Go There Now Scrappiez© are one-of-a-kind, whimsical creature creations (fiber art dolls/stuffies) and are my original designs and creations. Each design is unique, embellished and named. Most Scrappiez sell for $25.00 and under, and I do ship out of state. Special orders/request are also available. WWW. Facebook,com/Scrappiez Go There Now
This is a demonstration of me creating my art dolls and angels out of "green" material Creating Art Dolls from Pipe Cleaners, fibers, Beads and found Objects
Epiphanies can come in the strangest of places. My latest one occurred when I was sitting in a dental chair, getting a check-up. My dentist gets a kick out of my random adventures, and always asks what I’m up to at the moment. On this morning, he asked about my work-in-progress novel, and we began…
I recently went to an art supply store to pick up a few basics for some art projects I’m noodling around with. I’ve learned some new drawing techniques and I wanted to get started practicing things like shading. While browsing the aisles (okay, not so much browsing as desperately shopping as quickly as possible because…
Learning specific techniques is high on the list of ways to improve your art, but instruction doesn't need to be your exclusive avenue. Jenn Mason, co-host of Mixed-Media Workshop TV, lets you in on a little secret in this special blog post. She advises that you take your knowledge of composition, color schemes, and materials,…
When I hear “assemblage art” I tend to think of wood, hardware, wire, and rusty found objects. But there is a soft side to assemblage to explore, using fabric. My tag assemblage, with handmade felt roses. An assemblage is essentially collage in 3-D. Using fabric flowers, vintage lace, trims, and found objects you can create…
Pretty much every issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine requires me to add to my list of “must-do” art projects. There’s always some new and shiny technique or tool I have to play with. Turn fabric scraps, trims, and found papers into sweet stuffies. But, even after nearly 10 years’ worth of projects, I still…
We’re celebrating Put a Bird on It month with 12 hours of free projects, techniques, and eBooks featuring our feathered friends today. If you missed the 12-hour free fest on our Facebook page, here is a list of links taking you to each free how-to or download. Even if you’re not a fan of things…
Thanksgiving may be over this year, but we can still talk about stuffing birds, can't we? I'm talking about softies (aka stuffies or art dolls). Quail softie by Abby Glassenberg. There are lots of ways to stuff softies, and many different kinds of softies to stuff. But since birds are such a popular shape in…
Mixed-media artists are a tribe of collectors, always picking up shiny (or grungy) odds and ends that might become useful someday. But what once was seen by others as an odd obsession is now a talent we can call creative upcycling, turning trash into recycled art. In this free eBook, Upcycled Art: 4 Free Tutorials…
