Rick Rack Rings DIY

 This project is a result of one of those 'AH HA' moments.

I was using rick rack to embellish a bag and thought it'd be cute to roll up the rick rack for little roses.  Then came the "OH RINGS" and "OH NECKLACES" and "OH PINS!"

So, there's a lot you can make from this rick rack tutorial.  Not just the rings!

 You'll need:

Rick Rack (mine was thrifted)

Ring Shank

Needle and Coordinating thread

Scissor

And don't forget the glue even though it's not in the picture!

 Start by folding over one end of the rick rack and securing it with a stitch.

 Roll the rick rack into a shape of a flower and secure the bottom portion with stitches.

 Continue rolling the rick rack and securing with stitches to the back as it takes on a flower shape.

 When your flower is big enough to fit on the ring shank, cut the rick rack, fold it over to the back and secure with a few stitches.

 Attach the rick rack flower to the ring shank.  

I use UHU because it grabs and dries quickly. 

 

Make sure to push down the flower on the ring shank securely.  

Pull back a few portions of the rick rack to make petals.

Wear it and ENJOY! 

Rick Rack Ring Kits in my Etsy Shop!

 I'm very pleased to be offering my new Velvet Rick Rack Ring kits in my Etsy Shop! 

Each kit comes to you in a hand printed muslin bag with a vintage button.  

Inside the kit is a 10" length of velvet rick rack in your choice of color, a ring shank in your choice of silver or bronze, and a little wooden spool button with coordinating thread and a needle!   

You can use the spool button and vintage button on the bag for another project.  

You'll also receive instructions on how to create your little ring!

 Here are the colors available for each ring. 

Two color choices for the ring shank.

Each kit is $6.  If you purchase two you'll get one free!

My Articles in Greencraft Magazine

The latest issue of Greencraft magazine is out and two of my articles are in it!

 My Poppy Pocket Tutorial is here.

 My rick rack ring tutorial is here.

This is my second publication with Greencraft and it really boosted my spirits to see the lovely photos.
There are tons of wonderful projects using recycled supplies.
Thank you Greencraft!
 
You can find a copy at your local JoAnns or Barnes & Noble.  

My Rick Rack ring kits using velvet rick rack will be available for purchase next week! 
They're super cute!!!

Sneak Peek....

Here's a sneak peak of three colors in my new rick rack ring kit.  

I'm lovin' the velvet rick rack!

Each kit will be packaged in a hand screened muslin bag and contain instructions, a blank flat silver or bronze ring shank, a 10 inch length of velvet rick rack with coordinating thread and needle wrapped on a cute little wood spool button which you can use for another project!  

All you'll need to supply is the glue. 

They make me smile! :)

Playing with Hipstamatic

I apologize for my absence this week.  

I have been busy with photographing the new Rick Rack Ring kits.  

I found velvet rick rack in luscious colors and can't wait to show you.

 I diverted myself this afternoon to play with the new Hipstamatic app on my I phone.

The yard is blooming with color these days and I am looking forward to the Farmer's Market tomorrow morning.

So as not to leave your hands idle much longer, I will have a new crochet cuff tutorial next week.  

It is the perfect one to practice your stitches if you are new to the hook.

Have a lovely weekend!

Jam Jar Bonnet Pattern

Here's my crochet pattern for the blackberry jam jar bonnets.  

Be creative with what you use for the tie.  

You can use yarn, leather, ribbon, lace, rick rack etc.

Recipe:

This pattern is for half pint jar lids

C or 2 hook 2 3/4mm

I used rug string

Work in the round

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Ch5, join with sl st in 1st ch to form ring.

Row 1:  Ch 4 *dc ch 1* repeat from *to* 7 times in ring.  Join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4.

Row 2: In first chain space:  sl st, ch3, 2 dc, ch 1.  

In remaining chain spaces 3 dc ch 1.  Join with st st in top of ch 3.

Rows 3-6:  3 dc in each st around, join each round with sl st in top of ch 3.

Row 7 Edging:  *Ch 3, sc in next st* Repeat from *to* in all remaining stitches.  Sl st in first st to join.  Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Cut your tie and weave thru the spaces in the row above the edging.

Tie a bow.

Give your Jam to someone special!