Crafting - and finally writing, too!

It took me the end of the most recent school term, but I finally found back to my writing at least. I've written several scenes to Timescapes in the recent days and also a few pages to The Book of Mazarbul that has unexpectedly resurfaced and demanded my attention, after several years.

It felt so good to write Tolkienfic again! I was afraid that Fiondil's death had offed my Tolkien muse for good; he was such a helpful and supportive person who never felt it beneath his dignity to review, despite the fact that he was such a celebrity in the fandom. Perhaps now that my time in this education business is nearing the end, I'll find the peace and inspiration to return to the Ardaverse. *fingers crossed*

As for crafting, I made another tin-can-turned-into-a-penci-holder. I had a piece of burlap left (mental note: I need to buy a fresh supply) and I still have a lot of those lace edges my Granny hand-crocheted for various purposes. They look beautiful with burlap... and with a lot of other fabrics, too. This time I decorated the pencil holder with gold cord and pale pink pearls, instead of the usual silk flowers or bows.

What do you think?