WIP Wednesday
One of the many new items I’ve been working on lately. You see, I do have a valid reason for being such a slacker with this blog.
And now, while the snow has stopped and the sun has returned, I shall get back to the Dremel!
WIP Wednesday
Work in progress
Thursday Project: Papier-mâché Faux Bois Container
To make your own, follow this simple tutorial at Poopscape Projects.
I used an old instant coffee jar for mine. I also painted it a little darker than in the tutorial, just a personal preference.
I needed something to hold some sticks and twigs that were showing off my adorable little paper baubles that I got from Tanya over Christmas.
I love it so.
It’s the first thing you see when you enter my studio.
Oh! and the little lantern you see there is from the lovely Mabel and Violet!
Look What I Made! – Recycled TP Roll Wall Art Sculpture
To make your own, follow this simple tutorial from Growing Up Creative.
I absolutely love this project!
In the tutorial, only the insides of the rolls are painted white. And I had intended to do mine that way as well because I do love the tan colour of the cardboard, but I found on our TP rolls there was some print from the manufacturer that I didn’t like so much. So, I opted to paint them all white.
After hours of trying to cover every nook and cranny with a paintbrush I finally realized that spraypaint would be much easier. And it looks much nicer. You can probably see in the top two photos that the paint is much more even than the bottom two photos that were done with a brush.
I’ve made about 3 different styles of these now and they look so cute when they are hung. I just love them. I’ve always recycled our old TP rolls, but this is so much more fun!
I’m sure they would be fun for kids as well.
Look what I made! – Recycled phone book desktop organizer
It’s not as perfect and tidy as the original, but I think it turned out great and it serves it’s purpose.
You can make your own recycled phone book desktop organizer with this tutorial over at chica and jo.
I made this!
As mentioned in an earlier post, I recently acquired this tray making kit from JohnToftBasketry.
This past weekend, as promised, I got to work on it. I have always had a love for baskets. I’m not sure why, they are just so useful for so many things. I collected lots of baskets while working at a craft store many years ago – we sold tons of ready made baskets for craft projects… gift baskets and what not. But, we did not sell basket making supplies or even books on the subject. Which, looking back now is kind of odd.
Anyway, so I followed the perfectly laid out instructions that came along with the kit. Everything you need is in there. John also offers some very helpful tutorials on his blog complete with pictures, which is what I referred to most. I seem to do better with photos.
So… here it is. My very first attempt at basket (tray) making!!
I think it turned out very well. And it was so much fun to make!
You can get your own kit or many ready made baskets by John himself at JohnToftBasketry.
My newest creations – Whatcha think?
I have been working on these for the past few weeks. I really love the look of them. My favourite pieces of jewelry are always those I can play with. I want to touch them and feel them. I love texture and tactile qualities in everything.
I really do love them, but I’d also love to hear what others think of them. Let me know in a comment. 
If you’d love to touch them yourself, they can be found here.
Special Delivery: Share Your Love
Etsy has a very special community project going on for Valentine’s Day. It is open to everyone and it’s a beautiful thing. The lowdown:
“In the spirit of love giving, Etsy has created a special project called Special Delivery. In a nutshell, this Valentine’s Day, we’re teaming up with Citymeals-on-Wheels to bring nutritious meals, handmade greeting cards and companionship to thousands of homebound elderly New Yorkers.
Our goal is to collect 18,000 greeting cards, one for each person that Citymeals services. Then, on Valentine’s Day, several of us will be volunteering at Citymeals, delivering said meals and cards, and spending some time with our elders to help brighten their day.”
Wanna help supply the handmade cards? Learn how right here.
