Etsy Shop Hop - Helping Emerging Artists - CustomPhotoPics

Spectacular photo greeting cards from CustomPhotoPics, exceptional quality in every color detail....

Thank You to all my Visitors....*O*.....

Avocadolite Farm

I came across this on-line game today, it is called "Avocadolite Farm". All the characters are from amigurumis which the game developer had hand-handmade and sold...*O*.....clever idea....click on the photo to start the game.

Rolled Rose for Packaging

One of my favorite rose pattern is the "Rolled Rose and Rosebud" by Lesley Stanfield, which I found through Lionbrand.com:

Link to Rolled Rose pattern.

It is a fairly simple pattern to follow, basically:

Work 7 picots

R1 - chain 5, sc in first chain, [chain 8, sc in 5th st from hook] repeat 6 times, chain 1 turn,

R2 - [sc in next 7 st, sl in next st] repeat across picots, FO yarn.

Attach yarn at last chain of R1, chain 1,

R3 - [sc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next 3 st, sc in next 2 st, sl in next st] repeat 5 times, FO yarn.

Attach yarn at first chain of R3, chain 1,

R4 - [sc in next 2 st, hdc in next st, dc in next 4 st, hdc in next st, sc in next 2 st, sl in next st ] repeat 3 times, leave tail, FO yarn.

Start from smallest picot, roll and form petals, use yarn tail to sew through all rolled sides.

Note: you can make a larger rose by increasing the number of picots and increasing the number of repeated section in R3 and R4.
I added my own Leaf:
[chain 14, sl in 2nd st from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next 2 st, tr in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next 2 st, sc in next st, sl st in next st], chain 1, work around the chained stitches: [repeat].
Leave tail, FO yarn, use tail to sew to back of rose.

I have started to use these roses as part of my packaging, they add a special touch to the packages.

Etsy Shop Hop - Helping Emerging Artists - Kydel

Gorgeous slipper socks in a kimono style from Kydel. Hand knitted accessories and clothing for all seasons ranging from ladies tops, scarves, snugs, shrugs, hats, gloves and more; most items are ready to ship.

Etsy Shop Hop - Helping Emerging Artists - MelissaCeramics

Exquisite craftsmanship, MelissaCeramics works are predominantly in porcelain, crackle glazes, natural coloured matt glazes, and beautifully finished off with mother of pearl luster. Perfect setting for weddings or as wedding favors. MelissaCeramics also offers porcelain beads and buttons.

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Serious camera fashion from SizzleStrapz, not your ordinary black vinyl, SizzleStrapz offers a wide variety of high quality camera straps and camera bags that suits all taste pallets. Great gift for any occasion.