The only issue I had was that it’s not yet compatible with Mac OS Sierra, but a quick email to Snowflake’s support staff told me that all I needed was to download an earlier version of Flash. Snowflake Pro retails for $100, but discount codes are easy to find. The idea is to start with a simple pattern and make it increasingly elaborate until you end up with a beautifully designed snowflake or, in this case, a novel.
Thankfully, while author and software developer Randy Ingermanson talks about three acts and other structural tools, he doesn’t push them hard, so I felt comfortable only using what I needed to help me write my outline. I was hesitant because I’ve had experience with screenplay outlining software that was either too complex or tried to put my script into a formulaic, three-act box. That’s why I decided to try Snowflake Pro. Often, I end up with a jumbled mess of scene and chapter breakdowns that don’t serve me well in the first or subsequent drafts. It rarely feel as satisfying as actually writing the novel I’ve cooked up in my head. Next, you won't want to miss out on Heather Powers' upcoming web seminar, Needle Felted Bead Embroidered Ornament, where you'll learn to make beautiful ornaments using wool and beads.I fully admit that I hate outlining. Or REALLY deck the halls by making lots, stitching them together, and using the garland to decorate your tree!Įager for more easy holiday projects? We've got all kind of great new goodies right now that I know you'll love! First, check out 12 Days of Holiday Beadwork, a pattern collection from the makers of Beadwork magazine–it's filled with great ideas for holiday-inspired jewelry and decorations. Since I'm a low-key jewelry-wearer, I like these snowflakes as low-key holiday wear, but if you really like to deck the halls, make a bunch of them to hang from a chain bracelet or necklace. Note: I used my chain-nose pliers to firmly turn the orientation of my ear wire loop so my snowflake would hang properly. Round 5: String 5 beads and pass back through the first 2 beads just added to form a fringe, then pass through the following Round 4 bead and weave through beads to exit up through the next Round 4 bead repeat six times.įor an earring: Add a jump ring to one of the picots added in Round 5 add an ear wire to the jump ring.
Step up through the first bead added in this round. Round 4: String 2 beads, pass through the next bead of Round 3, the nearest Round 2 bead, and up through the following Round 3 bead repeat six times. Round 3: String 2 beads and pass through the next bead of Round 2: repeat six times.
Round 2: String 1 bead and pass through the next bead of Round 1 repeat six times. Tie a square knot with the working and tail threads to form a tight circle, then pass through the beads again, exiting through the first bead strung. Round 1: Use 3' of thread to string 6 seed beads, leaving a short tail. In the spirit of the season of giving (and in the spirit of that white stuff that's coming down and that I will soon be shoveling), I've designed a snowflake component that I'd like to share with you! I'm excited to spend this Thanksgiving with family and close friends, sharing my abundant bounty with those I love. I can smell the turkey roasting, and the pumpkin and apple pies I made last night are lined up on the counter, reminding me that meals are usually better when dessert comes first. The snow is falling as I look out the window today.