Felting

I had never heard of "felting" until a book caught my eye at A.C. Moore a few months ago. It is called "Warm Fuzzies" by Betz White, and it has all kinds of projects that can be made from old wool sweaters that have been purposely felted by washing them in the washing machine.

So this is the part where I admit to you I have roughly 498 wool sweaters that I just bought from Goodwill. I PROMISE I will use them all eventually to make all kinds of warm, fuzzy gifts. Here is what I have tackled so far...

First, Betz's signature cupcake pincushion. Really easy and SO cute. Mine is being put to use already.

A pomander that I made for Valentines Day. I have not had the heart to take it down yet, so it is still hanging in the entrance to the dining room.

I am working on a jumper for Ali, but it has me a little scared. Maybe this weekend I will tackle it. ;)

Big box o' adhesives

Have you ever dreamed of receiving a bog 'ol box of adhesives in the mail, free of charge? I have, and look what came to me the other day...

We are talking CASES of sticky goodness here. Glue sticks, tape rollers, foam squares. You name it, and it is in there. I'm not sure non-scrapbookers would get so gaga over such a package, but it was like Christmas to me. :) Thanks, 3M. I am looking forward to designing for you.