Work In Progress

On Saturday I went to my parents house to visit. While I was there I was also able to use my dad's shop and made some beads out of toothbrushes. These toothbrushes are a kind of plastic that doesn't bend so I thought I'd make them into beads! I forgot to take pictures of the actual process, using the scroll saw, the sander, and the engraver. All I have left to try is a buffer to see if the green ones will shine better. There are 2 types, the white plastic and the clear plastic. I can't wait to use them with hemp. Any other suggestions as to how to use them?

Before

 After

The Garden Progress

The seeds are growing! Although I had to remove some mold from the top today, hopefully that will not effect the plants. Very excited!

Latest Creation

I have never been interested in large projects involving Granny squares as they tend to take quite a while and I don't seem to have patience for that...at least not at the moment. I saw this apron on tangled happy and fell in love. She also listed a link for an awesome granny square by Kim called the nuthatch so I thought I'd actually go for it. It took my day off and an hour the next night to finish but I love it.

My First Ever Granny Square!

 The finished Product

Top 3 Picks of the Week

Today I have found some awesome new crafts on etsy. (in no particular order)

First is a beautiful Wind Chime. It is made of recycled wine bottles and I'd LOVE to know how they cut the glass!

Next is a bouquet that is perfect for me. Not only will it not die like cut flowers but I don't have to fail at keeping alive a potted plant either! Still beautiful, and my favorite color.

This necklace is beautiful and I love the twist on the locket aspect!

Newest creation

The 2nd of my Curbside Recreations section, these earrings are so fun. The earring backs are not recycled due to hygiene but the green dangles are actually from milk tops.  :)

Have any every day items that you think I should try to use next? Please leave me a suggestion :)

Planting

Not quite the garden but I was able to plant an azalea bush in our front yard as well as some bulbs. You can also see the Hosta peeking through! I love when things are growing.

Nice shot Richard!

The Easter Bunny

My latest creation are easter bunny ears on a headband. I crocheted these ears with my own pattern and attached them to a headband. They did not turn out exactly like I wanted on the headband but I think they look good. Next year I will have more time to work out the headband better.