19
Jun
2013

All colours of Angie Wiggins

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All colours of Angie Wiggins

Angie Wiggins is an American artist who obtained her BFA in fine crafts from James Madison University and has been an artist for over 30 years. Over those years, she has taken workshops in many different media from internationally known craftspeople such as Kathleen Dustin, Celie Fago, Tim McCreight, Layne Goldsmith, Robert Dancik,and Gwen Gibson. With all that wealth of influence, Angie herself has taught workshops at the Virginia Museum and at the Handworkshop (now known as the Visual Arts Center).

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12
Jun
2013

Katrin Moye’s Ceramic Art

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Katrin Moye’s Ceramic Art

Katrin Moye is a ceramic artist and she specialises in making tableware using the traditional technique of slip painting on earthenware.  Her pattern designs are based on memories of her childhood in the 1970′s. She is inspired by everyday items she remember from the time such as wallpaper, picture books and cushions.  Katrin has developed her patterns on the simplified natural motifs found in design from this period as well as in the 1950s and 1960s.

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04
Jun
2013

Origami

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Origami

Origami is the best known of all papercrafts, perhaps because it is the easiest to define and because most of us have done a little of it as children. Its strict rules permit no cutting, no gluing and no decoration of the paper: the sheet may only be folded. However, rules are there to be broken, ans many non-origami paper artists also use basic folding techniques in their work.

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24
May
2013

Homemade Birthday Invitations

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Homemade Birthday Invitations

Planning to throw a birthday party for one of your kids? Invite all your kid’s friends, classmates and all of your relatives with simple handmade birthday invitations. This will give a unique impression to the guests that you will be inviting over to celebrate one of the most important events in a person’s life.

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11
May
2013

Fabric Beads Necklace for Mother’s Day

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Fabric Beads Necklace for Mother’s Day

There’s nothing like the a nice handmade jewellery present for Mother’s Day change. Maybe this special day can get you in the mood for a new jewellery project. Here is an easy project of making the fabric beads necklace which will help you to create an unique gift. From funky, bold colours and flower vintage style to cotton stripy beads and more, this will help you to be creative.

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24
Apr
2013

Making Your Own Furniture

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Making Your Own Furniture

Making your own furniture could be a long process. Though it can take a great deal of time to design and produce your own pieces,  the challenge is quite enjoyable. It is possible to design the exact piece that you are interested in and then make it to the exact specifications. That means you can make the exact piece of furniture that you ever wanted. In short, if you dream it, it can be made.

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07
Apr
2013

The World of Artist Trading Cards

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The World of Artist Trading Cards

Artist Trading Cards (ATC) are miniature works of art created on 2 ½ x 3 ½ inches cards. They are totally original expressions of an individual’s craft or artistic bent and were the brainwave of a Swiss artist called Vanci Stirnemann, artist-in-residence, at Calgary’s The New Gallery. He wanted to produce a catalogue in playing-card format to document work in the gallery but because of printing costs were so prohibitive, the project was shelved until 1996.

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03
Apr
2013

Biblical Quilt Patterns

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Biblical Quilt Patterns

Bible stories and religious symbols have inspired artists in all media through the ages. Many of the 19th century quilters knew few other stories than those they heard in church and at the family Bible reading. Adam and Eve, Noah’s Ark, and other famous biblical tales are the subjects of a number of quilts. Some have sober designs, others are lighthearted, in the manner of colourful illustrations for children’s Bible stories.

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02
Apr
2013

The World of Candles

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The World of Candles

Candles have been around for many, many years, but it was not too long ago that candles were just a means of getting some light in a room when the power went out, and they were a necessity for such emergencies. Nowadays, the role of candles has changed. Some are beautiful works of art which it seems a shame to light, others are a custom scented candle lit and used for relaxation purposes, with their perfume permeating the air.

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25
Mar
2013

Easter Traditions on the Budget

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Easter Traditions on the Budget

Every year parents scramble to find just the right Easter gift. Will it be the sports, Barbie or Lego Easter basket? Will you need to run around the shops to find a good deal on latest toys? Does your child want the new electronic gadget? When did Easter gifts become so expensive? The average family has 2.4 children and Easter gifts can break a budget in a hurry. Here are some wonderful Easter creating ideas that won’t break the bank. And your children will love it!

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