I recently became a new iPhone owner.  Now, I’m thinking about what I can do to dress it up a bit and protect it when I toss it in my purse.  This DIY iPhone wallet pattern is perfect!

Protect your phone and keep the cards you use most handy.  This is one of the best patterns ever!

Check out the full tutorial at My Three Monsters.

Looking for more creative wallet ideas?

Check out this…7 DIY Wallet Patterns!

These really don’t take too much fabric, so you can use up some of those little pieces of designer fabric and create something stunning in minutes.  I really do love when something is a bit more custom, don’t you?

Have you every made a wallet?

~Kim

I just love these crochet hearts and I mean LOVE! I have them everywhere. I really love making them for Valentine’s Day. It’s perfect for banners, card decorating, gift toppers, brooches and many more. A great little way to let someone know they are special.  Hop over to Everything Etsy for the free Pattern.

Here are some other great ways to show someone that they are loved, 101 Handmade Valentine’s Day Ideas . What do you like to crochet for Valentine’s Day?

Crochet flowers are a simple and beautiful!  You can add them to hats, jackets or even your hair.  Gather a bunch of flowers for scarves, wreaths, garland and so much more.  If you think you already know how to make a crochet flower you will still want to see all these variations.  Once you start making flowers you will see a million ways you can use them…trust me!

Here are 12 Crochet flower patterns to love…

{Triple Layer Flower – Attic 24}

{Crochet Flower – Daisy Cottage Designs}

{Beginner Crochet Flower – Raverly}

{Layered Crochet Flower – Skip to My Lou}

{Twisted Crochet Flower – The Flower Bed}

{Rose Pattern – Petals to Picots}

{Pointy Flower – Crochet with Raymond}

{Crochet Flower – Love City Blog}

{Modest Violet – Todolwen}

{Star Flower – Pink Fluffy Warrior}

{Baker’s Twine Petal Flower – Crescendoh}

{Simple Crochet Flower – Chataigne}

I’m sure you found a few flowers that you can’t live without!

Flowers are perfect for beginners, so don’t let not knowing how to crochet stop you!  Many of these flowers are made with a few basic stitches.  Have fun!

Oh my gosh!  This is such a cute idea that only requires a few supplies and the knowledge of making a simple cross-stitch.  You can customize the family portrait and make it your own.  Wouldn’t it make a cute gift???

It’s been years since I’ve made a cross-stitch project, but this one has me eager to find my embroidery thread and get started right now!  Check out Martha Stewart’s Blog for more details.  This is a great new twist for a cross-stitch project!

Sweet crochet heart add the perfect touch to gifts and decorations.  They’re super easy to make and are great for beginners.  These crochet patterns will show you step-by-step how to create you own batch of handmade goodness to share.  Once your make one, you’ll be hard to stop!  

{Sweet Heart Crochet Pattern – Bella Dia}

This crochet heart pattern has been a favorite of mine for years.  It’s simple and oh so pretty.  I know you need a little heart banner like this…who doesn’t?!

{itty bitty crochet heart by Salt for the Spirit}

These tiny trinkets of love are just the right size for Valentine’s Day cards.

{Puffy Crochet Heart – Between the Lines}

This is a fun little crochet heart!  Add a few to any little bowl or dish for a beautiful decoration.

{Crochet Heart Garland – Skip to My Lou}

This fabulous pattern will help you create the sweetest holiday banner ever!  Add one to any room of your house.

{Amigurumi Heart Pattern by Roxycraft}

Cute, cute, cute!!!  This would make an awesome Valentine’s Day gift!

Have you ever made crochet hearts?  They’re not just for Valentine’s Day!  Have fun with these simply sweet patterns and spread a little love with each one you make.