Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern

Chapter 19- Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal
Crochet Flower Pattern


Hi, Rachelle the farm girl here to show you how I used the Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern to create a darling set of patriotic hair clips.

Here's what you'll need to make the hairclips:

Yarn of your choice and weight- for this example I used crochet thread size 10 in red, white, and blue
2 crochet hooks, size C and size F (or size to your preference)
Metal hair clips
Small piece of felt--I used white
Glue gun
2 Buttons to match your hairclip

Make 3 flowers to create one clip.  I love crocheting these because they are so simple. I promise! It takes less than five minutes to crochet one flower. Here's the pattern with step-by-step photos using the size F hook:
 

Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of
ch w/sl st—10 sts.



Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st** five
times. Fasten off.

You can see how the petals form as you repeat Round 3.

 To layer a slightly smaller flower on top, use one hook size
smaller than you used for the larger flower.

 Now create 2 more flowers for the layering effect. Use the size C hook for your smallest flower. Take all 3 strands of Red, White, and Blue crochet thread and tie them in a slip knot. Crochet the flower with the 3 strands together to make your multi-colored base flower.

For variety, you can create a different colored center by changing
yarn colors after round 2. Experiment with different weight yarns and
hook sizes.
Once you've crocheted your 3 flowers, layer them one on top of the other and place a button on the top. Use a tapestry needle or other dull point needle to sew your button on through the 3 layered flowers.

Cut a circle of white felt and attach your metal hair clip to the underside of the flowers with hot glue.

Repeat this process to make a matching set. You can see in the photo that I changed up the layer for a second set of hair clips so both of my girls can wear their favorite messy buns in style!

These flowers would work well on a T-shirt, bag, or table runner. Use your imagination and enjoy!
Chapter 19- Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal
Crochet Flower Pattern
Use any size hook (depending on what size flower you want) and
any weight yarn, but for delicate lace flowers use fingering 10-count
crochet thread and a size 6, 7, or 8 hook.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of
ch w/sl st—10 sts.
Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st** five
times. Fasten off.
For variety, you can create a different colored center by changing
yarn colors after round 2. Experiment with different weight yarns and
hook sizes. To layer a slightly smaller flower on top, use one hook size
smaller than you used for the larger flower.

If you liked this project, you might be interested in more projects from my novel about a wedding planner who runs her own craft blog and solves mysteries! Learn more about Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things and all of the chapter tutorials here.

The handmade candles were a hit with my kids and everyone loves the special touch of this rose-petal covered journal.
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Handmade Party Candles

Handmade Candles- Chapter 12

We had some extra fun with this project! My kids all got to make a little candle using dixie cups as the mold. The possibilities are endless, so don't be shy. Melt some wax and get started!

Measure the depth of a Styrofoam cup or other heat-resistant
but temporary container.

Cut cotton wicking one and a half times
the depth of the container.

Melt paraffin wax (one pound of paraffin
melts to about 20 fluid ounces) in a double boiler. Or if you melt scented wax, you can melt down your used wax from Scentsy candles, etc.

For this step, I had an old emergency candle that got melted in the summer heat of the trailer that my hubby and I lived in when we were first married! Yes, it was that hot in that tin can! I finally decided to do something with it since it couldn't be burned as a candle in its current state!

 After melting down, add essential oils for your favorite scent.

Stir in dried rose petals, eucalyptus leaves, berries,
or wood shavings, using about four parts wax to one part mix-ins.

Wrap one end of cotton wicking to a pencil that is slightly longer
than the diameter of your container, and tape the other end to the
inside bottom of the container. The wick should be slightly taut. Alternatively, you could set up something like I have pictured below. We put the candles on my cooling rack and taped the wicking to the underside of the cupboards.

Pour wax into your container and adjust the wick as needed. I poured in different colors of wax in layers and let each one set up for about five to ten minutes before adding the next layer and mix-ins. Once the wick is centered and taut, allow 24 hours for the wax to harden.

Then cut the container and peel it away to reveal the candle. Trim the wick to
¾ inch. This was quite the exciting step for my 4 year old!

Wrap twine or ribbon around the candle if desired.

In my book, this candle idea is used as a centerpiece for the wedding celebrations/reception. These candles also make great holiday gifts and fun decor ideas.

Here are four of my kids showing off their candle creations!

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Guest-Book Stones- Wedding Book Alternative

Guest-Book Stones- Chapter 29
  
Collect or purchase small river rocks (nothing larger than about
three inches in diameter) and arrange on a table beside permanent
markers (both black and lighter colors, such as silver).

Invite guests to sign the “Stepping-Stones to a Happy Marriage” with brief words of
advice. Present the bride and groom with a large (sturdy) glass container
filled with the guest-book stones.

Other options would be to present the stones in a basket, place stones around a flower garden, walkway, or patio.
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Strike a Pose! Fun Twist on The Wedding Guest Book

Chapter 22: Strike A Pose!

Kristie from Kristie Kreates here with another great 

wedding reception idea.

How fun would it be to set up a "photo booth"

with lots of fun props for people to take pictures with.

Here are a few things that I gathered together as examples.

Depending on the type of props you want,

you can raid your Halloween costume supplies,

hit up the Dollar Store,

borrow things from relatives and friends,

check out the thrift stores, 

there are lots of places to find your props.

Do you want to have a little fancier props,

how about a "red hat society" hat and some scarves?

Maybe you have some musical guests,

find some instruments to include.

There's always the silly stuff too!

Set up your table with whatever props you prefer,

make up a sign encouraging your guests to 

join in the fun.

Here are a few examples

   Depending on your style,

you can make your sign reflect your 

personality or the theme of your wedding. 

And the results?  

Just check out these silly pictures below that 

I took of myself.

A wig and a hat and a silly expression,

you have a priceless memory.

People can have all kinds of fun with your 

photo booth.

See if your photographer can take a few shots 

from a distance.

You might want to provide several 

one time use cameras for people to take pictures with,

or a digital camera set up on a tripod.

How fun would it be to see all these pictures 

when you come back from your honeymoon?

People would love to receive them as a fun 

token enclosed in their thank you note.

You could make a small photo album of 

"My Crazy Family and Friends"

with all the pictures in it.

Looking back at these years later will be such fun.

Thanks for stopping by today for another 

wedding idea.

Have fun!

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Key to My Heart Wedding Tip for a Special Bridal Bouquet

Chapter 27 Tutorial: Key To My Heart

Hello!

Kristie from Kristie Kreates here today with another 

wonderful idea for making your special day even more special.

"Key to My Heart"

adds a special touch to your ceremony.

Attach a small lock to your bridal bouquet.

Here you can see it nestled among the flowers.

Add the matching key to the grooms boutonniere.

You can see the tiny key attached to the boutonniere flowers.

For my bouquet and boutonniere I had the florist use a simple

luggage lock and key.

You could use charms that can later be worn on a bracelet or

on a chain as a necklace.

How about adding them to your key chains, so they will be with you

wherever you go.

What a beautiful keepsake and remembrance of your wedding day. 

I'd like to thank Jackie the florist at Tops 239

for helping me put together this bouquet and boutonniere.

Thanks for stopping by today.

I hope you love this special touch as much as I do.

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