papier marché project

Monday 10th of February

Papier maché project.

This project has been on my to do list for a while. I kept the colorful graphic sheets from last year's tear-off calendar by Karel Martens.

I started the first layer with an old IFFR filmfestival newspaper, covering the base of a table lamp.
I made the glue paste with 1 part flour and 2 parts water.

It's a precise messy and sticky job, however trust the process.

After drying overnight I could start the second phase with some more layers today, this time with the brightly colored calendar sheets.

So far I am pleasantly surprised with the result. The papier maché lampshade and base have already turned out wonderfully beautiful. I can hardly wait until the table lamp is ready for use!

iffr - international filmfestival rotterdam 2025

Februari films & foto's

new design - striped block blanket - crochet pattern

New in my Etsy shop: STRIPED BLOCK BLANKET crochet pattern!

I started this project last month and it was a super fun to work on.

You can download the newest STRIPED BLOCK BLANKET crochet pattern from my Etsy shop.

With the extensive and easy to follow pattern of 10 pages including SIGNATURE EDGING, you can make this cool blanket yourself. Also for beginners.

The size of the blanket is 160 X 280 cm, however easy to adjust to a different size.

For orders in the Netherlands you can also send an email to info@woodwoolstool.com and I will send you the PDF with the crochet pattern directly by email with a 'tikkie' of € 4,00.

wednesday in winter

Wednesday morning we took a walk through the city and bought flower seeds at Vreeken, to get our minds started on spring.

Later we picked up Liam and walked past nonna's castle, as he calls Villa Augustus.

After lunch we played 'restaurant' and Liam served us an umpteen drinks.

kop van zuid

Rotterdam - Sunday 12th of January

Sundaymorning walk Kop van Zuid (Head of South) with a visit to Hotel New York and the photo museum.

And at Henk's request a tiny photo shoot with his new phone.