Crochet Doll's Accessories (part 2)

Assalamu Alaikum!

It's Zainab here. As promised here is the next part to my crochet doll's accessories post. If you haven't seen the first part you can click here to view it. In today's post I'll be showing you some jackets, boots, a bag and some crochet pet rabbits.

Here is one of our dolls modelling the outfits for you!

This jacket was my first successful one.

I had made two before but they didn't turn out right. I followed this YouTube video to make it.

These were the second pair of boots that I made. They are easy to remove but they fit well and don't fall off when playing with the doll. I made up the pattern for them myself, masha'Allah.

Moving on to the next outfit.

It's the same as the other jacket only I added ruffles to the sleeves.

These boots were my third try. They are much longer than the previous pair.

This is the only bag I have made so far. Again, it's a pattern that I just made up.

After two failed attempts to make a crochet rabbit, I finally came up with a pattern that seems to work, alhamdulillah. I got inspiration from this YouTube video on how to make a crochet teddy bear. It is very long but I only used the part on how to make the bear's body. Only I lessened the amount of stitches so that they would turn out smaller. I also didn't make the limbs because I found them cuter that way!

These are the only photos we have of the pet rabbits. I made them for some of Sumayyah's friends.

Here are the failed attempts! Remember they are meant to be rabbits, but one looks a bit like a dog and the other looks more like an owl.

I gave them to Sumayyah to keep and they are still quite cute really. Only you can't tell what animal they are meant to be!

Alhamdulillah, I am very happy with all the accessories I've made - even the mistakes. Without making mistakes I wouldn't have learnt, so I'm glad that I made them! I hope you have enjoyed this post and are looking forward to part three, insha'Allah!

Wassalam,

Zainab



Lime Lemonade Recipe

Assalamu Alaikum!

It's Hanifah here and today I wanted to share my recipe for lime lemonade. I have made it a couple of times before and our family really enjoys it, so I hope you will too. Let's begin!

For this recipe you will need:-

1.5 litres water

150g sugar

5 medium-sized lemons

3 limes


First you will need to heat the sugar and water on a low heat.

Stir until the sugar dissolves and then remove from heat.

Then cut and squeeze the lemons and limes.

Save a few lemon and lime slices to garnish if you would like.

Next add the lemon and lime juice to the sugary water.

Place the pan on a very low heat for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do a taste test and add a little more sugar if needed.

Remove from heat and allow to cool for a while before pouring the lemonade into a jug. Then place in the fridge to cool completely before serving.

Remember to garnish with the lemon and lime slices.

You can click here to view my ginger biscuits recipe.

If you liked this post, then you may also want to take a look at my recipe for Mint Lemonade or my Strawberry Lemonade recipe.

See you next week, insha'Allah.

Wassalam,

Hanifah

Sumayyah's Abstract Artwork

Assalamu Alaikum!

Sumayyah here, and today, I would like to show you a very easy and fun project to do. It only takes a few minutes to do.

You will need:-

Scissors

Tape

Small or Big Canvas

Paint

Paintbrush

Palette (optional)

First, take your canvas and tape. Cut the tape and stick strips of it on the canvas, leaving some clear spaces as shown below.

Then paint the clear spaces. It's alright if the paint gets onto the tape.

When it dries, remove the tape.

If you like, you can paint the sides of the canvas as well.

And there, you are done!

This is a nice present to give to anyone who likes abstract art. If you have lots of canvases, you can make a lot in one day! Here are some embroidered canvases that I made for my parents for Eid.

I hope you liked this post and that you enjoy doing this craft.

Wassalam,

Sumayyah