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Favorite Finds #58

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This is such a cute use of granny squares! These baskets would be perfect for holding a small project. (tutorial here)

I love the simplicity of these wood candle holders! There’s also a tutorial for them here. I wish I had the tools/skills to make some!

What is it about Christmas lights that make a room seem so cozy? I love the feel of this room!

I just discovered that Swarovski makes crystal skull beads and I got so excited thinking of ideas for Halloween jewelry! Why must they be $15 each though?! eek!

Have you ever tried Julep? I’ve been curious about them for a while and when I saw an ad for a free Halloween box, I had to sign up! Free, Halloween, nail polish. I’m sold. I love Halloween colors so much! If you want to try it out, use code “FREETREATS” and you just pay $2.99 shipping. (that’s my referral link)

I’m really excited about this video that shows how to make your own flash tattoos! I’ve been seeing these everywhere and think they’re so pretty! It looks like it might be kinda hard to work with the gold leaf but it would still be fun to try!

This Happypotamus crochet pattern is the best!! I love all things hippo but this one, made with the African flower motif, is so rad! I know that when I buy this pattern, I’m not gonna be able to stop after making just one. Be sure to look through the project gallery on Ravelry because there are so many pretty ones! The one pictured here is from Ravelry user AmberWoolBunnies.

Favorite Finds #57

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These s’mores recipes make me want to start up the fire pit right now! Chocolate mint and white chocolate peach need to happen! Have you ever tried any interesting s’mores recipes?

What a pretty blanket! I love these floral squares! Free crochet pattern here!

I thought this was so clever! How to tie a scarf into a kimono! Such a simple idea, but clever!

These wall hangings are yet another thing I’d like to do with the driftwood I’ve collected! Would be a good use for old t-shirts or fabric scraps. I love the beaded details too!

This camera strap is made from a scarf! I would love to do something similar, or maybe even crochet one! Because the strap that came with my camera is a pain to get on and off, and when I’m home, I want it off but when I’m out, it needs to be on. So I’m constantly taking it on and off :/

I need both of these pairs of pants because I’m so over jeans! I’ve been all about shorts for months but as it gets colder, I need to find some pants I don’t hate wearing. Found here: 1 & 2

Cold weather also means sweaters! I’m loving these, especially the tie dye one! Found here: 1 & 2

How cute are these hedgehog cookies!? I want to make them with peanut butter cookies and use chocolate sprinkles instead of nuts.

I don’t know if I would actually be able to wash anything with this adorable bear dishcloth. I would be sad to get him dirty! Maybe he could just be a hot pad instead? :) Free knitting pattern!

Favorite Finds #56

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I would love to create a wall of succulents just like this! And isn’t it pretty how they wrapped some of the can in tie dyed fabric to add more color?!

This jacket just looks so cozy (free crochet pattern)! And it’s my favorite color!

I would love to make a rug like this out of old t-shirts! It would be fun to go to the thrift store and gather up a bunch of pretty colored shirts for it. (tutorial here)

I was looking for things to do with chalkboard paint because I have two jars of it that I don’t know what to do with. Have you seen anything clever? This little stump chalkboard is cute!

I’m loving this hat pattern! The colors and textures! It’s all just so good! (pattern here)

I have a collection of driftwood that I’ve been saving for something crafty. I can definitely see some of these crochet sail boats on my desk!

I don’t wear earrings but now and then I find some, like these pretty beaded ones, that make me wish I did!

Two palettes put together make the perfect backyard bar! I love this and was thinking of making one similar but removing a couple pieces of wood from the front to use it as a shelf for plants instead.

This Palette sampler pack from Knit Picks is so pretty! I love the earthy colors!

Favorite Finds: YouTube DIY Inspiration

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I’m really, really wanting to start a kick ass YouTube Channel! I already have one, but have had a hard time really getting into it because I’m a huge perfectionist and have never been happy with the quality of my lighting or camera. I recently bought new lights which are amazing! But sadly I cannot afford a new camera (I’m looking to get this one) and my current one can’t be used for video because the mic is damaged & makes this high pitched buzzing sound. So I will probably be borrowing a camera to get started. I’m having a hard time getting excited to start without having the camera I want because even the one I’d be borrowing isn’t the quality I’m hoping for. But I’m trying to put my perfectionism aside and start making videos anyway. For a couple weeks, I’ve been really into looking up crochet & DIY videos on YouTube to get ideas and inspiration. Here are several video creators that I think do a good job at creating fun and helpful videos!

What are your favorite DIY, craft tutorial, or crochet channels on YouTube? What makes you really like them?

I found this article about the types of procrastinators and “the perfectionist” is totally me! So wish me luck at getting over my perfectionism and making some videos! I have so many ideas to share and I’ve gotten lots of requests for video tutorials for entire crochet patterns. I’m looking forward to eventually making complete video tutorials for my free crochet patterns.

Favorite Finds

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I’m in love with these ankle cuffs! I was thinking they’d also be cool sewn onto the top of a pair of short boots.

I have a tie dye kit and a big bag of cowry shells! I’d love to do something like this!

This DIY box shelf is so cute and would be super easy to make! I’d like to have a few of them on one wall!

How pretty is this rock garden?! Does anyone know what those pink rocks are? I would love to have a little area like this in my yard with all of my succulents!

I’m loving these skirts and want them both!

I’m thinking I’m gonna have to try this with shells!

This palette desk is on my to-make list for sure! I’m so impressed! It uses exactly one palette!

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