Day of the Dead fabric postcards

I made these for an internet swap. They were embossed, then sanded black aluminum and then were stitched with sewing machine

Music fabric postcards

"Run" Postcard series

Resolution postcards

Run series fabric postcard

Creative Jump Start

Artist Nathalie Kalbach and 24 other artists provide 10 minute videos in January. Its so much fun! I was introduced to Creative Jump Start .So many different mixed media ideas and techniques!

If you would like to see free videos from previous years:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el5PThtFdnE CJS 2014
http://vimeo.com/55381075 CJS 2013
http://vimeo.com/33871362 CJS 2011
http://vimeo.com/111217761 Creative Jumpstart 2015.
If you are interested, Creative JumpStart 2015 25 videos for $25 . Videos are available through end of November 2015.

Another Annual Resolution!

Tried a new technique with threads from a book, Stitch Draw  by Rosie James. 

It was designed and cut in Make the Cut software. 

Materials include net, trims,and threads.

Glass blocks

Glass block lights..added vinyl, appliques and ribbons. One side is for the holidays and the other for winter.

Mistletoes!

Mistletoes! Created by stamping Alex's feet on fabric. 
The text and snow globe were added in Make the Cut software and printed on a transparency.
One of them was added to a previous Christmas quilt at the bottom left . 
The quilt was made with block swaps from the Ann Arbor Quilt Guild.
The quilt also includes hand quilted ornaments, "Twelve days of Christmas".

Creative Seasons Hot glue gun stamps/stencils

A wonderful demonstration on glue stamps by Kathy Schmidt. 

The technique uses a hot glue gun  to create a stamp between two Teflon sheets 

Place design under a Teflon sheet. Use the glue gun to trace the design on top of the Teflon sheet. Brayer to flatten glue. Print  with flat side of stamp. 

Load make up sponges with paint. Brayer over heavily painted stamp with another teflon sheet or wax paper on top . 

Mistakes can be cut out easily. Cool. Appears cloudy and rubber like. Ink or paint on back flat side. Use dollar store food cutting mats to roll paint on stencil. 

-Can also use it as a stencil by spraying around the design.   
-Can also mount on them on wood or garden knee pads. Draw the design on with hot glue and it glues on. 

-Can add paint to the glue design so you can see it. 

-Can also add more layers of glue to the same design to create a thicker design.-Can also use Silicone caulk to create these stamps but  needs to dry overnight. 
-Can use syringe to create design. Wash immediately.

Elmers  glue gel resist text, then paint or dye.

knitting pattern headband/hat byPatrice Smith :  "Calorimetry" 1 variegated skein of yarn !
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTcalorimetry.html

Painted Koi By Barbara Skimmin

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New Fibers

 Unusual materials including woven electronic cords, a ladder made of hot glue, drawer liners, organza, felt, hair rollers and wire. My favorite was the brick wall by Patricia Mink rich in textures. Excellent show through Dec 10 at 900 Oakwood, Ypsilanti.

Lighted glass block

Made this lighted glass block started with vinyl leaves. One side has a Thanksgiving theme and the other side has a Halloween theme. The view of the top of the block is the center picture. Just used Mod Podge to glue item.