Alrighty, so you’ve probably noticed I fell off the face of the planet, ONCE AGAIN. My apologies again. Here’s a quick list of things I’ve been working on which you’ll get to see now (or super super soon)!
- My own artist website! I’m super excited to be able to share this with you guys! I’ve been working the bugs out, and hile it’s still not perfect, it’s to a point where I am ready to show everyone! So take a look and leave a comment telling me what you think!
- A book! No really! I’m making a small artist book which will most likely end up in an edition of TWO ONLY. The concept is based off of a dream where the narator builds a ship and travels to the moon and discovers the ruins of a lost civilization. It’s got a lot of cool art stuff in it including six photogravures, cyanotypes, line drawings and poetry. The editions will be finished on April 30, and will make an appearance online shortly after!
- I’m also working on making custom books for the store which will have blank pages and can be used as a sketchbook, journal, diary, gift, etc. Blog post to come as soon as those become available!
Alright, so let’s get underway with this post! This week I’ve been super crafty, so let’s get rolling on the awesomeness I’ve found in the online DIY world:
1) Book Making Tutorial by James Darrow
No pic for this one because this tutorials is already one GIANT pic. I don’t want to cheat James out of the credit he deserves for this tutorial, so take a look at his page and be amazed. Whether or not you have the time, money or skill to do this, it’s still really cool to see how exactly a book IS made.
Super cute, super easy DIY to get your phone off the ground while it’s plugged in charging. Gonna make my own with the next empty bottle I have so the cat stops knocking my phone onto the ground!
3) Repurposed Picture Frames DIY
This is a great way to show off photos, drawings or what not using a thrifted picture frame, or even one you have laying around the house already. I’m always looking for an excuse to buy cool thrifted frames but can never justify it unless it suits my art perfectly. This is gonna be a great way to tell myself it’s ok!
4) DIY Dress from Talk2thetrees
Now this won’t be for those of you who hate sewing or can’t sew without the use of a pattern, but for those of you up to the challenge, talktothetrees has this DIY on how to make your own dress for $6!
5) Side French Braid Tutorial from lovemaegan
As my hair starts returning to near its old length, I’m finding it possible to style in some braids. While my hair is nowhere near longenough to do this style, I think it’s absolutely lovely and will end up over wearing it once I can.
6) Easy DIY Necklace/Key Holder
Getting thrifty. Seriously. There are so many way to repurpose all the crazy knick knacks you’ll find in a thriftstore!
Now realizing it was a waste of money to buy that hamper! Get your spring clean on with a super quick, ONE MINUTE tutorial on how to make this hamper.
Have a great weekend and get crafty!
-Mel
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