Internet Walkabout: Tif Fussell’s dottie angel and a vintage recycled, ‘whatnot’ holiday garland
For today’s internet walkabout I decided to look for something to create. I am an unashamed adorer of the holiday season. Just ask my sweety. Last night, while chaufferig me around our lovely little town, he asked, “So, Kate. What is your favorite thing about the holidays?” I loved that he was sitting there, in the driver’s seat, thinking about how cute my love for the holidays is. Anyway, he got me thinking.
I’ve been dealing with a heart condition flare up that’s had me holding off on just-about everything; I could use a little something to accelerate my dive into the festivities. So, I googled “holiday craft tutorial.” No dice. I googled “holiday gift card tutorial.” Worse than no dice. Tacky dice. Finally, I googled “holiday garland tutorial.” Sweet, mild, heart-pleasing dice on the second result.
dottie angel: a vintage recycled, ‘whatnot’ holiday garland tutorial…
She takes this:
Does this:
And does this:
And, after a few more steps, ends up with this:
Just perfect. A simple and calming way to start the season.
Go ahead, head on over and give read to Tif’s inspiring blog. After you’re through the aforementioned holiday garland tutorial (blogged on my birthday, no less), check out the other gems on her blog. (I love this and this.) Maybe you’ll even take her challenge of the utmost kind and pick up a few Christmas gifts in her Etsy shop.
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These garlands are so fun. I want to make some. How do you find so many great ideas? You are a very good e-shopper.