I have to admit I haven't stitched any since the last time I wrote.  Good intentions....did do some graphing and planning though on how to turn the corners of Funky Rose.  Making corners work usually takes a bit of work.  Maybe I can get back to stitching by mid week.  My personal deadline for this piece is mid Feb.15th. 

So, instead of tending to business I decided to go play with paper and took two paper    crafting classes this morning at the Scrapbook Nook.  They were taught by Leah Killian and both classes were a lot of fun!  Here are pictures of the Magic Box Class.  When signing up I couldn't imagine how we could possibly complete the project in 1 hour 15 minutes...but we did.  We got to choose our own colors and papers.  Mine is ok for my first box and I definitely plan to make a few more. 

It's good to get out of our usual medium and try new things.  I have recently been reading Sherrill Kahn's book Creative Embellishments for Paper, Jewelry, Fabric and More and have gotten lots of ideas I would love to try and incorporate into my needlepoint pieces.  First item on the list is Angelina impressesed with rubber stamp images.  And I love the Shrink Plastic designs, and the rolled fabric buttons, etc.  You get the idea.  But before I can get to that I have a project which is ahead of those: I want to try out making some stitching magnets.  Just like with my new needlepont designs I have been collecting all kinds of "stuff":  buttons, sequins, chipboard buttons, rubber stamps and laquer paints.  Who knows how they will end up. 

Must get ready for a big night of tv.  I only watch about four shows regularly and two of them are having their season premieres tonight!  What fun!