Here are a couple of new notebooks I created
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Folder for a Friend
I made this folder for a creative friend that has the same problem that I have... That is difficulty in drawing in a book, or painting on a large piece of paper - the fear of "wrecking it" makes it difficult or even impossible to be free to create and enjoy.
And so I created this folder (decorated with stitching!) for her...
Inside is small pieces of different weights of paper - to be drawn on or painted on whenever she wishes. And if she doesn't like what she has done, it can be thrown away, or kept in this folder -only sharing it if she wants. There is no fear of "wrecking" something, and drawings or paintings can be kept in the folder, or even glued into a book if wanted. It makes creating more safe - no worries - keep it or not, share it or not it is her choice.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Teabag Art Cards
Oh what fun I have had the past couple of days! I should be doing some housekeeping, but I haven't.....perhaps on Monday.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
I love making onion skin dyed Easter eggs, so I thought I would share with you how to make them.
You need a pile of onion skins, some raw eggs and an old pair of nylons
I keep a plastic bag in my onion bin, and safe the skins all year long - but you can also ask at theproduce section in your supermarket and get some there.
wrap the egg in layers of onion skin so none of the egg is showing....
with the skins held tightly around the egg, put it into the leg of the nylon, and pull
it tightly so the onion skins are held in place on the egg. Tie a knot in the nylon to keep the egg in place.
it tightly so the onion skins are held in place on the egg. Tie a knot in the nylon to keep the egg in place.
do this until your nylon is full, or you have used up all the eggs or onion skins.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Drawing with Stitches
I love the look of machine stitching that stitches a loose looking drawing. I have an old sewing machine that my mom sewed my clothes on many years ago. It is heavy and can stitch through many layers of paper. (just what I need!) I am lucky to have it. One thing it can't do, is attach a free motion foot to it to do the fancy sewing that I would like to do.... or so I thought. But a few days ago I decided to give "drawing" with my old straight sewing machine (with no fancy foot) a try....
and below is what I came up with.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Trust our Own Choice
"we have to trust our own choice after all, and end with the simple belief that what pleases us is beautiful. indeed, no other rule is of any use to us, and if we do but honestly please ourselves, and make forms which genuinely give us pleasure, we shall find ourselves credited with the power of designing beautiful things." - richard hatton
I found these lovely words on this blog. It was at a time that I needed them. I followed my muse when making this - and I like it, but wondered if others would. After reading this, I realized it didn't really matter. Some people may like it, others of course may not, but that is okay.
I wanted to use some fabric, and I love the look of mixing thread work (I wouldn't call it embroidery, as I can't really do that, and was looking for a rustic look) with paper and images. I wanted to stay away from throwing more paint and muck at it as I usually do, but rather trying for a cleaner, somewhat neater look - something I don't usually do....... and in the end, I like it.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Carving Stamps Again!
I get inspiration from many blogs, and I was really inspired to try my hand at carving face stamps from Lynne Hoppe. Her stamps are much different (and oh so lovely) than mine, but I am happy with how mine turned out.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Commisioned Book - Finally Finished!
A while ago I posted about a book I am making for a friend that was causing me difficulties. Well I am happy to say I have completed it to my satisfaction, and now I hope it is what he is wanting.
(And thank you for the suggestions on how I could fix it! Greatly appreciated!)
It is a soft covered book that has the look (and feel) that it has been tossed around for years. Well loved and often carried into the field.
The inside cover ...
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