At Skipton Embroiderers Guild we’re putting together a book showcasing our work and (I think) our history as well. We’ve been asked to each make an ‘inchie’, these will all …
Based in Austria, Natalia Lubieniecka scours Vienna’s markets for antique objects, fabrics, and anatomical posters that eventually inform and meld into her peculiar sculptures. Whether it be a blush-colored heart enveloped in florals, a supine frog with exposed entrails, or a deceased bird covered in a lace bodice, her fantastical works speak to the fragile relationship between life and death. The sculptor tells Colossal that her interest in organs and bodies began after a visit to Naturhistorische Museum Wien, where she encountered taxidermy of birds, insects, and other animals. More
Neurographic Art has been a hit the past couple of years in middle school art rooms across the country! This mindful, intentional mark-making drawing method provides students with lots of freedom, …
I wanted to see what it would be like to create a miniature landscape using the Embellisher. My plan was to use it as the center patch of a...
It's funny how design decisions will reveal themselves slowly on a long-term (and experimental) project like this. There was one section on ...
I have added more stitching, sewn on some fire polished beads, and appliqued a lace flower. The beads look different in person but I may change them.
Neurographic Art has been a hit the past couple of years in middle school art rooms across the country! This mindful, intentional mark-making drawing method provides students with lots of freedom, …
Handmade mini tags for junk journal pages... Made from scrap papers, cardboards, ribbons/laces and more!!
Neurographic Art has been a hit the past couple of years in middle school art rooms across the country! This mindful, intentional mark-making drawing method provides students with lots of freedom, …
Here are some pieces of fiber art that I'm inspired by! Grab a cup of something hot, sit back, and enjoy some wonderful websites! India Flint's weaving: Thom Atkin's "August: Thank you Kaffe Fassett": Arline Fisch's crochet Lantern Medusa: Kirsten Chursinoff's Knapweed 3: Happy Creating! Deborah
Like many Korean families, artist Ema Shin’s relatives maintain a genealogy book called a jokbo, which illustrates their family tree. Shin’s ancestral record spans 32 generations, yet only male members of the family are represented. Born and raised in Japan, and currently based in Melbourne, Australia, the artist describes in a recent statement that “in the society that I was born and raised in, there was a prejudice between men and women, and their roles were predetermined. More
Original textile fiber art abstract free form patchwork small fabric embellishments patches appliques planner tabs labels tags journal tucks craft supply set of 3 on a denim jean foundation created by ITS YOUR COUNTRY™ on etsy ships from USA Versatile small textile fiber art patchwork fabric embellishments for your DIY creative use My art palette for these fabulous textile art pieces are my leftover tiny fabric snippets gathered together in unique patterns and color combinations and free-form machine stitched to a denim jean foundation fabric. I believe in zero waste in my studio, so every last piece of fabric is utilized. Each and every creation is original and unique - no two are exactly alike. They have some frayed loose threads, raw unfinished fabric edges and are a bit on the tattered side and a bit of the denim jean fabric will show on the top of each. Each one of my textile fiber art pieces are original and one-of-a-kind. You will always find the unique at ITS YOUR COUNTRY™ Quantity: Set of three (3) ~ You will receive the 3 textile fiber art embellishments in the photos Dimensions: Textile pieces measure approx. 1 3/4" - 1 7/8" wide x 2 1/2" - 2 3/4" long ~ Each textile art piece will be slightly different in size and shape, but yet similar; each has its own character ~ View photo with ruler to give you a visual idea of the size ~ Rectangular in shape - they are irregular, rectangularish in shape, but are not exact rectangles with 90 degree angles or exact straight edge pieces; may have some corners angled off, slight curves, etc. ~ Small artisan textile art fabric pieces ~ Each textile art piece is handmade, original and one-of-a-kind Color: Multi-colored; colorful Fiber content: Cotton Style: Designer ITS YOUR COUNTRY™ embellishments, created by me in my studio in the Heartland of America! ~ Casual, boho, hippie style Sew on style for clothing or crafts or adhere with an iron-on back interfacing or fabric glue, etc. ~ You can also add your own iron-on back interfacing or use fabric gel glue, scrapbook double-side mount tape, etc. for crafting ~ Fabric pieces are machine-stitched to a denim jean foundation fabric backing and free-form stitched through both layers; edges are raw and unfinished ~ Gentle hand wash and air dry if using on garments ~ They will soften and tatter with time Versatile DIY art craft supply with so many uses: ~ Fabric patches ~ Fiber art sew on appliques ~ Textile embellishments ~ Junk journal tucks ~ Wearable art patches ~ Planner tabs ~ Scrapbook embellishments ~ Cardmaking ~ Tag making ~ DIY craft ornaments ~ Mini bookmarks ~ Mixed media supply ~ Collage ~ Snippet craft pieces ~ Necklace pendant ~ Mini prayer flags ~ Fiber art jewelry making ~ Bible markers ~ File folder tabs ~ DIY art craft supplies ... get creative ... use your imagination, there are endless possibilities! 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Happy New Year!!!! Today I am going to share with you, a card I made & some LO's I did for the year 2014,using the Beautiful Maja Design Collections & Dusty Attic Chipboard... I used the Vintage Autumn Basics Collection I used:no.XIX,no.XIX-BS,no.XXI,no.XXIII.no.XIII-BS,no.VII-BS,no.XX,& Heritage The Dusty Attic used: Skeleton Clock Faces (DA0430),Baroque Frame Set (DA0541),mini script ABC (DA0859),mini Number set (DA0863),page pebbles#9(DA1114) Thank you so much for taking the time to look,& all the Best to You & Yours for the Year 2015! Happy New Year....Rachelle
When it was time to decorate a raffle box for the Spring Handmade Cavalcade , I really wanted to take advantage of the existing structure of...
If you are following The Paper Heart blog, you know my idea about a Capsule craft collection. And how inspiring it is for me to work and experiment with a purposely limited number of craft materials and tools. So, you know how much I am advocating buying less to create more for yourself. In this article I will show you how easy it is to make paper scrapbook embellishments using limited, only white, watercolour paper and a limited number of tools. The most important and essential tool here is my Sizzix Big shot machine, and I don’t think there is…
Russian-born, UK-based artist Yulia Brodskaya has made an international name for herself as a gifted paper quilling genius. The artist has, arguably,
This fiber textile art wall hanging has nine hand embroidered 5.5" squares of upcycled and hand-dyed cheesecloth, organza, cotton and linen fabric with embellishments of ceramic, metal, wood, embroidered threads, trims, and hung from driftwood. The top patches include hand-dyed , loose woven cottons and linens, vintage buttons, trims, metal bits and lots of embroidery. The middle squares include upcycled hand-embroidered and hand dyed fabrics (organza, vintage linen, cotton and upholstery), vintage buttons, a metal clip and lots of embroidery. The third layer has upcycled hand-dyed gauze and woven cotton and trim, metal pieces, ceramics and vintage button and trim. Each of the layers is mounted on cream cotton with couched yarns as accents. This would make a fabulous housewarming, wedding present or just a surprise for the love in your life. Its varied textures, colors and patterns lend a meditative quality to this collaged and hand sewn art piece. Is also great in a nursery or bedroom as it is lightweight and ready-to hang from the drift wood beaded with African and black beads.
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This is the second block I did some time ago. I just added some beads and buttons (see photo below). Dies ist der zweite Block, den ich schon vor einiger Zeit gearbeitet habe. Ich habe Perlen und Knöpfe hinzugefügt (siehe Foto unten).
I am happy to announce block 37 is complete! I am doing a happy dance as I feel like I am getting back into the swing of things. As usual if you click on the block you will be taken to larger photograph so you can have a good sticky …
This is one of my all time favourite pieces that I have done with a class. I adore Klimt and came up with this idea that involves: Splodging a watered down golden/brown acrylic paint for the background. On another piece of paper paint flowers using three different colours using water colours then paint green background, cut the piece of paper to form a wavy top. Take a photo of the child in a 'Klimt' position- either sleeping or a calm face. Using a laser colour printer, print the photo's and glue them onto a piece of A3 cartridge. Sketch the outline shape of the hood and cloak. Here is where you talk alot about proportion, pattern and shape. Show the children a variety of painting techniques including, scraffido (scratching the paint with a toothpick or end of the paintbrush), collage- layering pre painted papers and pointillism (dots). Ask the children to include patterns that Klimt used eg. circles/ ovals, rectangles, eyes, flowers and swirls. Paint all the sections with a background colour first, then add the different techniques in each, being mindful not to have the same two beside each other. Ones all complete, allow the children to choose if they would like to add black/gold lines between their sections- adding dots on the lines can be quite effective as well as in the hair. Cut out the self portrait and glue onto the background of gold splodging and water coloured flowers. Add flowers and tassels in the hair or side of the cloak using gold paper and premade painted paper. And there you have it- Klimt Inspirations
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A couple of years ago when I was running my Etsy shop I used to make these polymer clay embellishments for scrap pages. I thought I'd take today to show you all how to make these unique little embellishments, they work beautifully with the Bo Bunny Metal Trinkets! The assignment today was to create a Signs of Spring layout with the new Alora collection. I used a photo I took a couple of years ago in the spring of Meagan on the monkey bars at the park....to me, a sign that Spring is in the air is when the kiddies can go without coats, hat, mitts... Although I have to say we are having crazy warm weather here for Spring, it's almost unheard of to have the kids going to school in shorts in March! Today is another balmy 85 degrees! crazy for this time of year here in Ontario! Okay so for the tutorial.....You will need.... ~Polymer Clay, Sculpy, Fimo or Store Brand (I used black) ~Pearlex or Perfect Pearls (Mica Powder...I bought the Pearlex Series2 12 pack ages ago and still have loads of it left....The colors I used were Turquois, Aztec Gold and Spring Green) ~Bo Bunny Metal Trinkets and Jewels ~Blade knife for trimming Step #1: Soften and roll out a 1" piece of black polymer clay (I used black because I feel like the colors of Pearlex show up nicely against it). Cut a heart shape out with a blade knife. Now take a small piece of the black clay and roll out into a thin strip, and roll out a number of small ball shapes. Apply to the piece with gentle pressure (when it bakes it adheres well to the base piece) Step #2: Using a paint brush apply the Turquoise Pearlex (Mica Powder) to the base of the piece (I used two colours....see below). Be sure to get the Pearlex right to the edges. Step #3: You can add an additional color in and just softly blend them . Step #4: Using your finger, dab it in the Pearlex and just run it along the raised design you created, this is my favourite part, the contrast of the metalic colors is just magical! ....You can add your metal accents now if you wish but don't add your jewels to it unless they are glass because they will melt in the oven when you bake off the piece. Bake in a 275 F oven for 15 minutes (use a disposable foil tray for this, you don't want to use something that you will later cook with) Step #5: Once my piece has cooled I spray it with a protective clear coat (I couldn't find old clear coat spray so I used some hairspray and it worked well!) Now you can add any pearl or gem accents and glue on your metal accents if you didn't bake them with the piece. I recomment that you spray the back of the piece with a protective coat in order to protect the scrap paper incase any residual oils come off of the polymer clay. Experiment with different shapes, try using stamps and small and large glass beads. Here are just a few of the designs I created using just some clay, Pearlex, stamps and glass beads. TIP: (the trick to making a straight line with the glass beads is to string them on a piece of wire, push them into the clay and then pull out the wire strand leaving the beads behind in the clay) I hope I've inspired you to give it a go! Have a fun scrappy week! xx
My niece and I spent a relaxing Sunday afternoon making embellishments for cards. We used leftover bits and pieces from my scrap bins. We also tried a different technique -- emboss resist! (You can find a tutorial for that here.) Supplies and Tools: KRAFT cardstock, Tattered Florals Die (Tim Holtz), Quilling Tool, Puzzle Die (Sizzix), Paper Crimper (Fiskars), Script Stamp, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Assorted Dye Inks, Circle punch, Square Punch, Twine, Pearls, Blossom Nestabilities, Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart), Paperwork Greetings (Inkadinkado) This post linked to: Kraft Journal - What's on your work table (I usually keep my desk clean with nothing but my lamp, clock, and a bin of "tools" on it [see photo below] - BUT today these embellishments were sitting on it waiting to be photographed, blogged about, and put away)
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Hi all and wow its July! I know I say it every month but this year is just flying and makes me so grateful that I am documenting all these memories that are just flying by. This month I am revisiting a technique that I often use when I am in the mood to be […]
Based in Austria, Natalia Lubieniecka scours Vienna’s markets for antique objects, fabrics, and anatomical posters that eventually inform and meld into her peculiar sculptures. Whether it be a blush-colored heart enveloped in florals, a supine frog with exposed entrails, or a deceased bird covered in a lace bodice, her fantastical works speak to the fragile relationship between life and death. The sculptor tells Colossal that her interest in organs and bodies began after a visit to Naturhistorische Museum Wien, where she encountered taxidermy of birds, insects, and other animals. More
