Oct

1

Cooking up Creativity

October 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Cooking is one of the few creative activities that I engage in pretty much everyday. However, I realized recently that somewhere along the line I stopped giving cooking the respect it deserves.
I have always enjoyed cooking but I guess my children—over time—with their penchant for the bland and the familiar, ate away at […]

Jul

30

Creatively Practical Painting

July 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

[-process, painting-]

Mama and baby gables

Originally uploaded by nuanc.

Hi all! I took some time off from posting during July. It’s been good to get outside and away from the computer. One of the things I’ve been doing is painting—but not my usual kind.
We are finishing […]

Jun

30

paper-making

June 30, 2007 | 1 Comment

[-craft, tutorial-]
Making handmade paper is an artform. In the hands of an experienced artist, the paper can be thin and smooth, molded to wonderful shapes or scenes and made into elaborate sculptures and vessels.
However, the good news is that making paper is just as rewarding for a beginner.
Last summer, I finally—after many years […]

Jun

18

Heritage Art

June 18, 2007 | 1 Comment

[-fiber art, alterations-]

mormors syskrin grandmothers sewingbox

Originally uploaded by gunnels.

This morning’s inspiration comes from Gunnel Svensson of Sweden. She posted this lovely sampler to the flickr Practically Creative pool. It’s made of things from her grandmother’s sewing box.
What treasures!
What […]