Hi everyone! How are you doing? I hope all is well in your neck of the woods! We are doing good here, and enjoyed a nice fun weekend! We went to the Tiki Bar, and to the movies and to the flower farm…. Lots of good things! I’m also getting caught up around the house and in the craft room too. Today I’m sharing a really special project – because it was made for a friend. One of my friends from high school is going through chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer right now. She has many weeks of treatments to go but she’s doing well so far. On Facebook, another one of her friends signed up for people to bring meals to her and her family while she’s not feeling good. There is an app/website called Meal Train and it’s very cool. I had never heard of it before. Basically, there’s a calendar, and people can sign up for a date to bring dinner over to the person’s house. Isn’t that nice? I signed up for a date – and it was last Thursday. When I signed up I was like, well, of course I’m going to make her a card…but what else can I make? I decided to crochet her a small lap blanket to bring with her to her treatments. Those ugly chairs!! I thought maybe something soft and squishy and pretty might bring her some comfort. Today I’m sharing the blanket, card, and tag I dropped off for her last week. It’s all a vision in pink and it was surely a labor of love. I really always prefer crafting with a person or occasion in mind. I think of the person the entire time and it’s good energy!
Here’s the card….The finished card size is an A2 white card base. Layered with pink and then pretty floral paper, and then a white layer. Can’t go wrong with pink, black and vellum. Very classic.
Here’s a pic of the card, blanket and tag. (And you know I had to make some pom poms too)…
It was actually hard to find an Awareness Ribbon Die!! Some were really expensive, or too big…. But then I discovered this one on the SSS website. It’s the perfect size for cards or scrapbook pages! And it is only $5.99. I’m glad to have it in my stash because you can die cut it from any color for any cause. It’s a good one to have in my stash. Here’s a top down view of my layers and elements.
I stamped the sentiment onto a vellum strip using Stazon Ink. My embellishments include pearls and enamel dots. I loved combining all the different shades of pinks.
To make my focal element – the ribbon – I die cut 4-5 ribbons from pink cardstock. I glued them all together to make it a nice thick piece. I used distress inks and a blender brush to add color to the ribbon. I put tape over it and brushed on the color. You could also use Copics to do this part.
That sweet little vellum butterfly is perfect!
Here’s the finished blanket! I used three shades of pink yarn, and white yarn. I created an ombre pattern with the colors, starting with the darkest color and finishing with the darkest color. It’s about 3’x3′ square. It’s a granny square blanket pattern – which is so easy….just one stitch the entire time. I finished off with a scallop edge. It’s super soft yarn and it is so pretty in person – all those colors.
When I make a blanket for someone, I like to include a care tag… The washing instructions are on the back. I used the Papertrey Ink Made with Love stamp set to make the front of the tag. It’s the only stamp set I’ve ever seen that has crocheted by in it! I used pink ink on a pink tag. The stamp set is currently on sale too!
Here’s my ‘made by’ tag that is actually sewn into the back of the blanket in one corner. I found this breast cancer ribbon charm at Hobby Lobby and added it with a bow. The yarn is also from Hobby Lobby.
That’s my super special project for today! I loved making these things and it makes my heart happy to bring a little joy to someone who’s going through hard things. I’m wishing you a very blessed and happy day today. See you soon!! XOXO
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