Space

Jars and bits on the desk.

I've fallen in love with the dormer space on our second floor between the upstairs bedrooms.  We've been using it as a den, but with all the overcast days from the lake effect clouds I find myself needing to be by some windows.   

Workbench with Ikea tins.

My husband built me this work bench three years ago.  Mom and I hauled it out to the den and gave it a fresh coat of paint.

This large inspiration board is made from a roll of cork and some left over trim strips.  I covered it with burlap from the craft store to hide the cork seams.  

Sarah Susanka's The Not so Big House is an inspiration to me.    Now the not-so-frequented den is my most favorite spot in the house!

Waiting for Spring

Sprouts.  Screen print on note card.

First attempt at screen printing with a paper stencil.  The ink leaked a bit and left some bubbles, but the cards still turned out well.  Note to self:  If using a paper stencil on the screen, use a larger image.  I haven't tried screen printing since high school and forgot how much fun it is!  Just taking the new screen for a test drive.  Can't wait to start again!