WOYWW 43: What’s In The Box?

What’s In The Box?

Happy What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday, dear friends! For those of you who are joining WOYWW for the first time, every Wednesday, my friend Julia over at Stamping Ground hosts a party where a group of us take snapshots of our desks – or whatever workspace we’re playing on that day – or whatever projects we’re working on – and share them with one another. Than, we go traipsing off from blog to blog to see what everyone else is up to! If you are into art – organization – crafts – sewing – mixed media – cooking – or the like – than come join the fun! You never know what you’ll find!

Today I thought I’d start a new game for my fellow WOYWWers called What’s In The Box? On the Wednesdays that I am in between projects, I thought I’d let you peek into some of the boxes and tins I have scattered around The Paper Palace to see what’s stored in them. Considering that I frequently forget what I’ve stashed away, this could be an adventure for us all! So, are you ready for your first peek?

A Peek Inside

Last week, I visited a dear friend who is a talented quilter and dollmaker. While I was there, we sorted through her ribbons and trims, and she was kind enough to send me home with a few of her extras. Yesterday, I spent a good bit of time clearing up my desk and sorting through the goodies. My little blue box now contains part of the goodies she gave me!

A Seamstress’ Delight

Here is a look at the spread before I stashed it away. The blue box contains a bunch of sewing trims – hem facing, seam binding, bias tape, and the like.

Now, I am not a seamstress, but as I survey the stash, I can’t help but think what a great frugal find these items are for any scrapper or crafter with a little ingenuity! For instance, you could use the bias tape – which looks like cotton ribbon at 5 yards a quarter – to stamp on or to layer a card with. It would also make a nice backdrop for flowers, brads, rhinestones, or the like. The hem facing makes a great inexpensive alternative to lace. And the blanket binding – 77 cents for 4 1/2 yards – could be used instead of paper strips to make an ultra strong ribbon weaving background!

I hope these ideas inspire you to look at some of the items that might be lying around your craft room or art studio in a new way!

Have a wonderful WOYWW, and while you’re here, be sure to peek at my photo of Fiori Di Como, the world’s largest glass sculpture – the colors and artistry are truly spectacular!