Every time I see a phone book, I think of mixed-media artist Katie Kendrick. Why? Because Katie was the first artist I know of to use phone book pages as mixed-media art supplies. Three mixed-media paintings using phone book pages as backgrounds. Art by Katie Kendrick. When you think about it, it makes so much…
Ever since I made a murder of fancy felt crow softies from Kelli Nina Perkins's pattern several years ago, I've been looking for other easy art doll patterns to make using my fabric scraps. Tweedie Owl Softie by Amy Struckmeyer,from Stitch Winter 2012. Two years ago I made pumpkin stuffies. They were adorable and fun,…
People often ask me, "How do you get in the magazine?" Although I'm no longer in a position to make give input on submissions, I can talk generally about the process. The answer is that you need talent, but you also need to present something fresh. And a lot depends on timing. Little Pink House…
Whether you call them softies, stuffies, art dolls, or craft dolls, doll making is something that many fabric and mixed-media artists enjoy. The beauty of making dolls is that you can use all kinds of materials, from fabric scraps and thread to found objects and recyclables. You can use cloth doll patterns or make up…
Download Now Whether you call them softies, stuffies, art dolls, or craft dolls, doll making is something that many fabric and mixed-media artists enjoy. The beauty of making dolls is that you can use all kinds of materials, from fabric scraps and thread to found objects and recyclables. You can use cloth doll patterns or…
Today I'm going to give you permission to play with paper dolls. Come on, you know you want to. And really, you don't need permission. You're an artist! If anyone questions you, tell them you're working on some amazing paper art sculptures, and leave it at that. One of Debbi's paperart dolls. Handmade paper dolls…
I'm not much for New Year's resolutions, but I do like to take stock this time of year. Who am I? Where am I going? Am I on the right path? What do I want to do more of in the coming months, and what should I let go of to make room for that?…
online extras Upload your challenge art See more of Rebecca Collins' art. Download her background images. Download Lynn Krawczyk's Cloth Paper Scissors Workshop: "Print, Deisgn, Compose." table of contents projects and techniques 40 Personalized Papermaking Paula Guhin How to add custom colors, texture, and more to…
I contend that anyone who has even a passing interest in fabric has a little softie deep inside them, waiting for the right opportunity to come out. Lynn Krawczyk's Wishing Owl art doll plushies. For me, it came in the form of the Fancy Scrap Crows Kelli Nina Perkins made for Cloth Paper Scissors back…
Kelli Nina Perkins is a multitalented artist. Whether she's making something utilitarian like a bookmark or one of her fun whimsical pieces, like her scrappy crows, Kelli's artwork will catch your eye. It's colorful and bold…and fun. Kelli works in a variety of media, including needle felting, recycled art, and printmaking, to name a few.…
