Make Something Mondays: "Stained Glass" Pictures

I usually only get to wear my wicked stepmother hat on weekends. I'm in the midst of an unusual but lucky 2-1/2 week stint of wickedness, so we've been trying out a few new projects. These "stained glass" pictures have been a big hit!

Start by drawing a picture on a piece of construction paper. The drawing should be fairly simple, at least the first time you attempt this. Cut out the shapes in your drawing (we used scissors to stab a small hole in the center of each area we wanted to cut out. Cut pieces of colored tissue paper a little larger than the holes you cut, and tape or glue them on the back side of the picture. Hold it up to a window or lamp to let the light shine through.

To make your picture even more special, after cutting out the shapes place the construction paper over another piece of construction paper. Trace around the cut-outs and cut out the shapes on the new paper. After the tissue paper is in place on the first piece, glue the second piece of construction paper on the back and you'll have a 2-sided picture you can enjoy from both sides of your window. (Make sure the 2 pieces of construction paper have the cut-outs oriented the same way before gluing them, or you'll end up with a very interesting piece of art.)

This post was inspired by Jolly Mom and Go Graham Go!, the ingenious moms behind Make Something Monday. We'd love for you to join us next Monday!

Workshop Update: I Have a Sink!

My garage-to-workshop renovation is moving slower than molasses in January. (My dad has used that phrase all my life, most often in reference to my speed, but it fits this situation.) But we did get the sink installed this week! It feels like real progress, and I'm excited!

Yes, the walls you see are white. I've been playing with all the color suggestions you've made, and in the meantime we discovered that the walls needed a coat of primer or sealant and it came in bright white. Now I'm debating whether it's worth adding another month to get the walls painted in pretty colors or if I should try to add decorative paint touches after we get the furniture and equipment in place. (Of course I know that painting shouldn't add a month, but I also know how slowly things move around here. A month might be too optimistic.)

Want to Win A Gift Certificate?

I found my calendar! The other blog giving away my stuff this week is The Dirty Shirt--I just love that name! And the blog always has something interesting too, so click on over and enter. One lucky winner will receive $25 credit to spend in my Etsy shop.

Mixed Fibers Kumihimo Necklace

I had hoped to get this posted yesterday in time for Make Something Mondays, but the adhesive wasn't set and I didn't want to disturb it to take photos. I had a lot of fun braiding this necklace! I've tried braids with a few unique fibers in them, but this is my first with every strand different. I saw the mixed fibers at BeckandCallGirl and knew I had to do something with them. The necklace is soft, a bit fuzzy, and very colorful, and I think it's perfect! It will be available in my Etsy shop today.