Papier-Mache Waste Can

March 13, 2012 by mymateriallife

    Look what I found at the Container Store yesterday.  I only went in to use the restroom, but then this fantastic can caught my eye and I just had to bring it home with me.  Isn’t it beautiful – that red interior! Whenever I use my sewing machine I eventually remember that I need a place for trash (thread clippings, seam clippings, etc.) and I usually end up using a paper bag.  This will be so much better. […]

Categories: Easter, Kid Stuff, Paper, Sewing • Tags: container store, papier-mache, papier-mache waste can

Easter Pleasures

April 1, 2010 by mymateriallife

There are so many things to love about Easter and the early spring.  Bunnies for instance – preferably chocolate, stuffed or papier-mache like the fellow above.  I found this bunny on the cover of a kid’s Easter crafts book at the library.  He is made from bunched up newspaper that was wrapped with strips of papier-mache material that I moistened with water – no mixing required.  I was directed to the strips when I asked about papier-mache at the hobby […]

Categories: Easter • Tags: camellia, easter, papier-mache, sugar eggs