Key Necklaces

By Annie
My weekend started the way all great weekends should – with a trip to the craft store. I bought some supplies to begin my holiday crafting, but while I was there I stumbled across a few really cute key pendants. So I’ve spent the majority of my weekend so far making jewelry instead.
Here’s what [...]

Crocheted Circle Scarf

By Annie
In the spirit of scarf season, I have another lovely creation to share with you. This scarf is made up of small crocheted circles in different colors and sizes. When put together, they make up this really cute quirky design.

I always get a lot of compliments on this scarf, and it was actually a [...]

From Wedding to Weekend

By Annie
I have a family wedding to attend this weekend, so naturally, I’ve been commissioned to create some jewelry for my family members.  A lot of people like going with traditional silver or pearls for weddings, but my mom decided to let me have some fun with pink beads and funky wire.

The earrings were simple [...]

Crocheted Hoop Earrings

By Annie
I really love jewelry with a personal touch, and I think that adding details like crocheting can really make a piece stand out.  Pieces like these earrings are so simple, yet people really notice them.

I’ve gotten so many compliments on these earrings, and it was really as simple as attaching some wire to an [...]

In Honor of Shark Week

By Annie
This week is one of the great television weeks of the year: Shark Week.  While I’m absolutely terrified of sharks (to the point where stepping foot into the ocean holds absolutely zero appeal for me), I cannot help but appreciate the entertainment value of this Discovery Channel ritual.
That’s why I feel that it’s necessary [...]

Strawberry Purse

By Annie
I haven’t been knitting much this summer (as I’ve been busy with trivial things such as working) but last week I spent some time rifling through my stash of half-finished projects that I hadn’t touched since I moved to Michigan.  After much careful thought about which project to pick up, I decided on this [...]

Flower Earrings

By Annie
Summer is almost here.  So why not celebrate with a pair of summery flower earrings?

These were pretty simple -  I made them all within the last two days.  All you need is crochet thread, beads, wire, and some earring hooks.  As you can see, there are so many different ways to make them.  I [...]