I love to DIY!

So I have been working on 2 different scarves right now. They are both pretty basic but I am really trying to grasp the knit and purl stitch. I feel comfortable doing the knit stitch but purling and still a little difficult. So to go along with different knitting and textiles I've been thinking about creating small art pieces out of fabric. I want to cute out different patterns and stitch it onto larger pieces. Heck, I could even go crazy and add some buttons! Anyways here is a listing of different textile/fabric/DIY websites.

http://www.missmalaprop.com/- okay this has some great inspirations but it also supports New Orleans going green!

http://onefabrics.com/handcrafted2.asp?run_init=1- A great place to buy fabrics

http://decor8.blogspot.com- Is always my favorite place to look for design inspiration.



Okay I HAD to post this awesome etsy shop where you can get personalized stamps! How cute is that for cards?! I LOVE it!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5180519

Some great knitting blogs!

There's nothing more then I love then people who like to share their knowledge! Here are some amazing knitters. Enjoy and be inspired!

http://bestitched.typepad.com/bestitched/

http://biggeek.knitblog.com/blog/- wonderful blog and some fantastic pics of knits.

http://textilejunkie.com/- a great intro to different types of textiles...not just yarn.

http://seedstitch.blogspot.com/- great links to other blogs too!

http://mybooteeknits.blogspot.com/- this is my favorite blog.

Yay for Knitting!

Isn't this the cutest sweater?


Love this!

Yes, it is July, but you can knit any time of the year...not just in December. I am still a beginner when it comes to knitting but I get so much satisfaction from it. Right now I am on my 3rd scarf and thinking about moving on to hats. Here are some links to great knitting!

www.knitty.com - A hip site for chicks who knit

www.knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/scarves.php- this site lists loads of free patterns!

I am making a Promise!

Okay, so usually you make resolutions in January but I think its better to make resolutions twice a year. Since in July, the halfway point, I am making a new resolution to post on this blog at least once a week. Let's say each Sunday. The posts will be centered around artists that inspire me (and hopefully you too), techniques, lessons, and some of my work. I hope you enjoy my blog as much as I enjoy documenting great works of art!

I'd like to mention one of my new favorite artists and inspirations Stella Im Hultberg. Her website is
http://stellaimhultberg.com/.

Art class ideas!

All right, so while at work (I work in an art gallery) I ran into a couple of "altered art" artists! As we talked the woman explained that a friend of hers is an art teacher and each year she collects chairs. These chairs she usually finds in thrift stores, junk yards, or garage sales (for cheap to nothing). Then once a year she has her students refurbish the chairs and paint a neat design on them! Then (this is the best idea) they auction them off to raise money for the art department! This could be turned into a whole unit! Just thought I would share this idea with other art teachers!

By the way....I tried making Tahini-battered Tofu and it came out ok. The batter didn't stick too well to the tofu...Maybe more egg? I might try it again and see what happens.

Get ready New Orleans!

So I booked the flight! It's official, I'm going to New Orleans! I am pretty excited since I am going for an Art Education conference, my first ever. I will be sure to take tons of pics and plan on visiting music venues and art galleries. I've never been and hope its as amazing as it was before Katrina.

I am making an alphbet book that uses art styles and periods. It should be pretty neato and I'll be sure to post pics when its finished! An example is A is for Abstract, B is for Bauhaus, C is for Cubism. Cute idea for art teachers I think. It would even be a good book making project for students. Each page could even be done in that style. Like squares and blocks for cubism! Looking forward to starting this new project:-)

I did it!

I made Vegan Quiche and it was good! I was so surprised since I am really not a patient cook. It was sauted veggies (green peppers, mushrooms, green onions) in blended tofu. Delicious. I bought some veggie cheese too...but its nothing like the real thing. I don't miss the meat but the dairy thats another story..if anyone knows any good cheese substitutes let me know:-) I'll try to post the quiche recipie, I got it from fatfree vegan...I think its one of my links.