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Work in progress Wednesday 11 August 2021

Is it just me or is this year flying by!

With Covid raging around the world it’s an anxious and stressful time for everyone. I hope you are able to keep safe wherever you are.

The one thing that keeps me sane during lockdown times is crochet. I get so lost in selecting yarns and patterns and counting stitches my mind doesn’t get a chance to wander and think of all the sadness in the world right now.

At the moment I am working on some blankets and baby accessories. I will have some items ready soon for a gift pack. I just got the boxes in today. I will show the preview on Friday.

Baby booties available soon in my Etsy shop

Above are a cute pair of baby booties. I still have to finish them but I love the colour and simplicity of the design.

Continuous granny square

August 15 is granny square day. I love to crochet continuous granny square blankets. They remind me of days of old. A beautiful traditional design that will last for decades to come. I am nearly finished the blanket. I am not sure of the name of this Caron cake but I love the blue and mint and white combination!

Stacks of blankets

These are some blankets I crocheted. Some from patterns and some my own ideas. They are in various stages from completed to just needing a boarder to needing just a few squares to complete.

I love the variety of colours and the warmth they radiate!

What are some of your favourite go to projects to unwind! Comment below!

Thank you so much for reading my blog. Take care and stay safe.

Vicky.

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Monday motivation…..

How many of you like to do craft projects? And how many of you have a tonne of projects on the go!

My craft centre

Me! Me! I guess it’s a crafter’s curse. No sooner do you start one project that your eyes and mind start to wander to the next and then the next!

So this weekend I made it my mission to put all my craft projects in one place! That way I can see them, they can see me, well not really but you know what I mean! They are there staring at me saying finish what you started!

So that’s the plan, the reality well we will have to wait and see!

In the meantime how cute is this dresser cupboard from http://www.kmart.com.au I often shop there as their range is fantastic and great prices that don’t blow your budget out! I also bought the baskets, faux books and large bowl from there too!

Now I have a heap of storage and I saved money too! The faux books are fantastic! They look amazing and you can hide all sorts of things inside! Ironically mine contain craft magazines and books.

The dresser is easy to put together and light as well so if you like moving your furniture around like I do, it won’t break your back!

The baskets and faux books are easy to look after! Just give them a wipe with a damp cloth or antibacterial wipe.

Overall I love the Kmart range of storage products and have bought many items for my home.

I might do a tour of my kitchen! It’s full of Kmart style items!

Well thank you for reading my post! Hopefully when I write next I will actually have a project finished!

Vicky

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Workin progress Wednesday…..

First of all let me say thank you to you all for the overwhelmingly support I have had on here the last few days! It’s truly brightened my days!

We just got told this morning we are in for an lockdown! Four weeks this time! So I am trying to pass the time to finish up some of my crochet projects.

This first one is a Spin Your Granny Square blanket crochet along. Kylie from Stitchedupcraft does one every year.

This year I decided on a pink theme. Reminds me of delicious strawberries and cream and strawberry ice cream sundae!

I am nearly finished which is exciting! This is the progress so far.

Spin your Granny Square blanket

What do you guys think so far? Can’t wait until I finish it!

I received some orders today for this gorgeous Amigurumi bunny.

Amigurumi bunny

I will be sending these out later in the week.

All in all it’s going to be a pretty busy week.

I hope you are all well where ever you are.

Thank you for reading my blog post

Vicky

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Wednesday work in progress

Otherwise known as hump day!

Spin Your Granny Square blanket

Well here we are in the middle of the week again. The hard part is over and Friday is just around the corner.

It’s been a hectic week but I have been lucky enough to be able to work on my #spinyourgrannysquareblankethttp://www.instagram.com/vickys_handcrafted_designs Take a look at my Instagram post for details.

It’s a really great pattern and has so much variety. Follow the links on my page to join.

Well must dash I am cooking burgers as I write this. I have a cool hack too for those nights you don’t want to cook.

Vicky

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It’s Monday again! Yay!

Be strong, fearless and brave – banner design by Quint Designs – quote by Vickys Handcrafted Designs

To tell you honestly this Monday I probably should have stayed in bed, but luckily the day improved as it went along.

So your Monday motivation this week is

BE STRONG, BE BRAVE, BE FEARLESS

Stuff is going to happen. Stuff you like, stuff you don’t! But if you try your hardest and stay strong and ride through it, you will be resilient when something goes wrong.

If all else fails then I suggest coffee and binge watching your favourite shows. That never fails!

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead!

And thank you once again for reading my blog.

Vicky

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Finally its Friday!

This week has just dragged on…..or is it just me? It’s been a week of wins and loses, surprises and well not so surprises. I haven’t had a mixed bag of a week like this in a long time. One thing its taught me though is not to give in so quickly to my emotions. Sometimes without realising it we are giving people confusing signals. Life changes so fast they have no idea if we are happy, sad, mad, glad. So note to myself, must have poker face on at all times and quietly implode internally!

On the winning side of things, https://www.crochetmagazine.com/ featured my www.instagram.com photograph of the Aster Chunky Crochet Rug I am working on. I was so excited to be scrolling down my Insta feed and see my photo on their timeline! This has never actually happened to me before! Well that I can remember anyway! It restored my faith in my achievements and told me yes I can do it and why not should I be able too! Always have faith as you never know when your next big break will be!

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Aster Chunky Rug – Pattern Designed by: Stitchedupcraft

This also counts for the surprise side of things! As for the negative side of things well who wants to dwell on that! Not me! Instead lets talk about the cute Alpaca amigurumi set I am crocheting at the moment!

Pattern by : Lucy Collins

Aren’t they adorable! I am hoping to finish this up by the weekend, well at least one of them anyway! Details of the yarn I used and where the pattern is from can be found in my Instagram post. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQPG09wr0ei/ . The pattern is designed by Lucy Collins and featured in the book Quick and Easy Crochet. This book is available from http://www.woolworths.com.au

There are a few other projects I am working on at the moment and I will tell about those as I make progress. I do sell a lot of the work I do and I also take custom orders. So if there is anything that catches your eye, send me a message on http://www.instagram.com/vickys_handcrafted_designs and I can get back to you about the details.

Thank you once again for taking the time to read my blog post. Have a wonderful weekend.

Vicky

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Custom made Timber Colonial French Doors

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One thing I truly love is the warmth and elegance of timber. These custom made colonial French doors from Windview Australia make a valuable addition to your home.

Timber is versatile and can be transformed in so many different ways. Paint it with a variety of colours to match your decor or leave it natural to give that extra pizazz to your home.

Either way timber gets my vote!

What’s your favourite decor style and look? Let me know in the comments.

Wishing you all a beautiful day!

Vicky

Vickys Handcrafted Designs

Windview Australia

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Amazing views and gorgeous designs!

www.instagram.com/p/B7PQb9Wlkyp/

That’s what Windview Australia are known for! Each window they design and fabricate is made with the customer in mind ensuring you get the maximum advantage of having a beautiful window to make a statement in your home.

The 400 Narrowline Corner Glaze window gives you maximum views with minimal hardware.

With an array of colours and glass to choose from, I definitely think this window is a winner!

Elegance with a view…… Windview Australia

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