Category Archives: Crafty Thoughts

Craft Competition Frustration

So I decided to drive some engagement and followership to my craft blog/Facebook page and what did I do? Yeah you guessed right. Did it work? Well, no for the first one and not really for the second one. Was … Continue reading

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I Really Enjoy Being Crafty

Do you crochet? When did you start? What was your first craft? Do you still have it? I remember when I learnt how to crochet,  I spent every time practicing. Every old sweater in our house went into my projects. … Continue reading

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craftyOgo’s Amigurumi

I was looking for the picture of a crochet rucksack I made when I saw these. Brought back good memories :-). Remember making my first stuffed crochet animal normally called amigurumi, it was the pink pig. I was so excited … Continue reading

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Crochet Sunglasses Cases

Just made some crochet cases for sunglasses. Tried to pick colours that will match the glasses. It was fun making them because they are so easy and an avenue to experiment, you know, trying out various forms of crochet patterns. … Continue reading

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Decorative Beaded Vases

I have made some decorative flower vases with beads. The unique thing about them is that they are different from the usual glass, porcelain, plastic, wire or mesh. They will make the ideal unusual gift. Although I call them decorative vases, … Continue reading

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Useful Uses…

Saw this some time ago on TV. The crafter said that it is a fruit basket and he made it with disposable plastic shot cups and a glue gun. It is fun and easy to make unfortunately, I can’t remember … Continue reading

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My Crochet Top

Just crocheted this summer top.    

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How To Quickly Wrap A Christmas Present: A Short Tutorial

Sometimes I kid myself that I can wrap gifts, ‘after all, its just wrapping yeah, how hard can it be?’ Then the hard work begins, and the ‘why did I not just do this in the shop?’ question pops up … Continue reading

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JAZZING UP YOUR YOU-ness!!

I have thought and thought about what to make as my first tutorial. Wrote a complete tutorial on how to crochet the easiest tote ever. It can be crocheted or sewn in a couple of hours but then, there are … Continue reading

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This is how craftyOgo’s Phone Seats/Stands Work

The phones on this one should be placed horizontally like this. It could go as wide as this. P.S. I think it can go as wide as 180 degrees. It should  but then your phone will not be able to … Continue reading

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