The making of a crochet bunting, part 2

Today I’m showing you how I transformed those crocheted triangles into a bunting.

I started with the 5 flags I made here.



Using the same yarn as before (Drop Paris) chain 8 (or more if you prefer), then you take one of the flags and dc (sc in US) in every dc of the top part of the flag.

When you come at the end of the first triangle, chain 2 (or more if you want the flags wider apart) and add the next flag, dc across the top, chain 2, next flag and so on, until you used up all your triangles, chain 8 (or the amount you started with).

Turn, chain and dc in every chain and dc until you end up back at the beginning.

Tadaah! You have made a bunting!

I spruced mine up with the help of some felt and my glue gun:



Yes, my cat is one spoiled little kitty! She even gets her own bunting :-)









My flags are really close together, but time will tell why ;-) So if you want them not as bunched up, just chain some more stitches in between the flags.

What do you think of my first crocheted bunting?

Love, Zjizjipke!

A pretty mod podge experiment!

Two weeks ago when I posted some Mod Podge (p)inspirations, I mentioned a flower I made. Realising I never showed it to you all, I’ll do it now :-)

It was a gift I made for Mothers day last year, together with a framed picture of my mom and grandmother.






Both of them where plain wood that I embellished with Mod Podge, pretty paper and some buttons.

What do you think? My mom loved them!

Love, Zjizjipke!

Lucky me!

For the launch of her new website ‘Mijn thuisgevoel’, Kristel organised a give-away! And guess what? I was one of the three lucky winners!

A few days later I found a package when I came home, with this beautiful vintage tin inside:



And… lots of yummy chocolates!



Thanks, Kristel!!



You should check out her website and her online shop, she sells beautiful vintage stuff and type cases!

Love, Zjizjipke!

Mod Podge (p)inspiration

It has been a while since I shared some of my inspirational pins, so I present: all things Mod Podge :-)

The ultimate website for first time Mod Podge users is modpodgerocksblog.com. There you can learn how to use the different kinds.

Me? I love playing with the stuff! I used it for my typecase, a book cover, and more… (Seems I haven’t written a post about my wooden flower yet… Goes on the list!)

Enjoy!






More Mod Podge inspiration on my Pinterest board!
Love, Zjizjipke!

Look what I got!

On Friday I opened my mailbox to find:

I won a give-away Nicole hosted on her blog. Sweet! In the envelop, starring her two sheep Piper and Mooney, I found a really pretty purple pencil case:

In the case she put a crochet hook with a foam piece to avoid cramps while hooking away, some cute pin buttons (love the crocheting queen one!!), a button flower,

a lovely note,

and a purse frame to make a snap coin purse. Nicole has made a lovely granny purse tutorial on her blog!

Thanks Nicole! I love my presents :-)
Love, Zjizjipke!

The making of a crochet bunting, part 1

For a big project I’m working on for months, I wanted to make a bunting too. The project will remain a secret for now (it’s not finished yet!), but I’ll show you how I made the bunting.



I used Drops Paris with a number 5 crochet hook. You just need to know two kinds of stitches for this. Chain and dc-double crochet in UK (or sc in US terms). For more information about the different kinds of stitches, I made a chart.



Start with chaining two stitches.

Row 1: Dc two into the second chain from the hook.

Row 2: Turn your work, chain 1 and dc two in each stitch (4st).

Row 3: Turn your work, chain 1, dc two in first stitch, dc one in the two next stitches, dc two in the last stitch (6st).

Row 4: Turn your work, chain 1, dc one in every stitch (6st).

Row 5: Turn your work, chain 1, dc two in first stitch, dc one in the following stitches (all but the last), dc two in the last stitch (8st).

Row 6,7,…: Keep repeating row 4 and 5 (so every other row the number of stitches increases with 2).

When my flag was wide enough for my liking, but not high enough, I did some rows without increasing stitches (the last three or four rows).


I worked in the ends and then blocked the triangles on a towel. Not mandatory, but it gives them a nicer finish :-)



Next time I’ll show you how I crocheted them together.



Love, Zjizjipke!

A jacket for my e-reader.

I’ve been wanting to make a pretty cover for my e-reader for ages. Searching the web and Pinterest for a good pattern, I came across some really nice designs! Looking at the difficulty level I settled on the cover from Madebymarzipan.






Being a beginning seamstress and having made the cover in just over an hour, I can agree this isn’t a difficult pattern :-) I did however use slightly thicker batting for extra protection, so it's a bit more bulky...
Now I can read in style! I love the little roses fabric!

What do you think about my little sewing project?

Love, Zjizjipke!