Goodmorning on this warm morning lovely ones… pfffew, the Netherlands are still suffering from tropical temperatures and it’s no weather for a middle-aged girl who experiences hot flashes… all I can do is sit quiet in my atelier to bind a new journal. I bound a junk journal as a test & preperation for a workshop I plan to teach after the Summer and you can see it on my desk today.
In the afternoon I watch the Tour de France on tv and I it’s only after dinner, when the sun sets behind the rooftops and it cools down a little, that I can sit outside with a glass of cool white wine and enjoy the evening sky and all the birds (see this blogpost.)
If you stopped by my blog last week you know that I crocheted a ‘box’ (well, it’s more a basket) that I planned to stiffen with glue. It turned out allright and I even took photos of the process. Here’s how I did it:
First, I mixed glue (I used my book-bind glue, it’s good for all kind of things!) with water. I didn’t really measure it but I think there’s slightly more glue than water…
I’d cutted a ‘bottom’ from cardboard that I painted blue.
I covered a box with plastic, so the wet/glued basket would not stick to it, and put the bottom on top of that box.
I soaked the crocheted basket in the glue mix and hang it over the bottom/box to dry.
I let it dry for two days and ended up with this:
It stands on the shelf an holds up to ten toilet rolls… some nice storage eeh?!
I am happy!
It’s awesome!! I bet the glue dried so quickly in this heat as well – I love the way you guessed at the measuring of the glue/water, I never measure anything, just have a go ad hope for the best.
Did you draw out lines on the fabric for your sashiko or did you just jump straight in? I’ve ordered the thread which hasn’t come yet but I know that I’m not very good about the planning of the design. I might just go for it straightaway, it usually turns out ok!!
Hugs LLJ 11 xx
At least the hot weather is good for quick drying Marit. It is rather too hot to do a great deal in the heat. Love the way that your loo roll storage turned out. It looks very pretty on the shelf! Have a great week. Sarah #13
I feel for you, Marit. I am sitting in my air conditioned office and pitying you. That junk journal looks wonderful. I bet it looks good inside, too.
What a clever and unique way to store toilet paper. Thanks for showing us how you created it. Thanks, too for the earlier visit. Happy WOYWW from # 1.
Hi Marit, that is a fabulous job with the basket. Looks super cool. Have a lovely week, Hugs, Shaz #7 XxX
Afternoon Marit. That basket is brilliant – well done – super storage indeed.
Take care. God bless.
Margaret #5
Good job on the crochet project. Good use of it. Here it is beginning to be a lost art. I love working with threads in the wintertime. The weather all of this world is on a vengeance. I’ve hardly been outdoors this summer. After the rains came the bugs. Have a great WOYWW kind of week.
What a fab way to make storage. I love it. I’ve looked back to check out the jacket Jan is using as an idea and must say it’s just gorgeous. So unique and made with lots of love….clever you.
Hugs,
Annie x #14
the finished basket looks great, and what a good idea, to hide the necessary you don’t want on show! Sitting outside in the eventual cool of an evening sounds so tempting!! Thanks for visitng. Helen #4
That basket is stunning – so amazing! Thanks for sharing. Have a nice week. Love Caro x (#20)
Ooh, I love your basket – it’s turned out beautifully and looks really good on the shelf – great colour too.
Hope you have a great week,
Diana x #16
Hi Marit, I love your crochet basket.
We have had temps in the 30s for the past six days. too hot to be out much.
Thanks for stopping by my blbeautifulog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #8
I feel the same, I am hot without the hot! I like your basket, I might need to try that. Karen 23
Great job on the crochet TP basket. Clever idea for use. Pretty nice and neat desk. I hope you enjoy cooling off this evening. #25
Brilliant Marit, the basket is a great idea and so pleased it worked out so well. Wishing you a great woyww, Angela x17x
Hello there. I feel for you in the heat, I am struggling so much. I love your crochet storage , very clever. Anne x #9
This is so clever Marit, what a great way to tidy away those unsightly rolls. If I had the space i’d have this sort of storage everywhere. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy WOYWW Hugs Tracey #6
That’s a really neat idea to stiffen up your crochet items to have a more utilitarian use for it! Looks great! En ja ik hoop dat het de komende dagen iets koeler wordt en wat gaat regenen, dat hebben we allemaal erg nodig 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! Happy rest of the week! xo Cheetarah #28
Wow, the basket is so cool. Can’t wait to see what your students think about the junk journals. FUN! Dorlene #24
Hi Marit, Dank je wel for visiting my desk and your kind comments, Yes sorting Christmas stuff in this heat is odd, but I only have one birthday in August and one in September to make cards for, so can use the time for the Christmas cards, but only if they are sorted.
That basket is beautiful, I have been tempted to try a crochet basket a number of times, seeing your lovely one, I might just get round to it.
Chris #18
Your crocheted basket is awesome! It reminds me of a crocheted toilet holder shaped like a hat that my Mom used to have. Thanks for your visit and blessings!
What an interesting idea, Marit, and it’s turned our really well! Amazing what you can do with glue… Thank you for your visit and your encouraging remarks about my cooking! Cooking is something I really enjoy but I do find it tiring. I’m feeling wiped out today after all my efforts yesterday, and today it’s been even hotter than before – much too hot for me! Sorry you’ve got it too.
Happy belated WOYWW,
Shoshi #38
Oh my! Your basket is awesome! And your junk journal looks pretty cool, too! Had to check out your link and that’s a LOT of birds on the roof! Bet they were rather noisy. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend! Hope your temps cool down!
Carol N #26
Wow! Clever storage idea!! Looks great! Your desk looks great, as well; very neat and organized. Junk journal looks intriguing. 😉 Try to stay cool and have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for your kind comment and visit. Great to see your desk and projects love the basket. The cool has returned here hope you are getting a breeze too. x Amanda #35
Wow, Marit, that basket is great…I love the glue stiffening technique. Even with a large amount of wet glue you manage to keep everything so tidy! I do love the weather and will be sorry to see it go, although I understand so many don’t cope well.
Hi Marit, we are all flagging in this weather I think – we had some thunderstorms last night and a bit of rain but the sun is back today PHEW!! as you say :o) I’m so impressed with your crocheted basket, I must try that idea, looks really nice. Annie C #10
What a great idea. Marit! I never would have thought that was possible but your photo is proof for it! The junk journal looks great too – thanks for your visit earlier – enjoy the rest of the weekend! zsuzsa #12
Thanks for the instructions for the crochet box – not that I can crochet one as yet, but I might try to learn soon.
Well, your junk journal looks very nice and I am sure that is one workshop that will rove a big hit – I would do it if I lived over there.
Hope the heat is down a bit for you now, like here – and you have some rain for those tulip fields.
Sorry I am so late – Hugs, Neet 3 xx