Technique Tuesday
Ghost in the Wall started as two texture studies that I shot in Venice, Italy this past spring. Here they are:
My files were digital to start out with, so I just worked with them as is in Photoshop. If you have physical film shots that you’d like to use, simply scan the […]
I just received this notice from my friend Tammy:
Hi everyone,
I just heard that http://interiordec.about.com/ and http://crochet.about.com/ are
open for applications.
~ Tammy Powley
Read the Crafty Princess Diaries at http://tammypowley.com
Tags: Art Communities, arts business, Mixed Media
Make Art Monday
Since we’re coming up on the Halloween season, I’ve been thinking about spooky stuff a little bit. Last week, Diane challenged me to show her how I would use my texture photos in a real piece. OK, Diane, I’m in!
This is going to be a several step project, and the first […]
I can’t believe that I forgot to show you my little video of the inside of the Colosseum! It starts with a sweep of the lower level (below the original floor), and then goes into a 360 degree pan. It’s just my lousy little point and shoot, so it’s nothing great, but it […]
About Family Crafts
Check out this special events calendar to find out what holidays, birthdays, and other events are celebrated in the month of October; plus, find ideas for crafts, games, and other activities to help you celebrate.
About.com Cross Stitch
Halloween is coming soon, but there’s still time to stitch some designs to add to treat […]
The Bead Journal Project started up again this month, and I was ready and eager to dive right in. This year I’m making my pieces smaller. I know that last year’s postcard sized pieces weren’t really that big to begin with, but I found it sometimes challenging to keep up with it. […]
13 Frugal Finds for Quilting & Fabric Art
Quilters have always been resourceful when it comes to finding fabric, embellishments, and other supplies for their work. Today is no exception.
Crocheted baby earflap style cap for Save the Children
Noreen Crone-Findlay has designed a tiny crocheted earflap style baby cap for the Knit One, Save One campaign […]
Ok, I haven’t bought papers from Paper Mojo, but besides the cool name, I love how you can browse papers by clicking on the color you want to see! I’m thinking that I might need to place an order one of these days.
Tags: Paper, paper arts
According to Cloth Paper Scissors, the top five newest trends in mixed media are as follows:
1. Green art
2. Felting
3. Mixing paper and fabric
4. Pet projects
5. Visual journaling
What do you say? Have you tried any or all of these?
Tags: fabric-arts, fiber-arts, journaling, Mixed Media, Recycled Art
What’s Up Wednesday
Fauxto (like “Photo”)
You know how much I rave about Photoshop, how I love it and can’t live without it. So why would I care about free online photo editors? There’s even a free version of PS now that you can download, and if that doesn’t suit you there’s always Gimp, […]
Do not throw ANYTHING out!
Written by Cyndi Lavin [email] for b5media.
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