Half Lotus Bunting

In just two weeks my youngest daughter has her seventh birthday and almost right after Christmas I barely have time to make decorations, a birthday dress or a cake for her, like I do for her sister. Her sister has her birthday in summer, when oceans of time lay ahead to make birthday related things. 
But I managed to make a garland. My youngest chose a theme for her birthday, namely the angler fish, but strange enough a garland featuring angler fishes was nowhere to be found. So I made something else.
 
 



I used this pattern before, but still like it very much. It's easy and fast to make. You can find the pattern here.


~*~

My Red Velvet Winter Cake (well, not totally mine, because I made it with my daughters of 6 and 9) was featured by Eclectic Red Barn and by Scrapality!


Thank you, Mari and Andrea!



Thank you, Helen and Cheryl!

Comments

  1. Gardening HelenJanuary 8, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    Your welcome!! And thanks for joining our party every week! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW's DIY party!

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  2. Hollie Black-RamseyJanuary 11, 2017 at 4:29 AM

    I love the bunting. Totally my style!
    http://www.quirkybohemianmama.com/

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  3. April J HarrisJanuary 11, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    What beautiful, elegant bunting! It's perfect for a girl's birthday party - or any other special occasion! Thank you for sharing with us at Hearth and Soul.

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  4. JessJanuary 12, 2017 at 11:13 PM

    SO neat!! Love the idea!

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  5. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsJanuary 15, 2017 at 4:45 PM

    Simple, yet elegant, and beautiful pattern! Could easily make in different colorways for different seasons and holidays. Found you at the Sew Can Do link up, though I know you've participated in the Yarn Fanatic Party with us.
    I am running a year long Granny-Spiration Challenge (Granny Inspired Projects), and have a link up and giveaway going on right now. Would love for you to join us in the challenge :)
    Alexandra of EyeLoveKnots
    1st Granny-Spiration Project: http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2017/01/iced-edge-granny-square-slouch-hat-for.html

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  6. SnapJanuary 18, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Love the bunting. The invitations are too cute. My mouth is watering just looking at the cake!

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  7. KeriJanuary 20, 2017 at 3:15 AM

    The crocheted bunting is very lovely! I'm sure your daughter loved the decoration for her birthday party.

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