lost and found

In the same vein as the last post, this vintage-esque necklace was created. Using vintage beads and a handsewn yo-yo (traditional quilt pattern) made from vintage fabrics. 

More on the yo-yo here.

collage styling

Sometimes you just need something new for an outfit. Or sometimes you just need to practice that creativity. But going through things you already own can product some of the most spectacular results.

The necklace pictured is made with a vintage strand of pink plastic beads, vintage buttons, vintage broach and a satin ribbon.

I first put the plastic beads around my neck and then put the ribbon around as well, but gathered it to one side of the strand and then tied it in a bow. From then, all that was needed was a few interesting items. The vintage buttons were safety pinned on, and the broach pinned to the fabric and the beads. Lastly, the little cream hair clip for a pop of interest.

Quick, easy and interesting....This method can be remade for an endless amount of looks.

Happy Square Root Day.

(no, i didn't know this off-hand. thank you to multiple facebook status updates from friends)

art for the day

 "Art is the desire of man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in." -amy lowell

As an artist, I am always fascinated by textures, colors and details of interest. And I find it impossible not to express how I "see", whether it be through clothing, written word or a painting. 

I think it is important to feel the world around us and see the beauty it and enjoy our given talent of creating things ourselves. 

Whenever possible, I encourage those around me to "save". Save their thoughts by jotting down a picture, a few phrases, a memory. By keeping what inspires you, you will grow.