Craft Supplies from the Hardware Store

Right now I’m working on “nests” made of chicken wire, more wire, glass and crystal beads, and mercury glass beads from a vintage Christmas garland.

Here are a few feet of the wire I’ve been working with on my recent projects:

Is this thing on? Craft time!

Hi, friends, family and craft enthusiasts!

Here’s what I’m making today: 

These baskets are made from wire mesh and rick rack—industrial yet sweet. The smaller basket in the foreground is about 3 1/2″ wide and the larger are 5″ wide. I used to make miniature versions of these as a kid (about an inch wide) for super tiny Easter baskets.