Crochet Project: Kim Tae-Hee "My Princess" Headband

Got an interesting customized order from our Facebook page before the holidays. Our customer Cy sent us this photo of a pretty headband:

And even though I told her that the item in the photo was knitted and not crocheted, Cy went ahead and ordered the crochet part without the headband.

So I went ahead and researched about the accessory (did you know that you can drag a photo on to Google Images and Google finds the closest information about it? Try it, it's way cool!) and found out it's a hot fashion accessory among Kpop fans. It was worn my Kim Tae Hee in the "My Princess" Korean telenovela. Apparently, it's sold out even on eBay and that's probably why Cy found me :) 

http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/kim-tae-hees-my-princess-headband-becomes-a-hot-fashion-item
That's Kim Tae Hee on the left wearing the handmade headband

Anyway, had to eye the pattern and make my own version in crochet and hope I did justice somehow! Here are the photos of the work in progress:

Not bad for my first freeform crochet project :) And it's even less expensive than the $20.00 eBay price of the original headband!


Check out our Facebook page for more of our items up for grabs :)

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New Items Available in Our Store

Barefoot Sandals in Orange Gerbera with detachable flower

Holiday? What holiday? 


Well, that's how I felt when I saw it was already the last day of the year and for the first time in my life I was swamped with oDesk work and crochet projects instead of panicking with Christmas shopping for other people. It sounds selfish but it's the best gift I could give to someone who spends the rest of the year taking care of others :) Try it...it's liberating!


Anyway, I also got my sister hooked on crocheting all over again and she made these fabulous crochet bracelets:

Melissa bracelet in Gold with Jade Squares

Melissa bracelet in Gold with Turquoise Squares

Wear 'em stacked!

Here's the detail shot of the Barefoot Sandal in Orange Gerbera (the one on top of this post) and another shot without the detachable flower:

Here are more of my sister's bracelets:

Melissa bracelet in Steel with Gold Orbs and with matching ring

Melissa bracelet in Green Gold with Gold Orbs

Melissa bracelet in Green Gold with Mother-of-Pearl Ovals

Wear 'em stacked!

Check out our online store at facebook.com/millicentmelissa for our latest accessories!

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Bedridden with the Flu = New Crochet Items!

Bedridden with the flu since last Saturday hasn't stifled my creative juices from flowing at all :) For us crocheters (well, for me at least), having to stay at home means more time for our crochet and no virus could stop us from picking up our needles and skeins of yarn!

So here are the new items I made during my recuperation:

Leaf Earrings in Jade

Leaf Earrings in Jade (as worn)

Leaf Earrings in Ruby

Leaf Earrings in Ruby (as worn)

Got a request to make barefoot sandals so I made some experiments with designs I haven't seen anywhere else (even on Etsy!) and here are the first two:

Barefoot Sandals in Red Coral

Barefoot Sandals in Starfishes

I'll be coming up with new designs in a few days. You may want to get ready for the summer this early so order your pair now!

All these available now at our Facebook page at facebook.com/millicentmelissa.

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millicentmelissa Gratitude Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of millicentmelissa Handmade Accessories' first ever contest!

First prize goes to list number 84: Gail Franco

Second Prize: Victorian Lace Necklace

Second prize goes to list number 195: Vangie Espiritu

Third Prize: Gratitude Bib Necklace

Third prize goes to list number 35: Sheila Sardinia Diokno

Winners please leave me a private message on our our Facebook Page indicating your addresses so we can send the prizes to you right away.

Thank you Random.org for the raffle draw platform and thank you so much for joining our contest! Hope you can join us again next time :)

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The millicentmelissa Handmade Accessories Gratitude Raffle!

Contest Mechanics:

1. To qualify for the contest, visit   

https://www.facebook.com/millicentmelissa and "like" our page.

2. Proceed to http://crochetphilippines.blogspot.com, subscribe to the blog by entering your e-mail address. Please make sure your e-mail subscription to Crochet Philippines is activated by clicking the confirmation link in the e-mail you received otherwise your e-mail address would not be listed in the qualifying list for the contest. If you didn't get the subscription e-mail, please check in your Junk folder and make sure that Crochet Philippines is on your "safe senders" list.

3. Choose a post in Crochet Philippines by hovering over an image and click share then Facebook to post the link of the blogpost on your Facebook wall.

4. Three (3) winners will be chosen: One (1) from the Facebook fans and two (2) from Crochet Philippines subscribers who will each get one (1) fabulous and unique millicentmelissa Handmade Accessories Crochet Necklace pictured above.

5. Contest ends on 11:59 p.m. of September 28, 2012

6. Raffle draw will be held on our Mom's birthday, September 30, 2012 and the names of the winners will be announced at http://crochetphilippines.blogspot.com on the same day.

Disclaimer:

The contest is not endorsed or sponsored by Facebook; additionally, Facebook is not liable for information given to the contest facilitators.

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Feature of the Month: Yarn Source Manila

As millicentmelissa's Facebook page began getting a lot of "likes" this year, I received a nice message from a young lady introducing her online store of crochet yarns. I've become familiar with Yarn Source Manila ever since and liked the variety of crochet yarns Kimmy Maclang (the owner) sells on her site, yarns that have fabulous colors and rich textures which are rarely, if not never, found in local retail stores.

Below are some of the Yarn Source Manila's products:

Latest batch of Cotton Yarns

 

Clockwise from upper left: Olive Green 365g (P127.75), Pistachio Green 220g (P77.00),
Screamin' Green 230g (P80.50), Inch Norm 330g (P115.50) and
Fern 330g (P115.50)

Upper left: Pacific Blue 280g (P98.00), upper right: Cerulean 345g (P120.75)
and bottom: Carribean Green 375g (P131.25)

Yarn Source Manila also offers acrylic yarns and multicolored yarns but the latest batch has been sold out. With their brilliant color collection, it's no wonder latest shipments are selling like pancakes :)

Better like their page by clicking here so you can get updates of new collections right away!

For easier purchasing, you can also check out Yarn Source Manila's multiply store here.

Acrylic yarns

Multicolored Yarns

Always been a fan of multicolored yarns. They're just so fancy that's why I use most of them in my projects like these dorset buttons and gorgeous crochet earrings and necklaces.

They also have tie-dyed acrylic yarn hanks for knitting or crochet projects. Yarns are soft and would be great for a comfortable sweater or clothing. Price is P360.00 per hank.

Mediterranean colors

Acrylic yarn hank. Love that fuschia color

Looking like blue flames...

Got a new update from Kimmy! 

Yarn Source Manila is holding a Facebook contest where winners will get a chance to grab unique and vibrant crochet yarns so head on to their Facebook page RIGHT NOW by clicking here!

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Trying To Get My Crochet Mojo Back!

It's been awhile since I picked up my yarn and hook. But with the Facebook page of millicentmelissa Handmade Accessories garnering almost 200 likes and my latest membership to the Philippines Crafters Association Facebook group, I had to get my "crochet mojo" back right away!

Here is the latest crochet necklace,

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