We Loved With A Love That Was More Than Love.
This is the last of the three quotes I wanted to share. I have had them highlighted for a while now and tucked away , awaiting the perfect way and time to display them. Then I found a couple of ideas online and while I liked the quotes, the colours were not to my liking. I decided to make my own printables, for My Valentine, The Husband....whom I have come to adore over the last ten years, each day more than the day before. Our recent shared grief has caused us to be bonded stronger than ever.
What are printables?? You can click on the image below that you like and then download, then you can print them on card stock to give to your favourite valentine as a card, or print on paper and frame to give to your valentine.
“We loved with a love that was more than love.”
― Edgar Allan Poe
Click on any of these options below to go to an image you can download and print:
Click on the link to go to each of my printables:
*Jane Austen: "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you".
*Emily Brontë: “He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
*Edgar Allan Poe: “We loved with a love that was more than love.”
He’s more myself than I am.
I have three printables that I have made for my valentine, that I want to share with you. This is the second printable I have shared, for the first Jane Austen printable quote, go here.
What are printables?? You can click on the image below that you like and then download, then you can print them on cardstock to give to your favourite valentine as a card, or print on paper and frame to give to your valentine. You may have to play with your printer settings a little to get size and colour right for your frame.
“He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
― Emily Brontë
Click on any of these options below to go to an image you can download and print:
Click on the link to go to each of my printables:
*Jane Austen: "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you".
*Emily Brontë: “He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
*Edgar Allan Poe: “We loved with a love that was more than love.”
Enjoy!!
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Valentine,You Must Allow Me To Tell You…
...how much I LOVE framed quotes! I think they are incredibly sweet and perfect. I have had them highlighted for a while now and tucked away , awaiting the perfect way and time to display them. Then I found a couple of ideas online and while I liked the quotes, the colours were not to my liking. I decided to make my own printables, for My Valentine, The Husband....whom I have come to adore over the last ten years, each day more than the day before. Our recent shared grief has caused us to be bonded stronger than ever.
The Husband and I both enjoy literature, and to read- so I thought it extremely fitting to give. The quotes I chose are the ones that I love the best, and the ones that I honestly feel. You might have others, but I decided to share these ones with you in case you would like to use them.
I have these three printables that I have made for my valentine, that I want to share with you as well. What are printables?? You can click on the image below that you like and then download, then you can print them on card stock to give to your favourite valentine as a card, or print on paper and frame to give to your valentine.
I will post the other two printables over the next bit, you are welcome to print as you would like, if you do find clever uses, that I have not thought of- please do share your ideas with me.
I have other valentine ideas that I will be sharing as well, forget the need to feel pressured into buying expensive items for your valentine, try and make something you know he or she will love. Putting time and work into your gift will surely please. Below I have four options of this same quote, that way you can select which look you like best, choosing your favourite coloured one and with or without texture.
"In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you."
— Jane Austen (Pride And Prejudice)
This first pintable below is a romantic quote from the Jane Austen book Pride and Prejudice. Mr. Darcy is the classic heart throb, so print these for your very own Mr. Darcy. You may have to play with your printer settings a little to get size and colour right for your frame. I chose to print mine on matte photo paper, and my printer had a setting specifically for that. I also chose to increase the size of the image by selecting the 'border-less' option. You may have to work with it a bit, as I don't know what your options are. I also chose these floating frames because I love how forgiving they are while having that matted feel.
Click on any of these options below to go to an image you can download and print:
Click on the link to go to each of my printables:
*Jane Austen: "You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you".
*Emily Brontë: “He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
*Edgar Allan Poe: “We loved with a love that was more than love.”
Do you have a favourite book quote for your valentine?? Share it with me.
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Pretty Dress Book Page Origami Ornament
New ornaments are always fun to get, and to give. This is the perfect ornament for a bookie, so think of the bookies in your life and make them one. I saw these and had to share the process of making them here. The little dresses are so very sweet and remind me of an old fashioned christmas, where Christmas wasn't all about glitter and gifts, I like that. I love that you can see the type on the book page that it is made from, it gives the ornament the perfect hint of character. Plus you are re-using something that would otherwise just be recycled, right?
I had an old copy of Jane Eyre, I love the book and loved this copy to death. The binding is compeletely craked, and the pages are falling out. I recently saw another copy at a second hand store and bought it. I knew I didn't want to just get rid of my well-loved copy so it just sat on the shelf along with the new one. When I saw this little project though, it really seemed like the perfect use for my treasured book.
Making this origami paper dress is very simple, here is a video of the paper folding process. In the beginning there are some animate kids talking- just keep watching, you are in the right place and the folding will start right after that.
To get the page of a book to the right square shape you will need to fold it diagonaly until it meets and the folded part will look like a triangle. There will be a top strip, cut off that extra and it will form a square when you open it. Most origami starts from a square piece of paper, so you may know how to do this already.
There you have it, now with a needle just pierce through the two flaps on the back pulling a thread through as you do. Then cut the tread to desired length and knot to close the circle. Now you are ready to decorate with a sash or bow or just leave it plain. It looks good however you choose to make it. This ornament is PERFECT for the typical ornament exchanges that are held throughout this season.
I made this first pretty dress origami ornament for a friend who just found out she is having a baby girl. Since then I have made several more because they are just so cute. I have decided it doesn't matter if you have a girl or not, dresses on the tree are always acceptable!
I found the inspiration to do this ornament from a Pinterest picture, from this blog.
A Handmade Christmas: I will keep posting ideas for a non-tacky handmade christmas. This is the first so far, I am a little slower this year as my babybelly is making me tired. I will still try and get quite a few ideas up before Christmas that you can make for family and friends I will re-post from the years gone by as well.
Previous Ideas from my Handmade Christmas Craft Series: Pretty Dress Book Page Origami Ornament * Jesse Tree Advent Ornaments *Kid Friendly Stained Glass Craft * Homemade Heat Pack or Cold Compress (Rice Socks)* Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern * Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life * True Love Heart Ornaments * Bath Salts Soak Recipe* Coffee or Tea Sleeve Patterns * Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe *
Above all, enjoy this season- and remember what it really is all about: the Birth of Christ.
Two Crocheted Coffee Sleeve Patterns
I taught myself to crochet using you tube videos about two months ago and over the last month I have really started going crochet crazy. Ready to join me?? I hope so. I wanted a pattern just like the ones below, but wasn't able to find it anywhere-so I made up my own. I am sure they are imperfect, if you find a problem do let me know, or if you don't too!!
Both patterns are extremely similar, but because I made them both I figured I'd share them.
Warm Hands Coffee Sleeve Pattern
I call this one warm hands because the tipple crochet stitch will allow heat to seep through while still giving the holder of the cup enough of a barrier from that insanely hot yummy beverage they are about to consume. Can be flipped to display buttons either way (for righty or lefty), just turn sleeve upside down or right side up.
I used Impeccable from Loops and Threads Impeccable- it is a worsted weight (4 Medium) with a size H/5.0mm crochet hook.
Chain 29
Turn
DC in each of the 29 chained stitches to end of row
Turn
TC the 29 stitches to end of row
Turn
SC all stitches to end of row
Turn
TC all stitches to end of row
Turn
DC whole row to end
Tie and weave in ends,finished work should measure about 11 inches long and 3 inches high. Add buttons to one side of the strip so you can button it to the other end and make a cuff.
Enjoy that drink without burning your hands and while saving a tree- or a branch! HA!
(Because I did make this pattern up, there could be problems with the abbreviations, however I am pretty sure it is right. If you try it and have any problem let me know!)
Not Too Toasty Coffee Sleeve Pattern
To be sure and keep your hands away from the hot, hot, HOT drink in a portable cup (mine is ceramic, although it appears paper) snap up your crochet hook and within no time you'll have a coffee sleeve you can use over and over- and it is way cuter than cardboard! Can be flipped to display buttons either way (for righty or lefty), just turn sleeve upside down or right side up.
I used Impeccable from Loops and Threads Impeccable- it is a worsted weight (4 Medium) with a size H/5.0mm crochet hook.
Chain 29 stitches
Turn
*DC back in each stitch (29) all the way to end
Turn
SC in each stitch to end of the row
Turn*
Repeat from * to * 2 more times
DC in each stitch to end of row
Tie ends and weave in yarn. Finished work should measure about 11 inches long and 3 inches high. Add buttons to one side of the strip so you can button it to the other end and make a cuff.
Oh, don't forget the buttons. I did three, you do as many as you like!
(Because I did make this pattern up, there could be problems with the abbreviations, however I am pretty sure it is right. If you try it and have any problem let me know!)
A Handmade Christmas: I will keep posting ideas for a non-tacky handmade christmas. This is the first so far, I am a little slower this year as my babybelly is making me tired. I will still try and get quite a few ideas up before Christmas that you can make for family and friends I will re-post from the years gone by as well.
Previous Ideas from my Handmade Christmas Craft Series: Pretty Dress Book Page Origami Ornament * Jesse Tree Advent Ornaments *Kid Friendly Stained Glass Craft * Homemade Heat Pack or Cold Compress (Rice Socks)* Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern * Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life * True Love Heart Ornaments * Bath Salts Soak Recipe* Coffee or Tea Sleeve Patterns * Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe *
Above all, enjoy this season- and remember what it really is all about: the Birth of Christ.
I’ve Knit, Crocheted and Sewn Myself Crazy!
I could almost say life is on hold right now as I knit, crochet and sew so much that my fingers are even working as I fall asleep each night. Right now, year after year, is when I say to myself, " I should have started so much earlier". Then I breath deep and make promises to myself that I wont keep next year either. Its okay- I am used to myself.
Anyway there is much going on- hats in all shapes and sizes, wash clothes, stuffed sock monkeys, coffee sleeves, fingerless gloves, scarves, bags, and hopefully Christmas pj's that are all coming to life as my fingers craft them up in my little workshop. Want to know what is shouted in our house the most during the day, " don't come back here I am working on stuff you can't see yet!!!!!!".
I love each day of it, and when the gush of gifts is done I will probably walk around my home in circles confused as to what to do when not keeping my hands-a-knitting 200 miles per hour. That day will come and then I will do what I do best: sit down with a cup 'o tea and sip it slowly.
Until then I will be back between now and then making sure to give you the patterns I am working on, but please let me know what you are working on too- I'd LOVE new ideas!!!
Previous Ideas from my Christmas a la Homemade (A Handmade Christmas):
Kid Friendly Stained Glass Craft
Homemade Heat Pack or Cold Compress (Rice Socks)
Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe
Bath Salts Soak Recipe
Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern
Make a Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life
True Love Heart Ornaments
Jesse Tree Christmas Ornaments
Year-Round Felt True Love Ornaments
These bright heart-shaped ornaments are not just to bring out at Christmas, but to be admired all year long. I made them because they reminded me of the of the retro embroidered hearts from the seventies or sixties. They aren't difficult to make, some simple embroidery and felt cutting is pretty much it. I did the blanket stitch around the edges and then just other fun stuff on the hearts themselves.
To make these you will need: wool felt, embroidery thread and poly-fill stuffing to pooch them out, and a button for each. They could be made in natural colours too if that is more pleasing to you.
The thing that I really enjoy about felt is that it is a lazy woman's fabric since there is no fraying, washing, ironing or hemming needed. I am guessing that that is why it has become extremely popular as of late. It is beautiful and takes less work- what could be the catch!?
I can't seem to stop cutting these little delights out and sewing them for family! It is like doodling to me to mess with them and do the stitches.
Valentine's Day is coming up, these would be perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas for that special someone. Personally, I think that these are pretty enough to stay out year round! Enjoy.
A Handmade Christmas: I will keep posting ideas for a non-tacky handmade christmas. This is the first so far, I am a little slower this year as my babybelly is making me tired. I will still try and get quite a few ideas up before Christmas that you can make for family and friends I will re-post from the years gone by as well.
Previous Ideas from my Handmade Christmas Craft Series: Pretty Dress Book Page Origami Ornament * Jesse Tree Advent Ornaments *Kid Friendly Stained Glass Craft * Homemade Heat Pack or Cold Compress (Rice Socks)* Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern * Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life * True Love Heart Ornaments * Bath Salts Soak Recipe* Coffee or Tea Sleeve Patterns * Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe *
Above all, enjoy this season- and remember what it really is all about: the Birth of Christ.
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