Design by Night

I have decided to do one last show of the season--no I'm not crazy, I am high on the holiday spirit (and lots of sugar from all the cookies)! Visit me this Saturday in the Towson Commons Rotunda. Come and purchase handmade holiday presents from me (Design by Night) , BEST members and the Towson ARTS Collective! Where: Towson Commons Rotunda, York Road and Pennsylvania Ave. When: Saturday, December 17 Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

I don't often post personal stuff on my blog since it is a craft blog, however I can't help myself with this one. I love my pound puppies and for the most part they live a very pampered plush life but every once in awhile I feel the need too torture the dogs by making them wear hats, pjs, etc. So here is a picture of my pound puppy Rufus sporting reindeer antlers and a nice fleece scarf...needless to say he was not amused! However, I got lots of joy from this and the picture with him giving me the "drop dead" look cracks me up. Here is a little of holiday cheer from me to you!

Supplies : Wrapping Paper White Glue Scissors or X-acto Knife Ruler Chain 4-Jump Rings 2-eye head pins 1-Lobster Clasp Jewelry Pliers Hot Glue Felt (that compliments wrapping paper) Piece of paper Pencil Cut several pieces of wrapping paper 2” wide. Vary the size from 10” to 36”. Take one of the pieces and fold it in half. Fold this half in half two more times making about a half inch high strip. Starting at an end, start to roll the paper on itself to create a tight coil. The coil will be larger or smaller depending on the length of the paper. When you get to the end, use the white glue to finish the coil. Hold in place until it is dry. After you have several coils you like, on a piece of paper arrange the coils into a design. When you get a design you like trace around the outside of it to create a backer template. Cut out the template and use it to cut out a piece of felt to use as a backer. Take your shapes and arrange them on the felt. Trim felt where necessary to avoid overhang.