Creative Dawn

Checking out creative books from the library has given me much needed inspiration on those days when my ideas are few or zero. Currently I have a crochet book, a book about updating your wardrobe and a book of retro craft ideas. The retro one is fun because it brings back memories of childhood crafting with popsicle sticks and found objects.  Today's post is from the Kooky Crochet book.  There are many ideas to crochet that are not things that your Grandma would make.  The only thing that I made so far out of the book is this little birdie.  He is about two inches high and is going to be perfect for an Easter/spring decoration.  It took less than an hour and is a great beginner project if you are new to crochet.  In the book it was done in a variety of colors, but I do love varigated yarn so that is what I chose.  How can you look at this sweet little guy and not smile!  Oh, by the way it is Tuesday and that means I made a trip to t...

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  Today's post is kind of a stolen idea from my Mother in law.  A few years ago, she started giving all of us crocheted hangers and I have made a few for myself because they are great for nice blouses and sweaters.  It's also a great quick project for those nights when you are just vegging out in front of the TV.  There really isn't a pattern, it's just simple crocheting around a plastic hanger.   Here are a few pictures of people enjoying their new gifts.  The happiness of giving a great personal gift is truly the best present that I get every year.