Saturday, July 24, 2010

Crazy 4 Challenges #C4C47

Hello Friends!! It's time for Crazy 4 Challenges again and this week, Jessie came up with an awesome challenge this week! It's an inspiration challenge. . .stop by the Crazy 4 Challenges blog and check out the inspiration photo and the lovely cards the design team created.



I love inspiration challenges because it's fun to see different ways that others interpret the photo. I focused on the circle and stripe patterns of the photo. . .I didn't stick to the colors.


Do you see the beads? Well, believe it or not but I've had the trimming for at least 4 years now. I discovered it looking through my craft stuff. Yeah, I'm still organizing my room. I think it'll be a while before I can get my room back together.


I wanted to share a 2 of the scarves I recently made. One of the new hobbies I'm growing to love is crocheting. I started learning to crochet about a month ago and I've progressed somewhat. I've learned to crochet several types of stitches and patterns. I have a lot to learn. . .especially on the best types of yarn for different projects. Right now I'm focusing only on scarves and beanies mainly because I want to learn the various stitches and patterns. Crocheting scarves I think is the best way to practice.



I created this scarf using the "Solomon's Knot". The yarn is the Vanna White Yarn. I don't have the details of the yarn with me at this time so I can't give you the info.



Here is a close up of the scarf. The scarf has a loose weave and is very stretchy.

With this scarf, I used Bernat Silk Yarn. The stitch is a shell pattern. The weave is very tight so the scarf is rather stiff and a bit heavy but for winter, it'll definitely keep you warm.


As you can see, the pattern has a shell pattern. I like the pattern. I have to remember to keep the label so I can provide the info of the yarn. I made a few more scarves using different stitch and patterns. I'll share them next time.

Don't forget to stop by Crazy 4 Challenges and play along with us!!

Hope you all have a beautiful Saturday.

13 comments:

StampOwl said...

Awesome card as always Maria, love that beading. Amazing what we find when we have a clean up hehe!

Angelwood said...

Oh what an adorable card. I love that pretty trim! Beautiful image and super sweet papers.

ps. Your scarves are lovely. Always wanted to learn knitting like that. Gorgeous! hugs, Angela

Anne Tussing said...

Cute card! LOVE the beaded trim! It's perfect for the challenge!

Joycelyn Pelkey said...

What a gorgeous take on the inspiration challenge and I absolutely LOVE your scarves....BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

Melissa Deuss said...

Super Cute Card! So I entered my card with my stamp for this challenege. It's posted on my blog :)

Silli said...

Such a sweet card, love your coloring... Hugs and happy weekend...;-)

Riet said...

So gorgeous card Maria,i love the image and the colours.

Hugs Riet.xx

Lynda Benden said...

What a great idea to use the beaded trim and the papers you chose are fantastic! The image is very sweet as well!

Jessie/knightrone said...

Loving all the beads, and your scarves are amazing!!

Tina said...

Pretty card but wow on the scarves. Great job.

xo
tina

Lynn said...

Hi Maria, I just love your blog and all your cards are simply inspiring and beautiful..I also love the scarves and the colours..You are so multi-talented in crafts :) Lynn (Australia) xx

Barbara said...

Adorable card, Maria! Love the bead trim! Great job on the scarves, too!

Anonymous said...

Cute card and BEAUTIFUL scarves!!! :-)

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