Creative projects often develops into new projects – this is also the case with my paper patchwork project. Back in January I made cards with paper patchwork using recycled paper. The cards developed into the paper patchwork poster which I showed a couple of weeks ago. Now the combination of the two projects has evolved … [Read more…]
Sometimes the ideas for creative projects develop in the strangest ways. This paper patchwork poster is an example of a ‘backwards’ inspiration process. We have for a while had a clock hanging in the kitchen, however, now the motor does not work anymore and we have had to buy a new clock. But there was … [Read more…]
For a while we have been missing a sofa cushion for the cozy time in front of the TV. Such a lack is an invitation to creativity and the gap has now been closed with this tambour embroidered cushion. This is my first attempt with tambour embroidery, a method which at a first glance does … [Read more…]
It is always fun to try new materials for creative projects. Sometime it ends after one attempt, and other times it ends up as a lifelong passion. Before Christmas I wrote about a couple of hearts which I had sewn on water-soluble fabric – a completely new material for me. I’m guessing that my relationship … [Read more…]
You can never get too many crocheted dishcloths – they have a tendency to simply disappear. At the same time the dishcloths are a great way to get new crochet methods tested – when you like me are new to the art of crochet. And don’t forget that the crocheted dishcloths are a great way … [Read more…]
I’m very fond of paper – in a variety of colours, patterns and textures. This passion means that when I come across different types of papers I have to save them. The paper could be an envelope, a clipping from a magazine, a drawing from an old book or something completely different. All the different … [Read more…]
In our family we have a couple of birthday in January and I must admit that it can be difficult to start buying gifts again just after Christmas. I do, however, succeed most of the time – but then we get to the gift wrapping paper. The nice paper gets torn off the gifts and … [Read more…]
I have lost my old crocheted telephone cover. Of cause loosing it is not great, however, it is a good opportunity to make a new. For a while I have been wanting to crochet with bubble stitches and therefore the new cover is made with bubbles. DIY – Crocheted telephone cover The cover is crocheted … [Read more…]
I love having a lot of green plants everywhere in the house. I can therefore never get enough decorative plant pots. This plant pot is a little bit out of the ordinary – an embroidered plant pot. Embroidery and plant pots sounds a bit absurd – however – it works. The plant pot is made … [Read more…]
Back to the ‘every day’ after a long and wonderful Christmas break. I enjoy Christmas a lot with all the ‘hygge’ time and the great food. However, I must admit that I’m equally happy when it’s all packed away in January. The clean and fresh feeling when it’s all gone always creates a lot of … [Read more…]