Too much!

I have been having trouble deciding what to post about next because there is a craft jam in my head!!  So many crafts and so little time.  If only I had just ONE more day off to get things done properly.  What I've really been wanting to do is to get out my silk screen again.  It takes so long to set it up and if you're only doing one or two prints...is it worth it?  Recently, I restocked all of the inks from work and purchased some stick-on-stencil film to make it easier.  I don't have much experience with silk screening, but would like to play around with it more.  I hope my screen is ok, since last time it was used, it was left without cleaning for a while...ahem!  Grr, not naming any names... The good thing about working in an art & craft store is being able to get supplies at a discount!  Also, as I'm sure many of you can relate, my craft area is super compact, so not much room to move around, especially with a glass of wine at your elbow!  Enough said, just have a look at this picture of where it all happens.

Washi Tape!

Ok, I had never heard about Washi Tape until my lovely friend CJ brought it to my attention!
Basically, it's colourful masking tape from Japan and you can do all kinds of things with it.  It turned into a full blown collection in no time at all.  My problem was how to display all these colourful
rolls... I had seen a few dispensers online, but they held very little and cost too much.  So I decided
to make my own out of Balsa wood, dowel and cork.  It turned out beautifully!  And filled so
quickly (it is now filled to the top!)... Now I have to use it up!

Make stuff!

Hi everyone!  I created this blog to motivate myself to use up all those good bits of craft that I keep hoarding.  Hopefully I can inspire others to do the same.  It's just a shame to collect all these beautiful bits and pieces and hide them away in desk drawers and boxes.  They need to be put to good use.  I work in an art and craft store, so it's easy to go a little crazy!  So I will posting pics of all the things I make and using all the NICE THINGS!