Crafts

February 22, 2021

These Miniature Paper Plants Look Just Like Their Living Companions, No Water Required

Do you struggle to keep your houseplants alive? If so, perhaps you're better off caring for one crafted from paper. UK-based artist Antara (of Craftifact) creates miniature replicas of popular houseplants that look just like the real deal. One tip though: these potted beauties don’t need water. “I was passionate about crafting and sketching since my very early childhood,” Antara tells My Modern Met.

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February 18, 2021

Beautiful Embroidery Captures Stunning Star Trails With Shimmering Beads

Nature is a constant source of inspiration for many artists, and Russian creative Ksenia Zimenko is no exception. She captures the beauty of mountains, waterfalls, trees, and sunsets with bead embroidery designs that shimmer when the light hits them. Depending on the size of the design and the amount of detail she wants to achieve, Zimenko can spend several weeks on one piece.

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February 14, 2021

Start Stitching Bead Embroidery With This Essential Supply List and Helpful Tutorials

Beading is typically thought of as a form of jewelry, but it has also proven to be a great material for making 2D art. At its best, countless tiny beads come together to form one incredible image with a shimmery surface and tactile appeal. You too can create your own bead embroidery art and express yourself in all of the glittering colors and varieties that it has to offer. Bead art has existed for centuries.

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January 30, 2021

3D Embroideries Recreate the Lush Beauty of Nature With an Enchanting Twist

Tiny worlds stitched in thread come to life in Moscow-based artist Rosa Andreeva’s whimsical embroideries. Using techniques dating from as far back as the 16th century, she combines a variety of materials and stitching methods to achieve a dense, three-dimensional feel to her lush creations. Flowers bloom from cracked teacups of silk, gossamer threads form delicate cobwebs, and curious woven creatures inspect their quaint environment.

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My Modern Met

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