Embroidery

February 23, 2018

15+ Creative Online Classes to Spark Your Imagination This Week

There’s a thrill you get from learning something new, and without school, that exhilaration is gone. In your adult years, it might seem like the only way to gain new skills is to sign up for an expensive continuing education class. But there’s a much easier—and more convenient—way to learn how to draw or take the perfect photograph. Creative online learning, through sites like Craftsy and CreativeLive, offer instruction from expert teachers.

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February 14, 2018

Delightful 3-Piece Rings Turn Into Adorable Animals When Worn At Once

Thailand-based brand Mary Lou is known for its one-of-a-kind series of three-piece animal ring sets. With a focus on “fun, free-spirited, and fashionable” design, the company has created a mesmerizing menagerie of adjustable animal jewelry. This collection contains creatures from all walks of life, including an elegant crane, a cuddly sloth, and a foraging squirrel in search of a snack. Each unique piece of statement jewelry is composed of three rings.

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January 28, 2018

Meet William Morris: The Most Celebrated Designer of the Arts & Crafts Movement

Elegant swirls of vines, flowers, and leaves in perfect symmetry, William Morris’ iconic patterns are instantly recognizable. Designed during the 1800s, Morris’ woodblock-printed wallpaper designs were revolutionary for their time, and can still be found all over the world, printed for furniture upholstery, curtains, ceramics, and even fashion accessories. But do you know the history of how they came to be?

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January 23, 2018

Exquisite Paper Wreaths Promote Equality with Empowering Words

With a preference for paper and a focus on feminism, Kansas-based creative Grace D. Chin creates art that is as exquisite as it is empowering. Though formally trained in printmaking, Chin's “craft roots” are evident in her growing collection of handmade wreaths. What started as an imaginative art project has blossomed into a creative call for equality by pairing crepe paper flowers with powerful phrases. Chin carefully crafts the ring-shaped foundation for each piece using floral wire.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.