Classic Literature Book Club

“I don’t know what’s worse: to not know what you are and be happy, or to become what you’ve always wanted to be, and feel alone.”   - Daniel Keyes, Flowers for Algernon

Recycled Book Ornament DIY

Guess whaaaaat.........?   Another snow day!

Around the World Postcards (DIY)

Recently, I read Around the World in Eighty Days, a classic novel written by Jules Verne.  It left me with the overwhelming desire to hop on a train or ship and travel the world like the wealthy Mr. Fogg.  Since I can't exactly do that, I have to settle for seeing all of the interesting places close to home.

Gift Wrap Wednesday #4 Steampunk Paper (DIY)

This lovely sheet of steampunk gift wrap is old, intricate, and tiny (like most steampunk-y things).

Eraser Rings (Inspired by Good Books)

After my post about needing to read a good book, I finished three in the last few weeks:

*Bridge to Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson (this is a good one, but horribly depressing)
*Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley (# 53 on my list)
*The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Things to Make with Books ~ Pinterest

This morning, I was running around and needed to quickly wrap a gift.  The first thing to pop in my head was to use the pages from an old book.  What can't you do with book pages? 

Little Women Pencils

Last month, I finished another book from my list: Little Women.  My very favorite of the March sisters was Jo.  I loved her strong will and courage to speak her mind.  

Recycled Paper Roses (DIY)

 I found pictures of paper roses in a waiting room magazine and became determined to make my own.  With a little experimenting and a lot of patience, I figured it out!