DIY FLOATING GLITTER TUMBLER.

Studio Diy // Photo by Jeff Mindell

Whoa, how amazing is this diy floating glitter tumbler from Studio Diy? All you need to do is grab one of these and fill it full of your chosen glitter. Such a simple idea. I love it.

MAKE YOUR OWN SIMPLE DOUBLE CROCHET COWL.

My adventures with crochet continue, if you've been following along you'll know so far I've mastered the single crochet and made a pair of woolly crocheted hats and this simple crocheted cardigan. For my next project I wanted to try something that was a bit more difficult, crocheting in the round.

I've tried crocheting in the round before but it wasn't entirely successful. I ended up with a wonky tube that got bigger and smaller as it went on, not exactly what I was going for. This time I hoped having a better grasp of the basics would help.

I started by watching what felt like a million YouTube videos (but was probably more like 20) and tried to figure out where I'd been going wrong. There's a couple I found particularly helpful, this one from Wool and the Gang showing how to crochet in a tube and this one from A Beautiful Mess showing how to double crochet. After a bit, ok, a lot of practice, I was finally able to make a basic double crochet cowl. Definitely a case of practice makes perfect.

To make this simple double crochet cowl I used a size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook and 1 ball of chunky wool.

1. Start off by making a chain. I chained 75 stitches but you may need to adjust this depending on the type of wool and size of crochet hook you're using.

2. As we're crocheting this cowl in the round you need to straighten out your chain making sure it's not twisted and join together by slip stitching into the first chain to make a circle.

2. To make the first round, chain 3. Double crochet into the fifth stitch from the hook, this includes the chain 3 we just made. Continue to double crochet into each stitch. To join the first round together slip stitch into the first of the chain 3 you started with.

3. Add more rounds by repeating step 2 until either your cowl reaches the height you want or you run out of wool. I was able to complete 9 rounds with 1 ball of chunky wool.

4. Finish your cowl by tying the end and weaving in any loose tails.

In the end this cowl was really quick to make, only a couple of hours although I imagine anyone who has more experience crocheting would be able to make this up much quicker.

One of the things I like most about this project is that it can be easily adapted. If you want a taller, fuller cowl all you have to do is add more rounds and if want a looser fit add more stitches to your initial chain.

P.S. Don't forget to check out my other crochet projects here and here. 

WINTER FLORALS.

I stumbled across these beautiful 70's inspired winter florals on Brittany's blog The House That Lars Built and couldn't wait to share. The dresses are from Warehouse and Brittany has added her own gorgeous floral illustrations to the photos.

Dress from Warehouse // Illustrations by Brittany Jepsen

Dress from Warehouse // Illustrations by Brittany Jepsen

So pretty, right? You can find the dresses here and here and the shirt here. And if you love Brittany's illustrations as much as I do you can find more of them in her beautiful colouring book.

6 LAST MINUTE PRINTABLE VALENTINES.

Valentine's Day is nearly here. If you're having trouble picking the perfect card for your Valentine this year then you're in luck. All you need to make any of these is a printer, some paper and of course a little love.

Here's 6 of the best last minute printable Valentines.

Free Printable 80’s Inspired Valentine’s

Now you can have your own set of Valentine’s for free! Just print them out and hand them to your favorite fellow 80’s lovers. To kick your printables up a notch, you can easily make them double-sided with this super simple technique.

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Galentine’s Day Invitation

If all this mushy-wushy Valentine’s Day hype is not your thing, then get your girlfriends prepped to celebrate Galentine’s Day with you instead. This Feb 13th Holiday (first introduced by Amy Poehler’s character in NBC’s Parks and Rec) is the perfect antidote to the loved-up frenzy that is Valentines. Spend an evening celebrating your best girlfriends instead!

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Coin Valentine FREE Printable

We are actually going to stick with pennies, nickels, or dimes when we go to hand them out, but I sprinkled in other coins I had on hand just for fun. To assemble these valentines, simply print this FREE printable.

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David Bowie Valentines

Finding the perfect valentine for a loved one is so important! If you know a Bowie fan, then these David Bowie valentines would be a perfect way to express your love!

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Printable Valentine’s Stickers

There’s nothing better than lots of tasty treats on Valentine’s day but sometimes it’s fun to give away something different. These fun stickers are the perfect thing to embellish your cards & gifts. They are also a fun give-away for kids and adults!

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Printable Valentine’s Love Notes

They’re perfect for writing sweet or slushy love notes to the object of your affection this Valentine’s day. Why not use them all and they can open them throughout a Valentine’s breakfast?

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Which one would you pick?

Make sure to check out my other valentines crafts and recipes for more love-filled diys.