Easy Pillow Boxes

We Used:
Paper Rolls.
Glue (I used hot glue).
Buttons.
Coloured paper or construction paper.
Googly eyes.
Ribbon.
Stickers.
Scissors.
Candy.

Instructions:

Fold in one side of the tube.
Flip tube over and fold the other side in the same way.

Cut a piece of paper to evenly fit around your tube.
Wrap the paper around the tube. Glue one end to the back of your tube. Lap the other end of the paper over the glued edge. Glue in place. 

Add your stickers. Glue on your googly eyes or buttons.
For the owl we simply cut out wings, beak and eyes from coloured paper.

Open one end of your box to insert your candy or gift.

Make sure your ribbon is cut long enough to fit around your box. Tie the ribbon around the box to finish.

Here's a pillow box we made for Valentine's Day!

Free Crochet Pattern ~Chihuahua Sweater

Introducing my little model, Gizmo. Gizmo is my Dear Head Chihuahua. He is approximately 1 1/2 years old. 

      Last night I sat up in bed working on a crochet sweater to fit this little guy. He enjoys it so much that he fell asleep while I took his picture. 

My Chihuahua's Measurements
Chest = 15 1/2 inches.
Neck = 10 1/2 inches.
Waist 12 1/2 inches.
Shoulder blades to base of tail = 14 inches.
You can try this project on your chihuahua as you work.

Materials Required:
4.5mm Crochet hook.
Row markers.
Darning needle.
Red Heart Super Saver Stripes Yarn. Medium 4. Colour Cool Stripe.
2X 1 inch buttons.
1 Larger button (optional for collar).

Gauge:
Using a measuring tape
Approximately 4 rows = 2 inches.
Approximately  6 hdc = 2 inches.
I measured my gauge on body of finished project.
I've included some measurements along the way.

Special Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Ea = Each.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Mnr = Mark New Row/Round.
Rnd(s) = Round(s).
Beg = Beginning.
Ss = Slip Stitch.
Hdc = Half Double Crochet.
Bl = Back Loop.


Instructions:
Starting with the collar.
Row 1: Ch 20. Turn. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in ea ch across. (19hdc)
Rows 2-18: Ch 2. Turn. Hdc in ea bl across, forming 'hills and valleys'. (19hdc)
Collar should measure approximately 5 1/2 inches X 10 inches.

Fold project in half, lining row 1 evenly up to row 18. Evenly ss through bl of both rows at same time, forming a tube (collar). 

Working right to left, ss 6 times across to next 'hill'.

The Body:

Mother/Daughter Button Topiary

This beautiful Button Topiary is a great addition to my daughter's bedroom. She even helped make it. 
Of course, I handled the hot glue gun, as I recommend all parents to do for safety reasons.

Free Crochet Pattern ~Dolly & Me Child's Choice Buttons Necklaces

These fantastically fun button necklaces are quick and easy to work up. Let the child pick the buttons they want to make it extra special. If you have never worked the foundation hdc, then this video will help you learn how: http://www.mooglyblog.com/foundation-half-double-crochet/

Yarn: Royale Size 10 Crochet Thread. Colour; 0465 Pastels.
3.75 mm Crochet Hook.


SIZE
Sized to fit approximately age 6 child, with a matching doll size (for generic 18 inch dolls, like American Girl or similar). 

Free Crochet Pattern ~Medusa's Hand Bag

I used:
Yarn: Bernat Mosaic, Medium 4, colour 'Medusa'. (1 Ball)
Hook: 5.5 mm hook.
2 buttons.
6 pairs of 8 mm safety eyes.
Scrap piece Red Felt
Hot glue & glue gun
Needle
Scissors

Bag Measures:
Approximately 8 1/2 x 9 inches

Gauge:
Approximately 12 sc = 5 inches
Approximately 13 rows = 5 inches.

For a better understanding of my Crochet Patterns, please refer to

my special crochet abbreviations.

A Search And Find ~ Just For Fun

Many times I have searched through these buttons to find the perfect ones.

I decided to create a search and find for you all today...Just because it's fun.

My sons helped me to organize this, and really enjoyed it.

Here is the list of items to search for:

2 Belt buckles

1 Yarn scrap

1 Gold chain

2 Canadian Coins

1 Zipper piece

1 Toy cat

1 Crochet hook

1 Triangle button