Crafty Marie

Learn to make up these cute mini butterfly motifs with crochet: a fab way to use up those little leftover pieces of yarn! This free photo pattern tutorial will help you to whip up some quick and easy mini butterfly motifs. These small embellishments are made with 3 separate colors although no tricky color changing is required for the actual crochet. The completed pieces measure approximately a couple of inches high depending on the thickness of the yarn, size of the hook and how tightly or loosely you happen to work your stitches. These make useful and cute small decorations which look especially good for adding to projects made for kids. Mine were made for my young daughter's party banner. Come and see how to make your own.

Craft something that is super cute today with an easy to sew and adorable little felt cupcake that comes complete with my free printable template. This how to make a felt cupcake ornament or brooch pin is a complete step by step tutorial. It shows you how to make a small plush cupcake that can be fashioned into a wearable brooch pin, a keychain, bag clip, a decorative hanging ornament or a sweet decoration to adorn your home. See how I make a plush brooch pin with the free template pattern, then apply the same technique to make whatever you like. You can even make up much bigger versions, simply print an enlarged copy of the free pattern template, and then create mini cushions and even plush toy designs.