New layout......

I finished my new layout. As you can see I have added pages to the top of the site. This way you will be able to find things much easier. I have also took pictures of my workspace to share with you. I added some new follow me buttons and I made a grab me button. It´s yours!!! Just copy and paste the code to your blog/website. Last but not least I have updated my flickr photostream. Be sure to check it out.
That´s it, I really hope you like it. Please let me know what you think, what you like, don´t like, or miss!!!!

Big Update: charity

Hi everyone,

Besides crocheting I have another thing in my life that plays a big role. I am 100 procent vegetarian and I give my time to raise public awareness about animal cruelity around the world. Me and some friends made a dutch blog about the subject. And I volunteer at an animal shelter in the neighbourhood. Because of this I have decided that from january 1st of 2011 I will donate a minimum of 80 procent (maxium 20 procent will be used for paypal/etsy fees) of what I earn with funandfang to animal welfare organizations. When I have raised 20 dollars, I will make a donation to an organization of my choice. When I have done so I will tell you about it through my blog.
I have chosen not to mention this in my etsy shop, since the rules on etsy state you have to write a piece about which organization you will donate to and with me this will vary. I want to support various animal welfare organisations on different levels.
I am very excited about this and I will keep you all posted on the subject!

what´s going on?

Hi there,

The snow has melted, which is a good thing, because my little dog looked like frosty the snowman everytime he came back from a little walk. It is still cold though.....
Just a little update. I am working on some new patterns/products. I am planning to do something for charity, but I am still doing some research.
But because I don´t want to be quiet for to long, somewhere next week I am planning to do a new giveaway. whooohhoooooo!
So be a little patient!

See you soon!

Something else....

I thought it was time for something else and something new. I started cross stitching and made my own vampire designs.

These two cute magnets are completely handmade by me and now for sale in my etsy shop

Halloween SALE

Because it is almost Halloween, I have decided to do a SALE in my etsy shop.
All halloween crochet patterns are 50% off!!!!!
So hurry to the shop for your last minute halloween projects!

A Autumn giveaway!!!!!

The leaves are starting to fall frm the trees and the summer is almost over, my favourite season is starting. That is why I need to celebrate, so I decided to do a giveaway.

What to win?
2 patterns (or printables) of your choice from my shop. Click here to take a look around.

What to do?
Leave a comment or send me an email at [email protected].

When will it end?
At monday 20 september at 12 (UTC+01:00) in the afternoon. Be sure to leave me a note before then.

When will I know if I won?
I will anound the winner tuesday. I will pick the winner randomly!

So good luck everyone!

There is a little post about my little bat halloween invitation on this cool site, make your own invitations! She did a great job with describing my pattern, take a look here

thanks so much to peata!

You want to make your own bat? Click here to get the pattern at my shop!

new halloween printables and crochet pattern

I have been working on new halloween printables and a crochet pattern! The last one has a printable invitation. So crochet this bat for all your friends and invite them to your party!

Both are for sale in my etsy shop!

Look at what my friend made!

My friend, Ayla May de Zeeuw made a necklace with a little picture of my vampire turtle! Isn´t it just too cute? I am in love with it! Thanks so much Ayla!

Whaa this is so great!

I didn´t know this, but today when I started to search the internet I discovered I am being mentioned on supercutekawaii

I am soooo happy!

I love fangs!

Because I love fangs, a tribute to the king of fangs, dracula!

I have created a pattern for a little dracula with his castle. They are easy to make, and for sale in my etsy and dawanda shop!

printable bookmark and bookplates little vampire loves to read

Printable bookmark and bookplates now for sale in my etsy shop!
For those who love paranormal romances, vampires or fantasy books.

New Pattern Miss Sookie and her weird little plants

Miss sookie is a little weird, she loves gardening but only at night. She planted some strange flowers, dracularis nightis or vampire flower. They only blossom once a month at full moon!

Now available at my shops!

FREE flower keychain crochet pattern!!!!!

Materials:

-crochet hook ( i used 2.0 mm)

-yarn/wool

-needle

-embroidery floss

-keychain ring

- ribbon

-maybe some beams

Abbreviations

st- stitch

sl st- slip stitch

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

tc - triple crochet

inc - increase

dec - decrease

* - repeat between * and *

notes

Work in continuous rounds, use stitch markter to keep track of where you are

With white

R1: sc 6 in magic ring

R2: inc around (12)

R3: *sc 1, inc* repeat around (18)

R4: *sc 2, inc* repeat around (24)

R5: through backloops only 24

R6: *sc 2, dec* (18)

R7: *sc 1, dec* (12)

R8: dec around (6)

Close, fasten off.

With red

Secure in front loops of round 5

*sc, (dc 2) in same st, (tc1, ch1, tc 1) in same st, (dc2) in same st* this makes 1 leaf, repeat 5 times. Now you will have 6 leafs in total.

Fasten off

If you like embroider mouth and eyes on flower.

Secure a bow to the flower (maybe add some beams) and tie it to the keychain ring.

hyves!

Hi there,

For all dutch people out there, I have a hyves now! Take a look ! In the blog section you will find my free patterns in dutch!

Hoi allemaal,

Ik heb nu ook een hyves. Neem even een kijkje. In het onderdeel blog, vind je mijn gratis patronen nu ook in het nederlands

Now open, my dawanda shop!!!

Today I have opened my dawanda shop! It is a german site, but I sell my patterns in english.

Visit me!!!! click on the dawanda pictures, at the left side of the page!

I am featured on favecrafts!

Check it out!!

www.favecraftsblog.com/crochet-for-easter/

Thanks so much for this!

Free stationery! Sweet little vampire!

ENJOY! (just click on the picture and print!)

I am featured on crochetpatterncentral!

Hi there,

My easter egg pattern is linked on www.crochetpatterncentral.com
You can find me in the easter section!

Thanks

My vampire turtle summer girl pattern

She is finished, you can buy her now at my etsy shop!!!!