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New Pattern – Crochet Pumpkins

October 15, 2013October 16, 2013 by zoomyummy

crochet pattern - crochet pumpkin

Yaay! It’s pumpkin time!
Have you ever considered crocheting a pumpkin?
Well, after I’ve made a few myself I can definitely tell you that it is one of the easiest and most rewarding crochet projects I can think of. Those little pumpkins, they are just pure happiness.
And, of course, I made a pattern for you too. As usual, it is fully packed with colorful step-by-step pictures.

crochet pattern - crochet pumpkin

For more details about the pumpkin pattern, feel free to visit my own online shop or Etsy.
Hooray for pumpkins!
Love,
Petra

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Magical Folk Art & Crafts Fair

September 9, 2013September 9, 2013 by zoomyummy

bobbin lace making

Art and crafts have always been a great love of mine.
A few days ago, I was very lucky to visit a fair dedicated to the traditional folk art and crafts of my native country – Slovakia.
The whole experience was just magical. That is probably the best word I can use to describe the feelings I had when I was watching a selection of very old crafts being demonstrated by the most skillful craftsmen right there in front of my eyes. They are the crafts that helped my ancestors live better and nicer lives. And the best thing is that those traditions are still alive.
I am very thankful to the kind people who came to demonstrate their skills in front of curious people like me and I am also thankful to the people who want to keep the old traditions alive and organize this great festival. It was an amazing, sentimental and important touch with the wisdom of the past. Just have look…

bobbin lace making

Bobbin lace making.

bobbin lace making

blacksmithing

Blacksmithing.

blacksmithing

cooperage

Cooperage.

cooperage

painting on glass

Painting on glass.

painting on glass

wood carving

Wood carving.

wood carving

Chiseling wood.

wood carving

chiseling wood

making wooden spoons and dishes

making musical instruments

Making musical instruments.

weaving on loom

Weaving on loom.

weaving on loom

cast brass bells making

Cast brass bells making.

tinkering

Tinkering.

heart made from wire

gingerbread decorating

Gingerbread decorating.

gingerbread decorating

making products from leather

Leathercraft.

making ceramics

Making ceramics.

ceramics

making ceramics

crooked needle embroidery

Crooked needle embroidery.

crooked needle embroidery

making wooden toys

Making wooden toys.

decorating Easter eggs

Easter eggs decorating.

decorating Easter eggs

decorating Easter eggs with wire

decorating Easter eggs with wax

making whips

Making whips.

making shepherd’s dishes

Making shepherd’s dishes.

making herding sticks

And making herding sticks.

I hope you enjoyed this tour of traditional folk arts and crafts.
And, by the way, which craft is your favorite?
Love,
Petra

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Random Joy (A Very Colorful Edition)

August 14, 2013August 15, 2013 by zoomyummy

colorful glass flower beads for crafting

Crafting is my love and joy and a few lovely and colorful things of crafty kind have made me really happy recently. I love those phases of my creative process where I gather cute little things and let them inspire me. Ahh, pure joy! And the joy gets even bigger if I can share those little thingies with you…

crochet

I enjoy using my new colorful flower beads. They are already playing an important prettifying role in my new crochet project (psst, more on that in my later post).

crochet presentation in ikea frame filled with burlap fabric

I also enjoy my new Ikea frame that I have adjusted a little and use it as a presentation board for my crochet ornaments.

colorful sequins

I enjoy these colorful sequins. Christmas projects, here I come!

colorful heart beads

And these heart beads – them and me, that is true love.

wooden sticks heart and star

I have yet to find a way how to use these wooden sticks (any ideas?). But aren’t they just adorable?

colorful ribbons

And these ribbons. A colorful ribbon is a girl’s best friend… is what I say.

owl notebook with owl pen

I really love my new owl notebook too. Oh, and it came with an owl pen. Ahh, my heart is happy.

heart punch

Thanks for letting me share my little joys, dear friends! I appreciate it!
Wishing you a nice day!
Love,
Petra

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Lovely Handmade Baskets

August 6, 2013August 6, 2013 by zoomyummy

handmade baskets

I have always been a big fan of crafts and handmade products. They hide so much love and make me truly and utterly happy. I love looking at them, I love studying each and every part of them, I love imagining life stories of people who created them and why they were drawn to this or that particular craft. And most of all, I absolutely marvel at products made by my own people, I mean, my family.
Like, these baskets, they were made by my Grandpa – an avid basket weaver.
I introduced his work to you a couple of years ago. I loved his recent baskets so much that I thought I’d definitely need to share them with you.
Enjoy!

handmade baskets

I am looking forward to all the future baskets that my Grandpa will give life to. He is a true master!
Love,
Petra

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