Artist Susan Black makes wonderfully vibrant collages inspired by flowers and floral motifs—and in this article, she’ll show you how to create your own. Susan starts with coffee-stained watercolor paper, then layers simple geometric shapes cut from tissue paper with bits of ephemera, doodle-style drawing, and mark making. Ready to get started? Follow Susan’s instructions for…
Paper flowers are such fun to create, and there are so many different types and variations you can make! In this tutorial from our I {Heart} Paper special issue, designer Tracy Houser shows you how to create a beautiful blooming paper rosebud topiary. This elegant work of paper art makes the perfect centerpiece for a…
There is no better way to honor the mothers in your life than with a gift of art. This Mother’s Day art project works a few different ways: You can make a beautiful work of art for your favorite mother, make the project with your favorite mother, or give a special creative mother in your…
When we went to the Creativation 2018 show earlier this year, paper flowers were one of the big trends we saw on display. Big paper flowers were blooming practically everywhere we looked! In this tutorial from our Paper Art special issue, Jenny Jafek-Jones shows you how to create pretty paper flower anemones. These easy paper flowers are…
Springtime is just around the corner, and Danielle Donaldson’s colorful spring garland is just what you need to celebrate the new season. Featured in the March/April 2016 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine, this floral garland incorporates painting and stitching and is perfect for repurposing scraps from other projects. Follow Danielle’s tutorial below to get started!…
A little digital and traditional mixed art piece here. I wanted the concept of a spring fairy who brings the forest back to life after the long winter sleep. This was for an auction last year, but I still really love this and wanted to share it with you lovely folks. ^_^ This was first…
Hand painted papers on canvas.
Mixed Media hand painted collaged papers on canvas
How I spent my week: designing and creating a donation piece for an auction to benefit Therapeutic Horse-riding and Youth Outreach Programs. This is my first attempt at hat decorating! Traditional millinery technique dictates that ornamentation is sewn, not glued, into place. Lots and lots and lots of teen-tiny stitches, including seed bead embellishment. Done!!!
This piece is called garden delight as its in full bloom with assorted florals. I have used paper, ink, resin, chipboard, rub ons, glass cabachon, digital images a sticker and polymer clay.
