This work by Tenar (Tenar’s Cave blog) is acrylic paint and cotton stitching on mulberry paper. See what Tenar has to say about working with this unusual combination of media. The results are outstanding, don’t you agree?
It’s so good to see you!
Look! It’s The Lone Beader! Though she’s usually camera-shy, we get a glimpse of her standing next to her beaded White House painting, Taken by Storm, which is included in the Cambridge Art Association’s Northeast Prize Show. Go to … Read More...
Annie Does It Again!
One of my favorite jewelry designers for knitted themed jewelry is Annie Adams. Her work is quirky and fun, yet very stylish and functional.
Take this key chain. I don’t know if it’s a new design or not, but I … Read More...
Felt Butterfly mobile, free tutorial
This tutorial can be so diverse. You can make it for a baby’s crib, a wedding shower, and bridal shower or put it on your porch in the summer and set the butterflies free in beautiful motion. Make a few … Read More...
Sweetie Pies lunch and quilt
While vacationing in Orange Beach Alabama USA this week my sister, daughter and I lunched at Sweetie Pies. We munched while admiring this pretty pie painting.
Can you see their famous pies at the counter? If you look just … Read More...
How to make a Dammit Doll
Our sister blog, Craft Bits has the instructions for making this adorable Dammit Doll. I am sure we all know many people that would love and use this and of course ourselves. These make great little Dammit Dolls for stressful … Read More...
My New Favorite Site: They Draw and Cook
Well, favorite after this one, of course. As one who has devoted an alarming portion of her life to food (cookies in particular), and as one who has recently been illustrating much of her cookie how-tos, I’ve become a wee … Read More...
Startling artistry: Erin Endicott
I am thrilled, horrified, and captivated by the needleart of Erin Endicott. MrXStitch says,
… Read More...Her pieces of work, Healing Sutras, are meditations on physical and psychological wounds, created using antique fabrics, walnut ink and embroidery. It’s powerful stuff, simple
What to do with a button flower
Yesterday, I told you about Jane Eborall‘s three new tatting patterns. Well, someone asked Jane what, exactly, they could do with her button-flower design. Photos of this bracelet were her response. My heart is still fluttering with envy … Read More...
Inspiration: edward and lilly
I love the newest handcrafted goodness from Rebecca Cason of edward and lilly: little stitchy pendants. So sweet. See more at the edward and lilly blog.
More Pac-Man for the Foodie
I know, I know, I just posted a roundup of video game eye candy HERE. But then I found another Pac-Man inspired foodie slideshow HERE at Food2.
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Inspiration: Jane Waggoner Deschner
Don’t miss Joetta Maue‘s interview of needleartist Jane Waggoner Deschner over on MrXStitch. Stitching on antique and vintage photos figures largely in my personal art life; but Deschner’s innovations have opened my eyes to whole new avenues of … Read More...
Cathy K captures Paris
Cathy K of Crazy by Design steps us through her process for creating this delicious I Love Paris CQ purse. She has included lots of photos so you can really enjoy the details. See Cathy’s post.
Inspiration: Estike brooches
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Here is a bit of colorful inspiration for you. Floral brooches have been making a big come back lately, but these have a fresh style of their own.
Nicki dreams up a mermaid
Nicki Lee‘s mermaid purse took third place in the Crazy Quilter’s International Yahoo Group purse contest for 2010. Nicki says, “Not bad for my first contest.” No kidding! Congratulations, chick. You rock! See all the gorgeous details in the … Read More...
No Chairs Required!
You won’t need to stand on a chair to get away from these mice, you’ll want to cuddle them, and make them multiply. Sooo cute. And the pattern is free, from Bustle and Sew’s Blog, here
Needleartist: Josh Blackwell
Cynthiak of art for housewives introduces us to the needlework of Josh Blackwell. She says Blackwell “has found an ingenious and creative way of repurposing disposable grocery store sacks. Blackwell uses plastic bags as canvases, which he then intricately adorns … Read More...
Adding objects to embroidery
Jackie of Stitchworks lets us peek into her sketchbook, where she has been sewing leaves to the pages, creating interesting textures, stitch patterns, and compositions. Suddenly, I’m full of ideas about flattish objects I could incorporate into embroidery. Not just … Read More...
Brilliant! Catherine McEver’s snap doll
Catherine McEver of Stuff You Can’t Have created this ingenious art doll. She says,
… Read More...With 17 snaps, this doll can assume an astounding number of poses. I’m not quite sure how many because the math is too complicated. This creation
Technique: No Photo Layouts
This post on the Creating Keepsakes blog shows a few ideas for making scrapbook pages without photos. This technique comes in handy if you don;t have photos of an occassion you still want to record. Click here to go to … Read More...