In case you think that we always agree on our projects, you need to read this post!
It was Amanda's turn to host. (Or maybe not - maybe she just kindly volunteered) She had plans for a dreamcatcher (awesome!), Kate had plans for a half finished project (to be revealed at a later date, I am sure) and I was quite taken with the cover project from the craft magazine Mollie Makes. I stumbled on this magazine on Newsstand on my iphone whilst on holidays and have been tempted to subscribe ever since. The mag often features felt creations which I admire but wonder what I would actually do with them (think felt fortune cookies or felt cupcakes). This edition, however, had a felt racoon and fox which took my fancy and I thought would make a great baby shower present. So I bought this edition. Such restraint!
The instructions were clear, the template simple and the supplies few. Amanda did a Spotlight shop and picked up the felt. It didn't matter that we couldn't get the exact colour felt. But then again, perhaps that is because I don't actually come across too many foxes or racoons in Brisbane. Anyhow, all done! and I have gifted them so now I can post some pictures.
As for the dreamcatcher, Amanda found a metal circle at Spotlight - which definitely was a blessing as the alternative was trying to wrangle a coat hanger into a perfect circle shape. I didn't have the courage to tell her that this may be impossible but thankfully Spotlight's ability to carry seemingly useless items prevailed! We raided our stash for yarn and beads and pom pom string and Amanda worked them in beautifully. She managed to make something original and personal and pleasant to look at. A tricky combination.
It made a gorgeous present for a 6 year old, who had coincidentally been having a run of bad dreams. Amanda packaged the dreamcatcher with the brief story about how dreamcatchers were used by Native American Indians to catch hold of bad dreams and filter through the good ones, something that really captured the girl's imagination. Hooray for serendipity!
Jess.
