Hello Friends,
I have some exciting news!!! I have my own website!!! These last couple of months I have been setting it all up. I like how it turned out but I will be making changes along the way. The important thing is I now have my own domain and can do so much more with my own website.
I will have a gallery on there showcasing my crochet creations and possibly my other crafts too. Right now I am into designing my own crochet patterns.
I have my first crochet item up right now on my new website. It is a "Little Lavender Crochet Purse" that I designed for a little girl. Let me know what you think of it. You can find my new website here: www.honeydscreations.com
I welcome your comments and I hope you continue to follow me on my new blog. There is an RSS feed that you can follow me through email. The other way to know when I post something new is to follow me on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/honeydscreations
I hope you like my new website. I'm looking forward to creating more things so you will hopefully get inspired by my creations.
Debbie :)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Crochet Baby Romper Set
Good Morning Friends,
Last week I designed this romper set. It includes a romper, booties and headband. It took me quite awhile to come up with the patterns for these items. I am really happy how they turned out.
These clothes are the right size for a baby 0-3 months or a baby doll as you will see in the photo below. The doll I used was a "Lots to Cuddle Baby" doll. It is 20" and was the right size doll I needed for my measurements.
Here is the whole set together.
All three pieces have a lavender bow to match.
This is the yarn I used. The color is called Baby Pastels Print
Here is a close up of the baby romper:
Here is a close up of the baby booties
Here is the close up of the headband:
This 3 piece baby romper set is now available for purchase in my Etsy Store. Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneyDsCreations
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great day!
Last week I designed this romper set. It includes a romper, booties and headband. It took me quite awhile to come up with the patterns for these items. I am really happy how they turned out.
These clothes are the right size for a baby 0-3 months or a baby doll as you will see in the photo below. The doll I used was a "Lots to Cuddle Baby" doll. It is 20" and was the right size doll I needed for my measurements.
Here is the whole set together.
All three pieces have a lavender bow to match.
This is the yarn I used. The color is called Baby Pastels Print
Here is a close up of the baby romper:
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| The bottom has snaps so it is easy to get on and off baby |
Here is a close up of the baby booties
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| The ribbons can be untied to fit baby's foot |
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| There is a button on back of headband to adjust on baby's head |
This 3 piece baby romper set is now available for purchase in my Etsy Store. Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HoneyDsCreations
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a great day!
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Valentine Note Holder
Hi,
Today I have a very simple craft. It can be made with any theme and it is so easy to make. It is a note holder.
The only materials you will need is a clear acrylic picture frame, card stock, stickers, washi tape, ribbon, a note pad and any other material you can think of. It really is up to your imagination what your note holder will look like.
Have fun designing your note holder.
Today I have a very simple craft. It can be made with any theme and it is so easy to make. It is a note holder.
The only materials you will need is a clear acrylic picture frame, card stock, stickers, washi tape, ribbon, a note pad and any other material you can think of. It really is up to your imagination what your note holder will look like.
Have fun designing your note holder.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Polymer Clay Valentine Pencil Toppers
Good Afternoon!
Today I am sharing with you how to make a polymer clay Valentine pencil topper. This is another easy project. Just follow the tutorial below.
Materials you will need:
a pencil
heart shape cutter
polymer clay
liquid polymer clay
tiny black beads
a needle tool
a clay tool with a ball at the end
a clay tile to bake it on
glaze (optional) if you want a shiny pencil topper
Directions:
1) Condition your clay by kneading it in your hands. Once it has softened, flatten it a little on the tile.
2) Use the heart shape cutter and push down into the clay.
3) Remove the cutter and you should have a nice heart shape.
4) Use the ball tool and make a hole on the bottom of the heart.
5) Use an old pencil to make sure the hole is the correct side. (I wouldn't use the nice pencil yet because the clay may stain the eraser before you bake it. I know this because it happened to me and I ruined a nice pencil.)
6) Now it is time to decorate our clay heart. I like to make little characters out of mine. First I added the tiny black beads for eyes. Then I used my needle tool to add detail to the eyes. I added a small round ball of clay for the nose. Then I added more clay for arms and legs. Decorate your pencil topper as fancy as you want.
I like to use liquid polymer clay to attach other clay pieces to each other.
7) Bake it according to the clay directions. Each clay brand is different so you need to read the clay package for that information.
8) Finally let it cool and then glaze it if you want to. I like the shiny effect the glaze has on it.
As you can see in the finished one I even added a tiny bow to make it into a girl Valentine character.
I think she came out cute. What do you think?
Have fun making a Valentine pencil topper if you decide to make one.
Today I am sharing with you how to make a polymer clay Valentine pencil topper. This is another easy project. Just follow the tutorial below.
Materials you will need:
a pencil
heart shape cutter
polymer clay
liquid polymer clay
tiny black beads
a needle tool
a clay tool with a ball at the end
a clay tile to bake it on
glaze (optional) if you want a shiny pencil topper
Directions:
1) Condition your clay by kneading it in your hands. Once it has softened, flatten it a little on the tile.
2) Use the heart shape cutter and push down into the clay.
3) Remove the cutter and you should have a nice heart shape.
4) Use the ball tool and make a hole on the bottom of the heart.
5) Use an old pencil to make sure the hole is the correct side. (I wouldn't use the nice pencil yet because the clay may stain the eraser before you bake it. I know this because it happened to me and I ruined a nice pencil.)
6) Now it is time to decorate our clay heart. I like to make little characters out of mine. First I added the tiny black beads for eyes. Then I used my needle tool to add detail to the eyes. I added a small round ball of clay for the nose. Then I added more clay for arms and legs. Decorate your pencil topper as fancy as you want.
I like to use liquid polymer clay to attach other clay pieces to each other.
7) Bake it according to the clay directions. Each clay brand is different so you need to read the clay package for that information.
8) Finally let it cool and then glaze it if you want to. I like the shiny effect the glaze has on it.
As you can see in the finished one I even added a tiny bow to make it into a girl Valentine character.
I think she came out cute. What do you think?
Have fun making a Valentine pencil topper if you decide to make one.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
DIY Valentine Soaps for Kids
Good Morning!
Today I am sharing with you some homemade Valentine soaps I made using the melt and pour method. It is a fun way to encourage your kids to wash their hands often.
These soaps have a special surprise inside them that will have your kids wanting to wash their hands. Inside there is a cute eraser that kids can use after the soap is gone.
Let's get started:
Materials:
soap mold
clear glycerin soap base
soap coloring
soap fragrance (I used wild berry)
erasers
rubbing alcohol
Directions:
*Note* All the kitchen supplies I use, I only use for soap making. The smell will linger on anything you use.
1) Melt as much soap base as you need to cover the bottom of the soap mold. I used 2 cubes per mold as a guide. That is how much I estimated. See photo below.
2) Next I melted my soap cubes in the microwave in a glass bowl. You must follow the directions on each soap package because each soap brand is different. Then carefully pour the soap base into the molds. Only pour enough to cover the bottom like the photo below. Spray rubbing alcohol on top to disperse the bubbles that form.
3) Embed the erasers when the soap base has firmed up a little. I spray the erasers first with rubbing alcohol so they adhere to the soap layer better.
4) Then embed the erasers into the first soap layer like the photo below.
5) Next make the second layer. Melt more soap base. After it is melted I add a little soap coloring and a fragrance. The fragrance I chose was wild berry. It smells so good. Mix those two things into the soap base and carefully pour it on top of the clear layer. (Make sure the first layer has completely firmed up before you pour this layer.)
6) Then just let the soaps cool. Waiting is the hardest part. I let my soaps sit for a couple of hours. Then carefully pop them out of the molds.
To give as gifts you can use these cute zippered baggies. They were only a dollar at Dollar Tree. I wrap my soaps first in plastic wrap to make it easier to slide into the baggie.
Then tie it with a pretty ribbon and it is ready to give as a gift.
If you make these soaps I would love to see what you embed in them. They are so fun and easy to make that your kids could help with this craft project. I recommend parental supervision because you are dealing with hot soap.
Have fun!
Today I am sharing with you some homemade Valentine soaps I made using the melt and pour method. It is a fun way to encourage your kids to wash their hands often.
These soaps have a special surprise inside them that will have your kids wanting to wash their hands. Inside there is a cute eraser that kids can use after the soap is gone.
Let's get started:
Materials:
soap mold
clear glycerin soap base
soap coloring
soap fragrance (I used wild berry)
erasers
rubbing alcohol
Directions:
*Note* All the kitchen supplies I use, I only use for soap making. The smell will linger on anything you use.
1) Melt as much soap base as you need to cover the bottom of the soap mold. I used 2 cubes per mold as a guide. That is how much I estimated. See photo below.
2) Next I melted my soap cubes in the microwave in a glass bowl. You must follow the directions on each soap package because each soap brand is different. Then carefully pour the soap base into the molds. Only pour enough to cover the bottom like the photo below. Spray rubbing alcohol on top to disperse the bubbles that form.
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| Notice the soap is only poured in the bottom; not all the way to the top yet |
3) Embed the erasers when the soap base has firmed up a little. I spray the erasers first with rubbing alcohol so they adhere to the soap layer better.
5) Next make the second layer. Melt more soap base. After it is melted I add a little soap coloring and a fragrance. The fragrance I chose was wild berry. It smells so good. Mix those two things into the soap base and carefully pour it on top of the clear layer. (Make sure the first layer has completely firmed up before you pour this layer.)
To give as gifts you can use these cute zippered baggies. They were only a dollar at Dollar Tree. I wrap my soaps first in plastic wrap to make it easier to slide into the baggie.
Then tie it with a pretty ribbon and it is ready to give as a gift.
If you make these soaps I would love to see what you embed in them. They are so fun and easy to make that your kids could help with this craft project. I recommend parental supervision because you are dealing with hot soap.
Have fun!
Monday, February 9, 2015
Crochet Valentine Dish Towel Holder
Good Morning!
I have always made my dish towel holders attached to the dish towel like this.
I made a ton of these but I noticed that once the dish towel got too dirty or too worn, I had to throw away the dishtowel holder and dish towel. So I came up with a way to make just a dish towel holder that you can change the dish towels any time you want.
Here is a Valentine theme one that I made last week. I love it because I can switch out all my Valentine dish towels when they get dirty for a clean one.
If you would like to make one see below for the pattern:
Materials:
worsted weight yarn (in your choice of color)
size H hook
button (I used a heart button)
2 1/2 in cardboard circle with a 2 inch inner circle cut out
Directions:
Wrap the cardboard circle by doing hdc (half double crochet) all the way around. Join with a slip stitch.
* I decided to use cardboard to make the dish towel holder a little sturdier.
Row 1: ch 2, turn, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches, ch 2, turn
Row 2: hdc across, ch 2, turn
Rows 3-12 repeat row 2
on the last row find the center and place a stitch marker. This will be where the button goes through.
Now place the button where it is shown in the below photo:
Fold the top down and your dish towel holder is complete.
I like to hang mine over the stove handle.
I hope you liked this free tutorial.
Have a nice day!
I have always made my dish towel holders attached to the dish towel like this.
I made a ton of these but I noticed that once the dish towel got too dirty or too worn, I had to throw away the dishtowel holder and dish towel. So I came up with a way to make just a dish towel holder that you can change the dish towels any time you want.
Here is a Valentine theme one that I made last week. I love it because I can switch out all my Valentine dish towels when they get dirty for a clean one.
If you would like to make one see below for the pattern:
Materials:
worsted weight yarn (in your choice of color)
size H hook
button (I used a heart button)
2 1/2 in cardboard circle with a 2 inch inner circle cut out
Directions:
Wrap the cardboard circle by doing hdc (half double crochet) all the way around. Join with a slip stitch.
* I decided to use cardboard to make the dish towel holder a little sturdier.
Row 1: ch 2, turn, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches, ch 2, turn
Row 2: hdc across, ch 2, turn
Rows 3-12 repeat row 2
on the last row find the center and place a stitch marker. This will be where the button goes through.
Now place the button where it is shown in the below photo:
Fold the top down and your dish towel holder is complete.
I like to hang mine over the stove handle.
Have a nice day!
Friday, January 23, 2015
Using Fabric Transfer Paper on Polymer Clay
My first tutorial will be using fabric transfer paper on polymer clay.
I have tried several methods using the fabric transfers; including water, rubbing alcohol, baby oil, and heat. I didn't have any luck with any of these. I just couldn't get the image to transfer. I did that for a whole day without any luck. Then the following day I researched about using fabric transfers and I saw that someone was using the fabric transfers to make gift tags on card stock. She used hairspray. It was worth a shot. I thought if it transferred the image to paper it could transfer it to polymer clay. You know what? It worked
I tried the hairspray method on a piece of unbaked clay and got this result:
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| I was so pleased with this result. The image fully transferred onto the clay and didn't smudge. |
Here's how I did it:
Materials you will need:
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| fabric transfer paper |
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| aerosol hairspray |
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| polymer clay |
Step 1
Print the words you want to use on the fabric transfer paper. Just remember you have to reverse the image if you are using words. Then cut out the words. You can see my words are reversed.
Step 2
Roll out some clay like this:
Roll out some clay like this:
Step 3
Spray a thin mist of hairspray over the image. Make sure it is the side that has the image on it.
Step 4
Place the image face down on the piece of clay like this:
Step 5
I use the cover of the hairspray can and roll and rub the image gently.
Step 6
When you lift the paper up you will see that the image has transferred to the clay. That's amazing! Wouldn't you agree?
Then you can bake it according to the directions on the package of clay you are using.
Now that you know this technique, just think of all the things you can make. I'd love to see what you create. You can post your finished project on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/honeydscreations
If you have any questions about this technique you can also email me at dbcoce15@gmail.com
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Check back next week for another tutorial.
Debbie
Spray a thin mist of hairspray over the image. Make sure it is the side that has the image on it.
Step 4
Place the image face down on the piece of clay like this:
I use the cover of the hairspray can and roll and rub the image gently.
When you lift the paper up you will see that the image has transferred to the clay. That's amazing! Wouldn't you agree?
Now that you know this technique, just think of all the things you can make. I'd love to see what you create. You can post your finished project on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/honeydscreations
If you have any questions about this technique you can also email me at dbcoce15@gmail.com
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Check back next week for another tutorial.
Debbie
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Announcements
Good Morning!
I have a couple of announcements this morning!
1) Honey D's Creations will be moving to a new website very soon. I am so excited about this because I will be able to customize it and organize it the way I want to. I will give you the new link when that happens.
2) Honey D's Creations will now be a tutorial craft blog. My goal is to teach you how I make my crafts in the hopes that you will learn something new that will bring enjoyment in your life like it has in mine.
I don't like to stick to one craft. I like to explore different crafts that are out there because you never know if you will discover something new and fun if you don't explore the possibilities. So if you like a variety of crafts, join me on this "craft journey".
I have a couple of announcements this morning!
1) Honey D's Creations will be moving to a new website very soon. I am so excited about this because I will be able to customize it and organize it the way I want to. I will give you the new link when that happens.
2) Honey D's Creations will now be a tutorial craft blog. My goal is to teach you how I make my crafts in the hopes that you will learn something new that will bring enjoyment in your life like it has in mine.
I don't like to stick to one craft. I like to explore different crafts that are out there because you never know if you will discover something new and fun if you don't explore the possibilities. So if you like a variety of crafts, join me on this "craft journey".
I will be posting new tutorials every week. Every tutorial will include photos of each step to make the projects. I am a very visual person myself so I learn best with either photos or watching a video.
My facebook page https://www.facebook.com/honeydscreations?ref=bookmarks will highlight my finished projects or items that will be for sale in my Etsy store.
For some reason the comments are not working on this website. I've had some of you tell me that. If you want to comment or send me a message, please use my email address dbcroce15@gmail.com
Thanks and have a great day!
Debbie
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Polymer Clay - Using Fabric Transfers
Good Morning!
It is actually almost afternoon here. This morning has flown by. I've been trying out a new technique with polymer clay that I hope will turn out good. I saw a fabric transfer on a piece of polymer clay that has inspired me to try it. The image came out crystal clear. I hope I get the same results.
I went to Staples and found this:
I will be experimenting with this today and hopefully will have good results with it. I will post the results tomorrow.
Wish me luck!
Have a great day!
It is actually almost afternoon here. This morning has flown by. I've been trying out a new technique with polymer clay that I hope will turn out good. I saw a fabric transfer on a piece of polymer clay that has inspired me to try it. The image came out crystal clear. I hope I get the same results.
I went to Staples and found this:
I will be experimenting with this today and hopefully will have good results with it. I will post the results tomorrow.
Wish me luck!
Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Polymer Clay Rose Pendant
Good Morning!
I am back to share more of my polymer clay creations this week. Today I am sharing a rose charm I made. It is all handmade; not from a mold. Each petal was created separately.
These rose pendants will be available in my Etsy shop as soon as I get more silver chains.
Have a great day!
Debbie
I am back to share more of my polymer clay creations this week. Today I am sharing a rose charm I made. It is all handmade; not from a mold. Each petal was created separately.
These rose pendants will be available in my Etsy shop as soon as I get more silver chains.
Have a great day!
Debbie
Friday, January 16, 2015
Crochet Snowman Bathroom Tissue Cover and Loofah Sponge
Good Morning!
TGIF and it is a long weekend!
I won't be posting on Monday because hubby and my son have the day off, but I will be back to posting on Tuesday.
I thought today I would share a crochet project I made. It is a bathroom tissue cover that looks like a snowman and a matching loofah sponge.
I hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to sharing with you again on Tuesday.
Debbie
TGIF and it is a long weekend!
I won't be posting on Monday because hubby and my son have the day off, but I will be back to posting on Tuesday.
I thought today I would share a crochet project I made. It is a bathroom tissue cover that looks like a snowman and a matching loofah sponge.
I hope you all have a great weekend and I look forward to sharing with you again on Tuesday.
Debbie
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