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Layers Upon Layers: Mixed Media Art

April 3rd, 2008

Artist Profile: Denise Mitcheltree

Artist: Denise Mitcheltree
Websites:
Craft Corral Polymer Clay
Craft Corral eBay store
I did not discover polymer clay until a few years ago. Claying began as a way to pass time while I recovered from a horseback riding accident. Now I find that my polymer clay ornaments are the perfect harmony of my love for horses with my desire […]

By Cyndi -- 3 comments

March 20th, 2008

Bugs & Fishes

I love both the stuff and the attitude. Bugs & Fishes is currently planning on blogging every day about the clever projects she makes…felt animals, flowers, mobiles, you name it.
She also sells her wares through an Etsy shop, and one offering that caught my eye was this mobile:

Tags: Fabric & Fiber, fiber, Mixed Media, […]

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December 21st, 2007

Pinecone ornament from ribbon

Jenna, at Whip Up, has a great tutorial for making a no-sew decorative ornament. She suggests thinking about varying the color for different seasons too!

Tags: Christmas, decorations, Mixed Media, ornaments, tutorial

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December 12th, 2007

No sewing? No problem!

Learn how to make these faux-quilted ornaments! That’s right, no sewing needed!

You’ll find the easy-peasy directions for Quilt Ball Ornaments at Make Stuff. Now why didn’t I think of this? LOL!!
Tags: Christmas-tree-decorations, Fabric & Fiber, ornaments, quilts, tutorials

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December 10th, 2007

The Twelve Days of Christmas ornament

Rings & Things is offering a pdf tutorial on making an adorable ornament for your tree or wreath, featuring charms for the Twelve Days of Christmas. If you don’t have time to make this before Christmas gets here, don’t dismay…I think that the Twelve Days of Christmas actually come after the holiday, don’t they? […]

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December 5th, 2007

Embroidered felt ornaments

I love these ornaments! They have such old-world charm, and are made from the patterns of cookie cutters. Visit Sunshine’s Creations to check out the tutorial.

Tags: Fabric & Fiber, fiber, Mixed Media, ornaments

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December 5th, 2007

Decoupaged ornaments

Eileen, over at the Artful Crafter, is always full of good ideas! A recent series sent Eileen scrambling for all things to do with Christmas ornaments, and many of her designs are quite nice. I particularly liked these decoupaged ornaments that she made and wrote up directions for, but I would suggest checking out all […]

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