Crochet Star Pattern and DIY Pine Cone Christmas Tree!

Hello! Christmas is almost here and Isaac is out of school for Christmas vacation! So, what better to do than a crafty project? Since I love pine cones, we decided to make some pine cone Christmas trees. Scroll down for the written instructions and the video tutorial for the pine cone Christmas Tree and for the free little crochet star pattern.

Puffball Gnome Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Hello! A couple of weeks ago I was browsing through my newsfeed on facebook and one of my friends shared a picture of some cute little gnomes that were made out of felt. I thought they were so adorable that I wanted to come up with my own little crocheted version. I think that what I came up with is just as adorable and I want to share the pattern with ya'll! They can be used as ornaments on your Christmas tree or they can be used as decorations. Scroll down for the free pattern.

Jingle The Elf Hat Free Pattern Until 2017!

Today is the day! Jingle The Elf Hat crochet pattern is NOW available and from now until midnight New Year's Eve, Jingle The Elf Hat is a FREE PATTERN! It's my gift to ya'll for continuing to follow me and always being so wonderful! Scroll down to get your free copy today!

How To Crochet Into The 3rd Loop Of A Half Double Crochet

Hello! I love to crochet into the 3rd loop of half double crochets because it gives a wonderful knitted texture look. I used this technique in my newest hat pattern, Jingle The Elf Hat which will be available for free until the end of 2016 as a gift to ya'll!

I thought I would make a picture tutorial and video tutorial to help those that don't know how to do this technique. I think it's a wonderful technique and I hope these tutorials help. Scroll down for the picture tutorial and the video tutorial.

Getting Our Tree And Christmas Decorating!

Hello! It's that wonderful time of the year, Christmas! We finally got our tree last night and decorated for Christmas. We were wanting to get our tree last weekend but the much needed rain made that a little too difficult. No wet, soggy trees in my house, please! So, I was so excited to get our tree and decorate that I videoed it! Scroll on down for the video.

How To Make Eggnog

Hello, I hope you are all having a wonderful day. 

The holidays are coming up and it is the perfect time of year for some eggnog to curl up with a good book or a favorite hook and some yarn or watch some netflix (I can't wait to watch the new season of Gilmore Girls) or while sitting and looking at the Christmas lights on the tree while listening to some christmas music on pandora. The list goes on and on, eggnog is so good at this time of year. So, how about some homemade eggnog? Keep scrolling for the video tutorial and the written instructions.

Fall Photos!

Hello! Photography is one of my passions. I have loved photography since I was a little girl and got my first camera for Christmas. My dad influenced me a lot and shared his love for photography with me and has been a huge inspiration for me. He has done everything from weddings to races and I have loved watching and seeing his photography.  

Pine Cone Crochet Hedgehog Free Pattern And Video Tutorial

Hello! I love hedgehogs! I think that they are so adorable and I love all the little hedgehog, amigurumi, hats, mittens etc that I've been seeing on facebook, instagram, and pinterest. I even saw some pine cone hedgehogs but they were made from felt, so I decided to create one that was crocheted, and I love how they have been turning out. I crocheted myself a little family of hedgehogs and I even crocheted the little one a Santa hat. 

How To Make Re Fried Beans

Hello everyone! Last night we had taco/burrito night and it was so good. I love making homemade re fried beans to go with our tacos and the men in my life love them as well!

How To Make Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Hello! Fall is here and it's time to start making some hot and delicious comfort food. One of my favorite comfort foods is pinto beans. I use them in my cornbread and beans, chili, and in my re-fried beans, which we love on taco night! Yummy!

A Witch Hat For My Kitty And Free Pattern!

Hello! This morning I decided to crochet my kitty, Ziggy a little witch hat for Halloween! It was very quick and easy to make and he is so cute in it! He's such a silly kitty and he was in a very playful mood this morning, but I was able to get a few good pictures of him in it, and I can't believe it!

Scroll down for the free pattern!