Valerie Salmon's Blog

Crazy about Crochet!

I have been in a crocheting frenzy since before the holidays -- I seriously think I haven't stopped.  After creating one cute project, I'm anxious to start another!  Many of you may not know, I've been crocheting since learning at the age of 12.  I've been doing it on and off for so many years, in between all my other crafty obsessions.  Perhaps it's the cold midwest weather, but I'm glad I've picked up the use of my crochet hooks once again.  So much fun!

 

'Been making these adorable hats lately.  Every close girlfriend and female family member of mine probably got one for Christmas -- lucky them!  :)  And I have been wearing them myself every chance I get!  It totally makes the outfit!  

I shared them on Facebook and got an insane amount of messages from friends who wanted to order.  At first, I was unsure that I wanted to go the route of selling them ... but I admit, they are too cute not to share.

So, I made a large bin of extras in a variety of colors.  They got snapped up too quick, before I could even announce them on my blog!  Unfortunately, I don't have any made at the moment, but don't you worry, I will be making more to order.

I had closed up my Boutique indefinitely because I just did not have the time to keep up with the handcrafted items I used to offer there.  So, I am reopening it, with my one and only (for now) product -- The Lauren hat.

If you want your very own, here is the page to check it out, the colors available, and ordering info.  You will love it!

The Lauren Hat

 

Another thing I wanted to share are these too-cute-for-words baby hats!  They are for my sister Liaa's baby Summer, who is arriving in early February.  I am expecting a photo shoot of Summer wearing these hats.  :D  

Hope you are all having a great week!

 

 

Valentine's Day Cards

Happy New Year!!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday celebration with your loved ones.   I sure did.

I wanted to share a couple of Valentine's cards with you.  Both are featured in the February 2012 issue of BHG Scrapbooks etc. magazine.

I'm proud to add that the card on the cover is one of mine.

Here's a closer look of the owl card:

The owl is made using a variety of punches, which are my favorite tools.  I could probably seriously create a whole zoo scenery with my punch collection.  Haha!

This next card is also among the projects featured within the issue's pages.  It's an easy design to produce in multiples!

There's a whole lot of eye candy in this magazine, so you must check it out.

Till the next post.