Crochet Christmas Gifts!

Finally I can post some pics of the Christmas gifts I made!

Turtle Pillow Pet for my nephew!

I added some details beyond the pattern. Here's a closeup of the face.
The original pattern from Red Heart instructs you to put buttons for
the eyes, that's all. I thought he looked too simple that way.

I also added some extra stitching around the shell.

I've heard it's already been nicknamed "Crush" from Finding Nemo.

What can I say? After flying in from Cali and getting about 4 hours
of sleep I thought I should test the pillow out. Obviously my dog
and I found it quite comfortable.

Click here for the link to Red Heart's pattern

For my newest nephew a Lion Baby Bath Wrap.

I hope his mama gets some use out of it. He's a fast growing boy!

Click here for the link to Lion Brand's pattern

Polar Bear Hat for my niece.

I thought it might be easier than buying an
actual polar bear, which is what she requested.

A scarf for my sis-in-law.
Click here for Crochet Me's Pattern

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10 Crafty Gifts!

Not a fan of using the yarn and hook to complete my last blog, 5 Last Minute Crochet Gifts? Well here are a few crafty projects just about anyone can do!

Chalkboard Coasters
Crazy Wonderful

DIY Monogram Mugs
Design Mom

Homemade Terrarium
Squidoo

Write a favorite quote or poem with painted wooden letters glued onto a canvas

T-shirt Scarf
Hello Giggles

Monogram Frame
All Things Beautiful

A different version
Yay, I Made It

Do you like them but don't want to get crafty? Buy one on Etsy.
Look at shop studio6fresno

Frosted Votives
Bliss Images and Beyond

Vanilla Sea Salt
My Baking Addiction

Watermark T-Shirt
U-Create - dye a shirt

Or do the opposite and bleach your shirt. This could also work for
kids t-shirts, totes, etc
Domestic in the City

Homemade Pasta Salad in a Jar
Under the Table and Dreaming
(There are several desserts in a jar here too. Drool!)

5 last minute crochet gifts! Be prepared!

With a little less than 2 weeks until Christmas we're getting into crunch time. That is... if you haven't finished your shopping list. My list.... done! :) No more shopping for me and I'm about to wrap up the last 2 gifts I'm making. So if you're ahead of schedule like me why not make a few gifts with your leftover yarn for those last minute gift-givers you're not prepared for.

I recently made this gift. Total time = Couple of hours. However, I did need 2 skeins. So hopefully you have a couple left over from another project. If not, mix it up. Use a couple of colors and see how you like the stripes.

Crochet Me has the right idea here. A free pattern for a fast, easy gift.

Have a friend that loves little totes? This one is perfect for them. Again, use a couple of your leftover colors.

Free Pattern from Lion Brand for this Market Bag

It's getting chilly out. Make an adorable headband to keep those ears warm.

Teresa Richardson created this Wide Head Band for the chilly days ahead of us.
Bonus: There's a video tutorial provided too.

Heading to a friends house for their Christmas party? Grab a bottle of wine on the way and dress it up with this cozy. Use your leftover reds and greens from your Christmas projects for a festive feel.

Off the Hook Astronomy shares their Wine Bottle Cozy pattern

Do you have a bag full of leftover yarn that's only 2-3 feet? What do you do with it? I can't convince myself to throw it out? Help keep your friends house warm this winter and create a draft stopper. Helps them and it helps you!

Free Pattern from Lion Brand for this Draft Stopper

BONUS:
Running out of wrapping paper? Get creative! Here are a few fun ways to wrap your last minute gifts without using traditional wrapping paper and gift tags.

Run out of paper? Just take a gift box and wrap it with some fun ribbon or yarn.
Lion Brand has a couple of other quick tips for the holidays.

Customize your own paper with a crossword search.
Highlight the recipients name.

Craft paper! Get out the glue, paint and twine!
Lowe's has a few cute ideas for wrapping up your gifts.

Add on your photos for a personal touch

Recycle your Sunday paper!

Run out of gift bags? Learn how to create your own from
How About Orange's blog.

Free printable tags from Sass & Peril

Press Down, Shaken Together gets creative with
making gift tags from index cards

Run out of bows too? Make your own with leftover ribbon.
Whipper Berry walks you through the steps