love this sewn journal. it's fantastic how you can use your sewing machine like an artist's pen. i've yet to try this. maybe someday ... until then, i'm full of appreciation Susie LaFond. Check our her flickr photostream by clicking on the photo caption.
Chronicle of the joys of a crafty lifestyle while trying to be a good wife and mom. My husband and I collaborate on mixed metal/media jewelry + we just closed on a storefront in the historic district of Wayne, MI, a suburb of Detroit. Grand opening planned for fall 2015. We'll keep you posted on our progress here! View our etsy shops, Helium Studio and Post and Helium Vintage.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
sweet stitching
sharing this precious piece today! Mindy Lacefield thoughtfully combines original art with tattered, feminine textiles. check out her etsy shop full of prints, original art and more.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Captivated by hens teeth's handbag
I love how hens teeth composes her birds. What a fantastic little bag!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
sweetly distressed ATC
I love this distressed Artist's Trading Card (ATC) by thekathrynwheel. It includes a collection of "inchies" (1" squares) that are often combined to make a piece of art. Here's more info about inchies from craftster.org. It's got me itching for inchies!
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Roben-Marie Smith's work ...
... so inspirational. i *will* get out my paints and pens and papers, i *will* get out my paints and pens and papers ...
Adoring mixed media tonight
Artists on flickr are inspiring me to explore mixed media again. Sweet little notebook by Pretty Arty.







