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Persia Lou

Creative. Crafty. Fun.


  • Large Crochet Basket with Handles – Free Crochet Pattern

    Learn how to crochet your own large crochet basket! This free pattern is easy to follow and works up quickly so you can make custom baskets for every room in your house! I originally shared this pattern at Crafts Unleashed. This post contains affiliate links which help to support this site. Thank you! I remember… [Keep Reading]

    Large Crochet Basket with Handles – Free Crochet Pattern

  • Ideas for Celebrating Kids’ Birthdays: DIY Paper Crowns

    Kid’s birthdays are a big deal, but that doesn’t mean they have to be a big stress! Today I’m sharing some simple ideas for making your child’s birthday extra special without going crazy. A big thank you to #HallmarkatWalgreens for sponsoring this post! My sweet little girl is turning 7 later this month, and it… [Keep Reading]

    Ideas for Celebrating Kids’ Birthdays: DIY Paper Crowns

  • Unicorn Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea – Free Cut File

    Teachers are Magical! Let a special teacher in your life know how magic they are with this unicorn teacher appreciation gift idea. This free hand lettered cut file makes it easy for you to make your own custom teacher appreciation gifts. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thank you! I… [Keep Reading]

    Unicorn Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea – Free Cut File

  • The Layered Dahlia: 12 Inch Afghan Square Pattern

    The Layered Dahlia is a free crochet pattern (and step by step photo tutorials) to help you make your own beautiful 12 inch afghan square. Make a whole bunch and piece them together for a layered dahlia blanket OR combine with other 12″ afghan squares to make a beautiful sampler afghan! This post contains affiliate… [Keep Reading]

    The Layered Dahlia: 12 Inch Afghan Square Pattern

Kids Craft Idea: Easy and Mess Free Tote Bag Craft

This fun and easy tote bag craft is perfect for kids and grown ups alike! This kids craft idea is mess-free and requires no fancy tools - seriously! A big thanks to Expressions Vinyl  for sponsoring this post, which also contains affiliate links that help to support this site.  The kids are out of school for summer, and that means lots of crafting time at our house. I like to have a bunch of kits and supplies on hand so the kids can create on their own, but I also like to occasionally get involved and make it a family affair. The other day we made these cute little bags together and had so much fun! Tote Bag Craft - Kids Craft Idea I am really excited to share this little tote bag craft with you all because there are a couple of things that make it extra awesome: It's not ... [Read More]

Our New Home Before Tour, Progress, and Planning

Hey guys! I have something a little bit different to share today - no crochet patterns, printables, or fun craft projects, sorry. I don't even have much in the way of pretty photos, but I do have lots of not so pretty photos to share! HA. I have mentioned a few times that we moved recently, and today I want to give you guys a mini-tour of the new place and talk a bit about the work we have done so far and our plans for the place. I always love to peek around people's houses and see renovation plans, so hopefully you all will get a kick out of it too. If not, come back tomorrow for a crafty project. ;) So, the new place. We closed on the house at the end of March and took the month of April to do some work before moving in. The house is pretty new and has lots of great space, but it's ... [Read More]

How to Make and Print Your Own Magazine: My Summer Crochet Pattern Book

It's easier than you might think to print your own magazine! Today, I'm sharing all the details about my latest project - my Summer Crochet Pattern Book. Thank you to Blurb for sponsoring this post! One of my favorite things about my little corner of the internet here is that it gives me a place to share and collect my creative work. It's a virtual portfolio, and it's so fun to see it grow and improve with time. The downside of all of that is that my portfolio is just that - virtual! I so rarely have my work printed out in a physical form! And as much as I love the internet, sometimes you just want to hold a book in your hands and turn actual pages, know what I mean? I know I'm not alone in wanting things printed out because you guys are always asking me for printable or ... [Read More]

Free Hand Lettered Patriotic Cut Files for the Silhouette

These free hand lettered patriotic cut files make it super easy to make your own projects this Fourth of July! Just cut the designs from vinyl with your Silhouette or Cricut and apply them to really any surface. Free SVG, PDF, PNG, and Studio files. This post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site. It is officially summer here, and that has me looking forward to the sunny days by the pool, warm nights, barbecues, and the Fourth of July! I just love the Fourth of July and love to make patriotic gear f0r me and the family to wear to celebrate. Today I'm joining with some of my creative design-y blogging friends to bring you all a bunch of cute and FREE patriotic cut files to make it super easy for you to make your own projects for the Fourth this year. Oh and ... [Read More]

Printable Father’s Day Card – Free Coloring Page for Dad

Father's Day is just around the corner, which means it is time to make something fun for Dad. This cute printable father's day card makes it easy for the kids to make a fun little note that Dad will love! Just print, color, and gift. I've already shared one Father's Day idea this year, and I have another one for you guys today! I'm all about Father's Day (and Mother's Day) gifts that get the kids involved, so today I have a simple printable Father's Day card that allows the kids to draw, color, and share their favorite things about their dad. Kids are basically the best, so anytime you can get their words, ideas, and drawings down it's sure to be good. For instance, for Mother's Day this year, my daughter drew a picture of me wearing wearing a dress that says "Art Rocks. I ... [Read More]

DIY Father’s Day Gift Idea: Custom Kid’s Artwork Mug

Learn how to turn your child's artwork or handwriting into a permanent vinyl decal to customize mugs, glasses, and other gifts. This simple project makes a perfect DIY Father's Day gift idea or gift idea for any special occasion. I will also walk you through the steps of using the trace tool in the Silhouette Studio software so you can turn any handmade design into a cut file. Thank you to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this post, which also contains affiliate links that help to support Persia Lou. Father's Day is around the corner, and my kids just love to make handmade gifts. In the past we have made storybooks for Dad, but this year I had the idea to turn some of their little drawings into permanent designs on cups, t-shirts, or anything else we could think of. It really just ... [Read More]

Simple DIY Macrame Plant Hanger

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro. All opinions are 100% mine. Learn how to make your own simple DIY Macrame Plant Hanger. This simple project is a fun way to add more greenery and life to your space. We moved into our new home almost a month ago and there are about 7583926560 projects I would like to tackle. Like immediately. You know how that goes, right? Of course, time and money are the unfortunate realities that are currently limiting or at least slowing the realization of my vision. BUT - I am finding ways to incorporate little projects and touches here and there that are helping me to feel more at home in the new place. One of the things I have been doing is incorporating lots of plants into our new space, and I am LOVING it. Houseplants can be ... [Read More]

The Happy Daisy Crochet Glasses Pouch – Free Pattern

Keep your favorite sunnies safe in this cute floral crochet glasses pouch. The Happy Daisy Pouch is a free crochet pattern that is simple and quick to make. This pattern was originally shared on Crafts Unleashed and make contain affiliate links which help to support Persia Lou. Thanks! Who's ready for a new crochet pattern? 🙋 I have a sweet little pattern for you guys today. The Happy Daisy Crochet Glasses Pouch is a simple little glasses or sunglasses case with a cute graphic floral flap. I love easy little crochet projects for warm summer days, don't you? Just because it's hot doesn't mean you need to pack up your yarn and hooks! I mean, I need something to keep my hands busy while I'm watching The Bachelorette! Hahaha... anyone else watching? (Psst - If you are, tell me in the ... [Read More]

DIY Mini Plant Stands

Learn how to make your own DIY Mini Plant Stands easily with just a few supplies. These simple stands add a fun modern shape and a natural texture to your home. Thank you to Hobby Lobby for sponsoring this post! I have mentioned a few times that we recently moved into a new home, and I have been kind of consumed with planning and decorating our new space. I have a really specific vision of what I want our home to look like and I really want to incorporate clean, modern lines with a lot of color and texture coming from natural elements like wood and plants. I think these DIY mini plant stands perfectly achieve that look, and I am so happy with how well this simple little project turned out! These pretty little things are basically a mini version of the larger mid-century ... [Read More]

Grad Gift Idea: Printable Bottle Tags

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of S. Martinelli & Company. All opinions are 100% mine. This fun and simple grad gift idea pairs sparkling cider or your favorite beverage with cute, colorful tags. Just print, cut, and gift! The days are getting longer and warmer, which means summer is coming (!!!). Summer might mean pool days, fruity drinks, and road trips, but it also means graduation is just around the corner! Do you have someone special in your life who is graduating this year? Attending any graduation parties? If so, I have a simple little grad gift idea for you all today - printable bottle tags! Aren't they cute?! They make the perfect little treat for any graduate, or you can pair them with a little cash (because we all know those grads love the ... [Read More]