Somthing to try....

 

Found this on an Etsy shop (which is temporarily closed) and I had a ah-ha moment. I have old jeans that hubby doesn't wear any more - but has kept for a "just in case" might still need. I have to mention hubby is not a pack rat, collector, or someone that holds on to things (except his wife of 40 years). Although, he does keep some things way beyond their expiration date -- his old jeans are one of those things. As if he could wear them anymore, they'd instantly fall down.

I'm going to raid his stash and start making some jean bags -- they'd work as shop bags, crochet bag, book bag, camp bag or a bag when one is needed. I love carry-alls and have a collection of them.  I am a pack rat, collector and someone that holds on to things that I usually don't need anymore, haven't used in eons but just can't part with (as in hubby of 40 years).

Cool!

While watching the series Damages

(Emmy winner Glenn Close is riveting as lawyer extraordinaire Patty Hewes, whose intellect is as boundless as her morals are skimpy. With her devoted colleague, Tom Shayes (Tate Donovan), and conflicted protégé, Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne), Patty rules the New York legal scene. Patty needs all her skills to best crooked businessman Art Frobisher (Ted Danson) and the corrupt Tobin family: Lou (Len Cariou), Joe (Campbell Scott) and Marilyn (Lily Tomlin).

 (although not the best photo example - but, that's what you get with a screen shot)

I noticed a really cool art piece on the dining room wall. (of course the rest of Patty's Pad is pretty awesome, too). The art piece was a black and white photograph - blown up (way up). Then cut to wrap around canvas frames. The image continued on all sides of the frame. This piece has 16 frames.

If you break it down - it wouldn't be hard to make.

Using Photoshop (or Photoshop Elements or another graphic program of your choice).

Find a great photo - convert to black and white (if it's color)

Crop a section (or use the entire photo) to the size of the finished wall size

Then:

Using the size of your frames (plus extra to wrap on all 4 sides) Crop each piece separately

Print the section -- continue until the entire piece is printed.

Adhere to the canvas

and hang it

  

If I had any wall space

(they're already filled with windows, doors, closets, fireplaces, etc. etc. etc.)

I'd be printing as you read --- 

 

Happy Valentines Day!

These are the latest crocheted afghans I finished and sent to some very deserving ladies. It's actually a simple pattern that looks complicated. I used a very soft yarn and it didn't let me down.  They turned out soft, warm and perfect to wrap around yourself and settle in for a movie or two.

Pinup Wreath

Recently, I joined a post card swap with my online scrapbooking group and I've been getting post card notes from all around the U.S.  I've Got Mail! The last time I was in this swap, I made a couple of scrapbook pages with the post cards tucked inside of pockets.  But, this time I wanted to do something different so I could see all these great American sights more often.  I remembered a Martha Stewart idea for Christmas cards --- well, I made one and now have my post cards posted just outside my scrappy studio. Thanks, Martha -- your inspiration worked.

I found the 14" embroidery hoop at Michael's for under $2.00 & the clothes pins were 25 for about $2.50. A very inexpensive craft.

Starting at the top and going clockwise, I hot glued the pins spaced 2" apart. The first one facing outside the next facing inside - then 2 facing outside around the hoop for 18 pins.

Easy Peasy

I attached a decorative ribbon and it was done.  I'll reuse this hoop for Christmas cards when the holiday comes around again, but until then I've Got Mail!