Use it again
Turn a screw-top jar into a pencil holder
A suitable jar needs little alteration to hold pencils; stability and an intact rim matter most.
FABRIC / PAPER / IDEASAn idea becomes
An idea becomes
something.
With fabric, paper and things already at hand. Instructions and material notes for small projects at home.
Follow the material ↓
01 / A STARTStart with two layers ↗
PAPER WORK
Paper folded to fit
A rectangular blank with two side tabs becomes an envelope for an A6 card. Work through the folds with scrap paper first.
WERKSTÜCKE
From the workshop notebook
Fabric & thread
Sew an envelope cushion cover
An overlapping back keeps the insert inside this cover without a zipper or button closure.
Materials & methods
Choose paper weight for the project
Paper weight is only part of the story. A bend, a fold and a small glue test reveal how a sheet will behave.
Around the home
Dry flat air-dry clay pieces
A dry surface does not necessarily mean a dry center. Flat pieces need reasonably even conditions on both faces.
Occasions & seasons
Small envelopes for dry seeds
A small paper packet keeps dry seeds together. Clear identification and suitable storage matter more than decoration.
Materials & methods
Keep a short record of project measurements
A few specific details are more useful next time than a long account with no measurements.