On my online workbook this week: Even More

Dear

This week's inspiration is … a pretty surprise that developed after all.

My tip for you is all about those delicate vine tips. Do not thread the delicate vine with the tip first. It snaps off so easily, spoiling the entire “this grew like that” look you are trying to achieve. Instead bend the vine over just below the tip, and just above the stem. Hold the stem up… it will flop over just there where it is strong enough to bend without snapping. Fold the vine over and press the curve through the hole in the armature. Hook the vine with a bamboo skewer (see the picture above) and pull the tip safely through.

And lastly, one of my design rules that I set for myself for my website is not to use any tools and equipment that you don’t already have or can easily find (see snippet below for my design rules for all the designs I share here on the My Creative Workbook website) but sometimes I discover something new that is too good to not share..

I am so happy that you enjoyed the little spinning design video of last week, thank you for all the kind comments. I found it on Amazon. It's called a product photography turntable but I use it more often as a quick final 360 degree inspection turntable for my designs. Pop the design on, step back and have a good look from all angles, from a fresh perspective. You will immediately see if you have to make adjustments! This turntable uses electricity or batteries and can easily fit into even a tiny tool bag so you can take it with you on location.

Enjoy!

Every good wish,

Christine

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