Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Terrarium


Lately I've seen lots and lots of terrariums on Pinterest and various other sites. Since I have a backyard full of beautiful moss, I thought I should jump on the terrarium bandwagon. I didn't actually read any directions on how to put one together until after I was done. I have since learned that I should have lined the bottom first with a layer of small rocks followed by some activated charcoal. Since this one isn't fully enclosed, it may be okay without the charcoal. So far it still looks okay after 2 weeks. I used 2 different kinds of moss, some lichen, and a small evergreen seedling. I think my daughter's Squinkies look great in it too!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Embroidered Bag


This is the project I referred to in my previous post.  I got this bag for free and it is a great size for carrying books, craft projects, etc...   It was like a blank canvas asking for some embellishment, and the front zippered pocket seemed like the perfect spot for some embroidery.  I can't wait to get it finished so I can actually use it, but it's slow going.  I haven't decided if I'm going to fill in the circles or just leave them with the outline.  Any thoughts?