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Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #11

1/30/2014

Alright, so I know I said last week was my last week to co-host, but I was wrong. This week is my last. Anyway, I hope you have enjoyed this little diversion for the month of January and that you continue to link up over at Kiddie Foodies every Thursday. Thanks so much to Gosia for setting this up!

Welcome to Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #11

each Thursday at 4PM EDT

#foodiescraftiessoiree

About the Party

Each Thursday, there will be a blog hop and a link party going live at 4PM EDT. Each week you will have an opportunity to link your different social media, for example:

week1: pinterest | week2: google+ | week3: facebook, etc.

Once all the social media are done, we will start over. There will be one featured blogger selected each week from the blog hop and a few projects/recipes from the link party. You will have a great chance to meet new friends, gain more exposure for your blog and more new followers!

The party is hosted for you by:

Gosia from Kiddie Foodies (host)

Kristin from Kits crafts (co-host)

Follow her on: Pinterest | Google+ | Facebook | Twitter

Cathy from A Peek into my Paradise (co-host)

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy (co-host)

Victoria from Creative Home Keeper (co-host)

Features from last week's Foodies and Crafties Soirée #10

Featured Blogger

The featured Blogger from the last blog hop is Caroline from Stumbling Upon Happiness. Congratulations Caroline!!! We did a random draw, so everyone had the same chances. Please show Caroline some love and follow her Facebook!

Party Buttons

If you party with us, please place the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée blog hop & link party' button on your blog:

If you were featured by the host or co-host you are welcome to grab the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée I was featured at' button:

To place the button on your blog, just copy-paste the text from the highlighted areas below the buttons.

If you want to be immediately notified when the party goes live, be sure to subscribe by email:

Party co-hosting:

If you are interested in co-hosting the Foodies & Crafties Soirée, please fill this form - it is short and it will help to plan everything.

Let's Party!

Don't forget to come back next week to check the featured projects from the party and meet the featured blogger - or perhaps it will be you?:)

Twitter Blog Hop:

Link your Twitter account for today's blog hop.
All participants must follow the host and co-hosts on the social media from the blog hop, so please follow us on Twitter. We will follow you back!
Please follow at least 2 more bloggers and have fun meeting new friends!
Each week there will be one featured blogger selected that all participants of the next party will be asked to follow on her/his social media.

Link party:

Please show off your own creations, as much family & kids friendly as possible. You must link directly to the specific post. No link parties, No Etsy/shops, No giveaways.
Visit at least 2 bloggers and let them know they are making awesome stuff, by leaving a comment on their post or by sharing their creation on your social media. When you share, don't forget to use a #foodiescraftiessoiree hashtag, so they know you have found them on this party.
Each week the favorite posts from the party will be featured by the host and co-hosts on their blogs and shared on their social media. They will be also pinned to the Foodies and Crafties Soiree Pinterest board, so don't forget to Follow it!

Please be aware that by sharing your posts at Foodies & Crafties Soirée, you are giving permission for featuring your projects to the host and co-hosts. Therefore your projects can be shared on social media and in round up posts with a link backs to your post. All credits go to you! By joining and providing your email you are subscribing to updates about this link up. You may opt out at any time.

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Soirée #10 Round Up

1/29/2014

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For some reason, I thought last week was my final week for playing co-host to the Foodies & Crafties Soirée. I was wrong. Tomorrow's Soirée will be my last day in the sun, so make sure you get in on the fun, it opens at 4PM EST. Today, I am sharing some of my faves from last week's linky, Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #10, in no particular order, of course. Enjoy!

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Seeds Pixie Bonnet

1/28/2014

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One of my most favorite things to knit or crochet is a pixie bonnet. The simplicity of the little hat is so enticing and just begs for personalization with cables or lace. All you do is knit/crochet up a rectangle, fold it in half and sew along the cast on edge. I wrote this particular pattern with a beginner in mind and kept it simple. This is a great one for learning because you practice stockinette, moss/seed, ribbing and there is a buttonhole involved, which are great techniques for a beginner project!

Perfect for beginners, this pattern is quick and easy to make. Essentially you are creating a large stockinette swatch that is punctuated by rows of moss/seed stitch to break up the monotony. Finish off with a few ribbing rows, then sew up the cast on edge to create a lovely pixie bonnet. It is written using US standards and worked flat. The finished product (after being folded and sewn) is approximately 6 ¾” high and 6 ½” wide. I wrote this for a toddler size, but you could make it bigger or smaller by adjusting your needles and/or yarn or if you want to use it for a smaller child, leave off the extension strap and button one corner to the other.

Print the Pattern.

Gauge:
1” = 5 stitches x 6 rows in stockinette stitch

Size:
Toddler

Materials:
90 – 100 yards (80 – 90 meters) worsted weight yarn
Size 6 (4.25mm) knitting needles
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
SL = Slip Stitch
ST = Stitch
Button Hole {refer to pictures} = SL1{A}, bring yarn to the front {B}, SL1 {C}, *slip first sl st over second sl st {D}**, SL1, repeat * to **, SL1, repeat * to **, 3 sts should be bound off {E}, SL first st on right needle back to left needle {F}, turn work.

Bring yarn to wrong side of work {G}, *P into the first st on the left needle without dropping the stitch {H}, slip stitch from right needle to left needle {I}, repeat from * until 4 stitches have been created {J} (one more than was bound off), turn work.

The front side should be facing you {K}, SL first st from left needle to the right needle {L}, pass the second stitch on the right needle over the slipped stitch {M} (getting rid of the extra stitch), SL 1 st from right needle to left needle {N} and K that stitch {O}.

Pattern:
Using long tail cast on, with a 30” – 35” tail, CO 60 sts
Row 1: K to end
Row 2: K2, P to last 2 sts, K2
Rows 3 – 10: Repeat rows 1 & 2
Row 11: K2, (P1, K1) to last 2 sts, K2
Row 12: K2, (K1, P1) to last 2 sts, K2
Rows 13 & 14: Repeat rows 11 & 12
Rows 15 – 28: Repeat rows 1 – 14
Rows 29 – 38: Repeat rows 1 – 10
Row 39: K2, (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, K2
Row 40: K2, (K2, P2) to last 2 sts, K2
Row 41: K2, button hole, (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, K2
Row 42: K2, (K2, P2) to last 2 sts, K2
Bind off. Weave in ends. Use tail to sew up the back of the bonnet, then position and attach button.

Extension Strap Pattern:
CO 28 sts
Rows 1& 2: (K2, P2) to the end
Row 3: K2, button hole, (P2, K2) to last 2 sts, P2
Row 4: (K2, P2) to the end
Bind off. Weave in ends.

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Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #10

1/23/2014

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This is my last week of Co-Hosting the Foodies & Crafties Soiree. It has been fun, I hope you got in on the action! Thanks so much to Gosia for coordinating all of this and inviting me to play!

Welcome to Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #10

each Thursday at 4PM EDT

#foodiescraftiessoiree

About the Party

Each Thursday, there will be a blog hop and a link party going live at 4PM EDT. Each week you will have an opportunity to link your different social media, for example:

week1: pinterest | week2: google+ | week3: facebook, etc.

The party is hosted for you by:

Gosia from Kiddie Foodies (host)

Kristin from Kits crafts (co-host)

Follow her on: Pinterest | Google+ | Facebook | Twitter

Cathy from A Peek into my Paradise (co-host)

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy (co-host)

Victoria from Creative Home Keeper (co-host)

Features from last week's Foodies and Crafties Soirée #9

Featured Blogger

The featured Blogger from the last blog hop is Michelle from Sassy Dealz. Congratulations Michelle!!! We did a random draw, so everyone had the same chances. Please show Michelle some love and follow her Google+!

Party Buttons

If you party with us, please place the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée blog hop & link party' button on your blog:

If you were featured by the host or co-host you are welcome to grab the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée I was featured at' button:

To place the button on your blog, just copy-paste the text from the highlighted areas below the buttons.

If you want to be immediately notified when the party goes live, be sure to subscribe by email:

Party co-hosting:

If you are interested in co-hosting the Foodies & Crafties Soirée, please fill this form - it is short and it will help to plan everything.

Let's Party!

Don't forget to come back next week to check the featured projects from the party and meet the featured blogger - or perhaps it will be you?:)

Facebook Blog Hop:

Link your Facebook account for today's blog hop.
All participants must follow the host and co-hosts on the social media from the blog hop, so please follow us on Facebook. We will follow you back!
Please follow at least 2 more bloggers and have fun meeting new friends!
Each week there will be one featured blogger selected that all participants of the next party will be asked to follow on her/his social media.

Link party:

Please show off your own creations, as much family & kids friendly as possible. You must link directly to the specific post. No link parties, No Etsy/shops, No giveaways.
Visit at least 2 bloggers and let them know they are making awesome stuff, by leaving a comment on their post or by sharing their creation on your social media. When you share, don't forget to use a #foodiescraftiessoiree hashtag, so they know you have found them on this party.
Each week the favorite posts from the party will be featured by the host and co-hosts on their blogs and shared on their social media. They will be also pinned to the Foodies and Crafties Soiree Pinterest board, so don't forget to Follow it!

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Soirée #9 Round Up

1/22/2014

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Last weeks link party, Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #9 was such a great blog hop! I had a hard time choosing links to share! Here are some of my faves, in no particular order.

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Pop Up Thank You Card

1/21/2014

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This is one of those clever ideas that I wish I came up with. I stumbled across this little pop up card while perusing through my Google+ communities, which, by the way, is a perfect place to get amazing ideas and advice. Anyway, the genius behind this post is Helen Bird from Spoonful. The tutorial is really great too, so I will just refer you there. Below is my rendition. Hope you can come up with a reason to make this cute little token of gratitude!

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Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #9

1/16/2014

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Welcome to Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #9

each Thursday at 4PM EDT

#foodiescraftiessoiree

About the Party

Each Thursday, there will be a blog hop and a link party going live at 4PM EDT. Each week you will have an opportunity to link your different social media, for example:

week1: pinterest | week2: google+ | week3: facebook, etc.

The party is hosted for you by:

Gosia from Kiddie Foodies (host)

Kristin from Kits crafts (co-host)

Follow her on: Pinterest | Google+ | Facebook | Twitter

Cathy from A Peek into my Paradise (co-host)

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy (co-host)

Victoria from Creative Home Keeper (co-host)

Features from last week's Foodies and Crafties Soirée #8

Featured Blogger

The featured Blogger from the last blog hop is Jenn from Endlessly Inspired. Congratulations Jenn!!! We did a random draw, so everyone had the same chances. Please show Jenn some love and follow her Pinterest!

Party Buttons

If you party with us, please place the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée blog hop & link party' button on your blog:

If you were featured by the host or co-host you are welcome to grab the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée I was featured at' button:

To place the button on your blog, just copy-paste the text from the highlighted areas below the buttons.

If you want to be immediately notified when the party goes live, be sure to subscribe by email:

Party co-hosting:

If you are interested in co-hosting the Foodies & Crafties Soirée, please fill this form - it is short and it will help to plan everything.

Let's Party!

Don't forget to come back next week to check the featured projects from the party and meet the featured blogger - or perhaps it will be you?:)

Google+ Blog Hop:

Link your Google+ account for today's blog hop.
All participants must follow the host and co-hosts on the social media from the blog hop, so please follow us on Google+. We will follow you back!
Please follow at least 2 more bloggers and have fun meeting new friends!
Each week there will be one featured blogger selected that all participants of the next party will be asked to follow on her/his social media.

Link party:

Please show off your own creations, as much family & kids friendly as possible. You must link directly to the specific post. No link parties, No Etsy/shops, No giveaways.
Visit at least 2 bloggers and let them know they are making awesome stuff, by leaving a comment on their post or by sharing their creation on your social media. When you share, don't forget to use a #foodiescraftiessoiree hashtag, so they know you have found them on this party.
Each week the favorite posts from the party will be featured by the host and co-hosts on their blogs and shared on their social media. They will be also pinned to the Foodies and Crafties Soiree Pinterest board, so don't forget to Follow it!

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Soirée #8 Round Up

1/15/2014

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Last week, I co-hosted the Foodies and Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop and Link Party #8, which I will be co-hosting again tomorrow. If you didn't get in on the action, you can link up tomorrow after 4 PM EST. Anyway, I thought I would share my ten faves (in no particular order) from the event. Hope you join us tomorrow!

http://www.dizzybusyandhungry.com/broccoli-pesto-chicken-noodles/

http://www.lambertslately.com/2014/01/recipe-cookie-dough-stuffed-brownies.html

http://thetiptoefairy.com/blog/2014/01/cinnamon-roll-cupcakes.html

http://viewfromthefridge.com/dirty-little-secret-friday-craft-closet-organization/

http://apeekintomyparadise.com/2014/01/eggnog-muffin-tops-with-eggnog-glaze-christmas-movie-trivia.html

http://www.adashofsanity.com/2014/01/german-chocolate-cake-cookies/

http://creativehomekeeper.com/4-weeks-organized-simplicity-challenge/

http://makeoversandmotherhood.com/2014/01/scissor-cutting-skills-theyre-important-learn-em/

http://so-sew-easy.com/sewing-glossary-of-terms/

http://lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com/2014/01/tissue-paper-stained-glass-window.htm

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Quick Little Bowl

1/14/2014

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Alright, my beginner crochet buddies, this post is for you. One of the most annoying things about learning to crochet (or to knit or to sew) is endlessly practicing stitches and not really making anything. So, today, I bring you the Quick Little Bowl. It is great for learning to crochet in the round and perfect for holding odds and ends in a drawer or on a desk. Perhaps you can store your stitch markers and yarn needles here. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

This pattern was written using US standards and worked in the round as a spiral. This bowl is perfect as a beginner project as the gauge isn't that important and the pattern only requires knowledge of a few stitches. The finished product is approximately 4 ¼” in diameter and 2 ¼” high.

Print the pattern.

Gauge:
1” = 4 stitches x 4 rows in single crochet

Materials:
5 – 10 yards worsted weight yarn (Main Color, MC)
5 – 10 yards worsted weight yarn (Contrasting Color, CC)
H/8 (5.00 mm) Hook
Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
CH = Chain
ST = Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
YO = Yarn Over
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
RSC = Reverse Single Crochet, (unlike the single crochet, this stitch is worked from the left to the right) insert your hook into the next stitch to the right of your hook, YO and pull up a loop, YO and pull through both loops on your hook.

Pattern:
Pattern is worked in a spiral, do not connect rounds with a slip stitch. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round and move it up as you go. With MC, CH2, SC6 in the 2nd ch from the hook
Round 1: SC2 in each st (12 STS)
Round 2: *SC2 in the next st SC1 in the next st, repeat from * around (18 STS)
Round 3: *SC2 in the next st SC1 in the next 2sts, repeat from * around (24 STS)
Round 4: *SC2 in the next st SC1 in the next 3sts, repeat from * around (30 STS)
Round 5: *SC2 in the next st SC1 in the next 4sts, repeat from * around (36 STS)
Round 6: *SC2 in the next st SC1 in the next 5sts, repeat from * around (42 STS)
Round 7: *SC2 in the next st SC1 in the next 6sts, repeat from * around (48 STS)
Rounds 8 & 9: SC around, switching to CC in the last sc of round 9
Rounds 10 - 13: SC around, switching to MC in the last sc of round 13
Round 14: RSC around, Slip Stitch into 1st rsc and fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

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Foodies & Crafties Soirée – Blog Hop & Link Party #8

1/9/2014

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Hey there friends! For the rest of January, each Thursday, I am co-hosting a blog hop/link party with Kiddie Foodies. The party won't go live until 4PM EST, so make sure to come back then and link up!

Welcome to Foodies & Crafties Soirée - Blog Hop & Link Party #8

each Thursday at 4PM EDT

#foodiescraftiessoiree

This is our first party this year, we are starting a bit earlier, already at 4pm EDT, so you will have more time to link-up!

About the Party

Each Thursday, there will be a blog hop and a link party going live at 4PM EDT. Each week you will have an opportunity to link your different social media, for example:

week1: pinterest | week2: google+ | week3: facebook, etc.

The party is hosted for you by:

Gosia from Kiddie Foodies (host)

Kristin from Kits crafts (co-host)

Follow her on: Pinterest | Google+ | Facebook | Twitter

Cathy from A Peek into my Paradise (co-host)

Stephanie from The Tip Toe Fairy (co-host)

Victoria from Creative Home Keeper (co-host)

Features from last week's Foodies and Crafties Soirée #7

The featured Blogger from last party and the Sverve blog hop is Christine from Foody Schmoody. Congratulations Christine!!! We did a random draw, so everyone had the same chances. Please show Christine some love and follow her and endorse on Sverve!

If you are new to Sverve and you want to find out more, check this article on How to earn money blogging - join Sverve.

Party Buttons

If you party with us, please place the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée blog hop & link party' button on your blog:

If you were featured by the host or co-host you are welcome to grab the 'Foodies and Crafties Soirée I was featured at' button:

To place the button on your blog, just copy-paste the text from the highlighted areas below the buttons.

If you want to be immediately notified when the party goes live, be sure to subscribe by email:

Party co-hosting:

If you are interested in co-hosting the Foodies & Crafties Soirée, please fill this form - it is short and it will help to plan everything.

Let's Party!

Don't forget to come back next week to check the featured projects from the party and meet the featured blogger - or perhaps it will be you?:)

Pinterest Blog Hop:

Link your Pinterest account for today's blog hop.
All participants must follow the host and co-hosts on the social media from the blog hop, so please follow us on Pinterest. We will follow you back!
Please follow at least 2 more bloggers and have fun meeting new friends!
Each week there will be one featured blogger selected that all participants of the next party will be asked to follow on her/his social media.

Link party:

Please show off your own creations, as much family & kids friendly as possible. You must link directly to the specific post. No link parties, No Etsy/shops, No giveaways.
Visit at least 2 bloggers and let them know they are making awesome stuff, by leaving a comment on their post or by sharing their creation on your social media. When you share, don't forget to use a #foodiescraftiessoiree hashtag, so they know you have found them on this party.
Each week the favorite posts from the party will be featured by the host and co-hosts on their blogs and shared on their social media. They will be also pinned to the Foodies and Crafties Soiree Pinterest board, so don't forget to Follow it!

By joining and providing your email you are subscribing to updates about this link up. You may opt out at any time.

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