Tuesday, February 16, 2010

A Special Heart...

Yes, I understand Valentine's is over and everyone is on sugar overload or hearts overload, however I never get tired of hearts and what they represent.

This is a special heart because one happy day while visiting and shopping with my sister Marie she found this heart and really liked it. We were in our favorite Michaels in the jewelry crafting aisle when we found it. So of course I bought it without her knowing. At the time I had no idea what I would do with it but I knew it would be something for her.

This is not an expensive heart nor is it precious metal or jewels but it is blue and Marie and I both love love love blue. So I kept it on my studio table for inspiration. Nothing was working for me idea wise and then I thought of my yarns I keep in color coordinated bins. Yes, open the bin with the blue yarns in it. Ahah! There was the most perfect mohair yarn in shades of blue with some green. Also a railroad ribbon that was in the most perfect two shades of blue and I immediately knew they would be perfect for the heart. So I got out a crochet hook and took the two blue yarns and got busy. I made a chain and attached it to the heart and finished the back of this with a couple of beads to secure the knot. Now Marie can wear it around her neck and feel the love I put into it for her. Happy Hearts Marie.

Now I am on to the next project. I am using greens. You'll see what I am making in a future post.

What do you like to make for St. Patrick's day as it is quickly approaching?
Do you have a fun variation on Shamrocks?
I would love to see and hear your ideas.

11 comments:

  1. honey! hearts are never out of fashion....

    one can never have an overdose of love either!....

    it's beautiful...and I really like the blue colour

    have a delightful afternoon
    ciao
    carmelina

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  2. I can see that you keep creating also! Is there any other way? :)
    Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hello. I appreciate it so much.
    Mona

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  3. Now that is a very cool, well, heart warming, idea!

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  4. What a sweet and thoughtful gesture for your sister!

    Blessings,
    Diane

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  5. Thanks for visiting my blog- I had quite alot of fun looking back at all your posts. I too long for spring... Enjoy your loved ones and create your heart out!

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  6. I love that you crocheted the chain for this beautiful heart. Lovely work.

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  7. Hearts are season-less my deary :) I bet you & your sis are the bestest of friends!

    No shamrocks for me but I think I may have to come up with something this year!

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  8. lol....it is a pineapple doiley...but I see snowflakes when I look at it....i must have a heavy dose of winter on the brain!

    have a nice night...and thanks for popping in!
    ciao
    carmelina

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  9. Beautiful. I never get tired of hearts either.

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  10. Hi,
    Thank you for visiting my blog. I really enjoyed visiting your delightful blog and having a chance to see your beautiful work.
    Thank you for stopping by. I will be back to visit you.
    Blessings,
    Erin

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  11. Goodness gracious alive! I absolutely love this!

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