Valentine

♥ DIY Envelope Booklet

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Hey Lovelies! Did you also survive the storm Ciara, if you lived in Europe? It really went nuts here, but nothing got damaged and I could walk most of the days without been blown away haha. I kinda like to walk outside when it storms, not completely sure why, just love it. For today I wanted to make a small booklet that looks like an envelope. I first wanted to create something else, but what I imaged, didn’t worked out in reality. So sad, but sometimes it’s like that. I hope you’ll like this tutorial. The booklet would also be very cute to use as a valentines gift with little notes or drawings, how cute would that be?!

Envelope Booklet

For this DIY you’ll need:
♥ 1mm Board.
♥ Pretty Cardstock or Paper.
♥ Paper for the sheets inside, I used dark and light pink.
♥ Scissors.
♥ Ruler.
♥ X-acto Knive.
♥ Glue.
♥ Needle that’s strong enough to poke through board.
♥ Piece of Yarn, about 30cm.
♥ Beads. (optional)

DIY

Cut the board to size, according to the picture below. All heights are the same, 4,5cm.

Then also cut the cardstock that you wanna use for the cover. The best way to do this is to start measuring out 0,75cm, then line up all the pieces including the space in between the spine pieces of the book, and add another 0,75cm. Add 0,75 on the top and bottom as well. Try to make it look like the picture below. (The good side of the paper is facing down).

Glue all pieces of board to the cardstock.

Now cut all the corners of the cardstock, like I did in the picture. Make sure to leave a little space close to the board (about 1mm) so the corners will get covered nicely.

Now glue all edges around the board.

For the inside of the cover, choose some paper/cardstock you like and cut it to size. It’s the same size but 1,5mm less from all edges.
Glue this to the inside.

Pages for the Booklet

Cut 7 sheets of paper for the pages of the booklet, 6 by 4cm. Fold them in half on the short side, so you get folded sheets of 3 by 4cm.

Stack all sheets together. As you will notice, when you stack them together, you can an outward facing V-shape on the side where you would open the book. You can leave them as it is. Or trim it down smooth. Just what you prefer.

It’s time to make the binding holes. Measure 1,25cm inwards on the spine at the left side. Both from top and bottom so you’ll end up with 2 holes. Poke those through with a needle, make sure to be careful. Copy those holes to the pages and poke those through as well.

Using the yarn, put it on your needle and go from the outside of the book to the inside, through the stack of pages. Then go through the other hole to the outside again. Tie a knot on the outside, on the spine. Try to have even ends of the yarn.

The ends of the yarn you can decorate if you prefer, for example with beads and use those ends to be able to close the book. You can also use a sticker for example to close it or anything else you can think of.

Envelope Booklet

And you just reached the end of the DIY. I hope you enjoyed making this little booklet! It would be a fun gift for your valentine with a cute little message or drawings.

I hope you had fun, and I’ll see you next week!

Love
Danielle

♥ Free Pattern; Hearty

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Hey Lovelies! Are you ready for today’s blog? I hope you are. Soon it will be Valentine’s day, so to stay in the love thoughts I made something with a heart, used as a body for today’s amigurumi! You can make this for your lover.. or.. maybe even better something just for yourself. It’s very important to love yourself! Hearty will love you for sure. Let’s go to the pattern.

Hearty

For this Pattern you’ll need:
♥ DK Yarn in the colors; Pink and White. (I used Stylecraft Special)
♥ Some extra Red yarn for the Nose.
♥ Crochet Hook (I used a 2,5mm hook).
♥ Stuffing.
♥ Scissors.
♥ Sewing Pins.
♥ Yarn Needle.
♥ Wire, 0,3mm, about 10cm.
♥ 2 White Mini Pompom’s, 1cm in diameter, bought or made by yourself.
♥ Glue.
♥ Safety Eyes, 7mm.

Stitches used (US Terms):
Magic Ring.
CH = Chain.
SLST = Slip Stitch.
SC = Single Crochet.
DC = Double Crochet.
TR = Treble Crochet.
ST = Stitch.
BL = Back Loops.
FL = Front Loops.
Inc = Increase.
Dec = Decrease.
(…) = Repeat the space in brackets the given number of times.
[…] = Total number of stitches.

Pattern Hearty

For this pattern you will work in continues rounds, unless stated otherwise.

Body
Use the Pink yarn.

1: 6SC in Magic Ring. [6]
2: 2SC in each st around. [12]
3: (1SC, inc) 6 times. [18]
4: 18SC. [18]
Cut the yarn and make row 1-4 a second time without cutting the yarn.
5: 9SC, attach the other part you made earlier, 18SC, continue working on the first part, 9SC. [36]
6: 36SC. [36]
The eyes go between those 2 rows, about 3cm apart.
7: (4SC, dec) 6 times. [30]
8: 30SC. [30]
9: 30SC. [30]
10: (3SC, dec) 6 times. [24]
11: 24SC. [24]
12: (2SC, dec) 6 times. [18]
13: 18SC. [18]
14: (1SC, dec) 6 times. [12]
15: 12SC. [12] Stuff.
16: Dec all around.[6]
Fasten off and weave in tail.

Belly
Use the White yarn.

In a Magic Ring, Ch3, 2TR, 3DC, Ch1, 1TR, Ch1, 3DC, 2TR, Ch3, SlSt in the base of the Magic Ring and pull tight. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms (Make 2)
Use the Pink yarn.

1: 6SC in Magic Ring. [6]
2: (1SC, inc) 3 times. [9]
3: 9SC. [9]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Feet (Make 2)
Start with the White yarn.

1: 6SC in Magic Ring. [6]
2: 2SC in each st around. [12]
Change to the Pink yarn.
3: FL, 12SC. [12]
4: 12SC. [12]
5: 12SC. [12]
6: Work this row just as you would normal, but also work in the BL of row 3 at the same time. This way you will create some definition in the feet. It can be a bit fiddly, but it’s doable. 12SC. [12]
7: 12SC. [12]
8: 6SC. [6]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff as well.

Tail
Use the White yarn.

1: 6SC in Magic Ring. [6]
2: 6SC. [6]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)
Use the Pink yarn.

1: 6SC in Magic Ring. [6]
2: 2SC in each st around. [12]
3: (3SC, inc) 3 times. [15]
4: 15SC. [15]
5: 15SC. [15]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembling

I always use sewing pins to position all of the parts first. This way I can easily move things around until I am happy with how it looks. I suggest you do the same.

Under the eyes, position the Heart Belly first and sew it on. From there position the feet the way you want them and sew those on too. Now you know where the arms go and the tail as well, sew those on. Last but not least sew on the ears, I place them from the first row of the body down.
From the wire, twist it around something round, like your crochet hook, but make sure your are able to get it off. Twist the whole length of the wire, closely beside each other. Take it off and cut in half. Stretch it to the length you want and glue one side to the pompom and one side to the head of the body.
With the bit of Red yarn, stitch on the nose as a finishing touch of Hearty!

Congratz! You finished Hearty!! xD I hope you enjoyed this pattern, if you did, please show me on socials! I would love to see!

Have a wonderful day!

Love
Danielle

♥ Free Pattern; Succulent Heart

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Hey Lovelies! Happy Valentines Day!! Ha, I wanted to say Happy V-Day! But, then… I only could think of that it was Taehyung’s/V’s Birthday haha. My ARMY (BTS Fandom name) mind creeped out. So let’s keep it Happy Valentines Day!
Today I made something to crochet for you, a Succulent heart. I know I am late posting this, but I had a hard time finishing it. I’m sorry for that. But the day hasn’t passed yet! Anyway,  It’s a free pattern for you to enjoy. I didn’t make it too sweet, didn’t felt like it this year, this way you can easily use it as a home deco piece!

For this DIY you’ll need:
♥ Grey Yarn*. (I used Zeeman Luxery Yarn with a 5,5mm hook.)
♥ Green Yarn*. (I used Zeeman SuperSoft with a 2mm hook.)
♥ Crochet Hook.
♥ Stuffing.
♥ Scissors.
♥ Yarn Needle.
♥ Sewing Pins.
♥ Soft Pastel. (optional)

*The Grey yarn should be about 2 a 3 times ticker as the yarn you will use for the plants.

Stitches used (US Terms):
Magic Ring.
Ch = Chain.
SC = Single Crochet.
Inc = Increase.
Dec = Decrease.
(…) = Repeat the space in brackets the given number of times.
[…] = Total number of stitches.

Pattern

Heart (Make 2)
Use the gray Yarn.

1: Ch4, insert in second chain from hook, 3SC, Turn. [3]
2: Ch1, inc, 1SC, inc, Turn. [5]
3: Ch1, inc, 3SC, inc, Turn. [7]
4: Ch1, inc, 5SC, inc, Turn. [9]
5: Ch1, inc, 7SC, inc, Turn. [11]
6: Ch1, inc, 9SC, inc, Turn. [13]
7: Ch1, inc, 11SC, inc, Turn. [15]
8: Ch1, inc, 13SC, inc, Turn. [17]
9: Ch1, inc, 15SC, inc, Turn. [19]
10: Ch1, 19SC, Turn. [19]
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16: Ch1, 19SC, Turn. [19]
17: Ch1, Dec, 5SC, Dec, Turn. [7]
18: Ch1, 7SC, Turn. [7]
19: Ch1, Dec, 3SC, Dec, Turn. [5]
20: Ch1, 5SC, Turn. [5]
21: Ch1, Dec, 1SC, Dec. [3]

Repeat row 17 to 21 for the other half of the heart shape.
When you are done, make another one. These 2 you will crochet together with Single Crochet (SC). Don’t forget to stuff the heart lightly before entirely closing up. Work away all your tails and make a nice loop to hang the heart at, at the top.

Succulent
Use the Green Yarn.

Small leave (Make 6)

1: 6SC in magic ring. [6]
2: 6SC. [6]
3: 1SC, Inc. [9]
4: 9SC. [9]
5: 9SC. [9]
6: 1SC, Dec. [6]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Big Leave (make 6)

1: 6SC in magic ring. [6]
2: 6SC. [6]
3: 1SC, Inc. [9]
4: 2SC, Inc. [12]
5: 12SC. [12]
|
8: 12 SC. [12]
9: 2SC, Dec. [9]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assemble the Succulent starting from the small leaves. So you work your way from inside out. You only have the sew the bottom of the leaves together. Make sure you spread them evenly. With some Soft Pastel you can give your succulent a bit more dimension. Just add it with a brush to the edges.

I also added some string of pearls succulent. Which I made a pattern for somewhere last year. You can find it here: Link

Assembling

Now you have your heart and succulents done, you can arrange them how you would like. I just placed them on with some sewing pins until I was happy, and sewed them on.

And you are done! Now you can give it to someone you love of just give it as a present to yourself! It’s good to treat yourself from time to time as well!

Have a wonderful Valentines Day!

Love
Danielle

♥ Valentines DIY: Bear Sock Plush

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Hey Lovelies!

If you didn’t notice yet, wednesday, next week, it’s valentines day! Okay, I have nothing with that day, I won’t even celebrate.. forever alone day hahaha. But I thought let’s make a DIY for those who will celebrate and have no clue yet what to give~. So, why not make a sock pluch, that’s easy to make, yet cute! Sounds good, right?! Well let’s make a cute little bear with a balloon.

For this diy you’ll need:
♥ A fluffy sock in a color of choise. (I used pink, you can use 2 socks if you feel you don’t have enough of 1).
♥ A (scrap piece of a) white fluffy sock (or other fabric).
♥ Felt in Black and Pink.
♥ Needle and thread.
♥ Scissors.
♥ Marker.
♥ Glue (optional).
♥ 2 Beads.
♥ Wire.
♥ Heart shaped balloon.

Tutorial:

Body

Turn your sock, that you wanna use for the body, inside out. Now draw out the legs as shown in the picture (keep the heel in the middle). I used a black marker to make the lines, so you can see better, but use whatever color you feel comfortable with (black can show through). Now, sew along those lines with a matching color of thread.

When you are done sewing the legs, cut around the lines. BUT not on the lines, don’t cut your just sewn lines haha.
Now draw a half circle on the heel and cut this out, keeping both sides of the heel together, so you’ll end up with a circle, you will use this part for his tail. Put this aside, I’ll come back about it later.
Turn the body inside out and stuff it. Make sure you stuff the legs slightly more as the body it self, so you’ll get a bone shaped body.
It’s time to close up the hole in the body, use a straight stitch along the edge of the hole, and pull tight. (try to push the edges inside when pulling it tight.) For now we are done with the body, put aside until later.

Ears

Get the toe part of the sock, which you cutted off earlier and draw 2 ear shapes on the open side. Don’t make them to big, cause the rest of the toe part you will use for the head. Sew along the the lines and cut them out.

Head

The rest of the toe part you will use for the head. Cut the opening straight and turn inside out. Sew with a Straight stitch along the edge. Pull the thread slightly and stuff. When you are done stuffing, pull the thread completly~ and finish off.

Tail

Find the circle you cutted out from the heel. Sew along the edge with a straight stitch. Pull the thread slightly and stuff the tail a bit. Now pull the thread completly and tie it off.

Assembling.

Sew the head to the front part of the body and the tail on it’s butt. Place the ears with safety pins on the head so you can position them well. When you are happy with the position, sew them on.
Now cut out a oval from a white fluffy sock, this will be the mouth, with safety pins, I placed it on the head and sew it on. Now draw a heart shape on black felt, this will be the nose. Cut it out and glue it on if you are laze like me (okay I’m not really lazy, my arm hurts >_<) or you can sew it on of course. Mark the position for the eyes with a marker. And with needle and thread you’ll gonna sew the eyes (beads) on.
Now cut out an additional heart out of pink felt and glue this on his butt.

Attach some wire around his body, leave about 10cm standing up and finish it with a circle. Blow up the balloon and put it inside the circle of wire. And you are done with you cute Valentines gift!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! I know I had fun and I have made this cutie for myself haha. Why not tread yourself, right?!

Happy early Valentines day everyone!

Love
Danielle