Well the creators of Try Something New Every Month have decided to take a hiatus this year. I can understand that. It is quite the undertaking to organize a blog challenge. But I am disappointed there will not be a set challenge this year. So, I decided to challenge myself.
I did most of the challenges last year. I had plans for some of the last 4 but was unable to complete them. The last 4 were
- September – Machine Sewing
- October- Needlework; embroidery, cross-stitch, crewel, needlepoint
- November- Papercraft; origami, scrapbook, calligraphy
- December- Choose your own!
I made a pair of pants for September. But never blogged about them as part of the challenge. Needlework is not my thing. I need to do more research. For paper crafts, I have a band box kit, purchased at a guild UFO aution. And I never decided what to do for December.
This year, I will intersperse the last 4 months categories from 2016 with some ideas of my own. Instead of categories, I researched some of the ideas I had saved from last year. This is what I came up with.
- Rocket Stove
- Ink to Wood Transfer
- Skeleton Leaves
- Photo Letter Collage
- Luminary’s Out of Cans (metal punch)
- Scrabble Letter Art
- Up Cycle Hard Cover Books
That leaves me 2 months unaccounted for. For those I will try some quilt related craft.
Last years goal was to not spend much money and use what I had. For the most part I was able to. The exception being the socks. I needed to purchase everything but the book I borrowed from a friend. I have some of the items needed for most of this year.
I will give you the links to the sites I use for ideas or instructions.
Did you try something new last year? Let me know. I might add it to my list.
C
The Quilting Hiker 