Learn how to make festive pom poms shaped like retro Christmas lights! This simple little holiday craft is a fun project to make and decorate your home this Christmas! I had so much fun making these cute little things. They are very simple to make and are a great way to keep your hands busy while bingeing on cheesy Christmas movies (which is currently one of my favorite past times). This is a great time to dip into your yarn stash and use up some of the extras balls or bits and bobs you may have tucked away. You really only need a few supplies to make these cute little pom pom Christmas lights. Christmas Light Pom Pom Supplies Worsted Acrylic Yarn Clover Pom Pom Maker Wooden Spools Silver Paint Silver Beads And that's it! It doesn't take much. If you ... [Read More]
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Simple Dip Dyed DIY Macrame Wall Hanging
Learn how to make your own simple DIY macrame wall hanging! This pretty wall hanging uses just a couple of simple macrame knots and a fun dip dye technique to create a wall hanging that adds instant texture and color to any room. I originally shared this post at Crafts Unleashed, and this post may contain affiliate links, which help to support this site. Have you jumped on the macrame trend yet? I am fully on board! I just love the boho texture that a macrame piece can bring to a room. I have already added several DIY macrame plant hangers to my home, but it definitely felt like time to add a wall hanging to the mix. For this project, I decided to keep things really simple and use really just one knot type to create my design. Then, I added some color with an easy dip dye, and ... [Read More]
Slouchy Shell Crochet Hat Pattern: Free Crochet Beanie Pattern
Learn how to make your own cute crochet beanie with this free slouchy shell crochet hat pattern! This pattern features a ribbed brim, shell stitch body, and fluffy pom pom topper. I originally shared this project at Crafts Unleashed, and this post may contain affiliate links, which allow me to earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I guess in some parts of the world it is still cold and wintery. I am seeing pictures of snow and ice skating and things like that, so even though it was a ridiculous 70 degrees F here today, I guess I am still good to post a cold weather crochet pattern? Right?? I hope so because here we go! The good news is that this hat is really cute, in my humble opinion. It really has all of my favorite crochet beanie features - ribbed brim, textured ... [Read More]
Chunky Tassel Crochet Scarf Pattern
Make your own stylish, chunky, tasseled super scarf with this free crochet scarf pattern. Learn how to crochet a scarf that's easy and cute too! I originally shared this pattern at Crafts Unleashed. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site at no extra cost to you. Thanks! :) It is finally acting like it might actually get cold here, and that means I am ready for all the sweaters, all the jackets, all the boots, and all the scarves. I really only get to wear fun wintry clothing for like maybe two months if I'm lucky, so I try to really make the most of it. Ha! This year I wanted to crochet myself a new scarf. I've been loving the big blanket scarf trend, and wanted to try my hand at a crocheted version. I really love the way this scarf turned out. It is ... [Read More]
Make Your Own DIY Pom Pom Earrings
Learn how to make your own DIY pom pom earrings in minutes! These fun and trendy DIY statement earrings are so easy to make with my video tutorial. This post contains affiliate links, which help to support this site. Thank you! I have been really into big, fun statement earrings lately, and I so I have been dying to DIY some. These pom pom earrings are my first crack at it, and I really love the way they came out. They are so simple to make and a lot of fun to wear. You can easily customize them by switching up the color of your pom poms or make them more subtle or more of a statement by changing up the size of your pom pom and earring wires. Ready to make some pom pom earrings?! DIY Pom Pom Earrings Supplies: Yarn - This is a great craft for using up any bits and ... [Read More]
Crocheted Wire Lettering
This project was originally created by me for Darice, and contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting Persia Lou! About the beginning of the year I read a Home Decor Trend report that listed all of the trends that would be on their way out in the new year. One of those listed in the "Not" column of this hot or not list was typography and word art. I just - No. I will not give up my words and letters and pretty typography. I may be the lamest, but I will continue with my lettering and word art (like this, this, and this). This project was a new word art technique for me. There are lots of wire words and yarn-wrapped wire word projects out there, and this is my spin on it. I decided to crochet around the wire, and I really like the look it created. Materials: Yarn - ... [Read More]
God’s Eye Craft Tutorial
Learn how to make a god's eye craft (or ojo de dios) with this step by step photo tutorial! All you need is yarn and sticks to make this beautiful traditional craft. Make it with the kids or on your own for a colorful wall hanging! I originally shared this project over at at Craftaholics Anonymous. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission if you use my links and make a purchase. Thank you! Macrame and woven wall hangings are a big DIY trend right now, and when I was planning my daughter's recent camp-themed birthday party, we decided to make a classic camp craft with a similar kind of vibe for party decorations - God's Eyes (aka eye of god /ojo de dios). They were perfect for the summer camp theme of the party, but I think they look pretty great ... [Read More]
Pom Pom Picture Holders
Pom-Pom Picture Holder This post was originally shared over at Eighteen25. Today I have a little project I promised to share with you guys way back around Easter time. I first came up with the idea for this little picture holder when I was working on my little faux "mantel" area for Easter. I wanted to put this cute little tangram bunny up, but I didn't want to tape it on the wall or put it in a frame. Here was my solution: Cute, right? I think the pom pom looks like a fluffy little bunny tail. But these pom pom picture holders totally work for any little photo, printable, or piece of art you want to display around your home. I really like this little craft because it is super easy and super quick and made with pretty common craft supplies (I always have this stuff on ... [Read More]