Valentine's Day Coffee Cup Sleeves

Coffee Cup Sleeves are always a quick, easy, and fun project to make, so I decided to crochet some for Valentine's Day!

These coffee cup sleeves are made from recycled denim yarn, which makes them extra good for the environment. You can use them again and again without having to waste the cardboard sleeves that most coffee shops use.

To make this recycled yarn, the denim fabric is broken down and then the fibers are re-spun into yarn! Cool, right?

We've got these Heart Cup Sleeves available in our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings. They would make perfect Valentine's Day gifts for just about anyone: teachers, friends, family, co-workers, or a secret crush!

Click here to get your own Valentine Coffee Cup Sleeve!

Blessed

I've been so blessed...(and as a result a little stressed)...but so thankful to have had so many sales during the last month! Here's a peek at a few of my most popular items...

Mint Green Fingerless Mittens

Christmas Wine Bottle Toppers

Infinity Scarf Crochet Pattern

Baby Elf Hat

If you'd like to see more of what is still available, click here to visit my shop: Sunshine Makings

Remember to use coupon code: SSBLOG for a 10% discount.

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Black Friday Sale - Cyber Monday Sale

BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY SALE

15% off everything in our shop and prices are already marked down for easy shopping! 

No coupon codes necessary!

Visit Sunshine Makings to get your bargains!

Mint Green & Grey Fingerless Gloves

Today, I am happy to show two different styles of crocheted fingerless gloves - one that I made and one from my mom.

These mint green fingerless gloves are made from acrylic/wool blend yarn and are long enough to cover most of your fingers.

I love the color because it's nice to see a bright color during the 100 days of darkness, which is our name for the shorter winter days.

 These cute grey fingerless mittens aren't as bright, but you can't go wrong with grey.

These fingerless mittens are an easy pair to wear and look adorable on anyone. I mean this when I say it because I saw more than a few ladies try them on at two craft fairs I sold at recently (more to come on that). They were my biggest seller!

You can find both of these styles and colors in our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings.

Remember to use coupon code: SSBLOG for a 10% discount.

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Organic Cotton Cowl

Here is a new creation crocheted from one of my favorite yarns by Lion Brand - Nature's Choice Organic Cotton. It is a super soft Organic Cotton Cowl. I can't claim credit for this gorgeous cowl, though, because it was made by my mom (jerryandkay).

I've use the same organic cotton for a variety of crochet projects, including a mug cozy (free pattern here), coffee cup sleeve, and baby blanket for my sister who's little boy is just one week old. :) 

My favorites are the baby blanket and cowl.

If you want a cowl of your own, you can find them in our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings. They can be made in three colors: blue, pink, or green.

Remember to use coupon code: SSBLOG for a 10% discount.

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Simple Cowl Crochet Pattern

About a week ago, I showed my Wednesday WIP and today it is finished. I now have a pattern for a crocheted cowl written and available to you! It is a great cowl pattern for beginners and will make a quick crochet project for experienced crocheters. 

You can find the cowl crochet pattern and finished crochet cowls (for those of you that want one, but don't want to make one) in my Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings, along with a few other new additions.

Some quick details:

The simple crochet cowl is made with chunky/bulky yarn.

It is easy enough for beginners and will work up very quickly for experienced crocheters.

I hope you like it and would love to hear any feedback from you if you decide to make one.

If you prefer patterns that are free, click here to find some in my collection of free patterns.

If you do decide to visit Sunshine Makings and purchase anything, please use this coupon code to receive a 10% discount: SSBLOG

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CIJ Member Feature

I'm thrilled to be featured today on the Etsy Christmas in July blog! Hop on over and take a look to learn more about our shop, Sunshine Makings. Every Monday there is a different shop featured, so it's a great way to discover more creative and talented artists who sell on Etsy. There are also some other great things happening at Etsy Christmas in July...not just in July but all year long!

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Wine Bottle Toppers

I've been getting ready for Christmas since July! My mom and I made these adorable hat and scarf wine bottle toppers when I was visiting over the summer.

I love how they dress up the bottles and think they are just perfect for a hostess gift. They are now available in our Etsy shop!

And, of course, these bottle toppers aren't just limited to wine bottles. They will easily fit a variety of bottle tops, including sparkling cider, any similarly shaped bottle...even a beer bottle!

We've got four matching set options as you see here.

Happy Holidays...they're just around the corner!

If you do decide to stop by our Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings, please enjoy 10% off your purchase with this coupon code: SSBLOG

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Lavender & Blue : two more days

Only two more days to enjoy our Christmas in July SALE with 15% off all items in our shop!

This post is to brag about my mom...

...and the gorgeous things she makes (even though she won't admit how talented she is)...

...like these adorable braided headbands....

...and these great crocheted market bags...

...or beach bags because the sand falls right through.

You can find both these beautiful creations and more in our Etsy shop: Sunshine Makings.

Use coupon code CIJUK10 for 15% off until the end of July...that's only two more days of great deals!

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I'm linking up to some of these fabulous parties!

Christmas in July (2)

I finally had a chance to get the pictures together of a few more things my mom and I have made for Christmas in July. Since I love coffee and really don't like to waste the cardboard cup sleeves, we made some Christmas cup sleeves.

My mom made these adorable beaded Christmas trees and appliqued them to the red cozy. Festive, right? (It feels a little strange to be festive one day and at the beach that same afternoon, but it's made it easier for me to read Christmas books to my little girl who likes them all year long.)

We also made some Christmas potholder sets from a vintage pattern my mom has in an old crochet pattern book. I love the red, white, and festive variegated colors of this set.

We also made one with Christmas crocheted Christmas trees stitched onto the white potholders. Aren't they cute! I'll be making quite a few of these to hopefully sell at a couple holiday fayres and fetes. And I'm sure we'll come up with even more festive crochet items. 

If you would like any of these, you can find them in my Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings. 

15% off for the month of July!

Happy Christmas in July!

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I'm linking up to some of these fabulous parties!

Christmas in July

My mom (Jerry&Kay) and I thought it would be fun to get a little festive this summer and celebrate Christmas in July! So, we spent some time planning, shopping, and making this assortment of holiday crocheted items. We created some of our own patterns and also used some vintage patterns from a crochet book from the 60s that my mom has had, in her words, "forever." 

And we are offering 15% off all Christmas items in the shop and a variety of other items. We created this cheerful mug cozy and coaster set that has an elegant touch with beading on the Christmas tree and a special bead button. We have options for a larger Starbucks sized mug or a standard souvenir sized mug.

My mom made these beautiful poinsettia doilies. I thought they were also from a vintage pattern, but she just informed me that she found the pattern in Crochet 101 by Deborah Burger. She made a set of four 6-inch doilies and an individual 8-inch one.

I really enjoyed crocheting this adorable elf baby hat. I have admired this style of baby hat for a long time and added a bit of whimsy with the bubbly edge and extra large pom pom.

Here is a closer look at the Christmas tree on the mug cozy.

If you would like any of these, you can find them in my Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings.

15% off for the month of July!

Happy Christmas in July!

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I'm linking up to some of these fabulous parties!

Chevron Baby Blanket

I made this chevron baby blanket for the same friends from the baby shower that I helped decorate a few weeks ago. They chose the specific colors and wanted a chevron design because that's what the dad-to-be had when he was a child. I love that.

I created an alternating pattern using the four colors: plum, lavender, grey, and blue. The chevron baby blanket is crocheted with two strands of double knit yarn to make it extra cozy.

It was my first time ever crocheting anything with a chevron or ripple or wave pattern and I really enjoyed it...so much so that I'm offering one of these same chevron baby blankets in my Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings. It will be the same colors and same design, but I can always take custom orders if you have other colors that you love. Or, if you'd rather make your own, I have the pattern available here for free!

If you do decide to visit Sunshine Makings and purchase anything, please use this coupon code to receive a 10% discount: SSBLOG

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I'm linking up to some of these fabulous parties.

Baby Hats

Last week, I showed a few baby blankets that I made recently. Today, I'm showing my favorite baby hats. You can find them all in my and my mom's Etsy shop, Sunshine Makings.

With the exception of the pink and grey hat, these are all crocheted with the softest bamboo yarn. 

It is so silky smooth it feels like it might melt into my fingers. I absolutely love it for baby items because babies should have the softest of everything on their delicate skin. 

 The bamboo also has a slight silky shine to it as you can see in this white, blue, and green baby hat. 

I hope you like these and stop by Sunshine Makings for a closer look! 

If you decide to buy one or anything else you might like in my Etsy shop, please use the following code for a 10% discount: SSBLOG

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I'm linking up to some of these fabulous parties.