New Projects in the Making Coming 2015!

Sneak peak of some new projects on the way to the VLC shop! Stay tuned to see what new items and accessories will be coming in 2015! Happy New Year!! :-)

Love To Crochet

Creativity at work. :-)

Monday Afternoon: Crocheting and Creating

Monday afternoon: crocheting and creating...

Creating & Capturing

I have some more new designs / items on the way to the VLC shop! I am really loving playing with new textures, colors, patterns, and designs. It makes crocheting so much fun and interesting when you get to be creative and see what new accessory is going to come off the hook next! ;-)

Here's a few new items just listed today, you can find them + more at my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

My first striped infinity scarf is so chunky and warm, plus it's reversible! :-)

Gray & Ivory Striped Crochet Infinity Scarf, Reversible Crochet/Knit Neck Warmer / Cowl : https://www.etsy.com/listing/216371308/ready-to-ship-gray-ivory-striped-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_1

Then there's my first cabled pom pom hat. This one's special because it's made with a super chunky and soft Lamb's Wool/Acrylic Yarn Blend. So incredibly soft and cozy!

Cream Wool Cabled Chunky Hat with PomPom / Crochet Beanie : https://www.etsy.com/listing/216373441/cream-wool-cabled-chunky-hat-with-pompom?ref=listing-shop-header-1

Can't wait to see what will end up in my shop next! :-)

New Scarf Designs Up In The VLC Shop!

Deep Red Reversible Chunky Cowl, Crochet/Knit Neck Warmer / Infinity Scarf : https://www.etsy.com/listing/216201185/ready-to-ship-deep-red-reversible-chunky?ref=shop_home_active_4

Oatmeal Crochet Scalloped Lacey Shawl / Infinity Scarf / Hood, Crocheted Neck Warmer : https://www.etsy.com/listing/216204695/oatmeal-crochet-scalloped-lacey-shawl?ref=listing-shop-header-0

Mustard Yellow Reversible Chunky Cowl, Crochet/Knit Neck Warmer / Infinity Scarf : https://www.etsy.com/listing/216201429/ready-to-ship-mustard-yellow-reversible?ref=listing-shop-header-1

Ivory Textured Crochet Infinity Scarf, Extra Long Chunky Neck Warmer / Cowl : https://www.etsy.com/listing/216202531/ivory-textured-crochet-infinity-scarf

Get them ALL + MORE at my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Waiting...

New crochet creations just waiting to be photographed and listed in my shop! Stay tuned...

New Crochet Creations Coming Soon!

Sneak peak of some new crochet creations coming soon to my shop...stay tuned! :-)

Last Day to Purchase in Time for the Holidays!

Today is the LAST DAY to purchase a VLC creation to receive in time for the holidays! Orders purchased tonight will ship tomorrow morning, make sure and choose priority shipping to insure you receive your goodies in time!

Shop VLC here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

New Patterns & Textures

I love playing with new patterns and textures with my crochet creations. Creativity is what makes crocheting fun! New items are coming to VLC with lots of new textures & styles & colors... stay tuned to see what new goodies will show up in my shop soon! :-)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Cute Custom Requests

Such a neat idea by @rawcliffephoto, who requested two of my caramel mini bows without any hairbands attached, to sew onto her fingerless gloves. They turned out so cute! ;-) 

I love doing custom requests! If you have any ideas of your own, I'll be happy to work with you. :-)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

(photo courtesy Stephanie of @rawcliffephoto)

Last Minute Gifts Ideas From VintageLookCreations

Still looking for some last minute gift ideas? I have a bunch of scarves and other VLC goodies made & ready to ship! (Like the scarves pictured above) All items marked as "Ready to Ship" in my shop will ship within 1 business day from date of purchase. Be sure to choose the priority shipping upgrade to insure your gift arrives in 2-3 business days. :-)

Click here to shop my store and see what last minute, handmade gifts you can snag at a steal! ;-)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Crochet + Saturday

Fingerless gloves in the works today... Happy Saturday! :-)

Want your own pair of VLC gloves handmade by me? I'd love to make you some! Many colors and styles available in my shop:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Follow me:

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Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AnnaVLC/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/vintagelookcreations/

My Vintage Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/timestreasurechest

VintageLookCreation2: https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreation2

Friday afternoon: custom crochet orders

Working on custom orders (such as this coral orange ski / pom pom hat) this afternoon. If you see an item in my shop but would like it in a different color--convo me and we'll make your vision a reality! :-)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Throw Back Thursday: First Etsy Sale

11/23/11


The Legwarmers that started it all...and with that VLC was born. :-)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Tools of the trade

Each VLC creation is made with one of these. :-)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations

Instagram

You can now follow me on Instagram!

http://instagram.com/vintagelookcreations

New VLC item! Flower Hair Bands/ Bracelets/ Scarf Cuff

1 item, 3 ways to wear it! Check them all out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagelookcreations?section_id=13653501&ref=shopsection_leftnav_6

 

How to: The Dutch French Braid Bun by vintagelookcreations

 

Everyone is wearing buns now-a-days, and there are so many ways to wear them! This one is super elegant looking. :-)

For this hairstyle, you will need the following:

Sock Bun Maker (found HERE on my etsy shop)
Bobby Pins
Hair Elastic

Now on with the tutorial! :-)

1.  Put hair in high ponytail. Place it in the spot that you want the bun to be.

 

2. Put ponytail through the sock bun maker, leaving out a small piece of hair (about a 1 inch section)

3. Fan hair out around the sock bun like so.

4. Find the small section you left out, and divide it in three, preparing to start a Dutch French braid. (If you are unfamiliar with the Dutch French Braid, please see the tutorial HERE.)

5. Grab a small section from the hair hanging over the bun maker, and add it to the left piece.

6. Cross this new left section UNDER the middle section, then cross the right piece UNDER the (new) middle section..

7. Continue Dutch French Braid around (adding hair only to the left section, and crossing left under middle, then right under middle each time)

 

 

8. Once you have added in the last piece of hair from on top of the bun, continue braiding the hair all the way down.

 

 

 

9. Wrap the tail around the bun. (if you have shorter hair, the tail won't be as long)

10. Use bobby pins to hide the tail, and to secure all the way around.

11. Gently pull the sides of each braid loop all the way around to make the braid look extra full and thick.

 

And you are finished! This hairstyle took me 2 times to get it down, so don't give up if it doesn't turn out right the first time! Remember, practice makes perfect! :-)