Have you finished all your Mother’s Day projects? Probably not. If you’re anything like me, you will be crocheting down to the wire. Save yourself a trip to this store and download this free PDF Mother’s Day gift tag. Mother’s Day Gift Tag
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It’s National Picnic Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate springtime than by preparing a basket of food, grabbing a blanket, and going to the park to enjoy the beautiful weather. Here in San Antonio, it’s a lovely spring day, though a little bit breezy. Picnics are very popular here, especially on holiday weekends. People are known to camp out beginning Friday just to save the best spot in their favorite park for Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, and Fourth of July picnics. Here’s a free spring coloring page for your littles (or for yourself) to set the springtime mood.
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I have always loved springtime! The trees are beginning to get new leaves. Flowers are popping up. Bluebonnets, buttercups and Indian paintbrushes are thick along the Texas highways. I drove out to the hill country for work this week, and the bluebonnets are stunning! My designer brain is working on overload with the constant inspiration from nature. Unfortunately, my fingers can only crochet so fast, so many of these ideas will be relegated to my sketch book for a later time. Last year I published Miss Tulip Amigurumi crochet pattern which can be made in any shade of green you like, along with a multitude of colors for the petals. I hope you enjoy making her as much as I did. There’s also a YouTube video to show how to make amigurumi hair.
Bobble St: All in same st, (Insert hook into st, yo, pull through) 3 times, yo, pull through all loops.
Directions:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With green yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 6-11: Sc in each st.
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 3 sts, dec,* repeat around (24 sc). Mark Rnd 12 for waistline.
Rnds 13-18: Sc in each st.
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec,* repeat around (18 sc). Start stuffing body.
Rnd 20: *Sc in next st, dec,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 21: *Sc in next st, dec,* repeat around (9 sc). Fasten off green.
Rnd 22: Attach Ivory yarn, sc in each st.
Rnd 23: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 24: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 25: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 26: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnds 27-28: Sc in each st.
Rnd 29: Sc in next 15 sts, bobble st for nose in next st, sc in next 14 sts.
Rnds 30-32: Sc in each st. Fasten off Ivory. Insert safety eyes at Rnd 30, 4 sts apart. Stuff body and head. Be sure to stuff neck firmly to support head.
Rnd 33: Attach yellow yarn for wig cap. *Sc in next 3 sts, dec,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 34: *Sc in next 2 sts, dec,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 35: *Sc in next st, dec,* repeat around (12 sc). Finish stuffing head.
Rnd 36: Dec around (6 sc). Fasten off yellow yarn leaving 6” length. Close with ultimate finish.
Rnd 1: With green yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (9 sc).
Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sts.
Rnds 6-9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Rnd 10: With right sides together, sc through both thicknesses to close heel (4 sc). Fasten off green.
Rnd 11: Attach ivory yarn at heel. Ch 1, work 10 sc evenly spaced around foot. Do not join. Stuff shoe.
Rnds 12-22: Sc in each st. Do not join. Stuff leg as you go. At end of Rnd 22,join with sl st and fasten off ivory. Leave 12” length for sewing. Sew to bottom of body at Rnds 1-3 with toes pointed forward.
ARMS:
Rnd 1: With Ivory yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch. Do not join.
Rnd 2: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once (8 sc).
Rnds 3-10: Sc in each st. At end of Rnd 10, join with sl st and fasten off Ivory leaving 9” length. Sew to sides of body with top of arm at Rnd 20 of body.
SKIRT PETALS: (Make 5)
Rnd 1: With Rosebud yarn, ch 9, hdc in 2nd ch, hdc in next 6 ch, 6 hdc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in 7 ch (19 hdc).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc in 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, sl st in next st, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts. Fasten off.
At the end of the fifth petal, do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn to work across end of petal. Work 6 sc evenly spaced across end of petal, continue with 6 sc evenly spaced across each petal until all 5 petals are connected. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Block petals, then sew skirt onto doll at marked Rnd of body.
NECK LEAVES: (Make 6)
Rnd 1: With green yarn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, (2 sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch, 2 sc) in last st. Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch. Join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off with 6” length for sewing. Sew leaves evenly spaced around neck.
HAT PETALS: (Make 3)
Rnd 1: With Rosebud yarn, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch, sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 4 ch, 5 hdc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, hdc in 4 ch, sc in 3 ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 4 sts, hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 3 hdc in next st, sl st in next st, 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts. Fasten off yarn. At end of third petal, do not fasten off. Turn to work across ends of petals, ch 1, 2 sc in end of petal. Work across ends of next 2 petals with 2 sc in each petal (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Stamen:
Rnd 1: Attach green yarn, sc in each st. Do not join.
Rnd 2: *Sc, dec,* repeat (4 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off green.
HAIR:
Cut approximately 70 pieces of yellow yarn 10” long. Fold one strand of yarn in half, insert hook into wig cap, pull yarn through st, pull both pieces of yarn through loop, pull tight. Repeat until wig cap is filled.
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On February 28, 1836, a group of Texians came together at Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare independence from Mexico and declare Texas as a Republic. The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. Sixty men signed the document, 57 of whom had moved from the United States to Texas after the Mexican government had promised them a republican government. War had begun several months before and ended with the capture of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1936. The signing of the declaration took place while the Battle of the Alamo was raging in San Antonio.
To celebrate my favorite state, this year I’ve made an easy C2C potholder using the Texas flag as inspiration.
Materials:
Dishie cotton worsted yarn – 1/2 oz. each red, white, blue
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Directions:
Working in C2C format:
Row 1: 1 red square
Row 2: 2 red squares
Row 3: 3 red squares
Row 4: 4 red squares
Row 5: 5 red squares
Row 6: 5 red squares, 1 white square (wrong side)
Row 7: 2 white squares, 5 red squares
Row 8: 5 red squares, 3 white squares
Row 9: 4 white squares, 5 red squares
Row 10: 5 red squares, 5 white squares
Begin to decrease on top of flag (white side), increase on bottom of flag (red side)
Row 11: 5 white squares, 4 red squares, 1 blue square (right side)
Row 12: 2 blue squares, 3 red squares, 5 white squares
Row 13: 5 white squares, 2 red squares, 3 blue squares
Row 14: 4 blue squares, 1 red square, 5 blue squares. Fasten off red.
Row 15: 5 white squares, 5 blue squares
Begin to decrease both sides
Row 16: 5 blue, 4 white
Row 17: 3 white, 5 blue
Row 18: 5 blue, 2 white
Row 19: 1 white, 5 blue. Fasten off white.
Row 20: 5 blue
Row 21: 4 blue
Row 22: 3 blue
Row 23: 2 blue
Row 24: 1 blue
If you would like to put a hanging lp on the corner of your potholder, make the last square of Row 24: ch 3, dc, ch 10, sl st in 10th ch, 2 dc, sl st in next square.
Fasten off blue. Weave in all ends.
Star:
With white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 5 sc in 2nd ch. Join with sl st. *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next sc,* 5 times. Fasten off white leaving 12″ length. Sew star to center of blue portion of potholder.
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☃️ Oops! Melted Snowman Ornament – A Hilarious Holiday DIY
Looking for a holiday craft that’s equal parts cute, funny, and unique? Say hello to the Melted Snowman Ornament—a whimsical decoration that’s guaranteed to bring laughs to your tree (and maybe a few sympathetic “aww”s).
This clever craft captures the magic of winter with a little twist: instead of a perfectly built snowman, you get his melted remains—complete with coal eyes, a carrot nose, buttons, and maybe even a tiny scarf floating in a puddle of glittery snow.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make – Great for kids, families, and beginner crafters
Budget-friendly – Uses simple supplies like clear plastic ornaments, faux snow, buttons, and felt
Funny conversation piece – A hit at ornament swaps or craft fairs
Perfect handmade gift – Especially for teachers, coworkers, or anyone who loves a good holiday chuckle
Rnd 1: With E hook and white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc next st, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (21 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc next 2 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc next 3 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (35 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc next 4 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc next 5 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (49 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc next 6 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (56 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc next 7 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (63 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc next 8 sts, 2 sc next st,* repeat around (70 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off white. Weave in end.
Place on white adhesive felt and mark around the snowman. Cut felt just inside marked line.
HAT:
Rnd 1: With E hook and black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc).
Rnd 3: In BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 4-5: Working in both loops, sc in each st.
Rnd 6: In FLO, 2 sc in each st (28 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off black leaving 9” length for sewing. Sew hat to top of snowman.
Peel backing from felt and place on back of snowman, matching edges. Trim felt if needed.
Decorate the snowman by gluing twigs, buttons, pompoms, etc. to top in haphazard fashion. Cut small mittens, scarf, carrot nose, or corncob pipe out of felt and glue on snowman.
Cut piece of ribbon and thread through the top of the ornament for hanging.
🎁 Fun Ideas & Variations
Add a printed label with the year for a keepsake
Include a funny gift tag: “Wishing you a meltdown-free holiday!”
Make them with friends at a DIY ornament party
Sell them at craft fairs or give as party favors
❄️ A Little Laugh for the Holidays
Not every snowman survives the season (especially here in Texas), but this one will live on—inside a cozy ornament, spreading smiles year after year. Whether you’re crafting for fun or gifting with a wink, the melted snowman ornament is a lighthearted way to celebrate the season.
Have you made your own melted snowman? Share your creations with #MeltedSnowmanCraft and join the holiday fun!
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On February 28, 1836, a group of Texians came together at Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare independence from Mexico and declare Texas as a Republic. The Texas Declaration of Independence was signed on March 2, 1836. Sixty men signed the document, 57 of whom had moved from the United States to Texas after the Mexican government had promised them a republican government. War had begun several months before and ended with the capture of Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1936. The signing of the declaration took place while the Battle of the Alamo was raging in San Antonio.
