What We're Working On Wednesdays and MckLinky

It's Wednesday today so that means it's "What We're Working On Wednesdays."


This gives us an opportunity to share with one another what we are creating. I am not limiting this to just basket weaving. It is open for you to share any craft or kitchen culinary creation or even any home decor project you have been working on this past week. It is intended to spark ideas with one another and to help us get to know others all around the blog world. We bloggers all want to know you are out there and to say hello to you! So please don't be shy and jump right on in. So What are you working on this week? I've posted my link!

Here's how:

1. Go to the specific blog post on your blog and click on the title of just that post. Then at the top of the page where it has the e-mail address that starts http://www/......... Just copy and paste that into MckLinky. This will take us directly to your blog post (not your blog home page) and we won't have to search through your blog to find the basket you want to show us. MckLinky is also going to ask you how you want to title your link.

2. Please mention and link to my blog on your blog. This is such a great way for others to know we are blogging and encourage your blogging friends to hop over here and participate. We all like to meet new friends! You may copy the picture above and paste it in your post or on your sidebar if you desire.

3. Remember this is a family friendly site. Any links to anything inappropriate will be deleted.

4. This list will close in one week.
I hope you all jump right in.

Nancy

Tip Technique Tuesday - Basket Embellishments - Basket Weaving - Basket Making

Dear Friends,

As I'm sure you've seen on many of my baskets, I like to adorn them with some type of embellishment. The holiday season is the PERFECT time to pick up some fun little things for your basket. Pictured above are two packages of tree ornaments that are made for miniature or small Christmas trees. They are great on the front of a basket. These ornaments can be tied and hung from a basket handle. You can wire them on or glue them to the basket.

Be on the lookout during the Christmas season for things that will give your basket that extra boost. As it gets closer to the season, ornaments like these will go on sale up to 40% or 50% off. If you're willing to wait until after Christmas, things may be picked over but you could save 75% or more. Keep in mind pretty ribbon to embellish your basket as you are shopping as well as tags. Some Christmas tags don't look too Christmasy (is that a word?) and these tags can be used year round. Another item I watch for are small floral picks. You can stick these picks into a basket and as the seasons change, pull them out and replace with something else. Raffia is another item that can be found year round, but at this time of year will be found in Christmas colors. Tying some raffia onto your basket gives it a beautiful country look.

What ways do you embellish your baskets?

Nancy

Basket Weaving Video - Basket Making - Mini Muffin Basket - Weaving the Braided Rim Part 2

In today's video I will get you started with creating the first step of your braided rim.

Enjoy and Happy Weaving,

Nancy

Inspired at Home Live Facebook Chat

Begins in about 5 minutes. See you there!
Nancy

Reminder Inspired at Home LIVE Tomorrow

You're Invited!

Inspired at Home LIVE!
Spotlight on Creativity
*Live webcam event on Facebook*

Monday November 16, 2009
10 am Eastern
Hosted by Tiffany Windsor

Live interviews. Live demos.
Live Q&A.

See you Monday morning on Facebook!
(10 am Eastern, 9 am Central, 8 am Mountain, 7 am Pacific)


Join Tiffany and her guests:

Maria Nerius
Arnold Grummer Papermaking

Ana Araujo
When Creativity Knocks

Heidi Borchers
Aleene's Vintage Crafting

Fran Valera
Little Windows
Brilliant Photo Jewelry

Alyson Dias
iLovetoCreate

Nancy Jacobs (That's Me)
Basketmaster's Weavings

Brenda Pinnick
Brenda Pinnick Color U


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Share a Basket Sunday - Woven Indian Corn - Basket Weaving - Basket Making

I came up with this woven Indian corn after seeing a photo of it. I did mine all in 1/4" flat space dyed reed and then added raffia for the husks. I didn't put a rim on the corn, The ends are just tucked to the inside.

Have a very blessed Sunday,

Nancy

Testing A Basket Pattern - Basketry

The mountains I see taken from the arial tram. The world's longest tramway here in Albuquerque.

Today has been quiet.
I live on the west side of the mountains where it is cloudy, but I can see that it is raining/snowing at the top of the mountains. It is only a matter of time before we get snow. We actually did have snow at the end of October. It came down as a blizzard lasting a whole 10 minutes and then it was gone!

I've been testing a basket pattern for a new pattern writer. No photos though. I don't show photos of the basket until the pattern goes up for sale. It is a nice pattern and I plan to use it in my kitchen. Am I just teasing you since I won't show you? I'll just zip my lip. I do want to say though that I won't be testing any more patterns until after the holidays. Our schedule is filling up fast and I have many things I want to do. Tonight I plan to sew an apron. With luck, I'll show you that tomorrow. I'm also wanting to get out my Christmas dishes and start with the preliminary decorating. I've also been spending time menu planning. Seems there is always so much to do around the holidays I have to start early.
What are you doing this weekend?
Nancy

Friday Etsy Finds - Beautiful Baskets - Basketry

Snowman basket by Countryside Basketry

Handwoven Fabric Basket by Lazy Kate's Online

Mantel Basket by Baskets by Rose

Horsehair basket by Bazketmaker
Dear Friends,
Be sure to stop by Etsy and check out these amazing baskets made by other talented weavers.
Blessings,
Nancy

Basket Weaving Video, Basket Making - Mini Muffin Basket - Beginning the Braided Rim part1

Hi Friends,
In today's video we get started with our braided rim. Today we will be inserting the round reed into our twining in preparation to braid.
Happy Weaving,
Nancy

What We're Working On Wednesdays and MckLinky Basket Making Crafts

It's Wednesday today so that means it's "What We're Working On Wednesdays."


This gives us an opportunity to share with one another what we are creating. I am not limiting this to just basket weaving. It is open for you to share any craft or kitchen culinary creation or even any home decor project you have been working on this past week. It is intended to spark ideas with one another and to help us get to know others all around the blog world. We bloggers all want to know you are out there and to say hello to you! So please don't be shy and jump right on in. So What are you working on this week? I've posted my link!

Here's how:

1. Go to the specific blog post on your blog and click on the title of just that post. Then at the top of the page where it has the e-mail address that starts http://www/......... Just copy and paste that into MckLinky. This will take us directly to your blog post (not your blog home page) and we won't have to search through your blog to find the basket you want to show us. MckLinky is also going to ask you how you want to title your link.

2. Please mention and link to my blog on your blog. This is such a great way for others to know we are blogging and encourage your blogging friends to hop over here and participate. We all like to meet new friends! You may copy the picture above and paste it in your post or on your sidebar if you desire.

3. Remember this is a family friendly site. Any links to anything inappropriate will be deleted.

4. This list will close in one week.

I hope you all jump right in.

Nancy