If you are reading this it is likely you are in search for where to begin building your own Home Emergency Preparedness Kit. If not and you've come here to learn about crochet and other DIY projects, no worries they are here on a different page, but while you are here check out my previous… Continue reading It’s Preparedness Season! Post 3 – The Long List
Author: Lizz Jelsma
As a lifelong crafter I enjoy every opportunity to make something special. When I am not crafting or crocheting I am outside with my family fishing, shooting, or just chilling at our Texas home.
It’s Preparedness Season! Post 2 – The Essentials
If you are reading this it is likely you are in search for where to begin building your own Home Emergency Preparedness Kit. If not and you've come here to learn about crochet and other DIY projects, no worries they are here on a different page, but while you are here check out my previous… Continue reading It’s Preparedness Season! Post 2 – The Essentials
It’s Preparedness Season! Post 1 – The Intro
So, I am fully aware that this is supposed to be a crochet/DIY blog as per me setting it up that way. However, I'd like to take a few posts to talk about something else that is super important to me; emergency preparedness! Don't worry; I'll go back to crochet and DIY projects soon! For… Continue reading It’s Preparedness Season! Post 1 – The Intro
Caribbean Pirate Hat
My kid is basically spoiled. Ok, maybe I shouldn't say that; he's more, selectively spoiled. I promise, I'm a mean-ish mom; he doesn't get to eat a lot of sweet snacks, he's never had an apple sauce or fruit juice that didn't also have a butt load of veggies in it, and he doesn't get… Continue reading Caribbean Pirate Hat
Easter Bunny Buddy – Free Crochet Pattern
Easter is an interesting holiday in our family. Not because we go all out or have lots of plans or anything; actually it's the opposite. Growing up my dad was (and still is) a pastor. In my experience being the Pastor's family meant big church holidays were a little different. Because Easter was a long… Continue reading Easter Bunny Buddy – Free Crochet Pattern
Pete the Cat Costume Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
We love to read in this house. We have a huge library in our house of books. Now granted, most of them have less than twenty pages and are filled with pictures, but nonetheless it is a site to see. Chances are you too have a young reader who enjoys picture books, or at least… Continue reading Pete the Cat Costume Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
Scandinavian Gnome – Free Crochet Pattern
My husband's family is Scandinavian. At least that is what he thought. His family was known to hail from Friesland and have traces all the way back to the Vikings. Almost everyone in his family is large in stature and personality; totally fitting for Viking descendants. Being his family was 'for sure' Scandinavian we have… Continue reading Scandinavian Gnome – Free Crochet Pattern
Oh Tannenbaum Christmas Tree Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
Christmas time is officially here! Ok, I am a bit behind; it has been here for a while. But amongst all the crazy running around to see various family and friends to enjoy the holidays I was given a challenge. My son has spotted a crazy cute Christmas tree hat at the store and of… Continue reading Oh Tannenbaum Christmas Tree Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
Calder Cross Winter Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
It is an age old conundrum; anyone who crochets has probably been in the thick of it. You want, maybe even need a new cold weather hat, but making a hat for yourself always gets pushed aside or forgotten amongst all the other projects. Or maybe you just haven't found the right pattern yet? Or… Continue reading Calder Cross Winter Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
Chunky Penguin Pal Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
There is an odd thing that happens in the early stages of a child's life. They find a particular stuffed toy or blanket and latch on for dear life, never letting go come hell or high water. As a parent, you pray it is something easily replaced or repaired to avoid the hell of your… Continue reading Chunky Penguin Pal Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
