happy st. paddy's day!
dear readers,We're back with our next 30 Challenge Guest post: Kathy of Merriment Designs.
Knowing how busy Kathy is with her designs, I am honored that she would join the 30 Challenge. I came to know her work through theNest.com when wedding planning. I saw her handmade, handstiched invitations and just about drooled with envy. I admired how she had a vision and she made it happen!
I hope you enjoy her post today. And please do check out her designs and work!
30 things for everyday crafting
When I turned 30 I reclaimed my creativity.
Back when I was little I used to make things - latchhook rugs, potholders, Strawberry Shortcake figurines, face cookies, Barbie doll outfits, skirts, Shrinky Dinks, the gamut. I joined 4-H, learned to sew, and spent summers getting ready for the county fair (yep).
But as I grew older making things sort of fell by the wayside. I missed it. And in truth I needed it. Making things was a core part of my identity.
When I turned 30 I started creating again with a vengeance, starting with my own DIY wedding to Shane. And it felt great! The Knot Magazine took notice. Encouraged, I started making more things - toddler aprons, graffiti notecards, Chicago passport covers, Saran Wrap napkin rings and more. I soon wanted to show others how to make things too ...and this became MerrimentDesign.com.
To celebrate Jennifer's 30th I went through my (messy) craft closet and listed 30 of my top craft supplies in no particular order. A virtual craft kit, if you will, to jumpstart your own creativity. I mean you can make thousands of different projects with this stuff!
Post a comment if you have favorite supplies to add to the list. (I'll admit upfront that I can't knit so I'm sure I'll hear from the knitters).
So here's to Jennifer's new bright and shiny decade. May she fill it with everyday creativity!
- Sewing machine
- Pretty vintage fabrics
- Buttons
- Colored fine point Sharpie markers
- Thread and bobbins
- Teeny alphabet letter cookie cutters
- Hand sewing needles
- Good fabric scissors - a big pair and little stork scissors
- Craft-weight interfacing
- Rotary fabric cutter, large clear ruler and self-healing mat
- Good Rowenta iron
- Pillow stuffing
- Chalkboard fabric
- Rubber cement
- Tape measure
- Vintage rick rack & bias/binding tapes
- Wool felt
- Xacto knives and metal ruler (see self-healing mat above)
- Assorted colored envelopes and paper
- Velcro
- Full sheet (8.5" x 11) laser printer sticker paper
- Shrinky Dinks inkjet paper
- Thin floral wire
- 2" circle punch
- Grosgrain ribbon
- Glue gun
- Inkjet printable fabric
- Tiny hole punch
- Envelope liner kit
- Flat cork sheet
Kathy was generous enough to send along photos of her work, displaying the array of materials and applications she employs.
vintage-inspired kissing couple box-wrapping:
an appropriate Irish pot pie!
passport cover, chicago style:
chicago avenue bridge thank you card:
chalkboard pillows:
autumn leaf table decor:
dog baby onesie:
shrinky dink rabbit's foot ring and keepsake:
And finally, a little about the lovely lady herself:
Thank you, Kathy! We are so grateful to host you today. You give me hope for creative handiwork in my 30's!
icj,
~j
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