We are Open - Some Inspiration!
As we all hunker down in our homes, in this strange, new world we live in, I hope you are enjoying each other and finding things to do together.
I thought I would put together this post to give you some creative ideas of things to do while you are home and safe. Also, if you are prone to shopping online, it’s a great way to still feel connected. Online stores like mine are still packaging and shipping, so at home delivery is possible!.
Read on for links and inspiration:
Make something with pre-prepared patterns and tutorials
Ann Wood has a great site for making all sorts of things from dolls, to insects, to sailboats - and she provides patterns, including some free ones, for all these things.
I’ve had this diy on my list forever and I finally made this beautiful juju hat. If you don’t know what a juju hat is have a look at this tutorial
If you like making things with crepe paper, check out this great tutorial on how to make beautiful crepe paper mushrooms
Great online shops to peruse on etsy:
Jewelry: GreatSilverJewelry, LeCubicule, ReutSeagel
Paper products: Bellasbitsandbuys, PaperTreeNook, StephanieTaraCooper
Books/Journals: PosyPaper, CathyMichaels
Online classes
If you haven’t done this before, try it now - a great way to learn a new skill. I’ve listed here some sites that offer free online classes so that you can try it out and see what it’s like,
Jeanne Oliver offers some free online classes. You have to create an account and login but you will find it’s worth it.
I just recently saw that Kara Bullock is also offering free clasess right here
I have a couple of free video tutorials right here
On-line shopping for clothes:
I promise to get myself something from Mara Hoffman as soon as I win the lottery (but still worth window shopping)
Sundance is always fun to look at for jewelry and clothes
Miss June is a fun sight to inspire thoughts of summer
Anthropologie - do I even need to add this here! If you haven’t seen their store - have a look, but be warned, it’s tempting.
Stay safe, be kind to each other, and enjoy the list above for some creative ideas!
