Crochet Balls

Long time no see! But here I am. Been taking some time off to do some crochet and get some other things going. But as you can see, I have some inspiration for you now!

My craft room is still in need of some decorating and I wanted to make some fake flowers or something, to color things up a little. I decided balls would do the trick... And they do!!

As many of you know, I'm not the amigurimi type, but I figured, I needed to give balls another try. This is the result. I will definitely be making more of these. The flower ball is a new design and I like it even more! Hmm... I feel the need of another tutorial coming up...

It's lovely don't you think? I will experiment some more with colors. I'm so happy if I learn new skills. Who knows, maybe I'll be making amigurumi's shortly... Not likely though!

I'm now preparing for the Amsterdam Maker Festival, which I will be attending with my fellow Etsy team members, Ka ching. I have to make lots of Coasters, designed 4 Post Cards (Yes, they will be available at the Color 'n Cream shop soon!!) and am figuring out what to take with me to sell. It's very exciting, and nerve wrecking, really. It's a bit scary too...

Oh, before I forget... THANK YOU SO MUCH for the great responses to my May Give-Away! I was totally overwhelmed. I finally decided I will be selling some yarn in my shop. But it will be Color 'n Cream color combinations only. I always combine lots of different brands as you know, and I will make my combo's available for you. There will be a try-out next week with 10 sets of 5 balls in my Pastel Combo. I figure, you will need to be quick about it, but we'll see. I still need to get into the details for ordering more...

Well, I'll leave you for now. My promised tutorials might take some extra time, because I didn't think of the festival. Does anyone have requests for the 'Mastering The Basics' series??

Have a stormy day!!

Crochet Pattern Flower Coaster Square

Pssst... There's a new Crochet Pattern available to make my Crochet Flower Coaster into a square. Go check it out!

Have a lovely weekend!!

May Give Away!!

I have a crazy Give Away for you this month. A Give Away of which I'm SURE lots of you will like to win... You can win these 4 balls of yarn. I know many of you cannot find the colors I use in the countries you live in, and because I'm not sure yet if I'm willing to start selling it, here's your chance of getting some.

The cushion panel of my new square is done. Now I need to make a back strip and turn it into a cushion cover. I will be making a tutorial on how to make a cushion cover like mine this month and it will be available in my Etsy shop soon. 

And on the right you can see the other cushions that's not finished yet. I will be doing all that next week. First I have to make a tutorial on how to make my flower coaster into a square, as some of you requested. That's my first priority now. I will make it tomorrow and it will be available at the start of next week.

So, enough to do to keep me busy. The Etsy school on SEO is much fun and very helpful. I love to work with a partner to get more insight and to learn from each other.  Check out the Team I joined: Ka-ching Collectief.

Oh, to join the Give Away, leave a comment below and be sure to leave your email with it. If you don't, I'll not take your entry seriously and you won't compete. 

Have a colorful thursday!!

PS. Totally forgot... The Give Away winner will be announced on monday the 19th of may

Monday Chit Chat

Finally got going on my newest Flower Square. I love it a lot! This is my first project with it and I love the pastel and white. It's going to be a beautiful cushion cover don't you think? As soon as it's finished, I'll be working on the Tutorial!

Maybe I'll use this pretty piece of Pip fabric for the back... What do you think?

I've entered an Etsy Team in Holland to be able to take part in the Etsy School; Ka Ching. The Etsy school on SEO started today and I'm very excited to study with my partner Ama, from Miss Minoes. It feels so funny to be learning again. 

I still need to add some items to my Etsy shop. I made a new coaster set and this finished blanket will be added this week too. I've got my work cut out for me this week, because the 'big' one is turning 8 in 2 days. The party for her friends is tomorrow and the party for family on wednesday. 

And I still need to make a tutorial on this edging too... Where will I find the time?? 

Well have a happy monday!

Crafty Friday

Today will be all about doing stuff that relaxes me. I'm a bit off... I will have some crafty fun! In my fabulous and messy craft room. Just for me... Maybe I'll even make soup...

Have a shiny weekend!