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“Perfectly Pink” for My Sweet Little Darling

I hope you don’t get tired of seeing pink on my Little Darling because it seems to be Gina’s most favorite color in the whole world.  Gina is a girly girl through and through and I love that about her.

I decided to call this ensemble “Perfectly Pink” because it is the perfect shade of pink, not too blush-y or violet-y, just pink.  When this shade gets paired with yellow, kelly green, and white cotton accents it shouts summer, don’t you think?

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Gina’s crocheted hat frames her sweet face perfectly.  A matching band decorates the crown and a hand made wool felt flower and crocheted leaf draw your eye to this darling’s face.

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Gina’s light and summery sweater is hand knit in white bamboo with a lacy panel running along the center of each sleeve.  A pair of mirrored image floral motifs in coordinating colors adorn the center front of the sweater.

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This summery ensemble wouldn’t be complete without a pair of crocheted ballet slipper shoes in cotton thread with matching roses on the sides of each shoe.  I love the way these tiny slippers show off the Little Darlings delicately shaped feet and ankles.

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For more information on “Perfectly Pink” please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

“Sunshine & Posies” for Patience

Patience is all about summer sunshine and flowers, flowers everywhere.  Doesn’t she look all bright and happy and ready to make you smile?

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sunshine & posies 285Patience saw the shrug that I made for Talyssa and Gina; she suggested that I make her one as well to complete this ensemble.  Patience’s lace shrug is in buttercup yellow bamboo.  Yes, this is the discontinued yellow bamboo that I have a very limited supply of, but it worked perfectly with this dress.

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I love Patience in hats.  This one is crocheted with three strands of cotton in two different weights of thread.  The brim can be turned up, down, or a bit of both.  The band matches the dress.  I “free hand” crocheted (no pattern) the flower to coordinate with the shapes on the dress.  It is a cup shape and filled with yellow beads for the stamens and has a curly apple green stem.

sunshine & posies 422The elbow length shrug falls just above the ribbon bow in the back.

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For more information on Patience’s “Sunshine & Posies” ensemble, please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

“A Midsummer’s Garden”

As we head into summer our gardens will be at their summer’s best.  Are you ready to enjoy this special time of year?

My Little Darling, Gina, has donned a summery ensemble to wear while meandering amongst the flowers and maybe picking a few too.

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a midsummer's garden 039Gina’s pure white bamboo lace sweater is embroidered with its own mirrored garden motifs.  They coordinate with her summer dress which is in a palette of cool summer colors.

a midsummer's garden 035a midsummer's garden 045The knitted lace motif follows the hemline of the cardigan and down the center of each sleeve.

The little crocheted ballet slippers add a magical touch to this ensemble and show off the Little Darlings’ sweetly shaped feet.

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a midsummer's garden 026Gina picked a few blossoms just for you!

a midsummer's garden 048For more information on Gina’s “A Midsummer’s Garden” please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .