The Popsicle-Stick Purse Continues...

My adventures in Popsicle-Stick Purse Craft

Show Notes:
1. 3rd time's the charm
2. Building up becomes building down
3. Nearly 300 sticks down and counting!
4. More glue and a lazy Susan...

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="535" caption="This is how the purse looks from overhead, right-side-up."][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="527" caption="This is how the bottom of the purse came together. Lots of sticks."][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="555" caption="This is the purse from the side. You can see how the sticks overlap."][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="603" caption="And this is what the other side looks like -- a lot like the first side!"][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="587" caption="This is the failed first try at making the popsicle-stick purse."][/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="623" caption="And this is my second failed attempt. I'm doing much better now."][/caption]

The Popsicle Stick Purse Adventure

Making the Popsicle Stick Purse - Part 1

I saw an awesome purse made out of popsicle sticks and am now trying to make my own. It isn't going perfectly, but as always, you can learn from my mistakes.

Shownotes:
1. Shopping - Inspiration
2. Supplies (so far)
a. Popsicle Sticks
b. White Glue
3. Searching for patterns / pictures on-line
4. Starting: Top or bottom?
5. Rethinking supplies - Hot glue??
6. Rethinking supplies - 150 popsicle sticks might not be enough for me...

Re-Covering the Cat Scratcher - The Video

As my cat sits on my lap, making cookies, I decided it was time to post this video here. I really didn't mind doing this. It was more fun than it looks -- just time consuming.

The Cat Scratcher Blog - Part 2, Wrapping it Up

Cat Scratcher Blog - Part 2

Show Notes:

I rambled a little, but here's what I think I covered:
1. problems taking off the old carpet - how I hurt myself, how messy it was, how long it took
2. which carpet was easiest to use as the new carpet
3. which supplies I ultimately ended up using
4. how I had to revise my plan after working for several hours on the first plan
5. I think it looks better than before and the cats could care less

That's it. I'm ready for another project.

I'll paste the YouTube video here in a week or two.