Crochet Infinity Scarf

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Crochet, gift, gift giving, infinity scarf, scarf, yarn, yarn craft

This past year, a former student lost her mother. I was already in a mentor position to this student and now even more so, as she continues to heal. I wanted to do something extra special for this teen. Hopefully, it helped to ease the first Christmas without her mother.

Crochet Infinity Scarf

This was past of our gift giving conversation:

Wow! You got me an infinity scarf?
I made it.
You made it?
Yes.
You made it? You made me a scarf?
Yes!
How?!
I crocheted it.
You made me a scarf? You. Made. Me. A. Scarf?! I love it! I love it! This is awesome!
<Big tight hug>

I used heather grey yarn (one of our school colors) in a v-stitch to make this infinity scarf. Then, I used slip stitches to connect the ends. I love how it turned out and hope to make more in the future.

This has absolutely been one of my all-time favorite gifts to give.
What was your favorite gift to give?

Crochet Swaddling Blanket

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baby afghan, baby blanket, baby gift, baby shower, blanket, gift, gift giving, handmade, handmade gift, yarn craft

Friends of mine are due to have a baby next month. I purchased a gift off their registry, but needed to include something more personal and handmade. Earlier this week, I attended their shower and presented them with this crochet swaddling blanket. They have talented friends and received many wonderful homemade gifts.

I used a double-stitch, Lion Brand Baby Soft Yarn in pistachio, and size J crochet hook. 71 stitches across and 43 rows created this ultra soft and light-weight blanket. I hope their baby loves it. ❤

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Graduation Gift

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afghan, blanket, family, gift, gift giving, graduate, niece

I became an aunt very young in life. I remember making presents for my eldest niece at summer camp and in art class. She graduated from high school last month, and we’re extremely proud of her. Her graduation present was an afghan that I crocheted for her. I used Monet colored yarn and a double crochet stitch.

I’ve been working on her blanket for several years. I’m in trouble since next year we’ll have two more nieces graduate!

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Red Mickey Mouse Coat

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baby blanket, blanket, Crochet, crochet blanket, gift, gift giving

While growing up, I spent a lot of time with the three beautiful little girls that lived next-door to my family. Not only did I frequently baby-sit them, but we spent time together every single day. We even went on our family vacations together. Yeah, our families were that close, that they were our family!

I’ve watched them grow up from little babies into young ladies, and one is soon going to be a mommy. Her little boy is due to arrive this December, and I crocheted him a small pale blue baby blanket (using a v-stitch). I can only hope that he loves it as much as she once loved her red Mickey Mouse coat.

V-Stitch Detail

XOXO,
Young Wifey

Making Dreams Come True

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author, books, children, dream, family, gift, literature

What was your dream as a child? Did you want to grow up and become the president? An artist? A famous actor? An author? Ever wonder what your life would’ve been like? Ever work toward that path? Did you have the support you needed to achieve that goal?

Meet Louisa Luisi

A talented friend on mine is finally fulfilling her dream to become a children’s author. Louisa Luisi is a teacher who wrote her first book Your Best Coaches. It is a children’s picture book about a young boy on a baseball team and whose best coaches in life are his mother and father. This book has a very important message: through high and low points in life, your parents will always be there to root for you.

Illustrated by Kika Esteves

She is using Kickstarter to try to help fund the start-up costs of her project and has 17 days left to raise half of the money. By pledging even $10 to this talented and sweet young woman, you’re helping someone’s dreams come true. By pledging $25 you get a hardcopy of the book, which would make a fantastic gift for a young child in your life.

Read more about her here.
And here.

 

If your childhood dream was right around the corner, would you want others to help you?

UPDATE: August, 16th, 2012. The fundraising goal was achieved, her dreams are coming true! Thanks to everyone who helped contribute!

 

Decoupaged Apple

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apple, craft, decoupage, gift, home decor, language arts, librarian, teacher

A while back I saw this cute decoupaged project and put it on my to-do-list. I wanted to make something unique for my student teacher, and I thought this would be the perfect something special for her desk.

Decoupaged Apple

I cut definitions and synonyms from an old dictionary & thesaurus that was in my art project box. Words like: inspire, create, think, educate, etc… I used Modpodge to attach the paper to a papier-mâché apple (the symbol of education) and coated it with another layer before using a spray-on sealer.

Teacher GIft

And for my former math teacher days…
Language Arts = Words
Teacher = Apple
Words + Apple = Teacher Gift

Educate, Create, Inspire

What have you created recently?

 

Double the Love

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baby blankets, blanket, Crochet, fleece blanket, gift

Three weeks ago, my best friend from back home had twin boys. Since she was on bed rest, her baby shower ended up being canceled. When I was home last week, I was able to meet her lil’ cuties and finally give them their gifts.

Double the Love

I made them each three fleece blankets with a brown crocheted trim. One white, one green and one monkey print. I hope these lil’ monkeys love their new blankets.

Monkey Blankets

What new bundles of joy have arrived in your life recently?