Must Have Knitting and Crochet Craft Books for Girls

You may remember when I featured It Girl Knits by Phoenix Bess. Bess's how to guide contains pretty designs for girls between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, but can be worked up and modified for any age. There are a few more books that I would like to bring to your attention today, to add to your craft library: Twinkie Chan's Crochet Goodies for Fashion Foodies, 20 Yummy Treats to Wear and Cowlgirls: The Neck's Big Thing to Knit by Cathy Carron.

Chan's adorable book features 20 projects for the kawaii lover in your life. Carron's book offers the neck warmer and cowl lover an "ultimate feast" for the eyes and with over 40 projects to last all year long. Get your hands on a copy of these fabulous books. You will wow your friends with your knitting and crochet skills, and fashion sense.

Express Yourself with Inkwear

Inkwear temporary tattoos are stylish and follow today's trends. Want to try that tattoo style, but afraid of commitment? Try Inkwear first, and then if you love it, get the real thing. These fun tattoos are for sale for such a great price, you might not need to get that real, permanent tattoo. Inkwear offers more services such as custom tattoos that you design yourself and custom colors for tattoos already available. Just imagine, wearing that special tattoo that you drew, without the worry and fear of a real tattoo. Be as different as you want to be with custom colors too. These photo realistic-designs with three dimensional shading and bright colors will "wow" everyone that sees them. You can apply two or three bracelet tattoos for a quirky look, that can be worn with your metal or leather bangles and bracelets for ultra dimension. Get as colorful or as elegant as you wish, at a fraction of the price of other temporary tattoos.

Inkwear tattoos should last for at least two to five days in good condition and they are FDA approved.

Pretty Penny Designs - Unique Chokers

Red Vintage Silk Covered Beads Choker
Pink Silk Ruffles Necklace

Pretty Penny Designs is "a jewelry store that brings you brand new vintage jewelry hand crafted by the designer. She uses non-traditional materials such as vintage fabrics, re-purposed buttons, antique lace, tie silk and reclaimed leather. Each piece of this beautiful handmade jewelry will come ready for gift giving in a colorful box with a ribbon."

Also, check out the designers inspiring and fun blog, for great information and tips:

The Pretty Penny

Cute Knitted and Crocheted Toys

The absolute cutest bat you will ever create, can be found at CRAFT, here.
Bee "Buzz" knitted doll at http://www.blablakids.com/


McCain and Obama doll patterns from http://www.lionbrand.com/ Fun gifts for the patriot in your family :)

Sandra Backlund - "Last Breath Bruises" Collection

Indulge and be inspired by Sandra Backlund's latest collection. Intended, or not, the color palette is right on trend and gorgeously rich for Autumn. Backlund is one of my all time favorite artists. This is the future of fashion.

Photography : Annika Aschberg

Crocheted Necklaces by Dominique Desanti

Via Maris NYC is all about culture, fashion and style. Crocheted necklaces add texture and a personal style that only few can appreciate. The handcrafted look by Dominique Desanti is sure to please, with glass beads and soft yarns. These necklaces are eye catching statement pieces and perfect accessories to solid colored blouses or dresses.