Yesterday I talked about a magazine that I am getting from the UK... I also wanted to mention a magazine that has some really beautiful designs in it. The magazine Parchment Craft Magazine. I also see mentioned a magazine - Hobbyjournall (Dutch). I've seen them both on-line; but have not gotten a prescription as of yet.
Hobbyjournall is full of great card making ideas, including stitching patterns by designers such as Ann, Chrissie and Sjaak, Beading designs Iris folding and much, much more. Even though this magazine is written in Dutch, the stitching patterns and various templates (with many coloured pictures) are sufficient to enable you to make many of the beautiful cards.
World-newspapers - craft magazines has quite a lot of magazines to consider such as All American Crafts Publishing, Inc. and they carry Paper Creations™.... Get inspired! HERE are a few projects from Paper Creations and ideas to get you started. Each project comes with complete instructions and material list.
There is so much to see if you surf the Internet! So take some downtown and have some FUN jumping from one site to nother...you might even make some web-friends! Who knows what you or I might discover...
The Crafters Fair Online
Activity Village
I listed "Activity Village" because I use a lot of coloring pages for my paper piecing patterns...you just need to let your imagination flow. If you are making a child's card...include a maze or some other paper game. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy...I always say that when it comes to art/crafts there are no mistakes! just new opportunities to do something a different way. My biggest "soap box" is that we need to teach our children crafts/art!!! It is so important for brain development, hand-eye coordination and so forth. The Artsz.org has a great list of 20 reasons why art is import to children.
I think taking a good class is important too. Classes are nice for hands-on and if you have questions. Classes are also a great time to gather with friends or make new ones. One always comes out feeling a sense of accomplishment after taking a class. There are so many out there so choose wisely! Or perhaps you could gather up some of your friends and have a class - every one takes a turn at teaching something. What fun...of course, you would need to bring in some yummy treats too!
Activity Village
I listed "Activity Village" because I use a lot of coloring pages for my paper piecing patterns...you just need to let your imagination flow. If you are making a child's card...include a maze or some other paper game. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy...I always say that when it comes to art/crafts there are no mistakes! just new opportunities to do something a different way. My biggest "soap box" is that we need to teach our children crafts/art!!! It is so important for brain development, hand-eye coordination and so forth. The Artsz.org has a great list of 20 reasons why art is import to children.
I think taking a good class is important too. Classes are nice for hands-on and if you have questions. Classes are also a great time to gather with friends or make new ones. One always comes out feeling a sense of accomplishment after taking a class. There are so many out there so choose wisely! Or perhaps you could gather up some of your friends and have a class - every one takes a turn at teaching something. What fun...of course, you would need to bring in some yummy treats too!
Has anyone looked at Hulu yet?...I just might have to check it out; it might become another new venue of inspiration!
'til next time,
Con
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