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DIY Bride – Welcome Bags

June 25, 2019January 13, 2024 Jamie

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Welcome bags are a nice treat for your out of town wedding guests. Since my husband and I got married in the city we currently live in, almost all of our guest were from out of town. Some of our friends that lived around here also stayed at the hotel that night so they could go out with us after the reception. Welcome bags are appreciated in both cases, especially if you add bottles of water and snacks!

My mom, sister, grandma, and I made the welcome bags during the week prior to the wedding. We even formed somewhat of a convary line to do it (my sister and I are both engineers). They were a lot of fun to put together.

I made a couple of insert for the welcome bag in Microsoft Publisher. Each insert had a different purpose. The first one had a “welcome note” with a timeline of events on the front and a direction/map from the hotel to the church on the back. The second insert was really more for the out of town guests. One side contained a few of our favorite places to eat and drink. The other side contained a list of things to do in the area.

Bottles of water and food are also great for welcome bags. Avery labels actually make a water bottle label. I used them to make personalized water bottles for welcome bags. They were super easy to use and Avery has many templates that you can use as a starting point. All you have to do is modify the template and it saves it as a PDF. I highly recommend these labels. You can also use them for fundraisers, family reunions, or even events at your child’s school.

Our water bottle label. Avery water bottle labels made it so easy!

We included several food items in the bags. We want to provide both sweet and salty items along with something related to the area. Other items are related to my husband and me. Below is a list of items we included

Welcome Bags for hotel — The bags are ready to go to the hotel!

Bag of Pretzels
Harry London Buckeye – Since we live in the Buckeye State and I love buckeye candies!
Twizzlers – My husband’s favorite road trip candy.
Slim Jim’s Snack Stick
Peppermint Lifesavers

We also included a fun tag on the bag. The tag had a cutout of the state of Ohio in the middle. This tag said, “Welcome – Canton, OH” along with our names and wedding date. My sister was excited because it was another chance to use the Cricut for a wedding project. The final addition to the bag was a custom door hanging. I created this door hanging in Microsoft Publisher. This was one of my favorite wedding projects. I received many compliments about how cool this door hanging was.

Welcome bags door hanging — Our “Do Not Disturb” door hanging

To complete the bags, we put all of the items in a small brown paper gift bag that had different designs in cream on them. We added the tag to the handle using a piece of purple or mint ribbon. We also fluffed some light purple and blue tissue paper on top to complete the bag. And just like that, the bags were ready to go to the front desk at the hotel.

If you liked this tutorial, be sure to check out some of our other wedding related tutorials.

Peace, Love, and Crafts ~ Jamie

DIY Bride Takes on Wedding Place Cards

June 19, 2019January 13, 2024 Jamie

So life has been crazy for the last few months! But I really have a good excuse, I got married! So the few months leading up to the wedding I didn’t really have time to put towards CraftEaze. Also, I was working on some cool projects during this time period, but I didn’t really want to post on Facebook or Instagram so my friends and family would be surprised when they saw everything at the reception.

We are married! Let’s Party! I love my dress, the lace was so pretty.

However, the wedding is over and the thank you notes are in process. So that means I have time for CraftEaze again and also I can share the different projects I worked on for the wedding. We made a lot of decorations for the wedding/reception. My husband even designed a coozie that pretty much described the wedding planning process for us. Today, I am going to write about a project I enjoyed making and am excited to share with you all!

So for my wedding place cards, I knew I wanted to use wine corks. I had been saving corks for almost 2 years for a special project, and this seemed like the perfect project. But I didn’t really want them to look like every other wine cork escort card. After researching how to cut a cork, I became a little overwhelmed by how long it would take to cut all of the corks. So I came up with another way. The following instructions document the process that I came up with.

Materials Needed

Escort Card Materials — Materials needed for place cards.

Spray Paint In Accent Color Of Your Choice – I used light purple.
Poker Chips – I like these because they are on the thicker side and as a result a little more stable.
Wine Corks – You can either buy wine corks from Amazon or another craft supplier or you can save them. My husband is convinced the wedding was just an excuse for me to drink wine.
Floral Wire
Wire Cutters
Hot Glue Gun With Glue Sticks
Card Stock In Accent Color– I used teal.
Cream Card Stock – You will want this card stock to be a size that can fit in your printer.

Instructions

Step 1. Lay out the poker chips.

Lay out poker chips — I used an Amazon box I had laying around to layout the poker chips.

Step 2. Spray paint the poker chips.

Step 3. Let the poker chips dry. I spray painted my chips in the yard and then left them to dry under my covered front porch for a night.

Poker chips drying — Painted chips drying on the cardboard box.

Step 4. Using the hot glue gun, glue the cork to the painted poker chip. Since I had corks from a variety of different wineries, I tried to glue them so the name of the winery or design was easily displayed.

Put a dot of hot glue in the center of the poker chip.

Place the cork on the poker chip. I tried to make the winery name or design easy to see.

Step 5. While you are waiting on the hot glue to dry, you will form the wire loop which will hold the card. Cut the wire to be ~7″ in length. After cutting the wire, you will form a loop on one end. I found making 3 loops works the best.

Step 6. Using a needle poke a small hole in the cork. I found this made it easier to put the wire into the cork.

I used a large needle to put a small hole in the cork.

Step 7. After poking a small hole, insert the wire that you had made the loop with. You will put the straight end into the cork.

The wire should be placed in the cork like this.

Step 8. The holders are now complete, and it’s time to start making the actual cards. I made the name cards (which are printed on cream cardstock) in Microsoft Word. In Word, I made a table with 3 columns where each cell had a width of 2.5′ and a height of 0.6″. I typed the names each cell using Lucida Handwriting font 13. My husband also had a few young cousins attending, so I used Kristen ITC font 14 for their cards. I thought this font looked like something a little kid would write.

Step 9. Print the Microsoft Word document on the cream card stock. After printing, you will cut each name card out.

Step 10. Next, I used my Cricut to cut out the accent color portion of the place card. I made a table in Microsoft Word that I snipped and saved. If you are interested, I used the image below for this project. I imported this image to the Cricut Design Space. You will expand this so it will be approximately 12″ wide. You want it to fit on the 12×12 mat.

The table used to cut accent color portion of the place cards. Click the image for the actual size photo.

Step 11. Cut the card using the Cricut. After cutting, you will remove the accent color portion of the place card from the mat.

Step 12. Using a glue stick, glue the cream cardstock name plate to the accent card in the middle. You will want to try to place the cream cardstock in the exact middle of the accent cardstock.

Step 13. Once you have your table assignment complete, you will need to write a table number on the card. I used a purple Sharpie pin to write the table numbers, but you can use any marker of your choice.

Step 14. You can then place the name card on the poker chip wine cork holder using the loops. The image below shows an example.

The place cards are complete! I received many compliments on these place cards. Hope you can use this tutorial for your own wedding escort cards!

If you liked this tutorial, check out our other wedding decor tutorials:

Happy Crafting!

8 Perfect Handmade Gifts for a Baby Shower

March 10, 2019January 13, 2024 Jamie

So I have now reached a point in my life where many of my friends and family members are starting to have babies. So over the past few years, I have made several projects for the expecting mother. This is a list of my 8 favorite handmade gift ideas that you can make for the next baby shower you are invited too.

1. Newborn Hat

Baby Hat — Collection of college themed hats.

One of my favorite items to make is college-themed newborn hats. I have a personal Etsy store (not tied to CraftEaze) where I sell these hats. They are probably one of the most popular items in my store. These hats are pretty versatile. They can be used as a photo prop for baby pictures. They also can be worn on game day.

Since I live in Ohio, I know many people who are Ohio State fans. So a perfect baby shower gift for a friend or coworker could be an Ohio State hat along with a set of Buckeye onesies.

2. Crochet Baby Blankets

Hogwart House; baby blanket — Hogwarts inspired baby blanket that I sold on Etsy.

Baby blankets are one of my favorite project to make. I like making baby blankets because they are so much faster then blankets for adults. You can also personalize the blanket to match a nursery or an interest of the parents.

I made a Hogwarts inspired chevron baby blanket a while back using this pattern that I sold on Etsy. Each house was represented in this blanket. You can see a picture of this particular blanket at the start of this section.

I made an extra special baby blanket for my friend from college that is a Mizzou fan last year that was tiger stripped. This pattern is fairly easy and has a very cute result. You can also use this pattern to make a zebra stripe blanket for a baby girl.

3. Burp Rags

Image from: https://www.lifewithmylittles.com

Maybe you are looking for a quick project to go with your favorite baby book, teething ring, or quilted baby blanket. Burp rags are the perfect project if you know how to sew. This pattern is very easy to understand. You can even use the scraps from a baby blanket to make a couple of

4. Quilted Baby Blanket

If you have time, a cross stitch/embroidery pre-stamped quilt may be the perfect gift. There are many cute options out there ranging from the alphabet to Noah’s arc to cars and trucks. These kits can take some time to complete, so you may need to start once you hear your friend or family member is expecting.

5. Crochet Toy

Under The Sea Toys — Crochet toys from a under the sea mobile.

Another fun thing you can make for a baby shower is a crochet toy. My favorite crochet toy I have ever made is the baby octopus. The pattern I used can be found here. I like it because you can make it fairly fast. The head is also big enough that you insert a rattle noise maker.

6. Baby Mobile

Another idea that may take a little while to make is a baby mobile. The baby mobile can be made to match the nursery. I have made a couple of mobile in the past. One was an under the sea mobile that had several different sea animals hanging from the wooden structure. I also made the sport themed mobile pictured above. The third mobile was one that had 4 elephants in pastel colors.

7. Embroidery Baby Bib

If you like to embroider or cross stitch but do not have the time to make a quilt, a couple of baby bibs are the perfect gift. You can find bibs with so many different designs. Two of my favorites are this safari bibs and this frog and turtle bibs.

8. Wall Hanging

Nursery Sign — Image from:https://kingstoncrafts.com

Another project you can make for a baby shower is a cute wall hanging for the nursery. You can make a wall hanging using a Cricut. There are so many options for these types of wall hangings. You can make one with the baby name listed or one that has an inspirational quote. The instructions on this blog post is very through. It walks you through step by step to make a wall hanging.

Good luck making a baby shower gift!

12 Gifts For The Person Who Loves Crafts

December 5, 2018January 13, 2024 Jamie

Christmas will be here before you know it, and that means its time to go holiday shopping. I enjoy trying to find gifts for my friends and family members that I know they will love. I like to find everyone on my list a gift that they wouldn’t necessarily buy themselves, but something that they would use. For example, last year I got my mom a pi pie pan that had several digits of pi on the bottom of the pan. I also got my sister and brother-in-law a game to play with their friends on game night or at parties.

In this post, I will go over the 12 perfect gifts for the craft lover in your life. The reason that there are 12 gifts is the 12 days of Christmas. Unlike the 12 days of Christmas, this list consists of zero birds (unless you count amigurumi)!

1. Yarn Bowl

A yarn bowl is the perfect gift for the crocheter or knitter in your life. This bowl will keep the ball of yarn you are using in a container that also feeds the yarn to you. The bowl can keep the ball of yarn from rolling all over the living room. It can also act as a holder for your project. You can find some really cute yarn bowls on Etsy like this Ravenclaw bowl.

2. Fun Crochet Books

Christmas is also the perfect time to buy a loved one a fun book of crochet patterns. You can buy a book that they may not typically buy themselves. Some possible ideas are books for Amigurumi (small animals or objects) or a book full of fun modern patterns.

3. Knitting Needle and Crochet Hook Organizer

I have crochet hooks and knitting needles scattered all over the 1st floor of my house. I’m sure other people have the same problem. A portable needle and hook organizer would be the perfect solution that not only looks cute but is also functional.

4. Cricut

So on Black Friday, I bought a Cricut online from Wal-Mart. My only regret is not buying this months ago! It is so much fun to use and so far it has been easy to use. Last night my fiancée and I learned how to make vinyl stickers. I see us using this machine a lot in the future ranging from stickers to personalize our Yeti tumblers to making bumper stickers for our friends to wedding decor. I am really excited for my Cricut! It would be the perfect gift for the person in your life that like to scrapbook, make paper crafts, signs, or even things made out of felt.

5. Crochet Monthly Subscription

Another idea for the person who loves to crochet would be a subscription to a monthly subscription box. CraftEaze has a special holiday subscription with 3-12 month option. The first box will be shipped immediately after purchase and the project will be gift wrapped. This way it can be placed right under the tree. We also have another year-long subscription box which is a corner to corner mystery project. You can find this project here and it will begin in January.

6. Cricut Accessories

If the person you love already has a Cricut, you can always buy them accessories for their machines. There are some variety packs of mats. Until I bought my cricket, I didn’t know that you needed different mats depending on the material. Like fabric uses a different mat the paper. You can also get them a set of tools that they can use with the Cricut that includes scissors and a weeding tool. If they are wanting to learn how to make t-shirt, you can buy them an Easy Press.

7. Learn How To Knit or Crochet Kit

If you have a young cousin, child, niece, or nephew that you would like to get into knitting or crochet, then this kit is for you. This fuzzy knitting kit comes with yarn that is in fun, kid-friendly colors with plastic knitting needles and patterns. This is a crochet version that includes the yarn, a plastic hook, and patterns. Both are perfect kits to introduce young kids to the yarn crafts.

8. Candle Making Kit

Maybe the person who loves crafts in your life has been talking about making candles recently. Like maybe they have been dropping hints like “It would be cool to learn how to make a candle” or “Why can’t an evergreen candle come in purple?”. This kit comes with everything you would need to make a colorful scented candle.

9. Adult Coloring Books

I know it may sound cheesy, but adult coloring books are a great tool for relaxation! These books are perfect for a stocking stuffers. There are so many cool adult coloring books on the market these days ranging from Disney coloring books and Harry Potter coloring books to curse word color booking. Just don’t forget to buy the recipient a set of color pencils.

10. Jewelry Making Kit

Maybe the person you are shopping for enjoys essential oils. Why not get them a kit to teach your loved one how to make jewelry that doubles as an essential oil diffuser?

11. Soap Making Kit

If you have a child that you want to get into crafting but also provide a fun science experiment, then you should look into buying a soap making kit. This soap making kit is not only easy to use but also teaches the child about the science behind the process along with the history. So if anyone asks, you are helping teach the child about new things!

12. Tote For Their Crafts

One thing I always wish I have more of is a tote to carry my crafts from point A to point B. I’m sure other people have the same issue where they can’t find a good tote or bag to hold their project. There are so many cute totes out there. I’m sure you can find a design that fits that special someone’s personality.

Hope you are able to find the perfect gift for the craft lover in your life!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!

Introducing Our Year-Long Crochet Along

November 26, 2018 Jamie

There are some big new products available here at CraftEaze. Both products would make great holiday gifts for the person in your life that loves to crochet. The two new products are a special holiday subscription box and a year-long crochet along project.

The first new product I’m going to talk about is the special holiday subscription box. This subscription box is similar to the monthly crochet subscription service, but it can be purchased for a specific time frame. We have options for 3 months, 6, months, 9 months, and 12 months subscriptions.

Since this is a special holiday edition, we will ship the first box immediately after ordering. We have an option for gift wrapping. This way, all you will need to do is put the gift-wrapped box under the tree with the special holiday card with a note stating the number of months in the subscription. We have three card options ranging from “Rustic Christmas”, “Snowman”, and “Owl Christmas”. If you would like to see cards, visit here.

The second new product is the one I’m the most excited about! It is a year-long subscription box for a corner to corner crochet along. Each month you will receive the materials and pattern for a corner to corner block. This block will be related to the month in some way. The first month is January and the block will be a snowflake.

January C2C block — The January block is a snowflake.

Each block will be approximately 17″x17″. After 12 months, you will have made 12 blocks related to the 12 months in a year. The nice thing about this project is that you can jump in at any time. If you purchase this subscription box, you will receive a box for 12 months. For the last month, you will receive the instructions for the final block along with the instructions to finish the blanket. To learn more about this crochet-along, visit here.

Happy Crafting!

Crochet Christmas Stocking Free Pattern

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Jamie

The holiday season is upon us. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and then it will be time to start decorating for Christmas (unless you have already started). There are so many different holiday decorations out there from the Christmas tree to Rudolph and Frosty in the yard to nativity scenes to stockings.

2017 stocking — Christmas stocking on the fireplace mantle last year.

I will probably start to decorate for Christmas this weekend. The last several years, my fiancee and I have put stockings on the fireplace mantle. We both put small presents for each other inside the stocking each year.

I remember opening my stocking every year growing up. My sister and I stockings when we were younger had Mickey Mouse characters on top. When we moved to the new house, I remember we were able to pick out a new stocking and we picked stockings that sorta related to our personalities. A few years back my mom bought new stockings for my sister, her now-husband, my fiancee, and me that all had our names on them and matched.

The December CraftEaze crochet project will help you get into the holiday spirit! This month’s project is for a Christmas stocking that has snowflakes on it. This stocking uses bulky yarn, so it works up quickly. You should be able to make the stocking in a couple of evenings or over the weekend. The snowflakes are these cute buttons that I found at WalMart for a couple of dollars.

The crochet pattern can be found below. This stocking is worked from the toe up. We have the kit for sale on our website here. You can also buy a printer-friendly pdf on Etsy.

Materials

Abbreviations and Stitches

Ch = Chain (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/chain)
Sc = Single Crochet (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/singlecrochet)
Hdc = Half Double Crochet (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/halfdoublecrochet)
Dc = Double Crochet (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/doublecrochet)

Guage

Gauge is not super important for this project. A 4” by 4” square is approximately 13 hdc in for 12 rows.

Stocking

Toe (Work in Rounds)

Chain 15.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sc in next 13 chains. Sc in the other side of the chain you just made the sc in. Sc in next 13 chain. Join to the 1st sc. Chain 1 (28 sc).

Round 2: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 13 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 13 sc. Do Not Join (30 sc).

Round 3: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 14 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 14 sc. Do Not Join (32 sc).

Round 4: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 15 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 15 sc. Do Not Join (34 sc).

Round 5: 2 sc in the first sc (Place marker in the first sc). Sc in next 16 sc. 2 sc in the next sc. Sc in next 16 sc. Do Not Join (36 sc).

Round 6: Sc in each sc. Place marker in the first sc. (36 sc).

Round 7: Hdc in each sc. Place marker in the first hdc. (36 hdc).

Round 8-18: Hdc in each hdc. Place marker in the first hdc. (36 hdc).

Heel (Worked in rows)

Row 19: 18 sc, turn.

Row 20: Chain 1, sc in the next 17 sc. Turn. Leave 1 sc unworked.

Row 21-25: Chain 1, sc in each sc leaving 1 sc unworked on each row. Turn. Row 25 will have 12 sc.

This is what the stocking looks like before holding the white section.

Row 26: Chain 1, sc in the each sc. Work sc into the unworked sc of the row below. Sl st into the unworked sc in the next row. Chain 1 and turn. (13 sc).

Leg (Worked in Rounds)

Round 32: Sc in each sc. Put marker in first sc (36 sc).

Round 33: Hdc in each sc. (36 hdc).

Round 34-61: Hdc in each hdc. (36 hdc).

Join the white yarn.

Round 62-68: Hdc in each hdc. (36 hdc).

Round 69: Sc in each hdc. Join to the first sc and tie off. (36 sc).

Fold over the white section to have ~1” overlay. You will tact the folded over white section using the white thread.

After tacting the white section, You will add the stars to the stocking using the white thread.

Loop To Hang Stocking

Chain 5.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd chain from the hood. DC in next 2 chains (3 dc).

Row 2: Chain 1, turn. Dc in each of the dc (3 dc).

Repeat row 2 until it is approximately 5” long.

Attach loop to stocking by sewing the two short edges together to the stocking.

Happy Crafting! And Happy Holidays!

17 DIY Projects For Your Perfect Wedding

November 13, 2018November 16, 2018 Jamie

Most girls have dreamed about their wedding day since they were young. But sometimes our dream wedding is outside of our budget. Other times we want to be more involved in making the decoration. In both cases, DIY projects are the bride’s best friend. Keep in mind there are certain things that may be better left to the professionals, but there are many things that you can easily DIY.

1. Sand and Floral Centerpiece

This centerpiece is so cute. It would be great for a summer wedding that is at a barn or plantation house. It would also be great for a beach or vineyard wedding. The instructions for this centerpiece can be found here. Another set of instructions can be found here.

2. Christmas Ornament Centerpiece

Winter weddings can make use of many Christmas decorations. This centerpiece uses the Christmas ornaments to give the table a pop of color. You can find ornaments in your wedding colors for these centerpieces. To learn how to make this centerpiece, visit https://hisugarplum.com/christmas-ornament-centerpiece/.

3. Beach Theme Centerpiece

This centerpiece is perfect for a beach wedding. This centerpiece uses sand and a votive candle holder in addition to seashells or sea glass. The instructions for these centerpieces can be found here.

4. Winter Frosted Pinecone Centerpiece

Image from: https://www.allfreediyweddings.com/Table-Crafts/Frosted-Pinecone-Mason-Jar-Lights

This is perfect for a winter wedding. It uses pinecones as an accent. The jar is frosted to look like snow. A candle is placed inside the jar which provides a soft glow to the centerpiece. You can find the instructions here.

5. Winter Icy Branch Centerpiece

Winter Ice — Image from: https://www.allfreediyweddings.com/DIY-Wedding-Centerpieces/Icy-Branch-DIY-Table-Decorations

This is another winter wedding centerpiece. Right now I am really into winter wedding centerpieces. A large reason for my sudden interest is probably because Christmas is a little over a month away. This centerpiece can give your wedding a rustic feel. You can find the instructions here.

6. Flower Box

Image from: http://cooldiyideas.com/18-stunning-diy-rustic-wedding-decorations/

This project is so cool! It uses paintsticks to make flower box that can be used a centerpiece, by the guestbook, or on the gift table. You can find the instructions for this project here.

7. Wooden Table Numbers

Image from: https://www.sugarandspiceevents.com.au/blog/wedding-planning-styling/tribute-table-numbers/

These table numbers are very easy to make and would be perfect for a rustic wedding. You can make these table number using wood slices and a fancy stencil. You will use the stencil to draw the number in the middle of the wood slice. After tracing the number from the stencil you will paint in the number using a black paint pen.

8. Pumpkin Table Numbers

Image from: http://www.pleasureinsimplethings.com/keeping-it-neutral-with-white-party-pumpkins/

Pumpkins are the perfect decoration for fall. And these table numbers are perfect for a fall wedding. You can paint the table number (using a fancy stencil and black paint pen) on the pumpkin.

9. Beach Table Numbers

Image from: https://www.natashalh.com/how-to-make-your-own-beach-wedding-table-numbers/

These table numbers will be a great addition to your beach wedding. The numbers can be made to be as unique as you. You can find the instructions for this project here.

10.Glitter Vase

Image from: https://www.mykitchenescapades.com/glitter-vases/

If you are planning an elegant ballroom wedding or a winter wedding, these glitter vases would be the perfect centerpiece. These vases are easy to make and only uses Mod Podge and glitter. You can find detailed instructions here.

11. Marble Place Cards

Image from: https://somethingturquoise.com/2017/01/16/diy-hexagon-tile-place-cards/

These place cards can double as a place card and a coaster. These place cards can also give you a reason to wander down the tile aisle at Lowes or Home Depot and admire the pretty tiles that can be used to backsplashes. You can find the instructions here.

12. Wooden Photo Sign

This sign could be used for several different things at your wedding. It could be used to display the couple’s baby picture in addition to their engagement photo. Or you could also be used to contain the parents of the couple wedding picture in addition to the couples engagement photo. It could also be used as a tribute to those family members who could not attend the wedding. You can find the instructions for this project here.

13. Seashell Candles

These seashell candles would be perfect for a beach wedding. My fiancee’s cousin got married a year or so ago and had similar candles that used oyster shells instead of seashells. You can use these candles as part of a centerpiece or as a party favor.

14. Hot Cocoa Wedding Favor

Image from: https://greenweddingshoes.com/diy-hot-cocoa-favors/

A hot cocoa wedding favor is sure to please your guests at your winter wedding. What is really fun about this project is that you can make several different types for your guest to chose from. You can also try many amazing types of hot cocoa! You can find the instructions for these DIY hot cocoa favors here.

15. S’mores Kit Wedding Favor

Image from: https://blog.clearbags.com/2016/05/how-to-make-smores-kit-wedding-or-party.html

Who doesn’t love s’mores? An s’mores kit would be the perfect wedding favor for the couple that loves bonfires or camping. Your guest would love this tasty kit. You can learn how to make these favors here.

16. Rustic Milk Can Vase

This vase would be a perfect centerpiece for a rustic wedding. The glass milk can is painted in a color to match your wedding colors. You can buy a kit to make these vases here.

17. Glitter Mr. & Mrs. Banner

Image from: https://liagriffith.com/mr-mrs-glittering-wedding-banner/

Are you looking for a banner to display where you will be sitting for the night? This DIY banner is perfect for the couple’s chair. It is glittery enough to sparkle as the lights go down low for the dance. You can find the instructions to make this banner here.

Hope you have fun planning your dream wedding!

Free Crochet Pattern – Boot Cuffs

November 6, 2018November 16, 2018 Jamie

Fall is one of my favorite seasons. There is so much to love about fall from football to bonfires. The best part in my mind is that I can start to wear boots and scarves whenever I want!

The November CraftEaze crochet box was boot cuffs which are the perfect fall accessory. This is an easy project that you can complete in a few hours just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. This is a project that you can show off to make your sister and cousins jealous when you stroll in for dinner. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. You don’t have to buy gifts for anyone and all you do is eat yummy food and watch football.

Flat Boot Cuff — Here is finished boot cuff outside of the boot.

Here is the CraftEaze kit that will provide you with everything you would need to make this project. You can also get a printable pdf at Etsy.

Materials

2 Balls of Bulky Yarn (I used Loop & Threads Charisma Tweed in Cream)
4 Wooden 2 hole buttons
N-13 (9.00 mm) Crochet Hook

Abbreviations and Stitches Used

ch – chain (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/chain)
sc – single crochet (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/singlecrochet)
dc – double crochet (thecrafteaze.com/tutorials/doublecrochet)
** – Repeat

Instructions

You will make 2 boot cuffs.

Chain 14.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain, *Skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next chain, skip 2 ch, 1 sc*, Repeat 1 time.

Row 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in first sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1sc in the first dc, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc in sc, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc*. Repeat 1 time.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the cuff will fit around your leg. This will be approximately 10-12”. Weave in the yarn ends.

Finishing

You will attach 2 buttons to each cuff using scrap lightweight/medium weight yarn. Attach these buttons inside the last row that you crocheted. The 2 chain spaces in row 1 will provide the buttonholes.

Have fun making your own boot cuffs!

If you like this pattern and here are a few of our other pattern!

Happy Crafting! <3

DIY Beach Decor Table Decoration

October 27, 2018November 16, 2018 Jamie

So I have been engaged for almost a month now, and I have started thinking about what type of wedding decor we will have. Because I have been thinking of decor, I have come up with some cool ideas that might not really work for my wedding but might work for someone else.

One idea that I came up with was a table decoration for a beach themed wedding. Now since we live in the middle of Ohio and I grew up in the middle of Missouri a beach theme wedding doesn’t make a lot of sense for my fiance and me. But I think it is fun to come up with decor ideas for a variety of weddings.

So I was wondering around Pat Catan’s and found this super cute votive candle holder. The candle holder (which you can see below) is the perfect combination of vintage and elegant. I thought this votive holder would look cute for a vintage/rustic wedding, but also a beach wedding.

After I found the holder, I went looking for sand and sea glass/seashells. I decided to use two different colors of fine sand. By using the two different colors, I felt it kinda created a look similar to a sand ceremony. It is always cool watching a sand ceremony. I like watching as the bride and groom pour their uniquely colored sand into a vessel. As they pour the sand, the two colors create a pattern that is unique and the sand cannot be easily separated.

The CraftEaze store has a kit to make 4 of these table decorations. You can find the kit here.

Materials

For this project you will need the following materials:

Glass Fishbowl
White Decorative Sand
Accent Color Decorative Sand
Votive Candle Holder
Sea Glass or Seashells
Votive Candles (this can be a battery operated candle or normal candle)

Instructions:

Step 1) After opening the jars of sand, start off by pouring the white sand first.

Step 2) After adding a layer of white sand, you will then add the accent color and.

Step 3) Alternate between the white and accent color sand until you have filled the fishbowl approximately 20%.

Step 4) Gently shake the bowl to mix the sand.

Mix the sands together. — Gently shake the bowl.

Step 5) Press the votive candle holder into the sand.

Press votive candle holder into sand. — Add the votive candle holder.

Step 6) Add the sand glass or seashells around the candle holder.

Sea glass and seashells. — Add sea glass or seashells.

Step 7) Place the candle in the candle holder. The centerpiece is complete!

The centerpiece is completed. You should be able to get 4 table decorations from the jars of sand. Hope you enjoyed this project!

Happy Crafting!

Crochet Market Bag – Free Pattern

October 16, 2018November 16, 2018 Jamie

So life has been really crazy for the last few weeks, but I am finally getting around to announcing the October CraftEaze crochet project. The October crochet project is a market bag.

So part of the reason life has been crazy is because I recently got engaged! So the number of wedding decor kits that CraftEaze sells will more than likely increase. Be on the lookout for new types of kits in the future.

October’s crochet CraftEaze project is for a market bag. This bag would be a good bag to keep in your car for quick after work Aldi trips. It could also be a good bag to take to the park or beach with a book, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

This bag uses an acrylic yarn that provides the bag with some stretch for purchases, but it is also strong. The yarn that is included in the CraftEaze kit creates nice blocks of different colors. If you would like to buy a kit for this project, you can visit here.

Materials To Make Bag

Below is a list of materials that you will need to make your very own market bag.

I/9 – 5.50 mm Crochet Hook
Light Worst Yarn Weight 3 (I used Lion Brand Mandala yarn for my bag).

Crochet Pattern

This pattern will use chain (ch), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc).

Chain 51.

Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in the next 48 ch. 2 sc in last ch. You will now work on the other side of the chain. 1 sc in the next 48 ch (102 sc). DO NOT JOIN.

Round 2-5: Sc in each sc in the row below (102 sc). Do not join.

Round 6: Sc in each sc in the row below. Join the last sc to first sc (102 sc).

Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). *Skip first sc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sc, yo and insert hook through (extending the loop that so it reached back to position of work and does not squish the 3 dc group). Yo and draw through first two loops on hook twice (this is called a long dc).* Repeat between the ** 24 times. Join to the top of ch 3 from the start of the row.

Round 8: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 sc in the top of each dc. Join yarn to the first sc in the round.

Round 9-38: Repeat rounds 7 and 8 15 times.

Round 39: Sc in each sc. Do not join.

Round 40-44: Hdc in each sc around. Do not join.

Round 45: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Hdc in 13 hdc. Turn.

Row 46: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Hdc in the 13 hdc. Turn.

Repeat row 46 until the strap is approximately 24-30″ long.

Once the strap is approximately 24-30″ long, you will attach the strap to the opposite end of the bag. Fasten off.

You have now completed your very own market bag! Join our email list to be the first to learn about new products. Subscribe to our monthly crochet subscription box to get a project like this mailed to your door every month.

Happy Crafting!