I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…

I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…

Create marbleized Easter eggs everyone will love by following this step-by-step tutorial. You'll need blown-out eggs and a homemade dye mixture to make this Easter craft.

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I have an entire folder of wonderful vintage magazine paper doll scans, which I will post over the next couple of weeks. They're all amazing.

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2018 Topic 1: ATCs Mary Watkin Hi everyone, Darcy here to spend New Year's Eve with you. I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas week with families and friends. Of course we have also had round up week, looking back over some of the incredible blog post inspiration from the past year. It has been lovely and relaxing to curl up with a blog post and a chocolate or two. I have recently been converted to gin and may have had several plum and vanilla mixes, they were especially lovely. So onto our first challenge of the year. As usual we change things up slightly each year, and so to kick off the year we will have a month long challenge. We are going to be sharing so much inspiration with you and so many new products that we need a month to fir it all in. We have also changed the prize for now, and will be giving away the much sought after PaperArtsy aprons to challenge winners. Barbara Yaya ATC's, I am sure you have all heard of them if not made some, but for those new to these mini pieces of art here is a little background information. ATC stands for Artist Trading Card, these have been around since the late 1990's, so they are a relatively young form of art. Though other forms of collectable cards have been around for over 120 yrs. A Swiss artist, M.Vänçi Stirnemann, was having a huge exhibition of his artworks which were all tiny pieces, the same size as baseball cards. At the end of the exhibition people were encouraged to swap their own art for one in the exhibition, this developed into a trading project. Anyone, from any walk of life, or skill level could take part. The most important part of the ATC project was that the cards were traded and not sold. Within a few weeks of this Swiss project ending other artists had set up more trading sessions in Canada, and from there it became a phenomenon that spread around the world. There are dedicated websites with galleries and forums just for chatting about ATCs. The flower cards below were all on the Illustrated ATCs website. Some people confuse ATCs with ACEOs, the latter stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals, these cards can be sold, and that is the major difference between the two. One can be sold and the other should be freely traded. Besides being given away, there is a standard size for ATCS, that is 3.5 inches by 2.5 inches (64mm by 89mm). This is smaller than most playing card decks. Here is a great template that shows an easy way to get the maximum number of ATCs from one sheet of A4 card wwith very little wastage. Mirkwood Designs ATC's can be any theme, any colour, any medium, literally anything goes, however they tend to be fairly flat as they are often mailed out. It is also easier to store them if they are not too chunky. The following two cards both have embellishments but you can see they do not add too much bulk. An ATC does not need to be paper or card, it can be fabric, just adhere to the size guidelines. Quilting Arts This one has such fabulous textures and layers, fabric, stamping, embossing, old paper, what is not to love. Belinda Spencer Anything goes, what will be your chosen theme? I especially love the simplicity of this doodled flower with text. Arts for All These cards have such lovely blended qualities over the torn paper edges. If you like the distressed look then these are for you. These are done on playing cards, so not strictly ATCs, but there isn't much difference in size. Claudia Neubacher Some people like to round off the corners of their ATC's. Anne Kristine More mixed media, stamping and layering. I love the eye peeking out from the butterfly. Kelly Hoering Mostly artists will make a set of cards in one theme, they will keep one from the set and trade the rest. All traded cards should be numbered on the back, and should also have a title and the date and the artists name and contact details on the back. Magda Bolinksa A minimalist set now from our own Ellen Vargo, these could be traded as is or built upon. Ellen Vargo These ones are so yummy, the gorgeous colours that pop, the sniped paper feathers, the painty, corrugated texture in the background and the tiny words and number embellishments. April Marie Cole These birds are so bright and pretty, they were fussy cut from scrapbooking paper, the artist had added such interesting layers beneath them. Terhi Koskinen This set comes from a theme that is just 'yellow' , a lemon and a yellow frog are amongst others on her blog. Your theme does not need to be complicated, a simple colour is enough. Sally Rose Sally Rose This one really caught my eye, the image is a simple vintage photo, but how clever is the hinged, acetate door. Arte Banale A small paper clay heart adds subtle dimension to this set. Katja These great zendangles are simple but very effective, it is all about the variations in length and pops of colour. John Bloodworth This is possibly my favourite, because .. well just look at her, so weird lol Karen deWalt This set looks to have been influenced by zettilogy, what are your influences? do you have a favourite artist or song or book? any of these things could inspire a set. Illustrated ATCs.com These cards have been done in a Tim Holtz style, these really stood out as the stamping is so crisp and clear. when working on such a small scale it is important to keep stamping as clear as possible, always use the right ink for your surface. Redanne There was so much inspiration, but I couldn't pass by these wonderful creations. I love the humour in them. Rosie Schirrmeister Once you have your ATCS made you need somewhere to store them and to store your swaps, you can buy plastic pockets for trading cards and keep them in a binder, but there are some fab handmade storage ideas out there. Of course you can just pop them onto a book ring and hang them in your studio rather than hide them away. Stephanie Ackerman I do really like this box though , it is filled with small envelopes to hold the ATCs, this could be made to match your cards or to match the decor of your room. Anjuli Johnson I hope that has inspired you, I pinned so many cards, it was hard to choose. One sheet of A4 card will give you 10 ATC blanks, so pull out a sheet and get cracking. We would love to see what you make, and if you feel inspired why not swap your cards with other people. Don't forget to follow Darcy and Leandra's Pinterest boards if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! I am really looking forward to seeing what you create over the next 2 weeks! ~ Darcy Our creative team love to read your comments so much, so please take time to let them know you've been inspired! You must complete step 1 AND 2 to be entered into the draw. To join our challenge: 1. Leave a comment on the Topic Introduction Post and go in the draw to win a PaperArtsy Apron. 2. Make something arty relevant to the topic, and link your creation from any social URL (eg. Instagram, Pinterest, Blog Post etc) sharing your original make to this challenge page. The current topic link Topic 1: ATC's will close 17:00 (London Time) Sunday, 4th February 2018, and the winner will be announced 2 hours later at 19:00. (Please note the challenge is 1 month long due to significant new Product news during January) All links go in the draw to win a PaperArtsy creative apron. Please make sure we can contact you as a prize winner - it helps if you share your contact info from the platform you opt to use. Good Luck! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

I recently rediscovered the charm of little paper flexagons, known in the cardmaking world as never-ending or infinity cards. I find it fascinating to unfold each page, revealing the card maker’s vision beneath, until I magically end up back where I started. Infinity cards also make an ideal mixed-media substrate. I use them to make…

This Lady Cat done by Evelyn Gathings seems like she is looking up at someone with love in her eyes. The outfit is wonderful and look at the tea tray with fruit bowl and towel. This lady always di…

In this case, wood means heavy cardboard. This is a lovely and unusual set, and Betty Campbell is one of my favorite paper doll artists.

Art that tells a story is compelling, interesting, and engaging. This guest post from Cathy Nichols, author of Storytelling Art Studio, shows an easy and fun way to create a small artwork that relates your unique story. ~ Jeannine One of my favorite ways to use storytelling in art is to create an altered book…

I love this picture, it reminds me of me when I first used to sew my dolls clothes, I've had a love of sewing ever since! The artist is Linda Edgerton.

Create a pretty card using yarn and paper scraps. These cards are wonderful for birthdays, Mother's Day, thank-you's, or just to say hi.

Debe ser que pasar el jueves haciendo manualidades con Guillermo de Art Attack o impartir cuatro cursos en la feria DIY Show este fin de semana, me ha despertado mi olvidada pasión por hacer cosas yo misma y sorprender a los niños. En el blog Agusyornet.com he encontrado una preciosidad a la que le sobran los comentarios:

Dina Wakley, our featured artist of the month, shares a multitude of mixed-media techniques and tips in all of her work for creating expressive art. Here are a few of our favorites.

Since graduating in Textiles from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1999, Jennifer Collier has been working as an artist. She undertakes […]

Set of 4 Norwegian Paper bunad dolls. Size of each is 9"x12". Printed on card stock. Shipping is included in the price.

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Fold an origami dress and coat for Easter, parties or room decorations. This is a post about learning to fold an origami dress and coat.

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Learn how to create a custom romantic art journal that you can fill with all of your favorite art journaling techniques.

Last week I showed you the start of a little piece inspired by an article I read in Quilting Arts Magazine. Some colour had been added at that point........then after lots and lots of stitching, even more colour was applied. I decided it might be fun to incorporate this week's CPP word, #217 "Pen".........so I took out a black Micron pen and doodled on the piece. I have been discussing the idea of a collaborative effort, using crows as subject matter with a friend and fellow quilter, she challenged me to do a "Crow"Flake.....I do love a challenge! this is what it looked like before it was unfolded Linking to Nina-Maries Off the Wall Fridays

After much um-ing and ah-ing I've finally managed to get my first dress completed. It all started off rather badly but I kind of like the end result! I plan to back my dresses with a page of text and hang a mini price tag with the date on each one. I still haven't managed to do anything more to my box/cupboard and I think it'll be part of the ongoing project (to do list...) I made some paper ruffles and added some lace circles and vintage buttons. The background needed a good going over with antique ink and some metallics to tone down the colour To create the background I gessoed some card, rollered on some acrylic and stamped randomly, I then spent the next hour trying to get rid of the pink! I've no idea why I put it there in the first place, just one of those things! There are now five of us in the monthly 'Dress Up? challenge and I'll post links as soon as the other gals have their creations on show.

Welcome to Dress Up in September! This month I had so many ideas although very few of them actually saw any action! Since making my Asian journal in Carole's online class, I've been on the look out for variations on this theme and I eventually decided on a dress with a hint of the Far East. I like the gentler colours and of course I went with my favourite blue/greens. I don't tend to use a lot of pink in my work but I love this combination. I started by attaching a backing paper and added paint, netting and scraps. I couldn't resist a little beady eye for each fish! I glued on a tree cut from a paper serviette then added some gathered ribbon flowers with a bead centre. I was recently asked about the wardrobes and if we're going to feature them at any stage, so... my challenge is this, try to have your wardrobe or box completed in time to post a picture with your November dress (you have two months!) if we leave it any longer than that then they'll never get done! well, mine certainly won't! Once again a super special thank you to all of you still playing along, nine dresses and counting!! superb!

Eredetileg egy új sorozatot akartam indítani a blogon, sk készített babaházbútorok leírásával, csupa otthon megtalálható alapanyagból. De mint láttátok, hosszú ideig nem jutott időm alkotni - ezért aztán amikor végre lett lehetőségem készíteni valamit, persze, hogy elkapott a gépszíj, és az eredetileg tervezett kis puffok mellé hirtelen lett íróasztal, asztal és könyvespolc is. Így aztán valószínű, hogy nem sorozat lesz belőle, hanem csak egy-két önálló bejegyzés, én pedig elmélkedhetek az önuralom kívánatosságáról :-) Kanapét, kandallót, kisszekrényt és étkezőbútorokat már készítettem korábban, szintén semmiségekből, ezek azóta is használatban vannak, nagy megbecsültségnek örvendve. Az új inspiráció onnan jött, hogy miután számtalan, raklapból készített házi bútorcsodát láttam itt-ott, szöget ütött a fejembe az, hogy ha a raklapdeszka mini verzióját elő lehetne állítani, ugyanígy el lehetne készíteni ezeket a bútorokat miniben, azaz bababútor-méretben is - innentől pedig csak egy lépés volt ráébredni, hogy gyógyszertári kedvenceim, a nyelvlapocok (faspatulák) tulajdonképpen tökéletesen alkalmasak a feladatra. Így aztán nekikezdtem a bútorgyártásnak, és tényleg nehéz volt elszakadni a berendezésgyártástól - szerencse, hogy az erre fordítható idő több mint véges volt. Elsőként a könyvespolc készült el. Kiindulásként tehát gyógyszertári nyelvlapocokat használtam, amelyek nagyjából minden patikában beszerezhetők - egy doboz 500 Ft körül van, de ebből temérdek sok bútor kijön, nemcsak ennyi, mint amennyiről én írok. A könyvespolc hátlapjához négy spatulának egyenesre vágtam az alját. A polcokhoz akkora darabokat vágtam (egy nagyobb, erős, éles ollóval egyébként simán formára-méretre nyisszanthatóak ezek a falapok), amelyeknek a hossza a hátlap teljes szélességével megegyezett. Ragasztáshoz végig pillanatragasztó gélt használtam, kedvencemet, a Loctite gélt - sűrű, nem folyik, egyetlen pici tubus nagyon sok ragasztásra elegendő, és tökéletesen stabilan rögzít bármit, gyakorlatilag láthatatlanul. (De lehet persze ragasztópisztolyt is használni.) Egymás mellé helyeztem tehát a hátlapként szolgáló négy spatulát, és ezekre nyomtam a "polcok" egyik beragasztózott hosszanti oldalát. A könyvespolcnak persze oldalfalak is kellettek - ezekhez két további, egyik végén levágott spatula szükségeltetett, amelyeket szintén ragasztóval rögzítettem. Már csak festeni kellett - krémszínű akrilfestéket választottam ehhez. Ezen a könyvespolcon aztán annyira felbátorodtam, hogy úgy gondoltam, nekilátok egy íróasztal elkészítésének is. :-) Ehhez ugyanúgy a faspatulák kellettek, illetve két gyufásdoboz, a tervezett fiókokhoz: A két gyufásdobozt az oldaluknál egymáshoz ragasztottam. Spatulavégekből mindkét oldalra asztallábakat ragasztottam: A közöttük lévő résbe pedig a leeső részekből odaillő darabkát vágtam. A gyufásdobozok alsó részét is befedtem méretre vágott spatuladarabokkal. Ezután következett az asztallap - ehhez három hosszabb spatuladarabot vágtam. Extraként felső kis polccal is elláttam az íróasztalt, mert ilyet én is mindig szerettem volna :-) És persze végül az egész asztalt lefestettem. Utolsó simításként a gyufásdobozok fiókjai végére lyukat fúrtam, és két Milton-kapoccsal kialakítottam a fiókgombokat. Úgy gondoltam, ehhez a stílusú szobaberendezéshez jól jönne egy-két kis puff is.Nemrég megleptem magam egy darab Tilda-anyaggal (új mánia!!), és teljesen egyértelmű volt, hogy vagy ebből lesz a puff, vagy semmiből. Az ülőkék alapjául tejesdoboz-kupakokat gondoltam használni, így ezeket készítettem elő: Vastag kartonlapon körberajzoltam a műanyag kupakot, majd persze ki is vágtam: A kartonkörök közepét átlyukasztottam: Mindegyik kartonkörre egy-egy vattapamacsot ragasztottam. A textilből akkora darabokat vágtam, amelyek bőven túllógtak a kartonkörön - ezeket rá is helyeztem az anyagdarabokra, a vattás résszel lefelé. Az anyagszéleket felhajtottam, és szorosan összeöltögettem - így a másik oldalon egy gömbölyű pufftetőt kaptam. Ezen a ponton kapott értelmet a kartonkörbe vágott lyuk: az összevarrt hátoldalba szúrtam a tűt, és többször fel-le öltöttem a lyukon keresztül - így alakult ki a "felnőtt" puffok közepén rendszerint látható mélyedés. A kartonpapírból vágtam egy akkora csíkot, amelyik pontosan körbeérte a tejesdobozkupakot, és szélességében is éppen befedte. Ezt a papírcsíkot aztán egy, a mintás anyagból vágott hosszú darab közepére ragasztottam (papírragasztó stift ehhez tökéletes): Az alsó-felső széleket visszahajtottam, ragasztással rögzítettem. Már csak össze kellett állítani a puffot: a felső részt a kupakra ragasztottam (a nyitott oldalára), az anyaggal bevont kartoncsíkot pedig a kupak oldalára. A még puffosabb jellegért egy darabka pékzsineget is körbevezettem az ülőke oldalán. Így már el is fogadnám nagyban :-) Már csak egy kisasztalt kellett készíteni, ha már puffok vannak - ez is a spatulák segítségével készült. Az asztallap így állt össze: És egy régi, viseltes építőkockát ragasztottam az asztallap alá lábként. Már csak le kellett festenem ezt is, és az első körös bababútorok ezzel elkészültek. Azt persze nem tudom, második kör mikor lesz, de tervben van még állóóra, zongora és varrógépasztalka is - már csak az idő kellene, ami szükségeltetik mindehhez... :-)

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