Mandarin Duck Sighting on Milwaukee Lakeshore, WI

February 26, 2023 By Nadia Fuad in Blog Posts Tags: bird, bird mystery, bird sight, bird sighting, birder, birds, birds of wisconsin, chinese, chinese bird, drake, duck, duck in wisconsin, ducks, explore, exploring, female duck, hike, hiking in wisconsin, japan, japanese bird, lake michigan, male duck, mallard, mallard duck, mandarin, Mandarin drake, mandarin drake in wisconsin, mandarin drake lake michigan, mandarin drake mystery, milwaukee, milwaukee wisconsin, rare bird sighting, rare duck, tutorial, video, yarnutopia Leave a comment

I was hearing about sightings of a rare Mandarin Duck that was making his appearance on Milwaukee’s lakeshore. Chatter of various sightings were coming from many of my birding and wildlife groups. Could it be true? Soon, photos started to pop up in those same groups and I knew we needed to head down to Milwaukee and see for ourselves.

We took the three hour trip hoping to catch a glimpse and this guy did NOT disappoint! Our son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids joined us. It was an exciting event for all of us. Mainly because many photographers had made numerous attempts to see this little guy, and we lucked out on our first visit! We did make a couple stops along Lake Michigan before spotting him on the South Shore.

When we arrived there were a couple of photographers already camped out but soon after more started showing up. Word travels fast! Here is a short video of this fascinating duck. How did it get here? How did it end up in Wisconsin hanging out with a flock of Mallards? Was it an escapee from a zoo? Was it someones exotic pet that was released into the wild? Or was it a confused migration flight that brought this guy all the way here from the far east of China or Japan? Your guess is as good as mine! I have always loved a good mystery. I am just not sure this is one that we will ever know the answer to how he landed here. Enjoy my video and share your thoughts.

Happy Hooking…and Birding!!

Fuad & Shannon
(and Nadia!)

Crochet Tutorial: Owl Be Warm Hat

January 23, 2019 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, hats, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, bird, birds, character, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, cute, fashion, fashion blogger, fashionable, fowl, free crochet pattern, free pattern, granny square, halloween, handmade, hat, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, owl, owl hat, owls, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, tweet, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

The Owl Be Warm Hat is such a fabulous hat for your winter wardrobe!! Use Hygge Yarn from Red Heart Yarns to add mounds of texture to this fluffy piece! Change things up with this hat to make it uniquely your own–Eye color, Pom Poms, and yarn color can give this owl different characteristics! Even if you don’t want the owl look, you can create a plain hat with poms and crocodile stitch earflaps and still have a wonderful hat! This hat is sure to be a real “hoot” in a crowd!!

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Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this hat:

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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Yarns Hygge Yarn in the colors Pearl (2 skeins), Almond (scraps), and Aloe (scraps)
–Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep Yarn by Marly Bird in the colors Stiletto and Linen (small amounts
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Warm Brown (Small amount for beak)
–2 Matching Pom Poms
-I-5.50mm Crochet Hook (Find the hook I used in my video tutorial here!)
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a smaller hook to make these smaller
-Use a bigger hook to make these bigger
-Watch the FULL introduction of the video tutorial for frequently asked questions
-The hat i demonstrate in the video tutorial is 8 inches long and 22 inches circumference.
-We are making all the pieces separate and then sewing them together
-Make more or less rows to make this shorter or longer to fit different sizes.
-For teen size, make your foundation chain of 25 chains
-For a child size, make your foundation chain of 23 chains
-For a baby size, make your foundation chain of 21 chains
-Follow this link to some information about making hats measure the size you need them to be.

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Hat shell:
With Hygge in Pearl

Chain 32 (or any amount that will fit half of the head circumference)
Rnd 1: DC in 3rd ch and across, put 3 DC in last ch, continue to work on opposite side of foundation chain, DC across and put 2 DC in last st, sl st to first DC. (62 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as anything here and throughout), DC in each st around. (62)

Rnds 3-12: Repeat Rnd 2
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Ear Flaps: (Make 2)
With Hygge in Pearl
Ch 7
Row 1: 2DC in 5th chain from hook, *Chain 1, DC in the last Ch, Chain, Turn.

Row 2: Chain 1, *5 DC around the next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of 2nd DC, Slip Stitch into the next DC, turn. (1 crocodile stitch made)

Row 3: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same spot as chain up 3 stitch, *Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in last slip stitch (which is the ch 1 from previous row), Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as DC of first crocodile stitch), 4 DC around first DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the 2nd DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, turn.

Row 5: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same spot as chain up 3 stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in next slip stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in the end of the last crocodile stitch, turn.

Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as DC of first crocodile stitch), 4 DC around first DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the 2nd DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, turn.

Row 7: Ch up 3 (counts as DC), DC in same spot as chain up 3 stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in next slip stitch, Chain 1, DC in eye of crocodile stitch, Chain 1, 2 DC in next sl st, ch 1, DC in eye of crocodile st, ch 1, 2 DC in the end of the last crocodile stitch, Turn.

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as DC of first crocodile stitch), 4 DC around first DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the 2nd DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC, Slip stitch to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the next DC, Sl st to next DC, 5 DC around next DC, Ch 2, work 5 Front Post DC up the post of the last DC. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Back of Hat Feathers:
(Make the backside feathers using the same exact concept as the ear flaps but make 14 rows total)
See video tutorial for visual instructions.

Beak:
With Super Saver in Warm Brown
Ch 2
Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook, Ch 1, turn. (1)

Row 2: 3 SC in stitch, Ch 1, turn. (3)

Row 3: 2 SC in 1st st, SC in last 2 sts, ch 1, turn. (4)

Row 4: Repeat Row 3

Row 5: Repeat Row 3
Continue to SC down the diagonal side of the beak and up the other diagonal side of the beak. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing when you reach the top of the beak.

Eyes: Make 2
With Chic Sheep in Stiletto
Ch 2 (or start with magic ring)

Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first SC. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off and change color to Hygge in Aloe

Rnd 3: Attach new yarn to any stitch, Ch 1, [2 SC in next St, SC in next st] 6 times, Sl st to first SC. Fasten off. (18)
Change color to Chic Sheep Linen

Rnd 4: Attach new yarn to any stitch, Ch 1, [2 SC in next st SC in next 2 sts] 6 times, sl st to first SC. (24)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 6 times, sl st to first SC, fasten off with long tail for sewing. (30)

Eyelids:
With Hygge in Linen
Make 2
Ch 13
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in next 2 chs, DC in next 4 chs, HDC in next 2 chs, SC in next ch, Sl st in last ch, Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sl st in first st, SC in next, HDC in next 2 sts, DC in next 4 sts, HDC in next 2 sts, SC in next st, Sl st in last st. Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly step:
Sew backside feathers on the back of your hat, Sew the earflaps to each side of your hat, Sew eyes, eyelids, and beak to front of hat, Surface Single Crochet eyebrows to your hat (see video tutorial for visual instructions), Add 2 fur poms to the top corners of your hat, Add braids to the ear flaps of your hat. Weave in all ends.

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The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

12 Days of Christmas Ornament Collection

December 13, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, berries, bird, birds, box, bulb, cacti, cactus, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, deer, free pattern, gift, handmade, holiday, holly, how to, how to crochet, learn, mitten, owl, pattern, penguin, red heart yarns, reindeer, santa, sheep, stitch, teach, tree, tutorial, video, video tutorial, wreath, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 3 Comments

Here is your one stop for all the ornaments in our 12 Days of Christmas Ornament Collection. Click the links above each photo, or click on the photo itself to take you to the corresponding crochet pattern and video tutorial. Please share this blog and spread the holiday cheer!! ~Nadia

Day 1
Gift Box Ornament

Day 2
Colorful Tree Ornament

Day 3
Owl Ornament

Day 4
Christmas Bulb Ornament

Day 5
Reindeer Ornament

Day 6
Mitten Ornament

Day 7
Cactus Ornament

Day 8
Sheep Ornament

Day 9
Wreath Ornament

Day 10
Santa Ornament

Day 11
Holly and Berries Ornament

Day 12
Penguin Ornament

12 Days of Christmas: Penguin Ornament

December 12, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects, Video Tutorial Tags: aquatic, arctic, basic, beginner, big bird, bird, birds, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, emperor penguin, empire, flightless, fowl, free crochet pattern, free pattern, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, pattern, penguin, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 1 Comment

This Penguin Ornament is our twelfth and last pattern in the 12 Days of Christmas Ornament collection! This is such a cute little crocheted gift to adorn your tree or use it instead of a bow on a package for anyone on your gift giving list!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this ornament:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in any colors you want. I used Black, White, and Carrot
–F-3.75mm Crochet Hook
–Stuffing
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-This ornament measures approximately 3 inches tall and 4 inches wide
-This penguin is worked from the top down
-Work in the BLO throughout the pattern (for the head/body/wings)
-See video tutorial on how to tie off the color changes on the inside of the penguin
-Turn inside out and cut/tie ends all together throughout the pattern

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Head and Body:
Work in BLO throughout this pattern
Work in Continuous rounds
Start With Black Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd Ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in each st around. (12) Change to White Yarn
Rnd 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 2 times, change to black yarn, [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 4 times. (18)
Rnds 4-6: Change to white yarn, SC in the first 6 sts, Change to black yarn, SC in last 12 sts. (18)
Rnd 7: Change to White yarn, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 2 times, change to black yarn, [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 4 times. (12)
Rnd 8: Change to White Yarn, [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 2 times, change to black yarn, [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 4 times. (18)
Rnd 9: Change to White Yarn, [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 2 times, change to black yarn, [2 SC in next st, SC in next 2 sts] 4 times. (24)
Rnd 10: Change to White Yarn, [2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 2 times, change to black yarn, [ 2 SC in next st, SC in next 3 sts] 4 times. (30)

Assembly step:
Embroider eyes and beak to face. Use video tutorial for visual instructions.
Turn inside out and cut/tie ends all together.

Rnds 11-14: Change to white yarn, SC in first 10 sts, Change to black yarn, SC in last 20 sts. (30)
Rnd 15: Change to white yarn, [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 st] 2 times, change to black yarn, [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 4 times. (24)
Rnd 16: Do not change color, just continue with black for the last rounds, [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 6 times. (18)

Assembly Step:
Stuff the penguin before closing up the piece.

Rnd 17: [SC2TOG, SC in next st] 6 times. (12)
Rnd 18: [SC2TOG] 6 times. (6)
SC 1st and 4th sts together and fasten off.
Weave in ends.

Wings: Make 2
With Black
Work in Continuous Rounds and in the BLO
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: SC in each st around. (6)
Rnd 3: 2 SC in each st around. (12)
Rnds 4-7: SC in each st around. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Sew wings to each side of Penguin ornament

Feet: Make 2
With Carrot
Ch 2
Row 1: 4 HDC in 2nd ch from hook. (4)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
Sew feet to bottom of Penguin Ornament
See video tutorial for visual instructions.
Add string/ribbon to make it an ornament
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

12 Days of Christmas: Owl Ornament

December 3, 2017 By Nadia Fuad in amigurumi, Crochet Pattern, Video Tutorial Tags: basic, beginner, bird, birds, character, christmas, crochet, crochet tutorial, crocheted, crocheting, evergreen, fowl, free crochet pattern, halloween, handmade, holiday, how to, how to crochet, learn, ornament, owl, owls, pattern, red heart yarns, stitch, teach, tree, tutorial, video, video tutorial, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

This adorable Owl Ornament is our third pattern in the 12 Days of Christmas Ornament collection! This is such a cute little crocheted gift to adorn your tree or use it instead of a bow on a package for the owl lover in your life!

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this ornament:

**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials you will need:
–Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in any colors you want. I used Light Gray, Paddy Green, Black, White, and Cherry Red
–E-3.50mm Crochet Hook
–Stuffing
–Yarn Needle
–Scissors

NOTES:
-Use a larger hook to make this larger.
-This ornament measures approximately 3 inches tall and 2 inches wide

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
BLO: Back Loop Only
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet

Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

Wings:
Make 2 in Paddy Green
Ch 2
Row 1: 4 HDC in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (4)
Row 2: 2 HDC in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8)
Row 3: [2SC in next st, SC in next st] 4 times. (12)
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Beak:
With Cherry Red
Ch 4
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, SC in next, HDC in last ch
Fasten off with long tail for sewing.

Eyes:
Make 2 in Black
Ch 2
Rnd 1: 4 SC in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first st, fasten off with long tail for sewing.
Add a white fleck of yarn in the eyes for detail.

Body:
With Light Gray
Work in BLO and in continuous rounds
Ch 11
Rnd 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and across, put 3 SC in last ch, continue to work on opposite side of foundation chain, SC in each st across, put 2 SC in last st. Insert Stitch marker to mark your rounds (22)
Rnd 2-12: 1 SC in each st around
Rnd 13: [SC2TOG, SC in next 9 sts] 2 times. (20)
Attach appliqué pieces
Rnd 14: [SC2TOG, SC in next 3 sts] 4 times. (16)
Stuff body and continue onto next round
Rnd 15: [SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts] 4 times. (12)
Stuff body a little more if needed
Rnd 16: [SC2TOG] 6 times.
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Assembly:
See video tutorial for visual instructions to sew everything together.
Sew the appliques on he owl before closing it up completely.
Add two ties on the top corners of the “ears” (See photos for visual instructions)
Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!!

The yarn provided for this pattern is courtesy of Red Heart Yarns

My Punny Valentine!

February 1, 2016 By Nadia Fuad in Crochet Pattern, Crochet Projects Tags: amigurumi, anatomical heart, basic, beat, beet, beets, beginner, bird, birds, cat, crochet, crochet beet, crochet bird, crochet food, crochet octopus, crochet pizza, crochet poop, crochet taco, crochet toy, crochet tutorial, crochet whale, crocheted, crocheting, duck, ducky, feline, food, free crochet pattern, free pattern, fruit, handmade, heart, hearts, how to, how to crochet, learn, love, lovely, lover, octopus, pattern, pear, pears, pizza, poo, poop emoji, pun, punny, quackers, rubber ducky, stuffed toy, taco, teach, tutorial, under the sea, valentine, valentine's day, valentines, video, video tutorial, viking, whale, yarn, yarnie, yarnutopia 2 Comments

I am a pun extraordinaire. (It should go on my resumé) I love a good pun, I like throwing down a good pun, and I think puns are fun! It isn’t unusual that when the opportunity presents itself, I jump on it and go a little overboard!

A couple years ago, I started a series of Valentine’s Day puns. I would create a crocheted item and come up with a clever tagline that associates with that item. 2016’s Valentine’s Day is no exception. This blog is 14 days of punny love overload. It’s perfect for the crochet lover and the Valentine in your life! ♥

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I LOVE love! Any time I get the chance to spread a little love, I’m going to be sure to sprinkle that everywhere! I hope you enjoy these creative puns! Be sure to share them with the ones you love! I will be adding a new pun each day until Valentine’s Day. Be sure to check back!!

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Nate, this blog is dedicated to you. ♥

February 1st, 2016: “Whale” you be my Valentine?
This pattern design is by Stacey Trock. You can access the free pattern here.

February 2nd, 2016: I am “nacho” sure if you are going to like this one. I know you don’t like people “jalapeño” business. However, since I love puns from my head “tomatoes,” I figured this one would be the perfect way to “lettuce” show some more Valentine’s Day love and get more people to “taco” ’bout them. Hopefully, this didn’t go too far and our friendship can continue to go “onion” on… HA!!

Here’s the link to the free Taco Pattern with all the vegetable fixings.

February 3rd, 2016: In the “pear”suit of happiness, oftentimes we search for one with whom no one can com”pear.” I am no “pear”fessional when it comes to these matters, but it’s a”pear”ent that “pear”fect someone is you! ♥

Here’s the link to the free written pattern for the pear.

February 4th, 2016: I don’t have much “dough,” so this is my humble gift for you. It may sound a little “cheesy.” I might fumble the “delivery,” but no matter how you “slice” it, I only have “pies” for you. There’s no “topping” that! ♥

Here’s the link to the free written pattern for the pizza slice

February 5th, 2016: I am trying not to make a “stink,” but it’s time to take the “plunge” “toilet” you know that I love you with all of my “fart.” When I “let it all out” and get “on a roll” I start to get so “flushed” because it “poops” me out thinking about how much energy it takes to “squeeze” out these puns! I hope you do NOT have a “crappy” Friday and are enjoying this silly “potty” talk. ♥

Here is the free written pattern for the Poop

February 6th, 2015: You might say, ‘you “gato” be “kitten” me right “meow,” Nadia! These puns are becoming so bad, it’s almost “cat”astrophic!’ I’m not “lion” when I say making puns is “paw”some! Sometimes, I laugh so hard, I “puma” pants! HAHA!! My life would be “claw”ful without puns, “fur”real!! But I love you so much, I would move “meow”tains for you, so I’m just going to keep going – but if I go to “fur,” you can say get “meow”ta here!

Click here to view the video tutorial to learn how to make this cat amigurumi.

February 7th, 2016: Wake the “fudge” up everyone! Today’s pun is going to be easy like “sundae” morning! So, here’s the “scoop.” Today I’m breaking my “cone” of silence to declare that I love you “cherry” much. I feel “waffle” when you’re not around because I know we are “mint” to be together. This “sweet” pun is “sprinkled” with all my love to make sure that you know that my heart “melts” just for you.

Here is the free written pattern for an ice cream cone

February 8th, 2016: I’m not “squidding” when I say I love a good joke, so here goes: How many tickles does it take to make an “octopus” laugh? Ten-tickles! HAHAHA!!! Get it? “Tentacles!” I’m not “fishing” for a compliment, but whaddya “ink” of my sense of humor? All day long, Valentine, you “octopi” my thoughts. I’m such a “sucker” for you, I am “sea”rious about your love, and I’m totally “hooked.” Even right now, I want you in my “arms” so we can “cuttle.”

Click here to learn some fun facts about octopuses!

Click here to learn how to make the heart amigurumi

Click here to view the video tutorial to view the video tutorial to learn how to make this octopus amigurumi

February 9th, 2016: This is an “eggs”pression of my love. I’m not sure if I have a “talon”t for “bird” puns because it can be a “bird”en to keep coming up with so many ideas. So, I’m just going to “wing” it. For our special Valentine’s Day, will you meet me for coffee at the “Nest”café? I promise it won’t be “hawk”ward and no “fowl” play. Instead, I will give you the red carpet “tweet”ment. It might get “emu”tional “wren” this special day occurs, because I can guarantee it will be “egg”cellent! It might get a little lovey “dove”y, but I’m sure you will have a very “pheasant” time, and it will “fly” by! Phew! This “bird” pun turned out so well, I might just have to “Tweet” it!

Click here for the written pattern of a bird

February 10th, 2016: I’m “tilling” you like it is. I’m ready to drop some mad “beets!” Let’s “dew” it!
I’ll love you “till” my heart stops “beet”ing.
Like a “moss,” this bears re”peat”ing.
I “mud”dled through life before you,
always “garden” my heart like “weed”o.
The latest “dirt” can “tend” to annoy,
but Imma sayin’ you’re the “root” of my joy.
I hope this “plants” a “seed” in your heart,
to know I “dig” you and hate to be apart.
“Lettuce” “turnip” the volume on our love,
I’m having so much fun,
because every day I’m “shoveling…” (“shoveling”) out these puns!

Click here to view the written pattern for the beet.

February 11th, 2016: Today is “Thor”sday. It’s been “tough” being apart all week. I “myth” you very much. I’ve been “helmet” on coming up with great puns, but of “Norse” the time has come to keep it “Loki” and let you know I am really “Viking” everything about our relation”ship!”

Click here to view the video tutorial for the Viking Hat with Beard

February 12th, 2016: I don’t want to burst your “bubble,” but in the “pecking” order of puns, this one isn’t quite fitting the “bill.” I have been up since the “quack” of dawn trying to think of a “soap”er duper idea for this Valentine’s post. All of them just sound “Daffy.” I won’t “duck” my responsibility because inside every determined heart, “soap rings” eternal, and all these puns are a way to “shower” you with my love! “Lather” is always the best medicine, so I’m going with this series of love notes and hope they go over “swimmingly.” “Waddle” I do if you don’t like it? I guess I’ll find out when you get “foam” sweet “foam.”

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February 13th, 2016: In the words of Iggy Azalea, “First things first, ‘Amaryllis.'” So I will begin this pun by saying that everyone can tell that our love has truly “blossomed.” It has taken off on the “wings” of love. I know I have really “pollen” for you because whenever I think of you, I get “butterflies” in my stomach. I really hope this Valentine’s Day is “fly” filled with “butterfly” kisses and “ladybug” hugs. You always make me feel like I’m wrapped in a “cocoon” of your love. I “larva” you so much!! Oops-a-“daisy,” that last pun may have “flown” too far.

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February 14th, 2016: Nate loves a good horror movie, I love crochet and “Poe”try, and we both love to love. I hope I’ve captured the essence of that in this last Valentine pun.

As these punny posts come to the end, I’ve got to “hand” it to you, you’ve definitely got “heart.” I hope you didn’t think they were “tachy.” I’ve tried to “organ”ize them so they always make sense. People might think that I’m so crazy about you that “aorta” be locked up, but you have the “key to my heart.” Sometimes I wondered if “antibody” was out there who understood me, and there you were. You “muscle”d your way into my “life.” In the “pulmonary” start of our relationship, I might have told you “A-fib” or two about how I felt. I didn’t need a “ventricle”oquist to speak for me. I was truly “pumped” about meeting you! “O,” I’m “positive” I won’t ever “bypass” telling you how I feel again. I sug”chest” we always express how we feel. I hope I don’t ever “skip a beat” when it comes to loving you. I promise to “pace” myself and not take our love in “vein.” ♥ Nadia

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“When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew.” ~William Shakespeare

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