Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Food Art
March 24, 2017

30 Blooming Flower Cakes for an Artfully Delicious Way to Welcome Spring

As of March 20, spring has officially sprung. The days are growing longer and the flowers will soon bloom, making it reason enough to celebrate this glorious time of year. Even if you’re now dealing with frigid temperatures, you can still enjoy the start of spring thanks to some artful sweet treats. Buttercream flower cakes are simultaneously beautiful and delicious, making them the perfect way to ring in March, April, May—or anytime!

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Art
March 23, 2017

Helpful Illustrations Define Feelings of Love That Have No English Translation

Love is a universal language, but sometimes, saying a simple “I love you” doesn’t accurately express what you really feel. In this way, the English language falls short of conveying your true emotions. Luckily, there’s a way to bridge the gap. We can adopt words from other cultures that aren’t translatable into English, but they mean what we’re trying to say.

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DIY
March 20, 2017

Discarded Rusty Old Pickup Truck Given New Life as a Creative Desk

For many folks, a desk is an important part of their work life. If that's the case, then why own a conventional piece of furniture when you can have a desk that was once a truck? Yes, you read that right. In one of the most creative desk DIYs we've seen, an old truck was given a new life in a cozy office. So, how exactly does someone turn a truck into a desk?

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Art
March 17, 2017

20+ Creative Tattoos that Transform Birthmarks into Clever Works of Art

Birthmarks are a common characteristic of our skin, but they're hardly consistent in how they look. Some are small and can be easily concealed while others are more prominently displayed. Because of this irregularity, it can cause a person to feel self conscious about their appearance. The trend of birthmark tattoos have become an unlikely way for people to have some fun—or completely cover up—their blemish.

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