Good Old Fashioned Crochet Dishcloths

Posted on April 25, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Once again . . . going through my photos. I haven’t seen these for awhile! Just some dishcloths I have made. It looks as though I have sold all the dishcloths I had posted in my Etsy Shop. Maybe I … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, etsy, handmade, home decor | Tagged bath accessories, boho, cotton yarn, creativity, crochet, dishcloths, dishrags, eco friendly, eco-friendly, etsy, handmade, home, home decor, Just stuff, kitchen, reuse, shabby chic, shopping, spa cloths, style | 10 Comments

A Little Shameless Self-Promotion . . .

Posted on April 24, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

It is Spring after all. Quality handcrafted crochet and more by GMaEllenCrochetGifts.

Posted in beaded crochet, cell phone charm, crochet, earrings, etsy, fashion, handmade, style | Tagged beaded crochet, Beads, Beadwork, blossoms, boho, cell phone charm, cotton thread, crochet, crochet jewelry, designer jewelry, earrings, etsy, fashion, flowers, handmade, Handmade jewelry, jewelry, Just stuff, little flowers, Nylon thread, nylon thread, shabby chic, style | 5 Comments

Native American Art and Alaskan Native art

Posted on April 24, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

AlaskaNativeArtists.com is a virtual art program serving Alaska Native artists. The website was established by Sealaska Heritage Institute, a regional Native nonprofit founded in 1981 to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures. via http://www.alaskanativeartists.com/ I am very proud of … Continue reading →

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My Small Tribute to Earth Day . . .

Posted on April 22, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

Just a few photos I have taken in the last few days

Posted in Earth Day | Tagged blossoms, creativity, Earth Day, flowers, inspiration, lilac blooms, my neighborhood, nature, trees in bloom | 2 Comments

Sweet Cotton Crochet Throw

Posted on April 21, 2012 by gmaellenscraftycorner

I was just going through my photos and reminiscing. I found pictures of this sweet cotton throw I made in the Spring of 2009. It has a real old fashioned look and feel. It reminds me of an old quilt. … Continue reading →