I recently discovered an app on my phone called Paper by 53. And I completely got addicted to making digital collages. The best part is that you can go back if you ‘make a mistake’. A total freedom and no pressure at all to experiment with colors, shapes, tools. I’ve been making a lot of… Read More Paper53
At this point I have lived in the United States for almost 20 years. The last 14 years in Arizona. Mexico is virtually in my back yard. You would think that I would have visited Mexico sooner, but that’s not the case. Last September an unexpected opportunity presented itself and there I was in Mexico… Read More Dia de los muertos inspired necklace
Let’s talk about the weather! Around this time in Arizona it’s hot, every day. And it’s going to be hot for a few more months. I endure it. Somewhow for me it is more appealing than a long and cold winter. Summer in the desert is a good time to get some crafting done. You… Read More El Nopal
What can you do in 100 days? I wrote a letter/card/note a day as part of The 100 Day project. Here is what I learned: 1. It was challenging to keep up for different reasons (who to write, what to write) 2. Once you build a habit, it feels good as it helps carve… Read More Lessons learned from 100 Day project
Simple stitching with little scraps can be very therapeutic. It’s a good way to use some scraps of fabric and lace. I stamped images of birds on small pieces of muslin too and added it to my embroidered fabric collage.
Wow! I am very honored to have my work on the cover of SEW Somerset. It feels good and overswhelming at the same time. I have been submitting to Stampington for a few years now. And not every one of my submissions gets accepted. That’s OK and to be expected. Here are some tips for… Read More Being published in SEW Somerset
Have you heard of The 100 day project? It’s currently half way through. It’s an event that takes place over 100 days (you probably can start at any time, unless you want to keep on track with thousands of people), where you choose an activity that you will commit to do every day for 100 days. This… Read More 100 Days Project
About a month ago I took a watercolor workshop by Ken Oliver at the local craft store, Craft Fusion. I came home armed with 6 basic color of Ken’s product, Color Burst, grabbed some stencils I had on hand and started playing. I don’t think I have the color coordination down yet, so I limit myself… Read More Color Burst and Ken Oliver
I am going to take a part in a artful movement called The 100 day project. And this is how it got started for me. Some time ago I was driving in my car and as usual I was listening to NPR. Ted Radio hour was on and the topic ‘To The Edge’ covered speakers sharing their… Read More On starting a 100 day project
I am always inspired after spending time in nature. Today a visit to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum inspired me get my wool rovings out and do needle felting. Poke, poke, poke, ouch…sometimes I do poke my finger. Here are some succulents that are less needy than their real counterparts. Never need water, and they never… Read More Felted succulents
Vesna Taneva 