Flower Burst Handbag

So many uses for this great bag!

I've been thinking about Spring.  Maybe because it is so cold here in the Northeast.  I am longing for warmer days and sunshine...and lots of pretty colors.  I found this picture of a really great handbag that I wanted to try.  The free pattern is here.  As you can see I changed it a little to make the bottom of the bag deeper.  I even folded the handles in half to make them a little easier to grasp.  I added an interior pocket to the green one...perfect for stashing keys or your library card.   I've thought of a bunch of ideas for using them...book bag, project bag, or even a small diaper bag.  How would you use it?

Airplane Hat

There was a certain movie that came out this year that made all the boys in my life super-duper excited!  So when I found this adorable picture of an airplane hat on my pinterest page, I knew I had to give it a try.  There is no pattern for it, so I used this pattern.  I've used it many times, and it works up great everytime.  I just changed the colors until I had a basic hat.  Then I just free-handed the accessories...the window and propellers...and added buttons for eyes.  It was a Christmas present for my 2 yr old nephew, and I've been told that he won't leave the house with out his special hat!  What do you all think of my finished product?

Boot Cuffs, Part 1

Boot cuffs are really trending right now, and I couldn't wait to find some great styles and start pinning them on my Crochet board.  The next part was the hard part---deciding which ones to try first.  Luckily I had a little help from a friend who really liked these.  Unfortunately, there wasn't a pattern, but then I stumbled across this free pattern.  It worked wonderfully (even if I do say so myself)!   Here is the first pair that I made using the pattern.

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Pinterest!

I've recently discovered  Pinterest!  I've discovered lots of fun treasures there.   Everything from fun crochet projects that I want to try, to recipes to feed my family, and homemade remedies for illness.  I've even been discovering great things for the kids to do.  I've created a board with just preschool activities that Peanut and I can do together to help her learn the Alphabet!  It's been so much fun...and yes, even a huge time-hog.  But I am enjoying it so much.   You can follow my Pinterest page here. 

I thought it would be fun to keep a diary of all the projects I find on Pinterest that I've tried.  So you may find everything here from new crochet projects, recipes, decorating tips.  I'll share the good, the bad, and the ugly.  So let's get started!  Pinterest....here we come!