Crochet. It's something that is near and dear to my heart. Not nessecarily because of the art, but because of the women who taught me everything I know about it. While spending two or three days a month at her house during summer break, my great grandmother, Helen Welman, taught me everything she knew about crocheting. It is something she enjoyed doing so much, that she lovingly passed her passion on to me. We would sit for hours making pot holders, pumpkins, pillow cases, scarfs, and blankets, laughing and spending quality time together.
I don't know about you, but I keep, if I can, the ribbons off balloons and gifts for use on other projects. I never thought that I could make coasters out of those ribbon pieces! Just start rolling the ribbon around itself, adding pieces/colors as needed, until the piece is the desired size. For protection, coat the piece with polyurethane and adhere a cork backing. It's just that simple. Check out more detailed instructions from chicaandjo.com -- just click on the image.
Fun and affordable ways to dess up those $3 flip flops. Top Left: Light purple flip flops, sequins and glue. Top Right: Light blue flip flops, single stran of large sequins and glue. Bottom Left: Light purple flip flops, gold embroidery Floss , and your favorite beads. Bottom Right: Plain black flip flops, hobby knife (to cut slits) and your favorite colored ribbon. Check out other great ideas at hobbylobby.com.
I don't like to throw anything away, especially things that can be used a different way. Take your old greeting, thank you, or note cards and turn them into fabulous frames and mattes for your pictures. Great in frames, scrapbooks, or just to hang on the frig.
