Late in 2015, I decided I would start a new creative challenge, beginning Jan 1. I’ve been creative my whole life, but I have usually followed what I wanted to try and created what interested me at that moment. When I was done with it or I lost interest, I moved on.READ MORE
Spent time in Portland last weekend with SCB, the West coast part of 3191. We shot a full list of how-to’s and other photos for my book (Stephanie’s view of the pinboard above is here). Stephanie and I have known each other from the early days of our online journey, and I’m so grateful for her expertise and beautiful photography, its been such a fun collaboration. I can’t wait for you to see!
See all the peeks posted along the way by following the #wisecraftquiltsbook hashtag.
Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. This holiday ornament DIY is from plain old costume jewelry I found at the thrift store for next to nothing. First I picked out some necklaces, brooches, and earrings that were extra sparkly. Back at home, I cleaned them up, and did a little disassembling. Using some tools we have around the house, like needle nose pliers and metal cutters, I broke or cut off any parts I wouldn’t be using. Then I used some 20 gauge artistic wire to fashion a loop to hang it on the tree. On some of them I added satin ribbon for a little color.
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