It seems that my most popular projects on this blog are those that I have created literally from trash. Take Sally the Seahorse constructed from scraps of driftwood collected on […]
Tag: blueandwhite
Icosahedron Decor
Yikes, that is a big word in the title of this post and if it has you confused, a Icosahedron is a 20 sided geometric solid. Nothing too confusing about […]
Paper Mache Bird Tutorial
Spring is in the air and the birds are chirping, but not this one sat next to my driftwood planter. He is made of paper mache (or is it papier […]
Shibori Drawstring Bag
Early summer saw me go berserk with Indigo dye and Shibori folding techniques but I have yet to take my gorgeous fabric and do anything major with it … except […]
Blue and White Tin Can Art Project
Give me a tin can, a scrap of plain fabric and a pot of blue ink and I have a weird compulsion to make something! Start with a clean tin […]
Shibori Tie Dye Folding Techniques
Earlier this week I shared with you my fun with Shibori tie dying and promised I would show you how I created each design …so here we go Quarters Place […]
Shibori Tie Dying Loveliness!
Today I am sporting blue fingers, it is worth it! The culprit … dabbling with Shibori- tie dying with natural indigo. I bought this kit back in January and having […]
Sashiko Squares
Dear Chicago House, I have been dabbling with a needle, white thread and blue fabric …. look at the loveliness that has resulted! This type of embroidery is called Sashiko […]
DIY Decorated Easter Eggs
You know by now how much I like color and spotting the first colorful peep of a daffodil in the garden this morning was something to celebrate…is Spring finally on […]
Getting Creative with Sharpies
Dear Chicago House, I have been doing some house keeping on Creative in Chicago this week, and it seems only when looking back on past posts themes pop up. In […]