And see this beauty on my ugly desk, what a contrast huh! It's filled with 96 little squares in shades of blue that I've crocheted over the last few evenings..believe it or not, 3 balls of 50g soft cotton so far. I'm very surprised by how much yarn is used in these things. Anyway, these little squares - and yes, despite appearances of a roundy nature, they are squares - are destined to be joined into a long scarf for my sweet Mama's birthday. I know she will not read this or even see the pics, so it's OK to share with you. And I have to share because it's nearly an accomplished mission, and those are a bit few and far between this week. I'm expecting much better things of myself in the coming week, so watch do...I'll either show you progress or fall flat on my face. Place your bets!
Sunday 10 March 2013
Stars and erm, squares
Here's the card that caused all the stars to be cut out last week..I thought it would save some boredom at the workshop if they were pre-cut. I think it did...although the construction caused lots of gulps for a nano second. Then when you work out how straightforward it is, it truly is a five minute card. If you have someone to fiddle about and cut the mounts and the stars for you.
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Love the stars card, what a 'star' you are to cut them all out for them.... but re your crochet - shades of blue??? am I going colour blind? I see brown... lol.
I just love your stars! Oh so cute. And I LOVEeeee your background. So bright and cheerful. :)
Love your card, I think that is a fab design, have fun completing your scarf. xx Flora
That card is fab and does look complicated at first. I look forward to seeing the finished scarf too
Gill x
I LOVE that stars card Julia. ! So simple but VERY effective!
Take care
Jackie
I have photos I downloaded from pre-pinterest and have no idea where I found them. its memory overload.
great card and little bits of crochet ..... but are they really blue they look more likre gerey ans aubergine... maybe you need a daylight bulb
janet
Great use for those stars, but crochet? You are a girl of many talents.
Kyla
Crochet alludes me but I admire it in others oh so very much. Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
Ah so this is what the stars were destined for! Lovely card!
Lauren x
great card and crochet but look brown to me as well. Anne x
OMG! I saw Shades of Gray instead of Blue and thought...wait is Julia into Shades of Gray? {{giggle}} I had pinned the card too sometime ago but can't find it. It may have been removed. If I put something on Pinterest I figure it is fair game so don't feel guilty. Do you know the acronym CASE? Create and Share Everything! Means you put it out there it is fair game! Love the card and bowl of blue bits!
That is so weird ... the colour I mean, not the crochet. They are shades of brown on my computer. Very odd! Hope you finish it ok. I think the putting together will probably take longer than the actual crochet?
Nice card with lots of texture :) I thought that was a bowl of cookies:) I would love to see the finished scarf
Here is the card on splitcoast stampers http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1981375
Lovely card Julia, but shades of brown on my computer!
Carol.x
Hi Julia, you have made me feel better! I too have created something that I saw somewhere ages ago and cannot for the life of me remember where/when. I think the fact that you said so is enough. Love the card, the stars are fabulous. Also love the crochet, hope you will show the completed article on WOYWW. Hugs, Anne x
I love the way the stars came together and made such a wonderful card! Oh a scarf too; such a creative girl!
Love the star card, think you may have done the hardest bit for them if it was you who cut all the stars!! LOL Are you sure that scarf is blue? I will have to check my monitor cos they sure look brown to me! Glad you are actually doing some crochet as well as pinning it! (I often see your pins... and steal the sewing ones, the crochet ones are totally safe... no ways am I going there)!!
Oh and thought I should say that on the few occasions that I have been unable to find my original source I have always had the person or someone who recognises let me know, amazing isn't it?
Of course, I love the crocheted squares !!!
The card is brilliant, such a cool idea and the scarf will look fabulous xx
A very pretty card Julia. Aren't you the ambitious one..lots of little crochet items accomplished. Always fun to have on hand. Thanks for sharing.
Whooo baby! Stars and squares forever! I confess to doubting the squareness of your roundy bits, but I do believe your mum will be pleased!
I'm with Helen, the stars come off shades of brown on my computer, too! lol At any rate that is quite a feat and they look darling. I'm sure they'll make an awesome scarf. Do you use a magic ring to start them? And are they terribly difficult for say a not very experienced crocheter to do? I've always loved them but haven't tried my hand at them yet. :) And the card looks like it was a nice one for the class. How very thoughtful of you to get the tedious bits out of their way so they could have more fun! :)
adore the star card and can't wait to see the scarf. BJ
I am LOVING that star card, Julia but I swear those circles look brown and not blue in photo.
Just stopped by to see what you were up to, since I still can't see your links. Wanted you to know I'll join you some way for the 4th anniversary, whether I can see the links or not.
Love that star card. You did all the hard work by cutting all those stars. I can see why it would only take 5 minutes if I had someone running the die cutter for me!!
Have a super week.
Okay, I found put what the crochet bits are for. Lovely, she will love it I'm sure. Very intricate - all those ends!
Famfa
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