After more that 11 years I have left Martha Stewart Living magazine. I have made all sorts of craft projects over the years and feel fortunate to have learned from the best. The publishing industry is having a tough time and I now know how the economic crisis is affecting our family. I am extremely hopeful and excited though for what lies ahead. For one thing, this blog, which I will now be able to tend to more frequently and with renewed energy. I will also be having an Etsy shop update very soon and will post about that on here.
Here is a pegboard project from many years ago in Living. It's very handy for tools and papers, labels and the like. I mounted a piece of cut pegboard that was painted white into a store bought plain frame and hung. I used those little clips for framing to secure the board in the frame.
More crochet necklaces in progress...
And a doll sweater for a special order...
So, now there will be time for a Laura Normandin book (or two)?
:)
Posted by: carlene | February 21, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Good luck Laura. I wish you the best.
Posted by: Courtney | February 21, 2009 at 08:14 PM
oh snap. here's to new things and wishing you the best. -ab
Posted by: Andy | February 22, 2009 at 01:34 AM
congrats on the big change!
i'm very much looking forward to seeing your new projects....
Posted by: lena | February 22, 2009 at 06:46 AM
congratulations, laura! your mind must be percolating with all kinds of new ideas with your new found freedom! looking forward to seeing them ...
Posted by: cindy : quaint | February 22, 2009 at 08:15 AM
it'll be nice to see you here on the blog even more Laura, here's to new beginnings.
Posted by: blair | February 22, 2009 at 01:34 PM
ooo How neat! Where did you get all the goodies to attach to the peg board to store your items?
Posted by: Lindsey P. | February 23, 2009 at 09:05 AM
I love the peg board! Where did you get the holders for the supplies on the board like the paper, tape, and scissors?
Posted by: Venessa | February 23, 2009 at 09:44 AM
The pegboard hooks and holders can be found at regular hardware stores or online at places like this:
http://www.farmhomesupplycenter.com/category/1778295741/1/Perforated-Board-Hardware.htm
thanks!
Posted by: Laura Normandin | February 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Good luck with everything...I wish you the best. I love your blog so having you here more often is going to be a treat. Also, thanks for the great pegboard idea. I have been wondering how to arrange all my studio tools in an accessible way and this fits the bill perfectly.
Posted by: Heather | February 23, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Lovely idea with the peg board.. I love your blog.
Posted by: petit hameau | February 23, 2009 at 01:14 PM
best wishes for your new endeavors! excited for more blogging!
Posted by: jules | February 23, 2009 at 02:07 PM
laura! you are so talented. sad to hear about martha, but i know from several sources (like stephen johnson) of how loved and appreciated you were there. can't wait to see you what you do. lets keep in touch!
kendra
Posted by: kendra | February 23, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Thanks for your work and your lovely site. Looking forward to more. I featured your studio at my blog site.
Posted by: Heather Spriggs Thompson | February 24, 2009 at 06:37 AM
I look forward to see many more lovely posts on your blog, good luck!!
Posted by: erika | February 25, 2009 at 07:42 AM
You do beautiful work & are so talented. Cheers to new adventures!
Posted by: Lisa | February 25, 2009 at 09:30 PM
Sad to hear it (I like to think that a few of my favorite people are still there, but it seems like the list is getting shorter by the minute!). But so happy for you and the new doors you will be walking through.
It's lovely to see what you are up to on your blog..
Posted by: brooke | February 27, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Good luck Laura, wishing you all the best. Beautiful crochet necklaces. Thank you for sharing the Louise Bourgeois post. What an incredible piece.
Looking forward to more posts.
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