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A Note from Katie 

The clocks are all changed, I am loving the extra hour of light, and the sweetness of Spring is just around the corner here at the Katie Brown Workshop.

It has been so long since I have written, and so much has happened that it is difficult to know where to even start. Lets just say in that time, I have moved my family from one coast to another, and back, launched and served as Editor in Chief for Yahoo Makers, and I bought and renovated a few homes, and added a half a dozen chickens to our growing family of animals. In that time I also missed writing this newsletter and sharing with you. So what better time of the year to get back at.

Here is something I love to do with Springs first flowers.

  Posey Placemat

 
Materials:
Clear, double-sided 16 x 20-inch Plexiglas frame
Fresh flowers
 
Steps:
  1. Unclip and separate Plexiglas.
  2. Put one piece of Plexiglas on a flat surface.
  3. Arrange flowers on Plexiglas as desired.
  4. Reattach the top sheet of the frame. 

Hints
Daisies, pansies and dahlias press well. Look for flat, open flowers, rather than tall, closed flowers like roses.
Pre-press flowers in a book to create a flatter surface.
Make sure you’ll be able to see the majority of the flowers once the plate is placed on the mat.

Here are a few great things we found from other Makers to help inspire us for Spring,

 
Meet one of the most inspiring Makers with Katie Brown in Ojai Living and caring for his Thacher House has become a... more »
This pair of Makers will show you what it is to Undo Food
And take you on a journey Back to the roots ... more »
Get your glue guns, pipe cleaners, and popsicle sticks  ready as this fair is all about inspiring the maker in us all.. . more »


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Until next time, remember that if you keep is simple you can't go wrong.

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