I’ve started getting more and more nostalgic lately for simple things that remind me of my childhood. That’s just a part of aging I suppose. I had a great wave of nostalgia at the end of last year when making the Cup Cozies that were a staple of my childhood at both my parents’ and grandparents’ homes. They’re so cute and useful.
Recently I’ve had thoughts about how useful little stools (that my great grandmother made out of juice cans) were. When I was little we would put a tray on them and eat off of them, we’d sit on them, we’d use them to reach something tall, to rest our feet…. I remember her making some when I was younger, but I don’t think I was ever around to see her make one. Unfortunately she passed away some years ago so I can’t learn from her directly. At Easter dinner I asked my family how she made them and got pretty good direction. Finally this weekend I took the time to sit down and make one. I’m REALLY happy with how it turned out, almost exactly how I remembered. It really warmed my heart to think that I was crafting something that my great-grandmother once made. Now I have something useful that will remind me of my family every time I make use of it. Plus, I think it’s totally cute too!
Wendy says:
awww!!! So sweet! Sentimental, practical, cute
April 29th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Jane says:
how cool! You should post a tutorial so we can bring it to our families. =]
May 4th, 2008 at 1:05 am
meredith says:
Wendy -
Thanks!
May 7th, 2008 at 9:43 am
meredith says:
Jane -
I’m planning to take a bunch of pictures of the next one I do and I’m going to try to fashion my first tutorial!
May 7th, 2008 at 9:43 am