I've been doing arts and crafts all day. I started just making bookmarks for gifts (and when I say "just bookmarks" I mean fancy ones, with nice paper and measurements and weaving thereof...time consuming). Then I was hooked, and decided to figure out how to make flowers to put with the gifts. Now, this is easier thought of than done. I eventually figured it out...I cut out a circle of nice textured paper, and one of a piece of fabric ( I have two types of flowers...2 different papers with 2 different fabrics). Then, sew the two together. Then fold, and gather at the bottom (sewing again). Then, but a straightened out paper clip (preferably one that matches the color scheme) through the gathered circle, leaving a paperclip loop at the top, and a longish stem. Then glue a piece of string tied in a knot under the circle. Eureka! A pretty little flower. By the time I went out tonight, I had four such flowers to give to my friends.
Unfortunately, I still had to make at least 8 to bring back to me. It takes about 45 minutes to do 2. You do the math. I made two just now. I have 10 hours of work, two dinner parties, a bunch of greek homework, sleep, and packing to do in the 3 days I have left before I go back to school. God damn. I wish I had just bought something for everyone. But I enjoy making them, even if no one will appreciate the amount of time that goes in.
I feel a bit like Martha Stewart.
