So Close...

I ran out of beads, almost to end of necklace.  Can't fake this, must go get another plastic tube.

Tuesday Morning store has boxes covered in Indian "embroidery" said the tag.  Looks like patchwork quilts, cool idea to use quilt tops that aren't going to get quilted...

Speaking of quilting...peek-a-boo preview of quilt top waiting to quilt.  So it isn't a quilt yet, but close....

Homemade Gifts for Mother's Day

If you soak these craft sticks for 24 hours, or boil them for 15 minutes, they become bendable, pliable.  To make the cuff small enough, a jelly jar had the smallest curve circumference.  DO NOT USE slopped glasses like the one pictured above.  STRAIGHT sided glasses, mugs, or jars work better for a consistent curve.  Too big, and the cuff falls right off your wrist.  They are still bendy when dry, so don't worry about making them "too small"--smaller the better.

 Dry for 24 hours, then write a statement word with regular Elmer's white glue.  Let dry.  Rub wood stain over craft stick, let dry, and finish with protective clear coat.

Permanent sharpie markers also work to decorate, but bleed into wood...paint, decoupage with pretty paper, lots of options!

Making wrist cuffs for Mother's Day craft with seminary students!

My favorite is "WOW" or "MOM" depending on which way you read it.

Other suggestions: wise, grace, lovely, gorgeous, faithful, vibrant, friendly, peace, courage, truthful, virtue...