We had another wonderful meeting of the LA Modern Quilt Guild this evening. Have you heard there are chapters opening up across the world? We even have our own website! Check out the great conversation going on to answer, "What does modern quilting mean to me?" and leave a comment of your own.
One of the things shared about this month was Inspiration. Courtney and I have been so inspired by our fellow modern quilt guild-ers that we wanted to say thanks--and do something to remind us all of the great group we are apart of. Keeping in true bricolage form (creating something out of what is on-hand around you), we made a bottle cap magnet for each member of our group.
To make some of your own, follow these easy steps: 0. have a party and save all of the bottle caps--Izze soda caps work perfectly! 1. wash & dry bottle caps, 2. punch circles out of cardstock using a 1" hole punch (caution, normal paper wants to curl and can result in heartbreaking disaster), 3. we printed LA MQD on velum, cut it into little squares and laid it inside--you could type anything on velum, or keep it word free, 4. add a rhinestone sticker for fun, 5. fill with crystal lacquer, 6. pop any bubbles and make sure paper is laying flat, 7. let dry overnight (or a few days...), 8. attach a magnet to the back using hot glue, 9. share with inspiring friends to remind them of how wonderful they are!
Check back a week from tomorrow to see our post on Inspiration as part of sfgirlbybay's Blog it Forward!
(POSTED BY JAMIE)
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7 comments:
these magnets are so cute! i wish i was able to stay up past 8 pm so i could go to a meeting with you two. someday, i won't be pregnant any longer and ray will have to babysit :)
xo
jen
thank you so much!! i love my magnet. and again, thanks so much for the log cabin inspiration! can't wait to see your project bag tutorial.
I just put my new magnet by my desk at work and I thought I would try and hunt down your blog... success! It was lovely meeting you both last night and I hope to see you again!
-San Deigo Amanda
You girls are great! Jen, we can't wait until you join us in the OC Carpool. Cheryl & Amanda, we are lovin' getting to know you!
My magnet is proudly on my fridge!! Thanks so much for the great little gift.
These are really cool and thanks for the tutorial! I'll have to do these sometime!! :)
those are great! thanks for the idea!
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