By request...

My bestfriend Rachel tied the knot with Mark last 11.12.13. Yey! They've been together for 11 years, just like how long we've been friends. I have witnessed almost every sweet moment and fights they've had. I also have been a third wheel in some of our movie dates and food trips, although they never made me feel out of place when we're together. They are the type of couple you'd love to hang out with because they're just plain fun!

For their special day, Rachel requested that I make boutonnieres for the groomsmen. She wanted the details of their wedding to be special and with sentimental touches from friends and family. I had no idea how to make boutonnieres. I'm not even sure if I got the spelling of the word correctly. She gave me samples of the design she likes, but I must admit seeing those made me want to back out thinking I might not be able make her any. I already planned of making her a crocheted bouquet of roses for her wedding shower, but I was not able to finish it.

 

I got the pattern from cre8tioncrochet. Those were meant for the bridal bouquet, but  I realized it was hard. Haha! I am just a newbie in crocheting. Then, I thought I could use these to make the buotonnieres! And here's the outcome:

 

They weren't perfect, but I am grateful (and relieved) that the bride liked it. It even looked so good in that photo. Thanks to the photographer taking pictures of the details of the wedding. I am so happy my bestfriend liked it!



 

Yarn Love

I learned crochet in primary school. We were taught the chain crochet. Then, Misaki, my cousin, who was then in gradeschool had the same projects. I learned the treble crochet and started making a few crafts like cellphone cases, belts, and hats. 

I also tried out knitting and was able to make a bag I never got to finish, a scarf which I gave Karla before she left for the U.S., and a bonnet which I posted in Hobbyist. I got the patterns from knitpicks and Red Heart. 

Now I am trying out new crochet designs! I asked Misaki to be my model. 

For the crochet pattern, visit By Number 19

and this super cute Peter Pan collar from Mel P Designs' vintage inspired crochet.

I love making something out of a ball of yarn! That is why I am making a category in this blog especially for my crochets!

More to come!!!!

Hobbyist

I love trying out new things and I like solitary hobbies. Here are some of the things I do in my wee time (which I have a lot of recently):

I knit. This is one of those I finished making. I learned how to knit through watching youtube videos and following free patterns from Red Heart. That's where I got the pattern I used to make a scarf I gave Karla, my bestfriend, before she left for the USA. It wasn't perfect, but I'm glad she liked it. Failed to take a picture of her wearing it though.

I crochet, too, but I haven't perfected the art. The booklet of crochet pattern I bought is in Japanese, so I'm finding it hard to finish one pattern. Why a book I won't be able to read? Well, it has cute patterns, cheap, and my cousins and auntie can translate if the pictures aren't enough. The only problem is they're not around. haha!

I also learned how to bake! Mama bought me an electric oven and electric mixer, and here are the products of it. Not my own recipe though. 

Blueberry muffin.

(not real blueberries)

 Hazelnut brownie

(topped with condensed milk, for extra sweetness)

This is the cake I made for Marielle. Topped with vanilla frosting and gummy strawberry candy. Well, I still don't know how to make a cake, and this actually is:

... this chocolate chunk brownie mix. I added egg in the mixture to somehow make it cake-like. I was close, but not really. Hehe!

I made cupcakes, too!

And this oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, which Che, my bestfriend, liked.

I will be taking some baking lessons soon, and hopefully create my own recipe I can share.

I also know how to play the guitar.

I took piano lessons during primary school, but only for a while. I never really got the hang of it even after Mama bought me a piano/organ.

I became interested in learning to play the guitar when I was in highschool.

My youngest brother knows how to play it well and has bought a lot of "Song Hits" magazines. In the centerpage of each magazine are chord patterns. I started trying out the chords of songs I liked, followed the strum as I heard it was played, and I learned a few notes! I liked playing the guitar better than the piano. It has made my fingertips calloused and sore, but I never stopped playing. I'm not a pro though. I only know how to strum, and still find it so hard to pluck strings.

I also don't have my own guitar and would love one! Maybe then I'll try and learn more.