DIY Christmas Gel Candles

I am on a candle making spree!!!!!😊

I recently made some Ocean Gel Candles and Colored Gel Candles , and I found myself longing to indulge more into the candle making gala.I absolutely enjoying making Gel candles. To be frank ,I find working with Gel Candles more fascinating than the regular Paraffin candles.The finished projects are just fantastic to look at. The transparent nature of the Gel Candles makes it more fun to work with. You can let your creativity do the talking.

Christmas Gift Card Holder Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas crochet patterns are so much fun to make, especially since they really put you in a cheery mood. Am sure you must have started making your Christmas Gifts long back. Handmade Christmas gifts are always a favourite and they add a personal touch and show how much you care!!!!

So what have you decided ????...Are you giving gift cards or cash this year for Christmas? Do you want to add a little personal touch to your holiday gifts but you don’t have time to make a big project? Don't worry , you have come to the right place.Here am sharing a very cute little Christmas Themed Gift Card Holder.

How To Crochet a Christmas Wreath Coaster

I love making homemade things, particularly around the holidays. Here I am sharing a super easy pattern for this Christmas Wreath Coaster to get you in the festive mood. These will be perfect for a holiday celebration or dinner with the family. 

Decorate your table and seating areas for the holidays with this cute, simple coaster, or if you are looking for a last minute gift there is still time to crochet some of these and gift it to your loved ones.

DIY Colored Gel Candles

Do you love burning beautiful and colorful candles?....Nothing sets a warm glow in a room better than a candle....and what if I say they are wonderfully easy and fun to make them yourself ? It is pretty much exciting craft and not at all difficult.

The transparent nature of the Gel candle makes it even more exciting to work with.It is also fun to work with the colors for these candles. You can play around with the colors  and create your own candles for specific holidays. It is just that you have to take care to use colors that are wax soluble.

Make Your Own Ocean Gel Candles

 

Making your own candles is always a rewarding process.These days, gel candles are gaining huge popularity because they burn for a much longer time than wax candles and are so much easy to make and because of their transparent nature, they are just awesome to look at.I love working with Gel Candles.They make wonderful little decorations for around your home and are a great option for gifting, be it any occasion. 

The transparent nature of gel also allows you to show off your creativity.You can embed small and pretty , but non- flammable objects like glass beads.....sea shells.....crystals....jewels...pearls....sand....charms....just about anything that catches your fantasy. You can as well make themed gel candles by using your objects accordingly. 

Here I am sharing the process for making a Ocean Gel Candle.Glassware is the best option for making these gel candle.Trust me, making gel candles is a fun filled activity. Once you start , there's gonna be no stopping for your creativity!!!!

Christmas Themed Mobile Pouch

Christmas will be here before we know it, so , this would be a great time to start making those lovely gifts for you near and loved ones.Nothing is better than a Handmade Gift for Christmas!!!!!Everybody loves homemade Christmas gifts.

Here I am sharing a very simple and easy pattern for Christmas Themed Mobile Pouch. Use festive colors and turn them into Christmas Themed Mobile Pouch. You can gift it as it is to your loved ones or use it as  a Gift Pouch, just fill it up with goodies and they are ready to go. Am sure your loved ones will love these festive gift!!!!!

Crochet Christmas Star Ornament

Handmade holidays are so much fun. Here I am sharing a cute little pattern for Crochet Star Ornament. These simple Crochet Christmas Star Ornaments are a fun and easy holiday project. Make a bunch of these to decorate your tree, or use them as cute little gifts for your near and dear ones!!! Let your holiday spirit shine!!!!

Granny Square Cushion Cover with Top Opening Buttons

Begin your granny project making adventure by making this simple Granny Square Cushion Cover with Top Opening Buttons.

The plain granny square is probably one of the oldest and most well known crochet patterns. It's a lovely basic pattern that can be used in many ways.Here I am sharing the tutorial to make a Granny Square Cushion Cover with Top Opening Buttons.

Of course there are so many pretty and absolutely awesome Granny Square Cushion patterns over the Internet. The top opening buttons make it easier to remove the cushion easily for washing.

I have used variegated yarn but you can use multiple colors to make colorful pattern!!

Solid Granny Square Coaster without Gaps

The Basic Solid Granny Square coaster is another really simple design that can be used to make a set of coasters. You will love how easy and fast this coaster works up. I love making crocheted versions of household items and this would also make perfect handmade gift for your loved ones!!!

You can make them in holiday or seasonal colors as well.They are great for using up your scrap yarn.

The thing I absolutely love about this pattern is that unlike the classic Granny Square , this doesn't have any gaps between the stitches.

Puff Stitch Coaster

Here is the next pattern of my Crochet Coaster series.This is a Simple Puff Stitch Coaster with a Double Crochet edging.

The Puff Stitch gives the the coaster a lovely texture.Coasters are the perfect way to dress up a coffee or side table.There’s nothing better than a burst of color to deck up your table.  Make them in a variety of colors and these are apt to use up your scrap yarn.

They also make great gifts for any occasion.

Cheerful Double Strand Coaster

I love working with Double Strand for Crochet Projects. They just work up quickly and add bulk and texture to any project.

Double strand crochet is the same as regular crochet, it is just that you will be using two strands of yarn at a time instead of one. 

Play around with the color combination and you can make pretty coasters for any occasion!!!

You just need to take care of one thing, that is be sure you have equal tension on both strands and are pulling both strands through each loop. 

Here am sharing the next pattern of my Crochet Coaster Series.

Spring Square Coaster

Here is a simple and quick pattern for a Spring Square Coaster.This is the Second coaster in my coaster series.

I was planning on making a simple square coaster. Then I thought , why not make it in spring colors!!!!! 

Just use spring colors and you would end with nice pretty Spring Coasters.This coasters are perfect for a variety of any season. 

This same pattern can be used in different colors to make coasters for any occasion. Use Red and Green to make a Christmas themed coaster or use Brown and Yellow to make a Pumpkin themed coaster or use them to make fruit themed coaster.....the list is just endless!!!!

Single Crochet Square Coaster

Crochet Coasters are one of my all time favorite project to whip up.Crochet coasters are among the easiest patterns to make.

They are quick and easy to make and they are also just easy enough for a beginner. Small and easy to complete.

They also make great gifts for friends, family and colleagues be it any occasion.

How To Double Crochet Straight Edges

Having a Straight edge is always very pleasing.Now the big Question....... how to keep straight edges while working rows and rows of double crochet stitches.

One of the most important things with crochet is to count your stitches at the end of every row. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, believe me counting your stitches is always advisable. Nothing is more frustrating than having to rip out hours and hours of work, just because it doesn't have a straight edge.

Basic Double Crochet Cushion Cover

Hello friends!!! Wow, it’s been a while since I blogged. My apologies for staying away for so long. Life has kept me busy lately. For the past few months I've been busy renovating and re-modelling my home.

Honestly, the last few months have been really tiring. Although the renovation was a lot of work, there was something exciting about seeing everything come to life. It really is true how even a small change can really transform a space. I am very much happy about my transformed abode.

15 Best DIY Gifts Perfect for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and what is better than giving your Mother a Handmade Gift. Gifts from the heart, and crafted by hand, are the best gifts you could ever receive. The thoughtfulness shows the appreciation you hold for your Mom in so many different ways! Here, I have created a roundup of My Craft Tutorials you can make for your Mother.I hope you find something here your mom will love.Come...Let’s get started!

Multi Petal Flower

Crochet flowers are great DIY projects to add spring elements into home decoration. They can be fabulous addition to fashion, bedding, home improvements and any other project that needs a little something extra.

Here I am sharing a pattern for this very simple and easy to make Multi Petal Flower. Make a bunch of these Multi Petal Flowers with some bright colors and use them for your projects.

Button Flower

Crochet with Buttons???....Ohh I love the idea of making Crochet flowers using buttons. This Crochet Button Flower project is very easy and a fun project for even Beginners. 

By using buttons as center and hooking yarn through the button holes you can create these cute flowers.These Cute flowers can be used as appliques for your crochet projects or on a brooch or a pin and you can also use them for scrapbook projects.....wall arts and cards!!! 

Five Petal Flower

Flowers are beautiful. Nothing says spring like a bunch of freshly bloomed flowers.Flowers are fun crochet projects at any time of year and they are definitely hot on the hooks each spring.

Crocheted flowers are always so pretty! They are great fun to do by themselves but they are also great to add as an applique or embellishment to all your crochet projects.They may look simple but they can jazz up any of your crochet project!!Flowers are one of the nicest and easiest way to add the perfect finishing touch. 

They are also great to use up your scrap yarn or try out new yarns.I have a whole bunch of scrap yarn stored and I have been looking out to whip up some small crochet projects.So, I thought Flowers would be great to use up my scrap yarn lot.In my upcoming posts I will be sharing some simple Flower Patterns. Here is the first lot of my Flower Pattern.I really hope you find it useful for your projects and would enjoy making them.

How to Make a Flat Single Crochet Circle

The single crochet is one of the first stitches that we all learn as beginners. It is one of the most basic and commonly used stitch.But have you noticed that when you are crocheting in the round in single crochet you wind up with a hexagon instead of a circle? When it comes to crocheting in the round, not all projects will lie flat. But learning to crochet a flat circle is really useful if you want to make circular projects...bags.....hats....ornaments....table mats and many more!!!!!

In this post, I am sharing a very small trick to have the perfect Flat Single Crochet Circle.

Sunburst Spring Coaster

Spring is associated with flowers and bright colors! So, here am sharing a very simple Sunburst Spring Coaster.Crochet Coasters are great quick and easy projects. You can make them as a house warming gift or for your own home.Coasters are the perfect way to dress up a coffee or side table.Also these are the perfect thing to crochet with your scrap yarn.

These are easy to make and they come out beautifully and you can make them in less than and hours time.I have used just used two colors. You can make these in various combination of bright colors.Crochet these spring coasters to lay out when your guests are over.

Easy Crochet Bunny Applique Pattern

Applique patterns are fun quick crochet projects to do. Since, Easter is just around the corner, I decided to share this cute little Crochet Bunny Applique Pattern. These little cuties can be whipped up in minutes with leftover yarn scraps! 

I find this little bunny rabbit really cute! This Bunny could be an Easter decoration or you may use it as an embellishment on baby items....hats....scarves..cards...sweaters...just about on anything you want to give a crafty charm.

Bunny Mug Cozy

With Easter just around the corner,now is the perfect time to start springtime crafts and projects.Nothing is better for Easter than a DIY project.Here is a quick, fun project to create a Bunny Mug Cozy. It is super easy and fast to whip up which can easily be made in just under an hour. Make this Easter themed bunny mug cozy for your friends and family.They are irresistibly cute and am sure everyone will love them.

The pattern is worked in simple Double Crochet stitches.The Bunny Ears are made with Double and single crochet stitches.The pom pom makes up the bunny's cute tail.So overall these would also be great to make for even a beginner.

Make couple of these and keep your hands dry while having your iced drinks or from burning while enjoying your hot drinks. It would be a great accessory to have all year round!

Easter Basket

Easter festivities are about to begin and It is time to start planning for the upcoming Easter holiday! Start your festive preparations by making these cute little Easter Baskets!!!These would also be perfect for Easter gifts! You could also tailor the colors and use it to give Christmas or Valentine's Day gifts.

These baskets are just the right size for your little one to use at the Easter egg hunt.Also, crochet one of these baskets, fill it with flowers and make it a great display item for your Easter themed decorations.

I like making handmade gifts and I think these Easter Baskets are so much better than store bought baskets because handmade gifts do really show that they were made with love!!!

Valentines Drawstring Gift Bag

If you are stuck up for last minute gift ideas for Valentines day.......... then, have no fear..... this Valentines Drawstring Gift Bag is your ultimate solution. Just whip up this cute little Drawstring bag in no time.You can easily make this in less than an hours time.These are super easy and also perfect for beginners. Just fill them up with some goodies .....chocolates....gift cards...tiny hearts...jewellery...or just about anything your loved one will love to have and you are sorted!!!!

This quick and easy drawstring bag can be made to any size you want and best of all, this bag can be used even after the gift has been opened.After all how can anyone go wrong with a cute little bag filled with chocolates....right?????....so get your stuff ready and make this as your last minute valentine gift.

Heart Keychain

Hearts are always cute in any project we use them.It is the month of making lots and lots of hearts themed projects. Valentine’s Day is a day for celebrating love. You can’t go wrong with the gift of a heart for Valentine’s Day. It works as a great gift and can also be used as decor for Valentine’s parties.What's better way to show someone you love them than to make them a handcrafted gift? My project idea for today is a cute Crochet Heart Key chain.

Waffle Stitch Mug Cozy with a Heart Applique

Since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, I wanted to add another cute Valentine’s Day themed pattern to my bucket list. I love making handmade gifts and I whipped up this quick and easy Waffle Stitch Mug Cozy. Giving a handmade gift on Valentine's Day is great because it shows that you took out time from your day to create something from your heart for somebody. 

I wanted to make something useful which can used on a daily basis. I have used Waffle Stitch and have added a small heart as an embellishment which is cute and fits in with the whole heart theme of Valentine's Day. This is a very simple project that can be completed in less than an hour. It makes a great gift. 

The waffle stitch pattern is simply lovely and creates a nice textured look. The Waffle Stitch pattern resembles the texture of a waffle. This stitch looks great on any crochet project, be it a scarf, blanket, bag or washcloths and many more!!!!!!

Small Crochet Heart Applique

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s definitely time to start working on some heart patterns. So I thought it would be fun to share some heart themed projects all along.

Crochet heart patterns are always a popular choice at Valentine's Day.Here am sharing the pattern for this Small Crochet Heart Applique. These are just about one inch in size.Crocheting hearts is so much fun to do. And you can use them in so many ways. These crochet heart appliques are perfect for embellishing anything. Use them on headbands.........hats..........bags.......baby clothes.....gift bags...just about on anything and they would look super cute.

Crochet hearts are also an easy to start project for beginners, and a perfect choice for Valentine.These would be great to add to any Valentine's Day gift.

Stuffed Crochet Heart

What’s better than hearts for Valentine’s Day? It’s that time of year again, when everything is adorned with hearts which is one of the most iconic symbols of love!!!! With Valentine’s Day coming up, is there a better time to try to make a heart than now?

I was amazed by the number of crochet heart patterns out there on the Internet. Here am sharing a super cute Stuffed Heart pattern.

Hearts are great for Valentine’s Day decor. They are also great for gifts or for using as accessories for your projects. These are not just restricted to Valentine's day but you can also make them all throughout the year. Let your imagination and creativity guide you and you will come up with all kinds of uses for these crocheted hearts. String them into a garland.....make them into ornaments or just fill a bowl with these cute hearts for Valentine’s Day decoration. No matter what you use them for, they look great.

These are also perfect for beginners and fun to make. These take so little time to make that you will have a whole bunch of them in no time. 

These Stuffed Hearts can be easily made with any choice of yarn. Just use the crochet hook that is appropriate in size to your choice of yarn and you're ready to get started!!! So, get your things all set and enjoy making them!!!!!

DIY Stained Glass Valentine Votive Candle Holder

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Valentine's Day is one of my favorite times for crafting. There are so many possibilities.Valentine's day is all about love and I guess candles are the best essence of it.I have a bit of an obsession when it comes to the Candles and Votive Candle Holders!!!A flickering candle adds plenty of warmth and relaxed ambience to any interior.

I love the look of stained glass and the way the light shifts and sparkles through colored panes!!! There is something so romantic and beautiful about these stained glasses.Here am sharing a very simple DIY Stained Glass Valentine Votive Candle Holder.

Creating gorgeous stained glass effects with glass paint is super simple and its fun to too!!! I have always been in awe with Glass Paintings.This is one of my first easy and simple project with glass paints to start with!!!

Stained glass is at its prettiest when there is light streaming through it.Using Mason Jars for making Candles and Votive Holders are a great way to recycle your old mason jars.

Spruce up your Valentine’s Day Mantel with these handmade glass paint hearts and these would also make a great gift idea for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion!!!