Happy Easter!

 

Happy Easter from this sad little bunny! He loved the peeps but hated the bunny hat.

 

 

See? All better! :)

Photos from Lissa May Photography.

Itty Bitty Easter

Here are some little quick projects I've been working on in between orders. They are super quick and easy to make, especially when you follow the great tutorials.

The first item is a little bow. I found this tutorial at craftiness is not optional. I can't say enough about this little tutorial. It's super easy and super quick. I literally made this bow in about 15 minutes. If you are a beginner, than this tutorial is perfect because it has step by step pictures to help you through the process. If you are a little more seasoned, then it just has the pattern at the top. Perfect!

 

This bow was for a Dr. Seuss set I made, but I thought I'd give it a try as a hair accessory. So cute! You could just bobby pin it in place or sew it to a headband. Or you could use them as I intended for this one and make a little bow tie (you just have to add a strap with a little button to go around the neck). I will definitely be making more of these.

 

Next up is the bunny applique. This is another great picture tutorial. I found it at Love the Blue Bird. Again, this is great for a beginner or an old pro. I love how it's a backside view of the bunny. The little tail was really easy to make!!

I thought these might be great for sewing on a hat, headband or blanket. I even thought some people might like to attach it to a pin for Easter! If I had enough time, I would make them in lots of bright spring colors for a garland.

 

 

Finally, I whipped up a little mini Easter basket. I shared a picture before of how I was inspired by the basket pattern I found at Craftsanity. The pattern was pretty easy and it didn't take very long. I've been thinking about upgrading and trying to make a bigger basket for Little Bub to collect Easter eggs. It would be lightweight, but big enough to hold a few eggs. 

 

If you have any time before Easter, these are three easy and quick projects that will make your little ones smile. Have fun!



Garlands, Banners and Bunting, Oh My!

Besides making many crocheted hats, I've been busy with some holiday garlands, as well as name banners. They are quickly turning into a popular item in my facebook shop. I love making these because each one turns out so different depending on the colors used.

Two years ago I came across a kit at my local quilt shop with materials to make a heart garland for Valentine's Day. I loved how easy and quick it was to make! Shortly after, I came up with my own template to make a shamrock one for St. Patrick's Day. These are the two I made then.

 

This year, I've been so busy with making hats, I asked my sister-in-law if she wanted to tackle making some garlands and banners. She made the garlands for the few orders we had for V-day and St. Paddy's. Then I came up with some new templates and she made this one for Easter. We put a surprise white Easter bunny in the middle of the eggs!

 

My sister-in-law also helped me with some name banners. As I said before, I love how they all turn out so different because of the colors.



One of my mother's friends ordered this name banner and a birthday bunting.We used glittery fabric for these two.

 

And don't forget about the birthday banner I made earlier this year! I made a matching one in blue for boys to use.

 

I just got an order for another name banner for a little boy's nursery. Gray, orange and turquoise...I can't wait to see how it turns out!!



Marshmallow Peep Love

When I was younger, I really used to love peeps. What's not to love with the pure sugar and the vibrant colors? I was always excited to get some in my Easter basket. My parents used to like to open the package and let them get a little hard before eating them. Yuck! I liked to eat them still soft, so of course, I had to eat a whole row at a time! Now, I might have ONE peep at Easter time but it's totally sugar overkill, but I still think they're cute.

 

I even love the idea of threading peeps on a stick and making a colorful, edible centerpiece for an Easter table like this (photo credit):

 



 One of the photographers that I've partnered up with, Lissa May Photography, asked me if I could make some of these crocheted marshmallow bunnies. I thought I could give it a try. We decided on vibrant colors and I think they turned out adorable!! Here are two of the pictures she took with them.

 

 

Then I had such an amazing surprise when I downloaded my weekly issue of Gathered to my iPad and my marshmallow bunnies were featured on the Show and Tell page! I couldn't believe it! If you have a chance, check out the magazine. I love all the little goodies and free DIY crafts that are in each issue. Right now, you can get 5 issues for free!

 

Easter is sneaking up fast. I wanted to make a yellow bunny, but I'm not sure I'll have the time. But I definitely want to make time for these little baskets!



 

They look simple and fast. I only need to make one for Little Bub and then if I have time, I'll make 4 more for his cousins. I'm not sure what I'll put in them yet...maybe some peeps!!