Looking forward - part 2

As promised here's part 2 of my 2012 year end project.  Yes you read that right - 2012.  I've been crafting with the end of the year in mind!  I'm not crazy - well maybe a little.  It's part of my new tradition of focussing on dreams for the year.  In addition to the card to my future self that I shared with you earlier this week, I also created a time capsule to be opened at the end of the year.

My goal in creating this capsule what to create a box of hope for the future.  Something, that when opened at the end of the year will help me to reflect on how far I have come in the year.  I've filled it with things that represent some of my goals. Things that I want to achiever personally.  Items that represent the kind of person I aspire to be.  It's extremely personal so I'm not going to share everything that I put in here - but here's a snapshot of the box itself.

I upcycled a tea2 box that I had at home (see below).  It was just a little sturdier than what I could make from scratch - and a lot bigger.

I used some designer series paper, some stamped embellishments, a bit of lace and twine, and hey presto - an up-cycled dream box.

Now to go and fill it with my hopes and dreams for the future.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sally

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Something different

Recently I've been getting very nostalgic.  I don't think it's because I'm getting older (although I am), I think it's because I want to revive the skills and talents of the past.  I've taken to following a lot of blogs with a vintage flavour to them, and I've been inspired by the idea that you can up-cycle things around your home and give them new life.  While this project isn't an up-cycle (I used new materials), it was inspired by a skill from my past - origami.

When I was in high school I had the opportunity to spend some time in Japan as an exchange student.  While I was there I was introduced to the art of origami.  When I was younger I really just made toys and fun sculptures.  Recently on a trip back to Japan I saw some unique origami objects being used as everyday art.  It really inspired me to look for opportunities to combine this creative paper folding technique into my craft.  So here's my first attempt.

I used the designer series paper First Edition Specialty for this project. If you really wanted to up-cycle you could use any paper at hand.  It does need to have a bit of rigidity to it though.  to keep the shapes as you are folding.  I did manage to up-cycle my finished project though as they are now standing in an old Rockford's basket press wine bottle on my sideboard.

I really like the idea of these flowers.  There were simple and easy to make and could easily be changed to suit the seasons.  I'm really glad that I've been able to revive a childhood hobby too.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sally