From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Ready for sale!

October 31, 2008

I’ve created some beautiful napkin rings, eyeglasses chain/ lanyard, and wine glass charms from beads that have been hiding in my daughter’s craft drawers. I’ve de-cluttered the craft room and added some compliments to the beads to make some unique finds. Presently, I’m working on making Beaded Stitch Markers. Unfortunately, since I am only working [...]

Felting a wool sweater – is it eco friendly?

October 29, 2008

I tried felting.
I can see how it could be considered a noble way to repurpose an old wool sweater. But, it took too much energy, mine and the earth’s, just to make it look, well, worth the time and resources. I manage to do one sweater but it took two days, five separate washings (couldn’t [...]

Second Chances

October 21, 2008

I am happiest when I’m creating and producing…. when I’m doing something good for me and for others.
So I decided to make things…make things from what I would normally throw out…from things others donated….from things that had prior lives (love that term). I give them second chances (my first choice for the name of the [...]