Wood Scraps and Modpodge

A couple of months ago we had some construction going on here.

The man who was hanging the drywall had some scraps of wood left over and asked me if I would like to keep them for my outdoor fireplace. Being the hoarder that I am, I grabbed a few of them up for a future crafty project. Does hoarding count if you actually use the stuff you save? Just wondering because yesterday I got busy in the studio and actually used those wood scraps. I turned them into something much nicer than firewood I think.

 A little white paint dry brushed onto the front and edges after a light sanding.

Then some paper and modpodge.

 Once they were dry I got out my trusty old drill and drilled holes for wire hangers and some for adding beads to the bottoms. I used one of my hand stitched felt beads on one and a pretty stone bead on another.

 I'm dreaming up another crafty project for tomorrows blog post.

Hope you stop in to have a look!

Thanks for dropping by!!!

karen

World Turned Upside Down

Let me start by saying that my heart goes out to everyone who has suffered a loss this past week.

It's difficult to stay positive when there is so much sadness and madness going on around us.

What is wrong with people? Has it always been this way?

Senseless acts of violence. Thoughtless actions.

Even in my own small world the grief caused by the insanity and selfishness of others has turned everything upside down. I've run out of tears and I feel sick.

Yesterday I watched the news all day and cried.

Today I sat in my studio and tried to make sense of it all.

But, there is no sense in any of it.

We can't escape it.

I still have hope that things will get better in your world and mine.

Hugs to all of you.

Thanks for listening to me ramble.

Love

karen