Boho Christmas Stocking

When you look at old doilies for projects, remember that you can always dye them like I did this Bohemian style ensemble for Christmas.  

I started out by gathering a few items that I love, like the crochet collar, 

the gloves and the crochet butterfly.  

My mom crocheted the collar way back in the day when we were all wearing sweatshirts that were embellished with these collars or with paint and appliques.  

kept mine all these years, and really didn't have a lot of use for it.  

She also crocheted several butterflies that at that time were perfect to sew several to a sweatshirt.  

Yes, we really did that!  (giggle) 

So, back to my story of how I did this.... Before I did the dying, I sewed the stocking together.  

Here is the tutorial in pics for you to sew your own:

 

 To see the project page and lots more Christmas projects, 

check out iLoveToCreate.com and 

come see me at PattieWack.com where there are videos and tons of fun.

DIY Christmas Crochet/Knitting Tote Bag

I loved making this tote bag for the crochet or knitting enthusiast.  When I was sketching the design I wanted to make a spot to keep scissors handy and not so easy to lose in the bag with all your yarn and felt, and book and pattern. 
The instructions and details are at iLoveToCreate.com and there are tons more DIY gift ideas that you can still make in time for Christmas!

Embroidery Hoop Christmas Craft

 

Embroidery hoops are the perfect frames for my Christmas "JOY"message.  I can see these done in many different colors and styles.  They would be adorable in bright red and green for the traditional Christmas.  Or you could choose fabric in modern colors like tangerine, kiwi and lemon yellow.  

Hang them in front of a light and get a completely different look!

If you want the details, go to iLoveToCreate.com for the supplies and complete instructions to personalize your very own embroidery hoop art.

New Holiday Craft Videos Are Coming!

We had so much fun with Holiday Craft Videos last year, 

our iLoveToCreate website team decided to do them again this year!

 Scott decided that a white Christmas would be fun, so he got busy painting and 

I brought in some color with ornaments and pillows.  

The cute little red deer and the
iLoveToCreate frame was added by Alexa (aka Swell Designer.)

 We have tons of Tulip holiday products,
so it didn't take long to put together some really
cute and quick crafts for the videos,
including coffee cozies with crystals to make a monogram.

 Molly was on hand to assist with set-up.
That cute apron was just one of several darling ideas for using our
amazing adhesives, crystals, 3-D paint, stencils and glitter.

 As you can see... Victoria was not so excited about me 

snapping a candid photo of her during the shoot.

Sorry!

 And of course, Scott worked to make me look good, the audio sound wonderful,

and get those all-important close-ups for you to see

how to make your quick holiday crafts.

It was a good day of shooting at the iLoveToCreate photography/production studio.
Check out the videos as we post them on the iLTC blog.

I hope that they will inspire you
to be creative this holiday season!

Happy Holidays!

Pattiewack