tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26032226754694957152012-02-16T18:25:37.536-08:00Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-53800413700282133832011-04-01T18:40:00.001-07:002011-04-01T18:47:22.179-07:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nvS4YTnqFEA/TZZ_pkhjlTI/AAAAAAAAASI/r1LW6xNF3og/s1600/chair.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nvS4YTnqFEA/TZZ_pkhjlTI/AAAAAAAAASI/r1LW6xNF3og/s320/chair.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590796339582833970" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Porch with newly sprouted hyacinths </div><div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J57_OhZtQ60/TZZ_pBNkj1I/AAAAAAAAASA/U3iqr5aP__g/s1600/daph.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J57_OhZtQ60/TZZ_pBNkj1I/AAAAAAAAASA/U3iqr5aP__g/s320/daph.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590796330103770962" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Daffodils from mom's yard</div><div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AD4k2u0z6Vw/TZZ_osQL_SI/AAAAAAAAAR4/CQ2DLskkisg/s1600/daph2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AD4k2u0z6Vw/TZZ_osQL_SI/AAAAAAAAAR4/CQ2DLskkisg/s320/daph2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590796324477599010" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWUtHUULLBY/TZZ_oP8_FwI/AAAAAAAAARw/0rY_CSQY7M8/s1600/star.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWUtHUULLBY/TZZ_oP8_FwI/AAAAAAAAARw/0rY_CSQY7M8/s320/star.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590796316880869122" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Around the corner </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-msuK3ZR9PfI/TZZ_nvh0d8I/AAAAAAAAARo/g5JBKLIGukI/s1600/frances.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-msuK3ZR9PfI/TZZ_nvh0d8I/AAAAAAAAARo/g5JBKLIGukI/s320/frances.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590796308176992194" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We are making great progress around the house! All the painting is done, things are falling back into their places and slowly, we are hanging art on the walls. Here are just a few pictures from around the house, yard and neighborhood. More interior shots coming soon!<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5380041370028213383?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-49918344007333332652011-03-09T18:50:00.000-08:002011-03-09T18:54:30.885-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5c5R7bg4tXc/TXg9Tsbzz2I/AAAAAAAAARg/wG08osDXdAA/s1600/6a00e3981de7fa88330148c856cd99970c.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5c5R7bg4tXc/TXg9Tsbzz2I/AAAAAAAAARg/wG08osDXdAA/s320/6a00e3981de7fa88330148c856cd99970c.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582279146680340322" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ctX9yetV1Q/TXg9TQYWN1I/AAAAAAAAARY/RkJ4zma_F1A/s1600/6a00e3981de7fa88330147e110bbfe970b.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ctX9yetV1Q/TXg9TQYWN1I/AAAAAAAAARY/RkJ4zma_F1A/s320/6a00e3981de7fa88330147e110bbfe970b.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582279139149625170" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I just discovered this amazing <a href="http://elsita.typepad.com/allaboutpapercutting/">blo</a>g! I had to take a rest from looking at it because its just SO overwhelming. So much beauty and detail, its hard to take it all in. If you look at her other blogs, the beauty just continues. Anyhow, it encouraged me to get back to cutting paper.. such a simple concept with minimal tools, but I can't get over how lovely the results can be. As soon as my crafty table has a permanent home, I will start cutting. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4991834400733333265?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-63694401273462272892011-02-13T16:38:00.000-08:002011-02-13T17:04:15.950-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d2QkQyWIwG4/TVh8l6TtSkI/AAAAAAAAARQ/LXq5wwsNSIs/s1600/IMG_1621.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d2QkQyWIwG4/TVh8l6TtSkI/AAAAAAAAARQ/LXq5wwsNSIs/s320/IMG_1621.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573341529619909186" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAVVUhVbWSY/TVh8lpbgZSI/AAAAAAAAARI/0AkB7pEkWAY/s1600/IMG_1620.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAVVUhVbWSY/TVh8lpbgZSI/AAAAAAAAARI/0AkB7pEkWAY/s320/IMG_1620.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573341525089215778" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Owg8V7SbT2E/TVh8lbAwa8I/AAAAAAAAARA/jEgUIqxBrt8/s1600/IMG_1619%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 303px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Owg8V7SbT2E/TVh8lbAwa8I/AAAAAAAAARA/jEgUIqxBrt8/s320/IMG_1619%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573341521218923458" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EBG9y7watHs/TVh8lBL6Z-I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/A8-mTIwL5cM/s1600/IMG_1618.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EBG9y7watHs/TVh8lBL6Z-I/AAAAAAAAAQ4/A8-mTIwL5cM/s320/IMG_1618.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573341514286393314" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMqcOAeumAE/TVh8ksrIgeI/AAAAAAAAAQw/8xhoYIFHap4/s1600/IMG_1618%2Bcopy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMqcOAeumAE/TVh8ksrIgeI/AAAAAAAAAQw/8xhoYIFHap4/s320/IMG_1618%2Bcopy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573341508780196322" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tbruVMtGSto/TVh6ASlhhcI/AAAAAAAAAQo/Xs6ZxPAF2bI/s1600/IMG_1614.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tbruVMtGSto/TVh6ASlhhcI/AAAAAAAAAQo/Xs6ZxPAF2bI/s320/IMG_1614.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573338684278801858" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What a great feeling! I finally finished the big stencil project. Here is a not-so-good picture of the results. I need to borrow back my good camera with the wide angle lens to really capture it!</div><div>I also made large sized valentine cards this week with my students. We have been working on monotype prints with stencils and here are a few images of my favorites. You can also check out my students' work <a href="http://vivawyoming.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-6369440127346227289?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-22108464182096480512011-02-09T17:28:00.001-08:002011-02-09T17:44:43.660-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHKGCTjSPS8/TVNBW5qly6I/AAAAAAAAAQg/5oxwOc2mfZI/s1600/paper-snowflake-garland.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 185px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MHKGCTjSPS8/TVNBW5qly6I/AAAAAAAAAQg/5oxwOc2mfZI/s320/paper-snowflake-garland.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571869025679821730" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I know you are all sick of the snow, but these are lovely! </div><div>tutorial <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/12/how-to-make-5-pointed-paper-snowflakes.html">here</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uVgEqnA4fhg/TVNAI_2I5SI/AAAAAAAAAQY/wU1DCa6nq6M/s1600/Owl.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uVgEqnA4fhg/TVNAI_2I5SI/AAAAAAAAAQY/wU1DCa6nq6M/s320/Owl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571867687309075746" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A wonderful <a href="http://www.3eyedbear.com/2011/01/14/owl/">websit</a>e with free folding toys! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NyAhwAyI-H0/TVM_kcEfNzI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/UESZVlGgwPU/s1600/2011-gavin04sm.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NyAhwAyI-H0/TVM_kcEfNzI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/UESZVlGgwPU/s320/2011-gavin04sm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571867059230291762" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Our nursery inspiration </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x5zVcEIOWu4/TVM_kGuMOeI/AAAAAAAAAQI/SOsLclpqFds/s1600/il_570xN.168596735.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 310px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x5zVcEIOWu4/TVM_kGuMOeI/AAAAAAAAAQI/SOsLclpqFds/s320/il_570xN.168596735.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571867053499628002" /></a><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2210846418209648051?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-22661561670208238532011-01-23T15:54:00.000-08:002011-01-23T16:06:02.074-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzB4FN7FUI/AAAAAAAAAP0/dYAVKnLrOxs/s1600/IMG_1473.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzB4FN7FUI/AAAAAAAAAP0/dYAVKnLrOxs/s320/IMG_1473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565536408740500802" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>BIG stencil project!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzBqEbb-jI/AAAAAAAAAPs/UVwnrqe81kc/s1600/IMG_1483.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 311px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzBqEbb-jI/AAAAAAAAAPs/UVwnrqe81kc/s320/IMG_1483.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565536168010578482" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>My favorite!! Vintage word cards on canvas. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzBVNqPBuI/AAAAAAAAAPk/4zZQH5gsxAo/s1600/IMG_1485.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzBVNqPBuI/AAAAAAAAAPk/4zZQH5gsxAo/s320/IMG_1485.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565535809711310562" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Marching Elephants, on wood</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzBBsQD6yI/AAAAAAAAAPc/dWIZhDe5Nps/s1600/IMG_1488.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTzBBsQD6yI/AAAAAAAAAPc/dWIZhDe5Nps/s320/IMG_1488.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565535474325646114" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>A sort of 3D collage on canvas with some of the little things I collect in jars, many are from my childhood. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Inspired by my friend Emily's <a href="http://momentsandmomentos.wordpress.com/">blog</a>, I decided to post more about projects I have been working on. I began a massive stenciling project in our dinning room, in the fall, but stopped when I became pregnant. Oh the first trimester.... Now I am back in action and ready to get it done! Here is a picture from this weekend, although, I am happy to report, I added another row since the picture was taken. It has been challenging, there are some mistakes, which upon close inspection, are obvious. I feel pretty good about the endeavor, I have never stenciled anything more then a shirt and paper. I was also inspired to start making collages for the baby room (my craft room too). I made three last night! It feels so good to feel good and feel creative again. Thanks, Emily for the inspiration! <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2266156167020823853?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-40968795281586034442011-01-22T18:33:00.000-08:002011-01-22T18:44:15.806-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuVkJ03mOI/AAAAAAAAAPU/Q9_5lk9LU3k/s1600/2007_12_03_matsutake%2Bsquirrel.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuVkJ03mOI/AAAAAAAAAPU/Q9_5lk9LU3k/s320/2007_12_03_matsutake%2Bsquirrel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565206212891875554" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This amazing pull toy is by crafter, <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.matsutake.etsy.com/" style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(12, 170, 187); cursor: pointer; ">Katie Steuernagle</a>. Here is a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/Katie%20Steuernagle">link </a>to her demo on Martha's show</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuUMcRo8sI/AAAAAAAAAPM/3S0kPgs6YRk/s1600/finished22.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuUMcRo8sI/AAAAAAAAAPM/3S0kPgs6YRk/s320/finished22.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565204706015900354" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I love anything to do with special lighting. Complete "how to" found <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/07/diy-project-karens-coffee-can-lanterns.html">here</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuTx2a5gxI/AAAAAAAAAPE/zgmE426MoPM/s1600/envtop.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 102px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuTx2a5gxI/AAAAAAAAAPE/zgmE426MoPM/s320/envtop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565204249177588498" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>From <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/howto/ideas/envaccordion.html">here</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuTsS5JH5I/AAAAAAAAAO8/A633kNju1p4/s1600/0622_thrift03_rect540.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/TTuTsS5JH5I/AAAAAAAAAO8/A633kNju1p4/s320/0622_thrift03_rect540.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565204153741418386" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Can't remember where I found this image, but I love the simple impact</div><div><br /></div><div>I have some exciting things to share that I have been working on this weekend, but meanwhile, here are some ideas that have been lurking in my "to be posted" folder. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4096879528158603444?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-22154142081457452332010-05-19T17:53:00.000-07:002010-05-19T18:11:02.046-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S_SI37RzHhI/AAAAAAAAAMs/EfXYvRX1cZA/s1600/wedding-rachaelray.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S_SI37RzHhI/AAAAAAAAAMs/EfXYvRX1cZA/s320/wedding-rachaelray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473149941548523026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The wedding is getting closer and I keep looking for creative table setting ideas. I love the settings pictured above. It gives a little height to the candle light and I love the mismatched goblets.<br />This idea and more found h<a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/05/how-to-have-a-dollar-store-wedding/">ere</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2215414208145745233?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-15617618050892699852010-05-12T18:48:00.000-07:002010-05-12T18:51:56.761-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-tbHKXMX6I/AAAAAAAAAMk/JeuowtRE6cs/s1600/midwest_living__rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-tbHKXMX6I/AAAAAAAAAMk/JeuowtRE6cs/s320/midwest_living__rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470566350970445730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-tbBZJmahI/AAAAAAAAAMc/1NL9NV477e0/s1600/martha_stewart_jars_and_bottles_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-tbBZJmahI/AAAAAAAAAMc/1NL9NV477e0/s320/martha_stewart_jars_and_bottles_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470566251860748818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-ta5vLK2wI/AAAAAAAAAMU/f2YWIAp40JI/s1600/jane_cumberhatch_fern_in_bottle_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-ta5vLK2wI/AAAAAAAAAMU/f2YWIAp40JI/s320/jane_cumberhatch_fern_in_bottle_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470566120333957890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love these simple arrangements from <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/simple-sprigs-in-recycled-vases-inspiration-gallery--116687">Apartment Therapy. </a><br />My sister is getting married this summer so I have ferns, green and flowers on the brain. Check out these lovelies:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-1561761805089269985?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-29550992442506806102010-05-09T10:06:00.000-07:002010-05-09T10:08:35.901-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-br6v-j9XI/AAAAAAAAAMM/KBGE-WBmRdw/s1600/tea-wreath.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-br6v-j9XI/AAAAAAAAAMM/KBGE-WBmRdw/s320/tea-wreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469318192031855986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Great gift, or display for a bridal shower!<br />Link <a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/05/make-a-tea-wreath/">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2955099244250680610?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-91723959530816630572010-05-07T10:18:00.000-07:002010-05-07T10:21:22.434-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-RL1p8L8pI/AAAAAAAAAME/v9w-3rcmuHs/s1600/In-Motion1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-RL1p8L8pI/AAAAAAAAAME/v9w-3rcmuHs/s320/In-Motion1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468579232698069650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-RLvwTWQgI/AAAAAAAAAL8/y2vjVVD7ZHs/s1600/Pinwheel-Garden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S-RLvwTWQgI/AAAAAAAAAL8/y2vjVVD7ZHs/s320/Pinwheel-Garden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468579131326611970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I think these would make adorable place settings!! Of course I would paint the base and used patterned paper, not photo paper. I think I will have these on the tables at my sister's shower.. don't tell her!<br />How to <a href="http://content.photojojo.com/tutorials/make-photo-pinwheels/">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-9172395953081663057?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-80288119842369132822010-04-29T09:44:00.000-07:002010-04-29T09:46:50.999-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S9m37qHY3nI/AAAAAAAAAL0/s7Ebo5ffosw/s1600/diy-mini-medallion.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S9m37qHY3nI/AAAAAAAAAL0/s7Ebo5ffosw/s320/diy-mini-medallion.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465601858336251506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These award-paper-things are darling. I might use them for my sister's wedding shower..<br />Here is the full <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/04/diy-paper-medallions.html">link</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-8028811984236913282?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-32898262190596110072010-04-26T19:13:00.001-07:002010-04-26T19:15:44.099-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S9ZIwNiS1uI/AAAAAAAAALs/leD4i2-_K34/s1600/urchins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S9ZIwNiS1uI/AAAAAAAAALs/leD4i2-_K34/s320/urchins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464635190965098210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A strange and haunting project, I rather like it!<br />I think these little LED lit beauties would look amazing clustered on a table set for a lavish dinner. Or maybe in a large glass cylinder as a centerpiece?<br />Project found <a href="http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/urchin">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-3289826219059611007?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-6164159713400950512010-04-08T15:24:00.000-07:002010-04-08T15:26:08.798-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S75X8C5KZCI/AAAAAAAAALk/W74BZPao6ao/s1600/tumblr_kzswhwBVuB1qzymie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S75X8C5KZCI/AAAAAAAAALk/W74BZPao6ao/s320/tumblr_kzswhwBVuB1qzymie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457896487500014626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This appeals to me in a big way<br />From this <a href="http://psimadethis.com/">blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-616415971340095051?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-20169617626486207352010-04-03T19:36:00.000-07:002010-04-03T19:39:52.908-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S7f7yGGePzI/AAAAAAAAALc/L3tmfq02wm0/s1600/moomah-diorama-350.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S7f7yGGePzI/AAAAAAAAALc/L3tmfq02wm0/s320/moomah-diorama-350.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456106311632437042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love dioramas. This reflects my love of all things little and tiny. This is a fun project from Readymade, nothing new really, just a lovely version using vintage illustrations: <a href="http://www.readymade.com/projects/article/modern_dioramas">instructions</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2016961762648620735?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-66715741245789101342010-03-22T19:13:00.000-07:002010-03-22T19:16:35.988-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6gkcTKAUwI/AAAAAAAAALU/O9GARWBMpCw/s1600-h/032210bottles1.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 313px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6gkcTKAUwI/AAAAAAAAALU/O9GARWBMpCw/s320/032210bottles1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451647417529160450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Super easy! I can't seem to recycle a single glass jar: they are just too utilitarian and this just proves my point. Thanks <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/a-quick-way-to-make-everyday-bottles-display-worthy-canadian-house-and-home-111860">Apartment Therapy </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-6671574124578910134?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-38212704185784674142010-03-19T18:58:00.000-07:002010-03-19T19:04:34.796-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6QtAUScPQI/AAAAAAAAALM/DFnvsi9g67c/s1600-h/main1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6QtAUScPQI/AAAAAAAAALM/DFnvsi9g67c/s320/main1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450530932494449922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6Qs6Sf6evI/AAAAAAAAALE/xIfNxCoHnPs/s1600-h/main2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6Qs6Sf6evI/AAAAAAAAALE/xIfNxCoHnPs/s320/main2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450530828934871794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6Qsxrt6WiI/AAAAAAAAAK8/-fPEdxzJ-Qc/s1600-h/brownpaperbagwreath.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6Qsxrt6WiI/AAAAAAAAAK8/-fPEdxzJ-Qc/s320/brownpaperbagwreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450530681085647394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Two fun projects: brown paper bag wreath, kinda dorky, but I think it has potential, found <a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2010/03/ruffly-wreath-with-paper-sacks/">here. </a><br />And a interesting way to display those vintage buttons I am hoarding. From <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/03/diy-project-sewing-notions-display-art.html">DesignSponge</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-3821270418578467414?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-51436870925947618322010-03-16T16:36:00.000-07:002010-03-16T16:38:21.094-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6AWXTrxHFI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4Ec92NvEjdM/s1600-h/yarn-eggs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S6AWXTrxHFI/AAAAAAAAAK0/4Ec92NvEjdM/s320/yarn-eggs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449380138794949714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Emily sent me this link, looks like a ton of fun. I wonder how they would be cast in ceramic slip?<br /><br />http://thelongthread.com/?p=5760<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5143687092594761832?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-50405024620859332652010-03-10T18:09:00.000-08:002010-03-10T18:13:38.391-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S5hRRS8eyYI/AAAAAAAAAKs/P_WyN-6SDDI/s1600-h/DSCN1755.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S5hRRS8eyYI/AAAAAAAAAKs/P_WyN-6SDDI/s320/DSCN1755.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447193106889755010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S5hRHR9bG3I/AAAAAAAAAKk/SdfiEvopHhI/s1600-h/pennants1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S5hRHR9bG3I/AAAAAAAAAKk/SdfiEvopHhI/s320/pennants1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447192934826580850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Fun ideas for making your own stamps: Buttons <a href="http://maximumrabbitdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/button-cotton-reel-stamp.html">here</a> and pennants <a href="http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/2009/08/pennant-rubber-stamp-roller.html">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5040502462085933265?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-10506158098910576482010-02-28T14:41:00.000-08:002010-02-28T14:44:18.517-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4rxmzKGmqI/AAAAAAAAAKc/SOaR_dPHLoY/s1600-h/Craft-Project-Globe-Wall-Clock_full_article_vertical.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4rxmzKGmqI/AAAAAAAAAKc/SOaR_dPHLoY/s320/Craft-Project-Globe-Wall-Clock_full_article_vertical.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443428748500572834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This one is lovely, but I am not sure I could bring myself to cut a globe in half..<br /><a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Craft-Project-Globe-Wall-Clock.html">Here</a> is the link to full instructions<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-1050615809891057648?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-51677213587517304702010-02-28T14:22:00.000-08:002010-02-28T14:23:46.911-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4rs5e7qDSI/AAAAAAAAAKU/1xAGYwITR5c/s1600-h/022210mcclock-01_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4rs5e7qDSI/AAAAAAAAAKU/1xAGYwITR5c/s320/022210mcclock-01_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443423571930647842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Fabulous!! Click <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/how-to-make-a-clock-from-junk-mailhome-hacks-109322">here</a> for directions<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5167721358751730470?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-64745983497802881212010-02-21T14:54:00.000-08:002010-02-21T14:57:47.052-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4G6M1cyctI/AAAAAAAAAKM/ZZpIap9AFio/s1600-h/room_211_come_up_to_my_room_5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 248px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4G6M1cyctI/AAAAAAAAAKM/ZZpIap9AFio/s320/room_211_come_up_to_my_room_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440834554509292242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4G6GjEPXdI/AAAAAAAAAKE/-oYngcPo8ms/s1600-h/room_211_come_up_to_my_room_4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4G6GjEPXdI/AAAAAAAAAKE/-oYngcPo8ms/s320/room_211_come_up_to_my_room_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440834446495276498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Four arts and design professionals came together to create this paper instillation in room 211 of Gladstone Hotel in Toronto. I would love to see it in person!<br /><br />Read the full article <a href="http://mocoloco.com/archives/014276.php">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-6474598349780288121?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-35484427461500330642010-02-21T14:31:00.000-08:002010-02-21T14:35:27.781-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4G0-yoFHrI/AAAAAAAAAJk/W00GzRE1pnY/s1600-h/Finished-coasters.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S4G0-yoFHrI/AAAAAAAAAJk/W00GzRE1pnY/s320/Finished-coasters.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440828815675039410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This are pretty neat -o, made from magazine pages<br /><br />Click <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2009/06/recycled-magazine-coasters.html">here</a> for full instructions<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-3548442746150033064?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-87394372548781904062010-02-15T06:13:00.000-08:002010-02-15T06:21:15.829-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3lXZSU2qKI/AAAAAAAAAJc/q2YSUy2uDSA/s1600-h/snowflake-pendant-light.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3lXZSU2qKI/AAAAAAAAAJc/q2YSUy2uDSA/s320/snowflake-pendant-light.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438474116954237090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3lXSnsGQGI/AAAAAAAAAJU/m-LZvFI7uuQ/s1600-h/snowflake-panel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3lXSnsGQGI/AAAAAAAAAJU/m-LZvFI7uuQ/s320/snowflake-panel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438474002429788258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These panel of paper lacy snow flakes are delightful! They remind me of a <a href="http://www.tordboontje.com/">Tord Boontje</a> piece. This winter has been so lovely and even now, the snow is pouring from the sky. The instructions are <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/02/diy-project-sarahs-snowflake-panels-light.html">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-8739437254878190406?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-13755986721589602182010-02-15T06:11:00.000-08:002010-02-15T06:20:56.190-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3lWYp07TMI/AAAAAAAAAJM/cwVy76tb5TU/s1600-h/picture_4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3lWYp07TMI/AAAAAAAAAJM/cwVy76tb5TU/s320/picture_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438473006571277506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Is it just me, or is this clock not wonderful??<br />Tea cups are always on the shelves at Thrift Stores... I think this could be a fun project!<br /><br />Found <a href="http://sweetpaul.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/12/time-for-tea.html">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-1375598672158960218?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-20760246930652517922010-02-10T16:17:00.000-08:002010-02-10T16:31:55.935-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NP4CwuszI/AAAAAAAAAJE/Ma60WC6QJQE/s1600-h/Humorous_008b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NP4CwuszI/AAAAAAAAAJE/Ma60WC6QJQE/s320/Humorous_008b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436776999398847282" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NPxbOCz7I/AAAAAAAAAI8/hW8-qTHcgU8/s1600-h/Humorous_011a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NPxbOCz7I/AAAAAAAAAI8/hW8-qTHcgU8/s320/Humorous_011a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436776885705166770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NPpvKljgI/AAAAAAAAAI0/IBQFPbDNJvc/s1600-h/Friendship_004a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NPpvKljgI/AAAAAAAAAI0/IBQFPbDNJvc/s320/Friendship_004a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436776753620422146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NPhffforI/AAAAAAAAAIs/81HeHViaY7A/s1600-h/Children_0036.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NPhffforI/AAAAAAAAAIs/81HeHViaY7A/s320/Children_0036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436776611974193842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Check out the Public Library of Cincinnati's Virtual Library where you can download rare and outrageous Victorian Valentines: <a href="http://wiki.cincinnatilibrary.org/index.php/Victorian_Valentines_Collection">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2076024693065251792?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-46776785336788615742010-02-10T16:16:00.001-08:002010-02-10T16:17:28.806-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NMi27YMSI/AAAAAAAAAIk/0vHCx1zGx1E/s1600-h/lightomlbulb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S3NMi27YMSI/AAAAAAAAAIk/0vHCx1zGx1E/s320/lightomlbulb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436773336910147874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is so creative, I almost can't stand it!<br />Click <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/02/diy-project-valentine-lightbulb.html">here</a> for full instructions<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4677678533678861574?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-46006063521635038702010-02-07T14:48:00.000-08:002010-02-07T14:50:21.788-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S29DlDAYYJI/AAAAAAAAAIc/coweL18EJas/s1600-h/paper-heart-garland.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S29DlDAYYJI/AAAAAAAAAIc/coweL18EJas/s320/paper-heart-garland.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435637579000602770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A sweet garland project, found at this great <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2010/01/paper-heart-garland.html">blog</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4600606352163503870?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-26969286557534185252010-02-03T15:49:00.000-08:002010-02-03T15:52:10.033-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S2oL9f1XP-I/AAAAAAAAAIU/V7XEBUU1yTw/s1600-h/1bust_jewelry.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S2oL9f1XP-I/AAAAAAAAAIU/V7XEBUU1yTw/s320/1bust_jewelry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434169051521171426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This Grecian - style display caught my eye! Click <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/02/diy-project-jewelry-bust.html">here</a> for DIY instructions.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2696928655753418525?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-64817323043131794522010-01-18T08:52:00.000-08:002010-01-18T08:56:07.125-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S1SSO5rhT9I/AAAAAAAAAIM/Lztc6sgaI94/s1600-h/4277286635_2392b6d197.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S1SSO5rhT9I/AAAAAAAAAIM/Lztc6sgaI94/s320/4277286635_2392b6d197.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428124235587473362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S1SSJ31RPLI/AAAAAAAAAIE/0PHK5NGo9U4/s1600-h/4277286399_6447e9b6e9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S1SSJ31RPLI/AAAAAAAAAIE/0PHK5NGo9U4/s320/4277286399_6447e9b6e9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428124149192146098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A little Valentine inspiration for you!<br /><br />Found <a href="http://megangalante.blogspot.com/2010/01/rosy.html">here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-6481732304313179452?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-45396354755373305322010-01-06T19:13:00.000-08:002010-01-06T19:26:59.001-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VT817aabI/AAAAAAAAAH8/f7fKvcbDcuQ/s1600-h/IMG_9803.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 243px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VT817aabI/AAAAAAAAAH8/f7fKvcbDcuQ/s320/IMG_9803.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423833630971161010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VTn1nUmoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/QHW7yMMw9tk/s1600-h/IMG_9802.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VTn1nUmoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/QHW7yMMw9tk/s320/IMG_9802.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423833270109641346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VTTnEp7_I/AAAAAAAAAHs/xNVhI5j0rjw/s1600-h/51dx6RTnxfL._SS400_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VTTnEp7_I/AAAAAAAAAHs/xNVhI5j0rjw/s320/51dx6RTnxfL._SS400_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423832922608758770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VTLoUi_aI/AAAAAAAAAHk/6PQWr0dbNGg/s1600-h/book-cover.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VTLoUi_aI/AAAAAAAAAHk/6PQWr0dbNGg/s320/book-cover.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423832785504894370" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VSZAO0uII/AAAAAAAAAHc/TUuFzZAXmYU/s1600-h/51kYktOE3EL._SS500_.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0VSZAO0uII/AAAAAAAAAHc/TUuFzZAXmYU/s320/51kYktOE3EL._SS500_.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423831915750013058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This Christmas, I received three very inspiring books: one from my mother, one from my father and one from my husband. These three people never cease to encourage my creative pursuits. I cannot wait to begin working on 2D projects this year. I spend most of my creative time in my ceramic studio (see my work and space <a href="http://www.seeparsley.blogspot.com/">here</a>) working in 3D, a bit of balance will be welcome and I think the two processes will feed one another.<br /><br />Also, at the Arts Center where I teach, we have just begun collagraphs, and I have included two of my first prints. Check out my students' progress <a href="http://vivawyoming.blogspot.com/2010/01/collagraphs.html">here</a>. This process is so much fun and assessable to a wide range of ages and skill levels. I love that lovely prints can be created using found materials.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4539635475537330532?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-50868193159258556602010-01-05T08:01:00.000-08:002010-01-05T08:13:40.129-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NkAGtKuVI/AAAAAAAAAHU/MRRFyi7xVw0/s1600-h/IMG_9484.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NkAGtKuVI/AAAAAAAAAHU/MRRFyi7xVw0/s320/IMG_9484.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423288329247045970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The finishing touches<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NjuuoCr9I/AAAAAAAAAHM/f5L7XjhGsS0/s1600-h/IMG_9486.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NjuuoCr9I/AAAAAAAAAHM/f5L7XjhGsS0/s320/IMG_9486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423288030725320658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The snow globes were lovely!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NjiZTimII/AAAAAAAAAHE/Q8UydEXB7d0/s1600-h/IMG_9480.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NjiZTimII/AAAAAAAAAHE/Q8UydEXB7d0/s320/IMG_9480.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423287818843756674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah's winter deer<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NjXWLR73I/AAAAAAAAAG8/4LtDTIsvQg8/s1600-h/IMG_9406.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0NjXWLR73I/AAAAAAAAAG8/4LtDTIsvQg8/s320/IMG_9406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423287629025242994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sofie's Lost themed globe<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0Ni-x2VsPI/AAAAAAAAAG0/k3DX9_bhKPg/s1600-h/IMG_9414.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/S0Ni-x2VsPI/AAAAAAAAAG0/k3DX9_bhKPg/s320/IMG_9414.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423287206956871922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Paper chains!<br /><br />We had a great time creating very unique snow globes and paper chains at the Arts Center! Kids, adults and even an infant enjoyed a cookie and art-fill evening.<br />See the blog: <a href="http://vivawyoming.blogspot.com/">http://vivawyoming.blogspot.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5086819315925855660?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-5077204136376748032009-12-13T16:02:00.000-08:002009-12-15T06:20:32.666-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyebEwg6WwI/AAAAAAAAAGo/kEvXoa-yCcc/s1600-h/SnowGlobes.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyebEwg6WwI/AAAAAAAAAGo/kEvXoa-yCcc/s320/SnowGlobes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415467582981036802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyWAy2ii-jI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Jp0sw3Al5cA/s1600-h/120709-SG4-kristen.jpg_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 212px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyWAy2ii-jI/AAAAAAAAAGY/Jp0sw3Al5cA/s320/120709-SG4-kristen.jpg_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414875738105117234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love this snow globe! Below is a link to directions to help you make your own. The possibilities are endless!<br />From: <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/entertaining/diy-holiday-snow-globe-103339">http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dc/entertaining/diy-holiday-snow-globe-103339</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-507720413637674803?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-21812245473895379382009-12-13T12:43:00.000-08:002009-12-15T06:18:31.454-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyeakAVCv4I/AAAAAAAAAGg/7eeGJUIEiak/s1600-h/6a00d83452951869e20120a74eccd1970b-800wi.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyeakAVCv4I/AAAAAAAAAGg/7eeGJUIEiak/s320/6a00d83452951869e20120a74eccd1970b-800wi.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415467020290539394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />From: <a href="http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/">http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVU1KA7ukI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/phjifT17Z_4/s1600-h/il_430xN.107501424.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVU1KA7ukI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/phjifT17Z_4/s320/il_430xN.107501424.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414827399180958274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVUtM8JRBI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Lj0j2XmJVWs/s1600-h/il_430xN.106026933.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVUtM8JRBI/AAAAAAAAAGI/Lj0j2XmJVWs/s320/il_430xN.106026933.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414827262527226898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVTwLVsvWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/cMzL_s3_MLY/s1600-h/il_430xN.106346738.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVTwLVsvWI/AAAAAAAAAF4/cMzL_s3_MLY/s320/il_430xN.106346738.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414826214125518178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVTpm3Da2I/AAAAAAAAAFw/TBefZOfRURs/s1600-h/ericareadymadewreath.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVTpm3Da2I/AAAAAAAAAFw/TBefZOfRURs/s320/ericareadymadewreath.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414826101254089570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVTkVfaVaI/AAAAAAAAAFo/MVXx0DYdi2g/s1600-h/2800536243_b7fc6aaf6c.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SyVTkVfaVaI/AAAAAAAAAFo/MVXx0DYdi2g/s320/2800536243_b7fc6aaf6c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414826010692179362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here are a few non-traditional, fun wreaths I have spotted:<br />from: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Lebowski-10th-Anniversary/dp/B001AEF6D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=dvd&amp;qid=1260724339&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/junktrunk?section_id=6602451"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/junktrunk?section_id=6602451</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Lebowski-10th-Anniversary/dp/B001AEF6D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=dvd&amp;qid=1260724339&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/12/diy-project-ericas-holiday-wreath.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/12/diy-project-ericas-holiday-wreath.html</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Lebowski-10th-Anniversary/dp/B001AEF6D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=dvd&amp;qid=1260724339&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimnaumann/2800536243/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimnaumann/2800536243/</a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Big-Lebowski-10th-Anniversary/dp/B001AEF6D6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=dvd&amp;qid=1260724339&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank"><wbr></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2181224547389537938?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-72886494711643949522009-11-27T17:38:00.000-08:002009-11-27T17:41:12.978-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SxB_o3MzSVI/AAAAAAAAAFg/5cco_QCHXvQ/s1600/19.-CanvasBag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 301px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SxB_o3MzSVI/AAAAAAAAAFg/5cco_QCHXvQ/s320/19.-CanvasBag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408963492461103442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What a fun, easy idea for personalized gift bags! Perfect for "wrapping" gifts and saving paper waste. Full project found here: <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2009/11/21/diy-doily-canvas-bag/">http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2009/11/21/diy-doily-canvas-bag/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-7288649471164394952?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-47279172554801848012009-11-25T10:28:00.000-08:002009-11-25T10:30:46.084-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw13nbaNqlI/AAAAAAAAAFY/Bf-GFj5UySM/s1600/pinecone-place-setting.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw13nbaNqlI/AAAAAAAAAFY/Bf-GFj5UySM/s320/pinecone-place-setting.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408110246798142034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love this use of the foamy kid's clay, Model Magic!<br />Check out the full project here: <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-clay-conifers.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-clay-conifers.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4727917255480184801?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-12307170164430756872009-11-25T05:28:00.001-08:002009-11-25T10:31:10.058-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0yLjvKwWI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/h3bso6OK-Lk/s1600/112509lastminute-02_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 211px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0yLjvKwWI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/h3bso6OK-Lk/s320/112509lastminute-02_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033901694861666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0yEjQXplI/AAAAAAAAAFI/R5tPNzmBFig/s1600/sunset_placecard-leaf-l_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0yEjQXplI/AAAAAAAAAFI/R5tPNzmBFig/s320/sunset_placecard-leaf-l_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033781306598994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0x7_9gnKI/AAAAAAAAAFA/6vmd-kQxo9M/s1600/martha_stewart_gt053_quikplac02_xl_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0x7_9gnKI/AAAAAAAAAFA/6vmd-kQxo9M/s320/martha_stewart_gt053_quikplac02_xl_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033634393300130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0xzuPueMI/AAAAAAAAAE4/nE3cej6qFAo/s1600/design_sponge_leaf_mobile_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0xzuPueMI/AAAAAAAAAE4/nE3cej6qFAo/s320/design_sponge_leaf_mobile_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033492198914242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0xnf4tjiI/AAAAAAAAAEo/pHRALsw4AXc/s1600/bhg_leaf_candles_ss_CTH628880_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0xnf4tjiI/AAAAAAAAAEo/pHRALsw4AXc/s320/bhg_leaf_candles_ss_CTH628880_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033282185858594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0xfWnbDkI/AAAAAAAAAEg/K_gcQyHBgkM/s1600/112509lastminute-01_rect540.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Sw0xfWnbDkI/AAAAAAAAAEg/K_gcQyHBgkM/s320/112509lastminute-01_rect540.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408033142258470466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These are great last-minuet table decor ideas using things you might find lying around the back yard! Images from: <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-1230717016443075687?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-81046068893785545862009-11-19T06:42:00.000-08:002009-11-19T06:45:20.069-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwVZ8DA7CEI/AAAAAAAAAD4/oPNNYwQxNP4/s1600/6a00d8341c6a0853ef0120a6ad24c0970b-800wi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 158px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwVZ8DA7CEI/AAAAAAAAAD4/oPNNYwQxNP4/s320/6a00d8341c6a0853ef0120a6ad24c0970b-800wi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405825815864346690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Just found this post over at OhJoy's blog: <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/11/holy-tape.html">http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/11/holy-tape.html</a><br /><br />I can't get over the graphic beauty of electrical tape!<br />Here is Rebecca Ward's website with more images of her stunning instillation's: <a href="http://www.rebeccasward.com/installations.html">http://www.rebeccasward.com/installations.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-8104606889378554586?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-79838634983115602432009-11-17T11:21:00.000-08:002009-11-17T11:22:58.850-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwL3-d1XhHI/AAAAAAAAADw/xKea7e0zpaY/s1600/6140-esther.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 273px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwL3-d1XhHI/AAAAAAAAADw/xKea7e0zpaY/s320/6140-esther.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405155155330434162" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These would make great ornaments or baubles for gift wrapping. Follow this link for full instructions: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-rolling-balls-from-magic-books-paper-toys-6140/">http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-tuesday-rolling-balls-from-magic-books-paper-toys-6140/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-7983863498311560243?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-74215498654249949762009-11-17T10:58:00.000-08:002009-11-17T11:02:43.768-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwLzJY5aR1I/AAAAAAAAADo/C-aO1usBRRQ/s1600/flyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwLzJY5aR1I/AAAAAAAAADo/C-aO1usBRRQ/s320/flyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405149845425637202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This weekend, the first annual <span style="font-style: italic;">Made </span>a community craft fair will be held! I will be at the See: parsley booth selling lovely ceramic items crafted by me and my very talented studio mates. Check out our blog for a peak at what we do: <a href="http://www.seeparsley.blogspot.com/">http://www.seeparsley.blogspot.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-7421549865424994976?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-23375515788436068362009-11-17T10:30:00.000-08:002009-11-17T10:36:06.032-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwLsg776paI/AAAAAAAAADg/rzwsXZPkIZ0/s1600/4112697890_65b22dabfc_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SwLsg776paI/AAAAAAAAADg/rzwsXZPkIZ0/s320/4112697890_65b22dabfc_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405142553386984866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These paper garlands are great! Perfect gift wrap or decor. Found at this Etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KristinaMarie">http://www.etsy.com/shop/KristinaMarie</a><br />Images from a post at: <a href="http://decor8blog.com/">http://decor8blog.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2337551578843606836?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-63267783077342334472009-11-12T08:10:00.000-08:002009-11-12T08:24:35.229-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svw2gJhuc7I/AAAAAAAAADY/UgofwZ5LtiM/s1600-h/Picture+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svw2gJhuc7I/AAAAAAAAADY/UgofwZ5LtiM/s320/Picture+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403253578878841778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As an art teacher, I try to expand students' idea of what can be used as art materials so they can experience unlimited possibilities in their creative pursuits. Currently, in the art room, I have a large bin of small recycled objects. I showed it to one of my students, the other day and she instantly reached in, selected a few objects and made a wand. What a wonderful thing to be inspired to create with common, often over-looked or discarded items. I think it comes more naturally with children, to see the wonder and possibilities of a stick and string. As adults we can loose that sense of wonder. I thought this instillation piece captured that feeling of wonder and discovery! I found the images here at this lovely blog: <a href="http://ninainvorm.punt.nl/">http://ninainvorm.punt.nl</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-6326778307734233447?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-33801538012611458002009-11-11T18:12:00.000-08:002009-11-11T18:16:13.399-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svtvhg4abyI/AAAAAAAAADI/FGdyRMXHzJw/s1600-h/wall-art_eco-kids-craft04.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svtvhg4abyI/AAAAAAAAADI/FGdyRMXHzJw/s320/wall-art_eco-kids-craft04.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403034799513956130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This reminds me of a Tara Donovan instillation!<br /><br />Project details found here: <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-toilet-paper-roll-wall-art.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-toilet-paper-roll-wall-art.html<br /><br /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-3380153801261145800?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-50557944083455535872009-11-11T08:05:00.001-08:002009-11-11T08:08:54.391-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvrhbcgFL6I/AAAAAAAAADA/jwguDpLChnw/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.85024167.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvrhbcgFL6I/AAAAAAAAADA/jwguDpLChnw/s320/il_fullxfull.85024167.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402878564607799202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Creative ways to use paper seem endless, they keep popping up before me and I am giving in to the general splendor.<br />I found these for sale on Etsy here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29314866">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29314866</a><br />I have also been eying this book on Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Tear-Fold-Rip-Crease/dp/1906155585/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&amp;coliid=I2UO2GH8JBMSXH&amp;colid=1KIRBHF9HWAZW">http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Tear-Fold-Rip-Crease/dp/1906155585/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&amp;coliid=I2UO2GH8JBMSXH&amp;colid=1KIRBHF9HWAZW</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5055794408345553587?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-58558689020809101252009-11-11T07:01:00.000-08:002009-11-11T18:16:34.582-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvrSbAJbY1I/AAAAAAAAAC4/juhO-dz8LpY/s1600-h/6a00d8341c6a0853ef0120a66be799970b-800wi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvrSbAJbY1I/AAAAAAAAAC4/juhO-dz8LpY/s320/6a00d8341c6a0853ef0120a66be799970b-800wi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402862064322175826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I found this amazing website through Oh Joy's blog: <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/11/a-nomadic-wonderland.html">http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2009/11/a-nomadic-wonderland.html</a><br /><br />Here is a sample of their sculptural paper pieces. Very inspiring!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eunsukhur.com/#/nomadic_wonderland/recent_project:_about_normadic_wonderland/image_10">http://www.eunsukhur.com/#/nomadic_wonderland/recent_project:_about_normadic_wonderland/image_10</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5855868902080910125?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-40491256199068295902009-11-10T17:50:00.001-08:002009-11-10T17:52:50.250-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvoYf6_rKWI/AAAAAAAAACw/2OorDNiz0lI/s1600-h/beauty2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvoYf6_rKWI/AAAAAAAAACw/2OorDNiz0lI/s320/beauty2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402657639675668834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvoYcNqSVOI/AAAAAAAAACo/J1VV0o0Tzec/s1600-h/cutdoily.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvoYcNqSVOI/AAAAAAAAACo/J1VV0o0Tzec/s320/cutdoily.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402657575966758114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I must confess, I can't seem to throw out jars. This is a great solution for those like me!<br />I think the lace jars could be lovely gift vessels ! ? Yes, maybe?<br />The full post is found here: <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/07/diy-project-alli-coates-lacy-jars.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/07/diy-project-alli-coates-lacy-jars.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-4049125619906829590?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-58220329542383719432009-11-08T17:58:00.001-08:002009-11-08T18:01:12.641-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3teMsCVI/AAAAAAAAACQ/RMUeYrKAYX4/s1600-h/ReusedPlasticPins4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3teMsCVI/AAAAAAAAACQ/RMUeYrKAYX4/s320/ReusedPlasticPins4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401917901138299218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3ldC6fRI/AAAAAAAAACI/8BkWncCR0Ww/s1600-h/ReusedPlasticPins3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3ldC6fRI/AAAAAAAAACI/8BkWncCR0Ww/s320/ReusedPlasticPins3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401917763389914386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3dzASU3I/AAAAAAAAACA/xrI3L5ilA5o/s1600-h/ReusedPlasticPins2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3dzASU3I/AAAAAAAAACA/xrI3L5ilA5o/s320/ReusedPlasticPins2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401917631845520242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3WiUSxyI/AAAAAAAAAB4/-KzNECU4GvU/s1600-h/ReusedPlasticPins1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/Svd3WiUSxyI/AAAAAAAAAB4/-KzNECU4GvU/s320/ReusedPlasticPins1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401917507106948898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These pins are very clever!<br />From this source: <a href="http://blog.karenbarbe.com/2009/09/pins-made-from-reused-plastic-bottles.html">http://blog.karenbarbe.com/2009/09/pins-made-from-reused-plastic-bottles.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-5822032954238371943?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-92165833827657094412009-11-08T10:56:00.001-08:002009-11-08T11:10:18.279-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcW7kldhyI/AAAAAAAAABw/TDhXtp6e8lw/s1600-h/img_8171_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcW7kldhyI/AAAAAAAAABw/TDhXtp6e8lw/s320/img_8171_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401811490743093026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcWvUzPaaI/AAAAAAAAABo/YYlFO58TuO0/s1600-h/7_14_07-031.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcWvUzPaaI/AAAAAAAAABo/YYlFO58TuO0/s320/7_14_07-031.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401811280347490722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcWl2JPTYI/AAAAAAAAABg/dD__mvxrbQE/s1600-h/7_14_07-030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 269px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcWl2JPTYI/AAAAAAAAABg/dD__mvxrbQE/s320/7_14_07-030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401811117499436418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Crafty projects that use simple, everyday objects are very appealing, especially when you can collect the materials around your house and not run out to the craft store and spend a small fortune. The details for this project can be found here: <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/05/diy-project-cardboard-stampede-w-ann-wood.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/05/diy-project-cardboard-stampede-w-ann-wood.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-9216583382765709441?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-74197787591749391602009-11-08T10:40:00.000-08:002009-11-08T10:42:29.340-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcQyISGIiI/AAAAAAAAABY/U6PBw3_nuTw/s1600-h/11609basic7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcQyISGIiI/AAAAAAAAABY/U6PBw3_nuTw/s320/11609basic7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401804731457085986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Another simple, but stunning way to use decorative paper punches<br />From:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/entertaining/affordable-cocktail-party-basics-to-keep-on-hand-100754">http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/entertaining/affordable-cocktail-party-basics-to-keep-on-hand-100754</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-7419778759174939160?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-89423806202943387012009-11-08T10:14:00.000-08:002009-11-08T10:25:12.653-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcM2s9MvzI/AAAAAAAAABQ/HcheQZQUZ5Q/s1600-h/4080285120_025f037e5a_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcM2s9MvzI/AAAAAAAAABQ/HcheQZQUZ5Q/s320/4080285120_025f037e5a_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401800411974516530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcMs0R9MDI/AAAAAAAAABI/Cgb54g4PblY/s1600-h/4080284850_0936a1118e_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcMs0R9MDI/AAAAAAAAABI/Cgb54g4PblY/s320/4080284850_0936a1118e_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401800242141933618" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcMb_R5cHI/AAAAAAAAABA/rE34zFxwlSw/s1600-h/spaceball-1.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 1px; height: 1px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcMb_R5cHI/AAAAAAAAABA/rE34zFxwlSw/s320/spaceball-1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401799953036701810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcMRRO6MlI/AAAAAAAAAA4/WLA0UXMYJHs/s1600-h/spaceball-1.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 1px; height: 1px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvcMRRO6MlI/AAAAAAAAAA4/WLA0UXMYJHs/s320/spaceball-1.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401799768877445714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />These paper chandeliers are lovely! Using simple paper punches, tissue paper, wire and decorative paper, you could transform a plain bulb, or create a mobile or sculpture. The possibilities are endless. I found these images at: <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2009/11/06/polish-paper-chandeliers">http://decor8blog.com/2009/11/06/polish-paper-chandeliers</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-8942380620294338701?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-10585772371912729972009-11-06T08:56:00.000-08:002009-11-06T08:59:06.650-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvRVgW3jOfI/AAAAAAAAAAw/Ay2agpDsh8k/s1600-h/diningroom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2w-SxLWQKBM/SvRVgW3jOfI/AAAAAAAAAAw/Ay2agpDsh8k/s320/diningroom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401035867506817522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I love this! It is from Design Sponge: <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-lindsays-wine-bottle-vases.html/diningroom-2">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-lindsays-wine-bottle-vases.html/diningroom-2</a><br /><br />Using old wine bottles and simple hardware, a lovely trio of wall vases.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-1058577237191272997?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12368868970532486626noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603222675469495715.post-28543418386882598752009-11-06T08:37:00.000-08:002009-11-06T08:51:26.906-08:00Hello, this winter, starting December 4th, I will be offering a Crafty Hour at the Arts Center.<br />It will run twelve weeks and is from 5:30-7:30 on Fridays. This "class" is designed for people who would love to set aside time for crafty projects, but just can't seem to eek out the time. What better way to close the work week and start to the weekend?<br />Encourage a group of friends to sign up and share a creative two hours. This is a wonderful time to make Christmas gifts, cards or personalized gift wrap!<br />I will be posting possible projects, inspirations and take suggestions.<br /><br />Here is a link the the Center for the Arts, where the Crafty Hour will take place: <a href="http://www.thecenter4thearts.org/">http://www.thecenter4thearts.org</a><br /><br />And here are a few inspiring links to get the excitement flowing: <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2009/11/06/polish-paper-chandeliers/">http://decor8blog.com/2009/11/06/polish-paper-chandeliers/</a><br /><a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-kates-pipe-cleaner-garland.html">http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-kates-pipe-cleaner-garland.html</a><br /><br />Melinda<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2603222675469495715-2854341838688259875?l=craftyhourwyoming.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Melinda E. 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