Cindy Kilkenny

Some of you have found out the hard way (meaning you are also addicted) about Pinterest. The online bulletin board lets you “pin” photos of projects and then link back to the project instructions through a special tool on your internet browser tool bar.

It’s so addictive that sometimes I sit down for a few minutes at the computer and end up on Pinterest instead of checking my e-mail or the blog. It’s also let me pin a number of craft projects that I am going to get to, darn it! In fact, I did one last weekend. The pin shows a charming small wreath made from old corks.

Here’s my version:

I think it turned out ok. Drilling the corks was easy because years ago I scored a drill press from my grandfather. I used a clamp to hold the cork while I made two holes. If I ever do another one I’ll use either smaller beads or the bells this project suggested. The larger beads made a larger circumference that kept the interior edges from meeting.

Now the looming decision is what to do this weekend. I’m tempted by the metal stamping I’ve been seeing. There’s this bracelet:

I also have a few other cork projects to accomplish.

Oh! And there’s one other thing I did last weekend that I’ll try to show you soon. It’s pretty cool, and very easy for you to do yourself.

Happy weekend. Let me know if you want an invitation for Pinterest.