At first I wasn’t terribly certain what I would do with my sketchbook. But working beside my little girls, as they sat down to draw pictures in their books, I had to do something with my hands, so I started to make a list. It’s the best thing that ever happened to my craft work. A little sketchbook that you can carry around, and a little roll of colored pens: this is all you need to record inspiration as it happens. Here’s what you can write in one: Possible crafty home improvement projects, to start as soon as you get the time (I’m going to make photo frames out of recycled cardboard and hang them all over the livingroom walls). Another method you’ve just thought of to change up a quilt or brooch or embroidery or scrapbooking project, whatever it is you like to do (Could I sew on the paper I use for my pinback buttons? I believe I could…). Projects you’d like to try from whatever book or magazine you happen to be looking at in the bookstore or library (Last Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts, you are my bestest friend). Lists of books to peruse at greater leisure later (Pretty Little Potholders looks like quite the happy read). Each person you give gifts to at any holiday, and what gifts they might like you to make for them (Papa=potholders?). Must-do projects, like mending or a Halloween scrapbook page, in case you have some time to craft but aren’t feeling particularly inspired (I think I’ve figured out a cute and easy way to lengthen my daughters’ pants). What would be on your list?
