TUSAL January 2012

Here is my ORT (old ratty thread) Jar for the TUSAL (totally useless stitch along) that Daffycat is having. If you want more information please check out Daffycat's blog. I changed my jar from my test one I did in December. I didn't like the way it sat in my family room on the mantle. It was too big and bulky. So I chose this pretty juice glass instead. I hope to have it overflowing by the end of the year, but I must admit that I've been doing more coloring than stitching lately.

 

I have no idea why but my vertical photo keeps posting horizontally, so I am leaving it!

My first coloring book page

I got this great book from a friend for Christmas. It is a Coloring book for women and I enjoyed coloring my first page. It has taken me away from my stitching, but it has a differently calming effect on me. Unleashing my inner child I suppose. Making me want to doodle and sketch which I haven't done in a long time. It is a great way to begin this new year with new ideas and a creative energy!

Folded Paper Star Wreath

This is what my folded paper star wreath looked like when I was done.

 I got the idea from this blog tutorial for simple paper stars

My gift for little Evie

I can finally post the photo of the gift I made for little Evie for Christmas. This is the project that I have picked up and put  down for several years. It is pretty big with the finished size 7"x18".

Great use for leftover yarn

a great thing to do with paper mache and leftover yarn. Also a good recipe for the mache at Homework Etc