Pencil shavings become art I am continually amazed at the talented people out there. Case in point is my new friend Gene, based in France, who takes pencil shavings and turns them into fabulous art. Talk about crazy cool! Turning trash into something new I normally don’t give pencil shavings a second thought, except for […]
Ideas for your postcards
I love postcards because they are fun and easy, but the question begs to be asked, what to do with them after you receive them? Here are some of my favorite ideas: 1. Postcard calendar. Hop on over to Design Sponge for full ‘how-to.’ Source 2. Frame them and display on a door or wall. […]
Collection of Italian mailboxes
I’ve been snapping my way through Italy with my camera. In fact, a slight obsession has emerged — it would seem I have a thing for mail boxes. So, here are a smattering of my favorites. Which one do you like best? Do you have a favorite mailbox of your own? Send me a picture […]
A fabric postcard for a teacher
An end of year thank you note When Doris’s son was young he drew a picture for his teacher as an end of year thank you note. Doris, being the creative, talented quilter that she is, was inspired. What resulted was an annual tradition of taking a drawing by her son and turning it into […]