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Lark Crafts Post: Embroidered Baby Art Ornament

My weekly post us up over at LarkCrafts.com--check it to see how easy it is to turn your toddler's scribbles into a keepsake ornament. 'Tis the season to scribble!Craft.Rock.Love,VickiePsst! Want another great, embroidery project? Get my friend Noelle's adorable holiday patterns over at CraftZine.com!

VIDEO: Keepsake Flower Box

Another Canon for Momversation video is up; this one with a how-to on a personalized flower box. Check it.Craft.Rock.Love,VickieTwitter: @vickiehowell FB: facebook.com/vickiehowellFlickr: flickr.com/photos/craftrockloveRavelry: VickieHowell

NEW PATTERN: Amigurum-tree Ornament!

MaterialsSimply Soft Party, in colors: Spring Sparkle(MC) & Fuchsia Sparkle (CC)Size US H (8) Crochet HookTapestry NeedleSequin or BeadsHot Glue Gun or Needle & ThreadFinished Size2" Tall (excluding loop)Special Abbreviationsc2tog= single crochet two stitches togetherDirectionsTree Body:Using MC, ch 24. Sl st in 1st ch to join rnd, taking care not to twist.Rnd 1: Ch1, sc in next ch and all the

Knitty Gritty Pattern: Star Athena's Bar Cloths

Bar Cloths, by Star AthenaMaterialsLily Sugar 'n Cream, 1 ball of each: Sage Green, Wine, Grape, Warm Teal, Yellowembroidery needleembroidery word charts: use those provided or create your own by using a computer or making them by hand with knitter's graph paperneedles in US size 7/4.5mmGauge: 20 sts/26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.Note: Gauge is not crucial for this project.Star Lattice

VIDEO: Recycled Book Picture Frame

Hey, all! My 2nd, Momversation video for Canon is up. Give it watch to see an easy way to turn an old book into a new frame!Craft.Rock.Love,VickieTwitter: @vickiehowell FB: facebook.com/vickiehowellFlickr: flickr.com/photos/craftrocklove

Movie Monday: Surviving Christmas

Over the weekend Surviving Christmas came on TBS as we were decorating our tree. I definitely wouldn't call it a holiday classic (man, 2003-2004 was a rough movie-making time for Ben Affleck), but it does have a great cast and plenty o' featured knitwear!James Gandolfini as "Tom", in a traditional Christmas Fair Isle PulloverChristina Applegate as "Alicia", in a Garter Stitch HatCatherine O'Hara

Fool's Gold Holiday Wishes Magazine

Best-selling author of Fool's Gold, Susan Mallery, has put together a special e-magazine for the holidays and asked me to share it with you. Enjoy!Open publication - Free publishing - More californiaCraft.Rock.Love,Vickie

VIDEO: Decorative Picture Pillow

Hey, guys! Recently, I shot several crafty videos for the mom-driven website, Momversation, and sponsored by Canon (the printer/camera peeps). The first one is up now, featuring a project that makes for a great gift for grandma: a decorative pillow with a family picture sewn right into it. Enjoy! Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie

Lark Crafts Post: Handmade Fredericksberg!

Happy post-Thanksgiving, crafties! Our family had a lovely and relaxing holiday with friends in the Texas Hill Country which included, a little Fredericksburg window shopping. Check out my latest post over at LarkCarfts.com to see some of the handmade goodness I came across in my travels!Craft.Rock.Love,Vickie

Movie Monday:Elf

It's officially the holiday season, which means Christmas movie feature time here on Movie Mondays. First up is one of my fave's, 2003's Elf!Zooey Deschanel as , wearing a Crocheted Stripe Scarf, and Knit HatHoneycomb Stitch, Knit HatBackground player, wearing a Striped, Rib BeanieRecommended Stitching:Dave 2.0 ScarfCaron's Knit Layer Scarf, by Kim GuzmanCaron's Malabo Hat, by Darlene