Busy week with Star Wars, Dalmations, Christmas printables and a big announcement!!!

So I have been a busy girl the past two weeks, trying to put the finishing touches on some new listings, working on custom orders and trying to fix up the blog.  So today, I bring you a whole lot of fun information all wrapped up in one post!

First and foremost, because I'm so happy with this, I want to talk about the new listings that are live in my Etsy shop!  You can visit me here:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/LiluStudios

I have added several new graph patterns, which can be used for a multitude of crafts!  I personally use them for crochet, however you can also knit or cross stitch these charts, use unique stitches like c2c and probably many other things I haven't thought of yet.





Dalmations graph chart set:
Inspired by a custom request, I now have a listing for FIVE(!) dalmation themed charts that I think you'll love!  They are sized at 84x84 stitches, which is ideal for c2c as well as smaller projects in sc, knit or cross-stitch!

Dream big, Sparkle more, Shine bright
This graph is perfect for a snuggly blanket!  I think it would look great in any kids room on into adulthood!

In a galaxy far, far, away...
This is a particularly special project for me.  I designed this blanket and made it for my nephew.  It consists of 17 graphs that make up this stunning blanket.  You can choose the colors and customize the border for a look unique to you!




In addition, I have another 9 patterns I'm working on getting listed and another 12 or so that are in progress and will be coming in the next month or so!  I'll share more when they've gone live!

Introducing the Crafter Promotion on my shop!

If you purchase a pattern that is marked as "Crafter Promotion Eligible," create it (in any format) and then take a good quality photograph and send it in, you'll be rewarded with 50% off your next standard graph pattern* purchase!  Some of our patterns haven't been created yet (I'm just one crafter!  Most are items I have designed in order to make someday, but I have limited time to crochet, so I share with all of you!) and I would love to see them in all their glory.  Also, sometimes it's good to get feedback about how something worked up.  So we're asking for your help to complete our catalog, and offering awesome rewards in the process.  You also won't be limited to just one coupon either!  If you purchase, complete and submit a photo for one listing, purchase another at 50% off, complete and submit for that listing, you'll get another coupon for 50% off!  You can keep going as long as you want, just as long as the listing you submit for is still crafter promotion eligible!


*Coupon valid only for single graph patterns valued at 4.99 or less.  Only applies to patterns marked as eligible at time of submission.  By submitting a photograph you are agreeing that we can post that photo on the blog or listing.  Submissions will only be considered if they are taken with good lighting, decent resolution and no watermarking or logos, though artist will be credited alongside our logo.


BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

I have decided that due to the directions that my shop have been going that it was worth my time to split off the two obvious themes that have been sticking out at me.  I have one huge portion of my long term shop, Crafted by Life Designs, that is devoted to crochet and graph patterns.  Then, I have a few items that just didn't seem to fit... my printables.  They serve a totally different function and as I start to add more designs in the shop, they just don't seem to fit anymore.  With that, I bring you....

My Nerdy Mom Designs!!!

This will be the new home for all of my printable designs, from greeting cards, party planners, gift tags, decor, website designs, to custom graphic design requests!  I am currently working on the finishing touches for My Nerdy Mom Designs' flagship product - once that is done, I will be taking the whole shop live for your enjoyment!  Stay tuned for more details!

Fruity Facial Scrub Set {Crochet Pattern}

Fruity Facial Scrub Set

I came up with this fun little facial set one night and can't wait to design more to add to the set!  They work up super quick and make great gifts, especially when you pair them with a gift of one of our great Sugar Scrubs or Coconut Baths!  Also, they're eco-friendly, after use, just toss in your wash and they're clean and fresh again!

Materials needed:

Small amounts of your favorite cotton colors, here are a few of mine!  

Lily Sugar n Cream in Ahoy Ombre

Lily Sugar n Cream Assorted Color Pack

Size H Hook

Apple Facial Scrubber:

 R1: with white, chain 3, 12 dc in 3rd chain from hook.  join to top of ch 3.

R2: Ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each st around, join to top of ch 3. (24 st)

R3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next, *dc, 2dc**, repeat from * to ** around, join to top of ch 3, FO. (36 st)

R4: Join red or green with standing sc in any st, sc in same, 2 sc in each st around, join to top of standing sc, FO. (72 st) 

Stem:  Make a foundation sc chain 7 st long, FO.

Leaf: ch 5, sc in 2nd chain from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next, (2 hdc, picot, 2hdc) all in last ch.  Turn leaf so you're working in the other side of the chain, dc, hdc, sc.  FO.

Orange Facial Scrubber:

With fun use of color, this scrubber could also be a lemon, lime or grapefruit!

R1: with orange, chain 3, 12 dc in 3rd chain from hook.  join to top of ch 3.

R2: Ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each st around, join to top of ch 3. (24 st)

R3: with white, standing hdc in any st, hdc in same, 2 hdc in next 3 st, spike hdc into center loosely, *2 hdc in next 4 st, spike hdc into center loosely** rep from * to ** 4 more times, join to top of ch 2. (48 st)

R4: with orange, standing hdc in any st, 2 hdc in next, *hdc, 2 hdc * around, join to top of ch 2, FO. (60 st)

Watermelon Facial Scrubber:

R1: with red, chain 3, 12 dc in 3rd chain from hook.  join to top of ch 3.

R2: with red, ch 3, dc in same, 2 dc in each st around, join to top of ch 3, FO. (24 st)

R3: with white, standing sc in any st, 2 sc in next, *1 sc, 2 sc* around, FO. (36 st)

R4: with green,  standing hdc in any st, 2 hdc in next, *1 hdc, 2 hdc* around, FO. (48 st)

Enjoy your awesome new facial scrubbies!!!

Wagon Wheel Crochet Bath Set {Crochet Patterns}

Wagon Wheel Crochet Bath Set

I made this nice little bath set as a Christmas present last year.  It has everything you need to pamper yourself all year round.  Best of all, they're easy to clean.  Just throw them in with your regular laundry and they'll be ready to use again!

Materials Needed:

Your favorite cotton colors, here are a few of mine!  

Lily Sugar n Cream in Ahoy Ombre

Lily Sugar n Cream Assorted Color Pack

Size H Hook

Small wagon wheel face scrubbies (pictured above, small circle on right below pouf):

R1: ch 3, join to make ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join to top of ch 3.
R2: ch 7, dc in next (counts as first dc and ch 3), *ch 3, dc in next**, repeat from * to **11 more times, join to 3rd of ch 7. (12 dc, 12 ch 3 sp)
R3: ch 2, hdc in same, *2 hdc in ch 3 sp, hdc in dc* around. join to top of ch 2, do not finish off.
(you are now working the strands on the back to hold scrubbie)
ch 11, join to opposite side, ch 11, join back to original side and then ch 11 and join back to the other side.  If you make the joins in a row you'll end up with a neat row of chains.  FO and weave in ends.

Wagon wheel washcloth #1

Ch4, join with sl st
Rd 1: Ch3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring, sl st in the top of ch3 to join (12 dc)
Rd 2: Ch3, dc in same st, (2 dc in next st) around, join with slst (24 dc)
Rd 3: Ch3, ch4, dc in next st, (dc in next st, ch4, dc in next st) 9 tines, dc in next st, ch 4, sl st to join (24 dc and 12 ch 4 spaces)
Rd 4: Ch3, 3 dc in gap left by ch, ch2, (4 dc in gap left by ch, ch 2) 10 times,join with sl st (12 dc clusters and 12 ch-2 spaces)
Rd 5: Ch7, (2 dc in gap left by ch, ch 4) 11 times, ch 4, dc in gap left by ch join with sl st in 3rd ch (12 dc clusters and 12 ch-4 spaces)

Wagon wheel washcloth #2

R1: Ch 3 (beg ch counts as dc here and throughout the pattern), work 11 dc in ring; join with sl st in top of beg ch. 
R2: Ch 3, (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same st as join, ch 1, sk next dc, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc; rep from * 4 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. 
R3 and 4: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch 
R5: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, (sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 10 more times; join with sl st in top of beg ch 
Rnds 6: Rep R3.
Rnd 7: Sl st in each st to first ch-1 sp, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 3, *sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 18: (Sc, 3 dc, sc) in each ch-3 sp around; join with sl st in first sc.
Each of the (sc, 3 dc, sc) groups makes a 'scallop'; you will have made 24 scallops at the end of R10.
Fasten off.

Small Pouf:

Chain 40, join to first chain to make a loop (this will be your hanging handle).
R1: ch 3, 20 dc in same chain, join to top of ch 3.
R2: ch 3, 2 dc in same, 3 dc in each st, join to top of ch 3.
R3: ch 3, 2 dc in same, 3 dc in each st, join to top of ch 3.
R4: ch 3, 2 dc in same, 3 dc in each st, join to top of ch 3, FO.