Crafts

April 18, 2023

Illustrator Uses Embroidery Skills to Create Adorable Custom Pet Portraits

Illustrator Sara Barnes has found a unique medium to bring her illustrations to life—thread. What started out as a way to incorporate new materials into collages she was creating has transformed into a unique way to provide people with images of their pets. Embroidered portraits of cats and dogs are her bread and butter, but Barnes is a versatile illustrator who knows how to use thread to create any image she can dream up.

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April 9, 2023

Intricate Cutouts Capture the Delicate Durability of Nature With a Single Sheet of Paper

We normally think of paper as a delicate material, but Maude White demonstrates its durability through her series of paper cutouts. The self-taught artist carves into single sheets of paper and creates numerous cuts and perforations until she achieves intricate portraits of plants and animals that are as dainty as they are awe-inspiring. Currently based in the Hudson Valley of New York, White has been honing her craft for over a decade.

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March 23, 2023

12 Quick and Easy Spring Crafts for the Whole Family To Get Creative

Spring is here, and what better way to brush away the winter cobwebs than with some fresh new projects? Crafting during this time of year is always fun. After all, you've got warm weather and fresh blooms as inspiration for your art activities! Need some help to start making? These quick and easy crafts can be done in minutes. They're fun for the whole family (including toddlers and big kids)

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My Modern Met

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