We've been home for two weeks, but I'm still really pining for Iceland. It's not homesickness, exactly, because Iceland was never my home. But somewhere among the craggy waterfalls, jagged lava flows, and plush moss fields, I felt a sense of calm and belonging (and not just because the gas stations all sell pretty delicious donuts). It's humbling to be nestled among so much majestic land, and so cool to be able to traipse around and explore it!
Some years ago – never mind how long precisely – having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. It is a way I have of driving off the spleen and regulating the circulation. Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul...I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.
And that, folks, is how I feel about Iceland. The lush green spaces and warm bowls of noodle soup are akin to pressing a "reset" button. No matter how exhausted or worn down you are, you'll feel like yourself again by the time you slurp up the last spoonful.
We didn't haul a lot of souvenirs home, but I wanted something to remind me of the feeling of waterfall spray misting my face; of huddling over a latte and oatmeal cookie in a cozy cafe; of biking along the mist-blanketed seashore.
This quick and easy craft was a great solution: it took about 3 seconds to assemble, and made use of the change clanging around in the bottom of my tote.
You'll need:
Coin
Ring base (Etsy has an amazing supply for pennies apiece)
Epoxy glue (I used this kind; $6.68; dickblick.com)
Make it:
1.) Dab a bit of epoxy glue on the ring back.
2.) Place the coin atop the ring back, apply pressure, and allow to dry overnight.
Donezo! Try this with any change you've got leftover from your travels, and enjoy wearing a reminder of your jetsetting adventures.
1 comment:
That is a supremely cool idea. Turned out great!
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