Yarn, Glue and a Big Ball.

 Weekend Project  4 Responses »
May 222015
 

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Here is something to get you started on the road to creativity with an impressive, decorative lamp shade you can make for your home. Only three items are needed and you have easy to follow instructions - watch the video below by Dana from Dana Made It and you're set to make something that will draw lots of 'oohs' and 'aahs' at your craftiness.

You can use this technique to make a large, medium or small lamp shade, depending on what you need. Once you've successfully completed one you'll want to make more - maybe a string of lanterns, perfect to brighten any corner of your home or for a garden party.The lamp shade is just one idea but when you start creating you're sure to start thinking up lots more items to make.... decorative balls, bowls, sculptures .....

Just in time for a Weekend Project, so make yourself a cuppa and sit back and enjoy the video.

Now don't put it off. Give it a go.

Enjoy your crafting.

Dana has a website full of lovely crafty things so have a look around to see what else you can try.

Get creative with stones, rocks and pebbles.

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May 082015
 

When we think of art and oil and acrylic paints we probably think of paintings on canvas, but there are a wide range of ‘canvases’ which can be used not just the traditional kind. You could practically name just about any material and chances are you could paint on it if you wanted to. Rocks, stones and pebbles also have a number of uses, other than that pertaining to their natural environment or garden landscaping or earth filling. So why not use them to paint on? This isn’t anything new – rock (and cave) painting was all the rage thousands of years ago but in our little creative world we have found more reason for painting on stones, rocks and pebbles. In this modern age we have let our imagination flow with gorgeous ideas.

Take a look below - here are a few pics of some creative stone paintings which I found on Pinterest. There are many more gorgeous, sweet, cute, intricate and colourful designs out there but these are just a few for you to enjoy for now.

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Painted stones - Cats by Ernestina Gallina

Painted stones - Cats by Ernestina Gallina

Little Village

Little Village

Colourful Rocks

Colourful Rocks

Mandala Stone

Mandala Stone

If you like what you see you may even get inspired to give it a go yourself. Getting creative is lots of fun and these can be as simple or as detailed as you’d like. So, go ahead and get creative - here are two links which will take you to tutorials and painting tips for rock painting. Enjoy.

How to paint stones. Jane Monk Studio

How to paint stones. Jane Monk Studio

More on rock painting tips HERE.

Not sure what to paint? You’ll find plenty of inspiration on Pinterest or Google.

Do you know anyone else who has tutorials or painting tips? Please tell us about them in the comments. 🙂

Petit Moulin

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Apr 282015
 

Hampers and Nappy Cakes

Hampers and Nappy Cakes

How creative can you get with baby goods? There’s a smorgasbord of gorgeous ideas when it comes to gift giving, whether it be for expectant mother or baby or both. There is one interesting type of gift, the idea of which has been around for quite some time, called Nappy Cakes. The name makes me want to giggle a bit but I guess the original Nappy Cakes were mainly made using cloth nappies and designed to look like a cake.

Tractor

Tractor

Pram

Pram

There are many small businesses with their own ideas floating around but I came across some designs that are quite original (or at least I haven’t see anything similar), and they don’t all look like cakes. They’re so different that they probably shouldn’t be called Nappy Cakes, but Nappy ‘Something Else’… I can’t think of what … do you have any ideas?

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Castle

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Lucy from Petit Moulin has an amazing design collection all made of nappies and baby goods. She is very clever in how she sculpts the baby goods into castles, trucks, drum kits, cars, butterflies, owls, motorbikes, prams … the designs list goes on … and of course, if you prefer the ‘traditional’ cake shape, they are included in her portfolio too.

Lucy also creates a variety of other hampers and chocolate bouquets. If you have an idea she will gladly come up with a gorgeous design just for you. She’s happy to work on custom orders to suit your needs and budget.

I met Lucy at The Handmade Show in April this year and was able to have a nice little chat about her ‘hobby turning business’ hopes. She began with putting together a gift pack for a friend, and then another …. Does this sound familiar? So Petit Moulin is at the starting out phase, setting up, getting the ‘word’ out and trying out some handmade markets to begin with.

Lucy from Petit Moulin at The Handmade Show

Lucy from Petit Moulin at The Handmade Show

I think Lucy’s designs will do well, but don’t just stop reading here, go on and have a browse at her collection of designs so far. Meet her at her Facebook page Petit Moulin and go ahead and ask her questions and check out which Melbourne markets she’ll be attending. She also hand makes other little bits and pieces for the little and big princesses.

Nappy Cake Gift Hamper

Nappy Cake Gift Hamper

All the best to Lucy with her business venture.

Canvas Painting For Everyone

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Apr 232015
 

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I do like the idea of holding a glass of champagne in one hand and a paint brush in the other and happily caressing the canvas with a paint-loaded brush... I’m sure that most people out there love going to social events with an atmosphere of fun. Have you heard of Social ArtWorking? Have you ever thought of putting your hand to a paint brush? No? How about trying something new? Take a a few moments and read on.

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Social ArtWorking is a canvas painting party that gives people a chance to try art without all the hassle of purchasing equipment and supplies. If you can’t even draw stick figures or don’t know which end of a paint brush to use on the canvas you can still create a piece of artwork. This is not about splashing paint around on a canvas or doing a ‘Pro Hart’ on the carpet (although his work was amazing); this is about getting together with friends, family, kids or work colleagues and having a whole lot of fun - and coming away with your very own masterpiece.

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Tracy from Warratahstree can show you how. She will provide all materials needed and give you step-by-step instructions on what to do. Social ArtWorking can be set up in your home, a business venue of your choice, a local neighbourhood house, or you could check with Tracy for upcoming events to join in.

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Creating a piece of art along with friends, in a great atmosphere, can be so much fun. Think about this next time you need to organise a social activity: be it for a family function, team building activity, office party, charity function, children’s party, or any occasion you can think of where a few people want to get together and have some fun.

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Tracy is a wonder with her creative work and she absolutely loves this side of her business; she has a knack of drawing out the creative side of everyone who gives it a go.

Have a browse at more canvas designs plus find out more over at Tracy’s website – Warratahstree. You can also follow Tracy on Facebook or check out her latest posts on her blog.

Do you need to organise an event?Or are you looking for something different to do? Give Social ArtWorking a go.... and then come back here and show us your masterpiece!

Creativity Breeds Creativity

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Apr 212015
 

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This following quote came through loud and clear whilst chatting with a very enthusiastic & creative lady at The Handmade Show last weekend.

You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. — Maya Angelou

The enthusiasm oozing out from Samantha, of Samantha Jones Designs, touched me incredibly. It's definitely catchy! When someone talks to you about their love of creating and the miles of ideas coming through that they just can't catch up with them - "too many ideas and not enough time to do them all" - and how life could be 24/7 full of designing and creating, it's bound to have an effect on the listener.

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Samantha is passionate about what she creates. She loves rich textures and vibrant colours and creating Photographic Designs and Polymer Clay pieces that reflect this. She had worked in the corporate world for 20 years and always had a creative outlet of one type or another. She discovered the medium of Polymer Clay and what began as a hobby turned into a passion. With her youngest child starting school in 2013, she decided to “seize the moment” and start her own small business – Samantha Jones Design, unique polymer clay jewellery and photographic designs.

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Samantha says -

Polymer clay is such a beautiful medium to work with. What you are able to create with it is limitless. I love jewellery and was always searching for something unique with rich colour and wonderful textures and I can incorporate it all – using clay.

Take a look at some of her gorgeous designs Here.

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Samantha Jones Design jewellery is available from :

Beach House Gallery Mentone
57 Beach Rd
Mentone
Victoria, Australia

Plus you can find her at various markets around Melbourne. She advertises where she'll be on her Facebook page. Pay her a visit and set a date to meet her at one her upcoming markets - you're sure to come away with a smile, a great feeling within ... and possibly one or two of her fabulous creations.

Well, the yearning to create has definitely been aroused in me. Although it hadn't left me entirely over the last few years, it definitely went on leave and is ready to come back. Thank you Samantha, it was great chatting with you at The Handmade Show.

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