over the last few weeks I have had some time to play in my studio.. and one thing I love about mixed media is just that. it is Mixing all sorts of Medias to create art!
Over last year or two.. I have noticed a huge trend in crocheting, needlepoint and knitting again. I mean I remember when my grandma or aunts would bring their yarn with them everywhere and while they sit and waited at the doctors office.. or at the part.. they would sit and make a beautiful scarf or hat or afghan.. then it seemed like when I became a mom.. it wasn't as cool anymore.. and it kinda fell by the way side. Then over the last 3 or so years.. it has TOTALLY come back in and not just for as creative play, but in fashion, home decor.. art.. you name it! At Barnes and noble there is a whole section on it! I tried MANY MANY times to learn how to knit or crochet and seriously. I don't have those skills. I am lucky that ben's family does and they have made me a lot of SUPER cute scarves and hats. Ben's mom even made me a purse! which I LOVE! I have ALWAYS loved needlepoint and sticheries though.. use to create patterns for stitchery and sell them a long time ago. Love that the medium is being seen a lot more in art and creative play! So I while I don't use yard and thread or twine to knit or crochet with.. I did find a fun way to incorporate it into my art! Here is a few of the canvases I made..
This just a simple flower our of yarn and paint on a canvas..
I used a hot glue gun and used it to apply the yarn layers and tried to use different kinds of yarn to have different textures on it.
The butterfly canvas was done using a mixture of bakers twine and yarn. so I had to use both a hot glue gun and DecoPauge!
This next one started out as me just creating a birdcage.. but then I thought it would be fun to accent the cage with bakers twine!
I wanted to try doing the scallop at the bottom too.. but I didn't have the patience! lol
This last one I did a combo of bakers twine, embriodery thread and yarn. Just made fun flower shapes and layered the designs to create some depth!
These were SO simple to create! TRULY.. I think this would be a fun art project for kids.. because you can use it with DecoPauge.. or a low temp glue gun!
It felt good to just get into the studio and have some creative play.. and use a different medium than I normally do! I challenge you to try it!
Happy Monday!
Love it!
Posted by: Rhonna | September 12, 2011 at 08:06 AM
Amazing.... you never let us down!
Posted by: Katrina Grabowski | September 12, 2011 at 08:33 AM
I spent 5 hours playing yesterday. I have been wanting to try fabric...this is so cool, too. Thanks!!!
Have happy day!
Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | September 12, 2011 at 08:43 AM
being a knitter.... these just spoke to my heart. GREAT job!
Posted by: Anna | September 12, 2011 at 09:15 AM
LOVE the use of yarn! These are all fabulous projects!!! (=
Posted by: Jennifer | September 12, 2011 at 09:56 AM
These are amazingly cool! I especially love the bakers' twine birdcage!
Posted by: Kim Hambric | September 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Just gorgeous xxx love the birdcage x
kazx
Posted by: kaz | September 12, 2011 at 11:41 AM
I love the key on the butterfly!
Posted by: Braiden | September 12, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Ahh, Christy, Christy! I moved and am in the process of unpacking my stuff. I totally wasn't motivated at all -- UNTIL I SAW THIS POST! Look out Baker's Twine!!!!! Thank you, thank you!
Posted by: Ann Marie | September 12, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Oh, Christy - how fun. I never gave twines or yarns a thought for canvas art before seeing your cute creations - thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Barb in CA | September 12, 2011 at 01:25 PM
OMG...OMG...I love these...x
Posted by: kirsti | September 12, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Love all types of fibers. I just need more time or a clone to do all of my artistic enfeebled. Love all your pieces!
Posted by: Alice | September 12, 2011 at 02:11 PM
Darn little keys on my phone. It's suppose to be ENDEAVORS!
Posted by: Alice | September 12, 2011 at 02:14 PM
these are beautiful!
Posted by: Sofia | September 12, 2011 at 03:21 PM
cutie pa tutie!
Posted by: Sarah Lejeune | September 12, 2011 at 05:25 PM
So cute. I love them. My kids aren't old enough yet to do something like that. In a few years this project will be fun to do.
Posted by: Lynda Metcalf | September 12, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Christy......love these projects! So pretty! Love the addition of different yarns and twines........truly awesome! I can crochet like the wind but my knitting needs help! Lol I am all thumbs! Thanks for the inspiration! Am looking forward to taking both the She Art classes!
Posted by: Amy Smith | September 12, 2011 at 06:48 PM
This is awesome. I think I have to take both of your workshops.
Posted by: mindbarretty | September 12, 2011 at 07:38 PM
sooo cute!!
Posted by: Giovanna | September 12, 2011 at 08:16 PM
these look so cool, will have to give these a go for sure! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Deb | September 12, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Thanks for the inspiration. I better go and buy me some yarn :)
Posted by: Joanne Freeman | September 12, 2011 at 10:44 PM
These look fun!
Posted by: Melissa | September 13, 2011 at 06:44 AM
Awesome! you're such an inspiration, makes me want to go and art right now! fab! Mx
Posted by: margaret | September 14, 2011 at 03:17 AM
This is so cute! Love it!
Posted by: Kathy Dittmer | September 14, 2011 at 05:22 PM
AWESOME!! THESE are all BEAUTIFUL!! =)
I LOVE the different desings and the colors that you used!! =) SO EXCITED about the new class!! I can't wait to create!!
Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | September 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM