"published" idea

Yah that's right! My cute little Easter Egg Garland is on a website that gets tons of hits! Check it out all you crafty people!
oneprettything.com
You"ll love it and I check it everyday, if not two or three times a day...

Easter Egg Garland

Here is a little something I made up to add to my Easter decor. Enjoy. If you have any questions about the pattern just let me know!

Easter Egg Garland

Supplies
worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice.
G hook
blunt pointed needle

Abbreviations:
Ch Chain
Sc Single crochet
Dc Double crochet
Dc Dec double crochet decrease

stitch explanations:
Double crochet decrease ( dc dec.)
Yarn over, pull up a loop in next stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over pull up a loop in next stitch, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Decrease made.


Instructions for egg:
Ch 7
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch to end. (6dc)
Row 2: Ch2(counts as 1st dc now and throughout pattern) turn, dc in same st as ch2. Dc
across to last st. 2 dc in last st. (8dc)
Row3: Repeat row 2 (10dc)
Row 4: Ch2 turn, 1 dc in each st across (10dc)
Row5: Repeat row 4
Row 6: ch2 turn, dc dec., dc in next 4 sts. dc dec., dc in last st. (8dc)
Row7: ch2 turn, dc dec., dc in next 2 sts. dc dec., dc in last st(6dc)
Row 8: Ch 2 turn, dc dec twice, dc in last st. (4dc)
fasten off. weave in ends

here's what it should look like

Instructions for garland:

Ch 40. *sc into 2nd dc dec of egg top. ch 12* repeat until last egg is attached. ch 40 fasten off.


easy as pie! For mine I used odds and ends of crochet cotton I had laying around, but any type of yarn will work.

long time no blog

Ok so this winter has not been kind at our house! we have all been sick on and off for the last month if not longer...the winter doldrums have muddled my brain capacity. Anywho...I do have some great little things I have done to pass the time and such so hopefully I will get to them this week! Hope everyone is fairing better then we are! Can't wait for Spring and constant warm weather!

so about the party...

The party never happened for the munchkin. She's been sick all week and just started feeling better this morning. But I did drop her mailbox off at school so she could collect her cards and goodies! It's been a long day of shopping and craziness getting ready for our 80s themed dinner at church! It's tomorrow evening and I can't wait! We are mostly all dressing up and I can't wait to take pics and show you all how tacky we look! hehe stay tuned...

Valentines fun

So here is the “craft” the munchkin and I did. Mainly me but hey she watched and gave input. As most mommies of preschoolers now you have parties for everything. So of course we have a Valentines Pizza Party tomorrow and we need valentines and a mailbox for school in the morning. Munchkin was home sick on Monday and is feeling a little better today so I had to get these done. She signed her name on these cute FREE printable valentine cards I found here. While I let the creative juices flow. Not the best but hey it's preschool and they don't see the flaws us prefectionistas do.Of course with 2 kiddos I can't make just one. So there you go. The paper is actually a cute little goodie bag I cute open and wrapped with. The top is hinged on the back side so it's easy to get all the cards out. This was my inspiration. However my “locks” have velcro like tabs on the back to keep the top shut. The web is full of great FREE things and ideas! FREE and CHEAP are my new thing. Stay tuned for the party!

a new month

it's already February! I can't believe it! got some projects coming up with the kiddos so I will be posting as soon as we get them done. It's cold here AGAIN! yucky hate cold weather! I don't want to do anything but curl up with a warm blanket and a good book. Speaking of good books, I am loving the O'Malley series by Dee Henderson. I finished book 3 yesterday. They are addicting and have the right combination of romance and suspense. My hubby read them way back when and even liked them. Go check them out! (at the library of course. You will definitely be able to read it before its due. Trust me!)

a little holiday cheer

So with kiddos and I all sick, we watched movies and took it easy this morning. Although I can't stand to just watch a movie anymore so my hands were busy knocking out these for the kiddos rooms~ Fun and super easy click here for the pattern. What would hubby think if he came home to miles of crocheted heart garland hanging everywhere?! Hehehe stay tuned...

the 1st time

So I've been wanting to blog for awhile now and decided to take the plunge. I plan on passing on words of wisdom, great ideas and nonsense related to being a full time domestic diva. (it just sounds better than housewife or stay at home mom!) anywho... Enjoy and don't be afraid to comment or pass on my ramblings!
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