Journaling, Printables, & Cross-stitch Patterns
Colorful crayon keychains? Yes please! This pattern is fun to make and great for beginners. You can make so many of these with so many different colors! This pattern can also be customized by stitching someone's name on it! Let's start... Measurements Diameter: 3 cmLength: 12 cm Material Light-weight cotton yarn 3 mm hook 6... Continue Reading →
To bee or not to bee! This keychain turned out so cute, I already made 3 and can't stop making it. The pattern is great for beginners. The bee itself works as a keychain and also as a small toy. Let's start! Material Medium-weight yarn 6 mm hook Toy stuffing 8 mm safety eyes Scissors... Continue Reading →
I am in my granny phase I have been looking around the internet trying to find the perfect circular granny pattern. I tried a few pattern out that did not come out how I would have liked them to. So, I decided to make up my own pattern! This granny pattern was designed for a... Continue Reading →
Ramadan is the month of blessings, forgiveness, ... and crocheting Ramadan inspired pieces! Okay, I may have made up that third out to fit my own Ramadan spirit, but still! To be fair, this beginner-friendly lantern garland can work as a decoration for so many other occastions, so let's get started! Material Cotton light yarn... Continue Reading →
This voodoo doll makes a great keychain and an even better pincushion! The pattern is super fun and easy, plus you can customize the end look of the doll to your liking in what buttons you add and the stitching. Material Cotton light yarn 3 mm hook Scissors Needle Buttons Embroidery thread Stitches Used |... Continue Reading →
This coaster is turtley cute! If you are looking for a coaster that is cute but also beginner friendly, you have come to the right place! Don't let the "amigurumi" part of the coaster scare you, because the stitches are pretty simple. This coaster would look great on your desk and even makes an adorable... Continue Reading →
These bubble tea coasters are brew-tea-ful! Coasters are one of my favorite things to crochet because they are more or less a quick project that you can finish in an hour or so and then you can directly use it! They also make great as house-warming gifts or any other gift really. Material Super fine... Continue Reading →
If you are looking to make the cutest key cover out there, you are in the right place! Winnie the Pooh is such a lovable character that I can not resist making a key cover inspired by him. So here goes... This pattern is great for beginners (I know I almost always say that, but... Continue Reading →
I have been wanting to wear Minnie Mouse ears for forever now; not because I am going on a trip to Disneyland (I wish), and not because it is for a Halloween costume (it's literally January), but just because. Honestly they are great for beginners and fun to make! I'm going to wear these all... Continue Reading →
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I ready for it with my crochet heart bag! This crochet bag is not only super cute to wear (especially on valentine's day and other lovie dovie moments of your life) it is great for beginners! The bag is made up of two hearts which are the... Continue Reading →
Hands down the cutest phone pouch EVER! The best part about this phone pouch is the mushroom cover which not only is cute but also closes the phone pouch. Aside from the phone pouch being extremely cute, it is very useful for when your outfit has small pockets and you don't want to throw your... Continue Reading →
This coaster is just avocadorable. The math behind this design is simple, I wanted make coatsers for my apartment and I like avocados. So here we are! The design is cute, great for beginners, and quick to finish. Material Super fine cotton yarn in brown, light green, and dark green 3 mm crochet hook Needle... Continue Reading →
"It all started with a mouse" Mickey Mouse will forever be one of my favorite cartoon characters. The story behind Mickey and Disney is magical and why I continiously crochet Disney inspired items every now and then. Material Lightweight yarn in red and black 4 mm crochet hook White buttons Tapestry needle Scissors Sewing thread... Continue Reading →
These fingerless gloves put the jingle in jingle bells! This is definitely on the "Top 5 Favorite Things that I Have Designed" list. I have always wanted to crochet fingerless gloves, and to make them festive was the cherry on top. You can wear these all winter long and spread holiday spirit with the non-stop... Continue Reading →
HO HO HO-w adorable is this bag?? This is the perfect bag to crochet this holiday season! It is fun, easy, and very festive! I love cross bags so much because you can grab it to go while you run errands, you do not have to worry about putting it down, and they look cute!... Continue Reading →
This sweater was actually in my "unfinished projects" pile for a while now. I finally got around to finishing it. I was a bit frustrated because I had to frog one of the sleeves cause of a small mistakes which was the reason I put it on hold. Howeeeever, now that I managed to finish... Continue Reading →
Trick or Treat? more like Crochet and Treat! I started this project on a whim and with little to no planning, but I loved how it turned out! This pattern is a quick and easy project that you can use for your candy right away! Material Lightweight yarn in orange and black 4 mm crochet... Continue Reading →
How can something be spooky but also nice? This eyeball is my new favorite granny square. It is extremely easy to make and the result is too good! Material Lightweight acrylic yarn in green, black, yellow, and red 4 mm crochet hook Scissors Needle Stitches Used | Abbreviations Magic ring (MR) Slip stitch (sl st)... Continue Reading →
Spooky but cute! Granny squares are my favorite because they have soo much potential! You can turn granny squares into a mini purse, a tote bag, a blanket, etc. Pretty much anything. I will be doing a series of granny squares in the upcoming period so stay tuned! Material Lightweight acrylic yarn in Black, Orange,... Continue Reading →
This is by far my most colorful coaster, I mean the title itself says rainbow! This pattern is great for beginners, and not only is it colorful, but also pretty simple. Measurements: ~10.5 cm in diameter Material Super Fine cotton yarn in 6 colors 3 mm crochet hook Needle Scissors Stitched Used | Abbreviations Magic... Continue Reading →
The other day I was carrying a small purse and I needed a small wallet that would actually fit inside my purse instead of just throwing my money in the purse. Which leads us to this crochet pattern... I wanted to go for a Tanjiro themed wallet because ever since I finished Season 2 of... Continue Reading →
What is better than a crochet toy? A crochet fidget toy! What is fun about this toy is that it is super easy to make and super fun as well! Material Cotton yarn in 7 colors (6 for the cubes and 1 to join the cubes) 3 mm crochet hook Needle Scissors Toy stuffing Stitched... Continue Reading →
My new moto is, why buy a sweater when you can crochet one yourself?! I wanted to crochet a sweater that was kind of unique, but also fun; hence the color-blocking. In all honestly, I originally planned to only have the sleeves in different colors, but I ran out of yarn for the collar and... Continue Reading →
I have so many coins lying around that I had no choice but to make a coin pouch! And if I am going to be making a coin pouch, I might as well make a cute one that comes in the shape of a watermelon! I have been using the coin pouch that I crocheted... Continue Reading →
Nothing beats making coasters for your house that match the seasons, let alone making ones for christmas! It'll add festive vibes to your house and come in handy when you want to put your hot cocoa on the table! Material Cotton yarn in 3 colors (White, Green, and Red)3 mm crochet hookNeedleScissors Stitches Used |... Continue Reading →
These stickers make weather tracking extra cute! A smiling cloud? Don't mind if I do! I have always wanted to track the weather in my bullet journal. However, I definitely would not want to be doodling a sun every day of the year. Also, let's face it, I neither have the time nor the ability... Continue Reading →
F.R.E.I.N.D.S will always have a special place in my heart. FRIENDS to me is like a hot cup of chocolate on a rainy afternoon. It is just a feel good series for me. Despite knowing by heart all the jokes, scenes, and storylines, I am always up for watching an episode. Since I am constantly... Continue Reading →
I have been wanting to crochet a jacket since FOREVER. I knew it would be a big projcet to go into, but I definitely was not expecting it to take as much time as it did. So if you are planning on making one, get ready for a long but enjoyable ride! I am convinced... Continue Reading →
I LOVE this phone pouch SOO much! It is just great to constantly have a place for your phone that is very accessible. I personally prefer to keep my phone out of my hands to avoid dropping it. Putting the phone in my pocket can be annoying as it could restrict my movement, and also... Continue Reading →
It is believed that the Evil Eye brings good luck and protection; it protects it's owner from harmful energy and negativity. Evil Eyes are so popular so much so that the design has been used for home decor, keychains, and and jewlery! In other words, everything... Material Cotton yarn in black, blue, white, and navy2... Continue Reading →
"What is grief, if not love persevering" If you are new here, you might not know that I am a HUUUGE Marvel fan! I have been watching the movies for a long time and it is one of my favorite movie franchises. The Marvel cinematic universe includes so many amazing characters and stories, that I... Continue Reading →
If your timeline does not look like this lately... ⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜⬜🟩🟨⬜⬜🟨🟩🟩⬜🟨🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 You have obviously been captured by aliens and taken to outer space with no access to internet, because that thing is EVERYWHERE. Jokes aside... Wordle is a web-based word game developed by Josh Wardle. Each day a new five-letter word is released and players have... Continue Reading →
If you have not played or heard of Among Us, where were you the past 2 years? Among Us is an online mltiplayer game that was released in 2018, but actually became massively popular in 2019! It is inspire by the party game Mafia, and well people were in quarantine so there was basically nothing... Continue Reading →
The Office is BY FAR my FAVORITE series! I am always up for re-watching The Office any day, any time. Micheal Scott is HILARIOUS, Dwight is just Dwight, and Jim and Pam are one of my favorite TV couples and beyond goals! Since I am huuuge fan of the series, I decided to dedicate a... Continue Reading →
My New Year resolutions will always include "Learn a new language" Honestly nothing beats the feeling of crossing off items on a To Do list and coloring boxes in a tracker. It even feels best when it is a tracker you can refer to daily and you can quickly start seeing your progress. If you... Continue Reading →
Decorate your home next Christmas with these Santa coasters! These jolly coasters work perfectly for your cozy hot cocoa mugs. Also, the Christmas colors add joy and spirit to the desk! 'Tis the season to crochet Santa coasters! If you are thinking of crocheting some secret santa gifts, this coaster would work great! A santa... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a fast handmade bookmark, you came to the right place! This pencil bookmark is by far the easiest bookmark, but is still very cute! Material Cotton yarn in Yellow, Pink, Gray, Beige, and black2mm crochet hookYarn NeedleScissors Stitches Used Slip knotChain (ch)Half Double Crochet (hdc)Half Double Crochet 2 together (hdc2tog)... Continue Reading →
I have been trying to up my journaling game for some time now, and stickers are a GREAT way to do that!! Stickers are a quick and easy way to add some excitement to your bullet journal! They can also be pretty helpful and time savers; instead of spending a lot of time perfecting your... Continue Reading →
So many passwords... not enough memory. I have signed up to so many websites that my brain at this point can't handle memorizing all the usernames, emails, and passwords. If you are as forgetful as I am then this tracker is for you! The Design It is pretty straight forward. Download the printable and jot... Continue Reading →
Sleep is the best meditation... Having a good night's sleep is no secret for being good for your health. A good night's sleep is not just important to energize your mood and remove dark circles from under your eyes, but also for maintaining your emotional well-being. It provides balance for both - your physical and... Continue Reading →
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it's the perfect time to start doing some BOO-tiful halloween themed cross stitch patterns! I created the below patterns on a 14 count Aida fabric using 3 strands of embroidery floss; I just prefer it that way. However, it can also be embroided using 2 stands of... Continue Reading →
Meal planning is not just about plannning the meals for a week, it is also a LIFE SAVIOR! I absolutely can't stand going through a week of non-planned meals. It literally throws me off the entire week all because every day I have to wake up and ask myself the most tiring question "What should... Continue Reading →
How do people go through their lives without a weekly spread?? A weekly spread is literally what keeps me on track and on top of things. I need my daily To Do lists to know what needs to get done! The Design The design is spread over 2 pages. It includes all 7 days of... Continue Reading →
"After all this time? Always" If you or someone you know know is a Harry Potter fan, the below pattern is PERFECT! I actually designed this pattern and stitched it as gift for my friend who not only watched the movies, but read the books. The pattern is great for beginners and only requires one... Continue Reading →
Any Avenger movie fans out there?? Well, I am a HUUUUGE fan! So much so that I decided to create some free Avenger themed cross stitch patterns! I created the below patterns on a 14 count Aida fabric using 3 strands of embroidery floss; I just prefer it that way. However, it can also be... Continue Reading →
A habit tracker is a simple way to measure whether you did a habit. The Design The Habit Tracker has 9 spots for habits that you can track and 31 days each. After choosing the habits that you want to track, cross / color the days where you do that habit as you go through the month. It... Continue Reading →
Material Embroidery Floss Bobbins TemplateCardboard / thick paperScissorsEmbroidery FlossPen / pencil (optional for those who want to label the bobbins)Hole punch (optional) How To 1. Print out an embroidery floss bobbin template on a piece of cardboard / thick paper If you are looking for a bobbin's template, I have one available in my shop,... Continue Reading →
The Design The tracker has 31 watermelons - a watermelon for each day of the month. It has 6 moods that you can fill in and color code them as you wish. You can color them shades of red / pink, or go for multiple colors that go along together. Moods to track: Happy, Average... Continue Reading →
Monthly calendars are a great way to track your monthly events all in one place. It makes a great visual for when you want to add new events and see how they fit in with your overall schedule. Despite the fact that daily To Do lists are a must have for me, monthly goals are... Continue Reading →
Every month in the journal deserves a cute monthly cover, and July is no different! Summer has just started so it made sense to go for a watermelon theme. I actually LOVE watermelons. From where I come from, it is very popular to eat a cheese sandwich with slices of watermelons on the side for... Continue Reading →
You know what is better than a normal keychain? A customized embroidery keychain! I just love gifting people customized gifts that are made specifically for them. Customized embroidery / cross-stitch keychains are a great item to gift because 1) can be customized and 2) they are used all the time! Here's how I have been... Continue Reading →
Embroidery hoops are the PERFECT way to frame your finished embroidery pieces. Not only does hoop framing look good, but it is the easiest! I have tried multiple techniques to back an emroidery hoop. However, the method I am sharing in this post is my favorite. It's definitely my go-to method; it's easy, cheap, fast,... Continue Reading →
Exercise? ... I thought you said EXTRA FRIES! An easy and quick pattern that can either be a fun toy or turned into a keychain! If you speak French Fries, then this fries crochet is for you! Finished Size: 5 cm in height by 4 cm in width Material Cotton yarn in Red and Yellow2... Continue Reading →
It has been scientifically proven that it takes about 2 months to build a habit (66 days to be exact). Tracking habits is by far my FAVORITE thing to do, and to be honest, my most consistent journaling element EVER! I try my best to maintain a set of habits to track, but still try... Continue Reading →
"We are what we repeatedly do." This is hands down one of the templates that I can not live without. I use it monthly to track my habits. It includes mostly things that I need to be doing daily/weekly (or at least do my best to do). Drawing the tracker is a time consuming task,... Continue Reading →
"There are a lot of things to be happy about" ... and I want to track them! Let's Track the Year! Each year, I try to create a new yearly mood tracker. Aaaand, here comes the one for 2019! It's by far definitely a favorite tracker because I loved the Inside Out movie sooo much!... Continue Reading →
Ready for the holidays? I know I am! The Design It's always nice to see how your month turned out to be by tracking how you felt throughout it!And what better way to do that, then having holiday lights as a template! I filled in the moods that I wanted to track and then assigned... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't like to binge watch movies?! The Design There are plenty of must-watch-movies that I want to watch but still have not gotten the chance or the time to do it. Sooo I decided to start writing them down! This way, whenever I want to watch a movie, I just look at the list... Continue Reading →
if you enjoy runnin or walking, this one is for you! The Design Basically, what I do is that each time I run, I color the distance that I covered during that run. 1 Square = 1 Km I dedicate a color for each run to be able to differentiate the number of runs I... Continue Reading →
If you're a reader, then this one is definitely for YOU! The Design I chose to keep it simple by just adding one of my favorite quotes about reading. I created two designes; one for those who prefer to have the page lined, and another for those who prefer it blank. Lined Page Blank Page... Continue Reading →
I've never done a yearly calendar, but there's a first for everything! I decided to start a yearly calendar because I thought it would be cool to track all the important dates in one single spread. It would be nice to take a look at it at the end of the year and see all... Continue Reading →
Another year basically just means another YEAR IN PIXELS! The Design I ended up using a scale to describe the day using adjectives. I think this will make it more accurate than just the smiley faces I've used in Year In Pixels 2017. I just loooove how it turned out. It's making me all excited... Continue Reading →
Here's for Another Month! Since it's September, I have almost non-existing artistic skill, and I'm lazy as hell, I wanted to do something easy and simple. I just drew bunch of twigs with leaves and it actually turned out pretty awesome! I colored them 3 shades of green just to give it more texture and... Continue Reading →
If you ever needed a way to track the series you watch, THIS IS IT! 😀 The Design: Basically, I drew movie clips and wrote the name of the series inside of them. Afterwards, I added tables and numbered the boxes based on the # of episodes that season had. This way, I just color... Continue Reading →
Flowers, Flowers EVERYWHERE! Kept it a bit simple this month. Decided to make April flower-themed, so this explains the washi tape across my page. Font Used I found one online and tried to replicate it. It's not perfect, but it doesn't have to be. (That's the best part.)
It's APRIL! ... Better start tracking! The Design: Another simple tracker because I track in colors. I had a flowery themed font for the month's name because it's officially spring time! What It Looks Like: I personally decided to print it as an A5 size this month because I don't feel like I want it to... Continue Reading →
MARCH IS HERE! So many things to track! ^_^ I'm going for a simple tracker this month, all because of the fact that I track with all sorts of colors, so a simple tracker by the end of the month turns into something colorful! 😀 The Design WHAT MINE LOOKS LIKE: Basically, I'm tracking 14... Continue Reading →
Another month, another calendar for the bullet journal! The Design Decided to go with a simple design this month. I enlarged the boxes a bit to benefit from the space. I also designed it in a way that if it was folded in half, it would happen to be exactly at the line that separates... Continue Reading →
Tired of forgetting when did you last do something? It's time to journal those dates! 😀 (The above statement sounds like an anti-dandruff shampoo ad, but whatever) A simple page in your bullet journal that will help you track dates of things you don't necessarily do on a weekly or even monthly basis. When Did... Continue Reading →
Okay, this month is all about "love being in the air," and that's why my February Activity Tracker looks a little like this: I designed it, downloaded it with a size of A4 (the size of bullet journal paper is A5), and glued it to my bullet journal on two pages next to each other!... Continue Reading →
Okay, it's February, so yeah, my bullet journal is going to have a Valentine themed month! My Entry How I Did It It's more or less a simple monthly entry. 1. DREW A HEART... I used a ruler stencil and drew a heart using a pencil 2. QUOTES ALL AROUND... I chose couple of quotes I... Continue Reading →
Well, February is here and it's time for a new monthly calendar in my Bu-Jo! My friend drew a nice calendar in her Bu-Jo and that's how I was  inspired to do mine! Actually she gave me the idea of transforming her drawing into a printable calendar for myself and others out there. 🙂 steps... Continue Reading →
If you're living in Lebanon such as myself, you'd know that finding journaling accessories is hard and the stores that have them are very limited. & when you finally DO find a place, it's usually expensive as hell. HOWEVER! I was going for a run the other day and went into a store called "Brands For... Continue Reading →
I've been trying to create a Yoga Workout Tracker in my bullet journal for quite some time now... Since I'm new to Yoga, I didn't think it would fit doing one of those challenges that mention the movements that I'd have to do every day alone. I'm new to the extent that I don't even... Continue Reading →
Track in your journal all the movies that you have watched! You could also add ratings if you want to. The Design I designed two kinds of pages. Page 1 includes the title along with film reels and Page 2 includes the film reels alone. This way, whenever I need to add more movies, I... Continue Reading →
Hello, my name is Dana, and I bite my nails. (The first step is admitting that I have a problem!) I'm trying to grow out my nails because at the moment they are currently barely existing! SO! To encourage myself a bit, I have decided to include a page in my bullet journal to remind me... Continue Reading →
If you love to read books, your journal is the perfect place to write down books you've read throughout the year / books you'd like to read! I saw couple of ideas online and was inspired to do something similar. Since my drawing skills are very basic, I decided to Photoshop my way through this.... Continue Reading →
If you like to track daily habits and activities - or even activities you do every couple of days, an Activity Tracker is just the perfect thing for you! It's  a great way to keep note of everything you do on regular basis and works as a reminder for things you have done/still have to do!... Continue Reading →
If you've read my previous post: DIY Calendar For Your Bullet Journal, you'd know that I decided to design, print, and glue a calendar to my Bu-Jo. The post included the steps of how I designed and decorated it. I previously just did for the month of January alone, below are the rest of the... Continue Reading →
Nothing beats having a calendar inside your bullet journal. Not only will you be able to document and track important events and dates, but also a great way to have those dates available to look back on them one day and review the year! How i did my calendar >>> DIY a Cool Calendar for... Continue Reading →
It's always nice to notice how you year turns out as you track the happy days and the not so happy ones... Year in Pixels is the PERFECT way to do so! The Design 1. Print the design and glue it to your journal 2. Color the key on the side I decided to add... Continue Reading →
Today is the big day! It's the last day of 2016 and time to start journaling your New Year resolutions! Below are easy ideas you can try out! IDEA #1 Add A Picture to Each Resolution You can color the picture once you do it. I got the pictures from the internet, edited them to... Continue Reading →
Since 2016 is almost over, this is the perfect time to finish your journal with a few pages that wrap up the year! Here are: 7 End-of-the-Year Journal Prompts for Self-Reflection 1. Things I'm Leaving Behind: List things, personal characteristics, or bad habits that you aim to stop doing in the next year. 2. Review the... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wanted to write titles in you journal in cool fonts but sucked at having artistic skills like me? Well, here's a trick... Open Microsoft Office Word 2. Write your title 3. Choose a font that you like and the size that suits your journal 4. Trace your word on a piece of... Continue Reading →
If you've been thinking about starting a journal, this is the perfect time to do so. It's the end of 2016, and what better way to start 2017 than by committing to a journal for at least one full year. A full year might seem scary at the moment, but soon enough, you'll enjoy each... Continue Reading →
365 Days of Dana 