Saturday, December 1, 2012

the art of making things

 Papercrafting...cards, scrapbooking, mixed media ~

Do you indulge?

I don't necessarily consider myself crafty, especially compared to a lot of you
out there in Blogland. I don't sew, knit, or crochet. I don't make my own
ornaments or Christmas decorations. I think that's why I'm especially in awe
of those of you who can do any or all of these things!

I do enjoy my papercrafting, however. I've made a few scrapbooks;
I sometimes make homemade cards; I'm working on a Smashbook;
and I've also made a couple of pictures using scrapbooking papers,
embellishments, and rubber stamps.

 I made this bird picture a few years ago.




 And this picture, I made a little over a year ago.
It's temporarily on top of my secretary desk in the master bedroom, leaning 
against the wall in a vignette setting.


 Do you do any crafting? If so, what kind? Do you make things 
for yourself or loved ones?

 


17 comments:

  1. Love the bird picture you made.

    I don't scrapbook but I like to use scrapbooking materials for other projects. Yes, I would say I'm a crafter :)

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  2. Love your work! I've been into paper crafting for a little over a year now-- so enjoy it.

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  3. You are definitely creative, Mel! I think your pictures would be called mixed media. Do you aver get Somerset magazine...you can really find some great ideas in there. I used to make cards a lot, in fact last night I was looking for some glitter and things for a project idea I have and I couldn't believe all the paper and ribbon and embellishments that I still have! True, I never throw anything out!

    Hope you are having a great weekend! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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    1. I look through the Somerset magazines all the time when I'm at B&N. I like the mixed media one, the blogging one, and the cooking one. At $15/each though, I only indulge in the cooking one! I have a lot of paper, stickers, embellishments, etc. - but it's all organized!

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  4. Oh goodness, of course you are crafty! Look what you made! I'm crafty but hopeless at paper crafts!

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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    1. Thanks, Claudia! You know I love the scarves that you make - they're so beautiful.

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  5. You are crafty / creative for sure! Love your papercrafting ! :) Here's what I think ...for what it is worth. I struggle at sewing, but persevere. I am mediocre at piano..but I had six years of lessons as a child, was playing Beethoven at the end, and a bazillion years later I bought an old piano and try to just get back to where I was as a child.

    What does it matter. I please myself. I will never be a MASTER at either ( or many other things ) but if you do the best that you can on any given day on anything that is all that matters :) Follow your heart...

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    1. Thanks so much, Debra. You are absolutely right!

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  6. I used to scrapbook but haven't for a number of years now - I even belonged to a group and we had layout challenges and it was a lot of fun. I continue to make holiday cards (xmas, thanksgiving, halloween, easter, 4th of july) for several friends who enjoy handmade things.

    I keep reading about smashbooks on blogs and I don't really know what they are? I've been out of it too long.

    Before I got into scrapbooking, I embroidered for many years and I'm beginning to enjoy it again.

    Happy crafting to you!

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    1. Hi Sally Annie ~ here's a great example of what a Smashbook is:

      http://scrappycath.blogspot.com/2012/03/handmade-smash-book.html

      Embroidery is beautiful - and a lost art, I think.

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  7. I like your creations! I use to do more crafting. I hope to make some swap tags this year.

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  8. I think papercrafting and scrapbooking is a lovely craft. There is so much thought and love in it. So don't underestimate your talent. I like your bird. Have a nice week. Regula

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  9. It is easy to see where Tim gets his creativity from! Very pretty Melanie. I love your pictures and isn't smash booking fun?!

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  10. Paper creations are my favorite, and you did a fabulous job. Love it!

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  11. I like to paint, I like to paint people but sometime they look a bit odd most people like my houses or landscapes better. I also like to build things too but that's often a not so good but I try.
    I like your bid picture and did you do the blue bird under the mirror thats lovely too.
    Merle....

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    1. No, I didn't make the bird hook under the mirror, unfortunately. It's just a piece I picked up in a little shop. :-)

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