Small Craft Online Class

photo credit via Rachel Denbow

Well today, to distract me from the sad weekend we just endured, I thought I'd post something a bit happy. I'm starting another online craft class from Elisie Flanigan and Rachel Denbow called "Small Craft". Although I believe the registration is done, you can read all about it and see some sneak peeks of upcoming projects HERE.
I love their classes and they always seem to turn up right when I need to busy myself in preparation for the holidays or to get out of a funk. I believe the second reason is more fitting this time around.
This class is dedicated for projects "for little people" and I'm very excited to make lots of cute kid stuff out of items I already have at home. I've even got a rad vintage bag waiting to be turned into a sweet take-out purse, kid style. (Okay, so maybe I'm just using this project as an excuse to doll up my mom's old teal travel bag, but still...)
You may see a few of my finished projects over the next few months, but I won't be sharing any tutorials since this is a paid-for class and that's just plain stealing :) The first post starts today and I'm on my way to check it out!

Comments

RachelDenbow said…

Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you're joining us! I'm sorry to hear about having to let go of your dog. I can't imagine how hard it is not really knowing how he is.

September 13, 2010 at 11:43 PM

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