Sunday, September 9, 2012

Happy Hooker - my new obsession...

I haven't blogged tooooo much about my newest obsession... but if you follow me on twitter or instagram (add me! @luvfromamy) you'll know I am one happy hooker... hang on... saw WHAT?? Yep, you read correctly.. I'm a happy hooker, but don't get too worked up - it just means I am utterly addicted to the lovely art of crochet.

I first learnt to crochet at a local Stitch n Bitch meet up, and have since explored new stitches, tecniques and made a few projects that might tickle your fancy!

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Learning the basics from a "Learn to crochet" booklet I purchased from Lincraft.
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 Red & blue headband... Self declared Master of the chain stitch!! My first "creation."
 Starlight headband - made from single crochet band and buttons I purchased from my local Spotlight. I really like how this one turned out and it's not too bad for one of my first attempts; I often wear this to work.Photobucket
 Granny square love! One of the first granny squares I made - it's pretty messy but I was really stoked with my progress:-) I used Meet Me At Mikes, Granny Squares 101 video tutorials to learn the basics. 
 My first attempt at crochet flowers... as you can see something is errr... missing? Haha I didn't count correctly so my little flowers were missing a petal!! They still look quite sweet though don't you think?
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 A be-dazzled 5 petal flower. AH so this is what they are meant to look like! These flowers have to be my fav, they can be used on so many things and I can't get enough of making these little babies. I made this be-dazzled flower (I adhered hot-fix rhinestones) to go on a headband for my niece's 3rd birthday.
 Mustard and hot pink bow. I love this mustard yarn, it's such a nice colour and very "in" right now. This bow was really easy to make, I'm planning to attach it to a chunky, hot pink double crochet headband.
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 I was feeling a little fancy one day and thought I would (attempt to) make a crocheted collar. BOY was I chuffed when it turned out really well! This was my first try at scalloped edging; fairly certain I've found my new fav technique!! Progress shot and the finished result. I'm toying with adding some rhinestones/pearls/beads... what do you think?
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 Up until this week I've been using the same affordable (aka cheap Kmart branded) yarn and thought it was time to branch out on some new supplies. I stocked up on bamboo hooks and Panda Magnum soft 8ply yarn (I purchased red relvet, dark grey and white). It's magical to work with, so soft and luxurious!
 Heart - I've wanted to make a heart for aaages but found the patterns a little daunting, but last night I sat down and gave it my best shot! Happy with the results ♥ and the pattern was a lot easier than I thought it would be yippee!!

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Hehe not entirely accurate but almost :P haha jk

Are you on ravelry? If so, let's be friends :-) My profile can be found here, I'd love to see what projects you are working on!

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Monday, September 3, 2012

Diy Round-up: Working 9 - 5!

Working in a corporate environment can visually (at times) be a little lackluster for the creative eye... so if you're itching to personalise and add a little DIY charm to your office surroundings these projects will be perfect for you!

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Make your own coordinating office supplies
via Allison's crafty and inspirational blog Dream {a little BIGGER} 

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DIY notebooks via Gabi's blog Bee-inspired  - these would be super handy as I'm always writing to-do lists


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Personalised sharpie mug via Elsie's popular blog A Beautiful Mess - now this DIY isn't directly "office" related but I think it would be super to personalise ("Amy's germs"?? haha!) your own work mug... I don't know hoooow many times my coffee mug has been pinched by a work colleague and used multiple times.

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Will you be trying any of these DIYs? :-)

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