Upcoming birthday!


After a great vacation at Menorca I’m back home again and full of inspiration! There’s a birthday party coming in September and I want to make a lot of the decorations myself, so I have to start early. Today I started to crochet the buntings. I finished only three by now, but as soon as the whole garland is done I show you more, of course. I’m busy making a tutorial for it, too.


This is what I have now:


The one below I made for an earlier birthday party, but the colors match this year’s theme also, so I’m going to use them again.






~*~



While I was gone, two of my projects were featured!

Threading My Way featured my Cat Mask:




FamilyHome and Life featured my Daddy Tattoo Bag:




And just this weekend Threading My Way also featured my Little Princess Crown:


Thanks, Pam and Connie!!



Button pic 9

Comments

  1. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeJuly 1, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Thanks for linking up to Hookin On Hump Day! This bunting is beautiful - can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done!

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    1. LizJuly 1, 2012 at 10:11 PM

      Almost finished! I think I will be posting it this saturday!

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 1, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    I enjoyed seeing your newest project and some that were featured on other blogs. I'm your newest folllower :-)

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  3. LizJuly 1, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Thank you for stopping by! It's much appreciated! Liz

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  4. weissbuntJuly 3, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    Great projects! Love the cat mask. Have a great day - maks

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  5. Julie July 4, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    These are super cute! Thanks for sharing them at my party. :) Be sure to stop by on Monday's to share your new great projects. :)

    Julie
    www.jamscorner.com

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  6. LVJuly 4, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    That will be definitely be a very special party. You are doing great job on the decorations. That makes it more personal.

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  7. Connie NelsonJuly 4, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Love these! Thanks for taking time to lunk up today at Wow Us Wednesday. Happy Fourth!

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  8. Magical Mystical TeacherJuly 4, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    You are very clever and crafty!


    Red Blossoms

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  9. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeJuly 7, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    I really do love your crochet bunting pattern. It is so pretty! I wanted to choose it last week as my favorite, but instead did the 4th of July theme. You'll get your chance this week! :) Thanks for linking up!

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    1. LizJuly 7, 2012 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you, Sara! I'm looking forward to it! Liz

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  10. The TablescaperJuly 7, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Such a wonderful celebration of patriotism. Great to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  11. ErinJuly 8, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    Ooohh, a crocheted bunting: a combination of two of my favorite things. :) I know it'll be adorable when it's finished!

    Erin @ Carolina Country Living
    (visiting from Free Pretty Things for You)

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    1. LizJuly 11, 2012 at 8:19 PM

      It's finished (http://howling-liz.blogspot.nl/2012/07/vanes.html)!! Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment! Liz

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  12. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild .comJuly 10, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Really happy looking bunting! Thank you for linking it up at our party at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com/party/

    BTW it would be really nice if you would link back to the party from within your article. Thank you so much doing so in advance.

    Looking forward to your contributions again tomorrow, when a new party will open.

    Have a creative day,
    ~ Rose

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  13. Six SistersJuly 11, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Good for you to get a jump on all of the party planning! The garland will be so cute! We are so glad that you linked up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". Thanks for coming and we hope you'll come back next week! -The Sisters

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