Finally after many months of empty shop I have added a bunch of items in my Etsy shop. Terrible shop keeper I tell you, I’d fire myself. I have complete respect and admiration for people who maneuver through life earning money with their creative talents, be that music, painting, dancing, designing, photographing. It is really… Read More Etsy shop is restocked
About a month ago I took a couple of classes online from Alisa Burke. This inspired me to try watercolors again. Watercolor artwork is something I admire, but I struggle with managing the colors, the water and all of that to make something recognizable. These watercolor flower cards are my try at working with watercolors.… Read More Watercolor flower cards
A few years ago I wanted an original small Easter bunny made out of fabric. Since I can sew I decided to try and make my own template and see what comes of it. The results were very these cute little bunnies and if you are looking for a quick sewing project these Easter bunnies… Read More Easter bunnies DIY
Every year I make a big batch of Valentine’s cards and I sell them at my local art gallery in Chandler, The Vision Gallery and at Practical Art in Phoenix. This year I decided to make Valentine postcards instead. Why not, right? I used Dyan Reaveley’s Dylusions Ink Spray and I also used Ken Oliver Color Burst… Read More Valentine’s postcards
It’s winter here in the desert and that means that this is the best time to go out in nature, marvel the desert plants, be careful around them not to prick yourself with their needles. After an outing in the nature I often feel inspired to try to create and capture the scenery. I am… Read More Mini quilted desert plants
Want to recycle your old pair of jeans? My newest class on Skillshare is up and it’s about making a tote bag from an old pair of jeans. Let’s make a tote bag from old jeans! The class is a combination of creativity and recycling. Nowadays recycling gets a lot of attention and buzz as… Read More Let’s make a tote bag from old jeans
I am working on a new class for Skillshare at the moment. Coming soon, so stay tuned! However, currently I have two classes available. They are easy, a lot of fun and using materials that most likely you have on hand. Check them out. And check out Skillshare. It’s a great community of makers and… Read More My classes on Skillshare
I recently received some supplies from Canvas Corp and Gauche Alchemy and decided to mix them up a little bit and see what I come up with. In the past I have made my own ‘fabric’ designs by using stamps. This time I decided to use paint and punchinella and try to stencil. Cut the canvas… Read More How to make a needle book
In my living room there was old couch that’s been on my list to replace for a long time. Every time I get a little bit of extra money I think of getting a new couch, but you know how it is…something more important comes up and the money goes to that. A few weeks… Read More Painted canvas pillow cover
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.
Vesna Taneva 