Crochet Decorations


While working on the granny blanket I started to get bored to do the same granny over and over again, so to do something different for a couple of days I made these decorations for my daughters.


This flower I found at a blog called Attic 24. It’s called a Happy Flower and comes with a tutorial!




This cuckoo clock I found at a blog called LutjeHaakt. This one is without a tutorial. 

Both such nice ideas, don’t you think? 
~*~

Yesterday I watched the most fascinating movie:


The Hunter - it’s not so much the story that’s fascinating, but the subject the movie is about. Ever heard of the Tasmanian tiger? This is what it looked like:

Source: Wikipedia 


Looked, indeed, because the animal is declared extinct since 1936. There are still people claiming they saw one, though. The animal seems a crossing between a kangaroo and a feline kind of animal. Its body and teeth looked like those of a tiger, but it had the face and tail of a kangaroo. It had stripes like a tiger, but a pouch (male as well as female) like a kangaroo. Isn’t that fascinating? I love animals that look like as if evolution has stuck, like this one, where the transformation from marsupial into felid never has completed.

The movie starts with old moving pictures of the Tasmanian tiger (the official name of the Tasmanian tiger is thylacine). Again: SO fascinating! And so sad to know that this specie isn't among us anymore.

The story itself handles about a man who’s asked to search for the thylacine, just for the money. Not a very strong tale, but the extinct status of the animal makes it a good movie anyway.

Source: Wikipedia




Comments

  1. Rose @ Walnut AcreApril 9, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I love the crocheted decorations!

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  2. Olga PoltavaApril 9, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    These crochet appliques are so lovely. Thank you for sharing the links to the patterns.

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  3. Mami Made ItApril 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Lovely crocheted flower!
    And interesting story about the Tasmanian tiger, heard the name but never seen a picture.

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    1. LizApril 11, 2012 at 7:26 AM

      Thank you, Mami! I love the flowers on your own blog, too! Very beautiful and colorful! Liz

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  4. WendyApril 10, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    So cute! I've been meaning to make one of these but never got round to it!

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  5. LizApril 11, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Thank you, Wendy!

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  6. craftylesApril 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Your crochet is the cutest thing. I may have to pick up my hook after seeing that cuckoo clock!

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    1. LizApril 11, 2012 at 8:03 PM

      Thanks again! Show me the result when you finished you cuckoo clock! Liz

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  7. LVApril 11, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    You did very well passing your time making these pretty things.

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    1. LizApril 12, 2012 at 4:37 PM

      Thanks, LV! Always nice to hear from you! Liz

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  8. ★Carol★April 11, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Those decorations are SO cute, especially that little birdhouse! I need to learn how to crochet!
    Happy REDnesday,
    Carol

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    1. LizApril 12, 2012 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you, Carol! You can learn how to crochet all over the internet! It's really not that difficult!
      Liz

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  9. StreuterklamotteApril 12, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Your crochet-decorations are really lovely!
    Liebe Grüße,
    Sabine

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    1. LizApril 12, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you, Sabine! I looked at your blog and really LOVE your crochet work, too! Especially the peacocks are so nice! Think I'm gonna make one one day.

      Thanks for following me!
      Liz

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  10. memakingdoApril 12, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    These are so cute! Thanks for linking up to So Very Creative, I featured your Happy Flower today!
    http://soverycreative.blogspot.com/2012/04/happy-flower.html

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    1. LizApril 12, 2012 at 9:03 PM

      Thanks for featuring me! I'm so proud, 'cause it's the first time I've been featured!! Thanks again! Liz

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  11. lindaApril 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Your happy flower is lovely so cheerful :)

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  12. HildieApril 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Super adorable flower! I need to do something cute like that for my next project. I'm right in the middle of crocheting a bunch of hexs for a tote bag. I'm so sick of them!!!

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    1. LizApril 15, 2012 at 9:24 AM

      I know what you mean! After a while it becomes so boring, doing the same square or hex over and over again! Thanks for stopping by! Liz

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  13. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerApril 14, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    HPS!


    My favorite is the flower.


    Gabriela

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    1. LizApril 15, 2012 at 9:25 AM

      Happy Pink Saturday and thanks for stopping by! Liz

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  14. UnknownApril 14, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Oh I really like the birdhouse coo-coo clock one. So cute! I love crochet!

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  15. SarahBethApril 14, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Very sweet crochet -- I love the happy flower (and Attic 24!)
    I had never heard of a Tasmanian tiger -- very interesting animal. I'm going to try to find that movie!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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    1. LizApril 15, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      Yes, Attic 24 has such nice and original ideas!

      Let me know what you think about the movie!

      HPS! Liz

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  16. Small ThingsApril 15, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Hi Liz! Yess! We all love Lucy!
    Beautiful Flower Happy you!

    The birdhouse also realized! I copied it from its creator, but a little was angry! = ((
    Everything is already invented in crochet ...
    Kisses!

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    1. LizApril 15, 2012 at 9:31 AM

      We all love Lucy!

      Thanks for following me! I'm your newest follower, too!

      X,
      Liz

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  17. TeenaApril 15, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    as usual I'm drawn to your crochet, great work! Thanks for sharing, Happy Pink Saturday <3

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  18. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild .comApril 24, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Love that little clock!! So Dutch!

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    1. LizApril 25, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Could be; I got it from a Dutch blog! Thanks for visiting. Liz

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  19. Pam @Threading My WayJune 1, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    The cuckoo clock is awesome, Liz!!!

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