Dec 30
A new craft calling?
I found this cute “how-to” for making a pencil bag via Craftzine. I think it could easily be used as a cosmetic bag or any sort of little carrying case (to keep a digital camera or caseless iPod scratch-free) and it might be a fun starter project since I’ve been thinking of taking up sewing (on a machine - branching out beyond my button securing, hole-darning and hemming skills).
The publishing company I work for is putting out some new craft books and one of them is going to be a fairly hip sewing title, so this might be a good skill to have under my belt. Also, I’ve got these super cute sample fabrics from textile designer Anna Maria Horner (click image to visit her shop):
They’re pretty nice. My favorite is on top.
While pulling that photo off of my digital camera, I found this photo of the full moon from a few nights ago. Sadly, I don’t have a kick-ass digital SLR camera - or a stronger zoom - so it’s not as impressive as it could be (particularly since it was shot through a skylight window). But you can still see how bright the moon was.
And here’s a fun song to get your toes tapping/hands clapping/bring out your inner cheerleader. It’s by no means serious music, but sometimes an ear-candy song is what you need. I give you, “That’s Not My Name” by The Ting Tings (British pop fun).
Tags: crafts, design
