Snowflake Macros

These photos were taken with my Nikon D7000 and my Nikkor 105mm/f2.8G Micro Lens.

It's been snowing here in Germany and I'm still working on perfecting the art of snowflake macro photography. They are just so dang hard for me to capture. So beautiful though. You'll always find me outside on a snowy day trying to get that perfect snowflake photo.

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Just One Photo

I'm sharing this one photo today. 

I took this on October 27, 2012 right outside my house here in Germany. We had our first snow and it was a little magical. I need a little magic in my life right now and something as simple as capturing these tiny snowflakes falling with all the autumn colors as a backdrop just did it perfectly. 

The snow didn't last long. We got just enough to create a pretty dusting on everything and then a few hours later it melted. The flurries continued though out the day though.

You may have noticed my absence recently. Please excuse me, I'll be taking some more time away from my blog for a little while. I just need some space as I have a lot of things taking my time and energy, both physically and emotionally. I'll be back when I feel more like blogging and sharing the going on's in our life. Right now I'm just enjoying every moment and cherishing the ones I love and our time together.

Christmas Craft: Crochet Snowflakes

A Christmas Craft!
These crocheted snowflakes are so fun!
I warn you now, these can be really addictive!

They are pretty easy and fast to make. I found the pattern here.

I used white Red Heart yarn and a 5mm hook.


DIRECTIONS:
First chain 6, then join with slip stitch to form a ring.
1. Chain 3 double chains into ring
2. Chain 5, then slip stitch in 5th chain from hook, to form a loop. (this is called a Picot)
3.  Repeat Picot 2 more times.
4. Slip stitch in first stitch of first Picot of 3-Picot group just made.
(This makes one point on the snowflake)
5. 2 double chain in ring
6. Repeat steps 2-5 four more times to make a 5 pointed snowflake.
7. Join with a slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3
8. Finish off and sew in ends.

***Sometimes I have a hard time reading directions when crocheting. If you're like that too, let me know in a comment, I'm considering making a short video on how to crochet these snowflakes.***

Your snowflakes will be floppy and want to fold up.
To make them stiffer and hang pretty, I decided to pin mine down to cardboard and spray with them with starch.
Then, I sprinkled mine with a little silver glitter for a little bit of sparkle!

Sprinkle with glitter when they are wet with starch. Let them dry, flip them over, pin them again and do the other side.


They can be used several ways:

Use them for decorating presents, hang them as ornaments, make a garland or make a pretty window decoration!

Have fun with them!
Happy crocheting!

xo's

Cat