My Secret Addiction | Spirograph Designs

How I used my secret addiction to create Spirograph designs on stationary.

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Who knew Spirograph designs could be so secretly addictive?  As a kid, I remember envying the designs on the box and feeling jealous that I couldn’t attain any sort of coolness with my messy sloppy circles.

Then my six-year-old son received his very own Spirograph Deluxe Set for Christmas. I secretly jumped up and down as he excitedly tore the wrapping paper.

The set came with a plastic carrying case, three different color pens, 19 wheels, and 2 rings.  I studied the 14-page instruction manual with all the possible circle designs and it made feel so giddy.

 I would finally attain the level of coolness I long desired.

During the holidays, my six-year-old son, really loved his new Spirograph Deluxe Set.  He sat diligently creating his own Spirograph designs, not really paying attention to the instructions.

When he lost interest, I secretly snuck the set into my office so I could play. I experimented with the simplest designs in the manual. My designs were still pretty sloppy, just as when I was a kid.

Then I discovered something fantastic. There is a little piece of putty that comes with the set. You’re supposed to put a small piece under the wheel. This was life changing!

Put the putty under the wheel guide to make perfects spirographs.

 I recognized that I wanted to share my new found secret design addiction.  What a better way than to experiment on plain white stationary.

I used white cards with white envelopes so the Spirograph designs could pop out.  I also love the idea of sending these to friends as a ‘thank you’ note, ‘get well’ note, or just a ‘how’s it going’ note.