I was at Joann's the other day (shocker I know) chatting with the employee cutting my fabric. We were discussing what I was making and she gave me the idea of using the extra fabric as a background for a shadow box. Little did she know, I had a shadow box at home that hasn't been used for quite some time and I was starting to get frustrated not having a purpose for it (all items in the house need a purpose or most likely they will get tossed. Unless they hold some sentimental value or are a keepsake, which then means they will get put on a shelf for display or in a 'memory'-type box. And yes, I have categories for our things we own, otherwise I could become a hoarder, something my organized & all together uncluttered personality can not handle). So here I am, standing at the Joann's cutting counter saying a big thank you to the employee who has solved my shadow box dilema.
Here is her idea & my craftiness at work.
I don't like how my camera is not capturing the color of the fabric well. Here is a shot with the box open, still not capturing the color well though.
The Joann's employee also solved a second dilema of mine, finding a home for a dried rose I had saved from the first bouquet my husband gave me, a treasured keepsake. I can't believe it has lasted this long; 3 moves (one across the country), multiple 'homes' I have given it (ie. this shadow box before, the bulletin board, etc.) and a box at one point. Now it can be displayed instead of living in the aforementioned 'memory box'.
And ultimately it's home is a corner in our bedroom. A loving memory of our, in two days, 4 years of marriage & 1 1/2 years of dating & engagement before that. These home decorations are the best!
Thank you Joann's employee!
Sincerely,
The Nanny That Knits
