Every child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist
once he grows up.
~Pablo Picasso
I collect embellishments and am not afraid to use them!
Welcome to my journey back to my creative self.
MY STUFF: I love sharing memories & handmade creations with friends and family. I love textile arts: Quilts to Scrapbooks and anything in between! In addition to education I have studied Graphic Design & Fine Arts....
I appreciate the unique results the combination art quilts brings. I prefer fine fabrics, including an enthusiasm for batiks. I have been known to enjoy changing the surface of a fabric in some way. I enjoy creating dyed or painted fabric, I have used several different techniques such as stamping, painting, and discharging. I strive to fill my creations with hand-made details, using fibers and embellishments in each piece....
MY BIGGEST CHALLENGE IS FINDING TIME!
ME: I grew up in the Midwest, a product of the 60’s ~ with a Mom who'd sew and bake. My Grandpa would putz in his garden; Grandma canned anything within reach. {ever heard of pickled peaches??? ~ weird! it's an acquired taste} Grandpa crafted. Their aptitude for Craftsmanship has been influenced through generations. Being the youngest of four, my fondest memories are of eagerly “observing” when my oldest sister was studying art. ~ I was overjoyed when I received REAL art supplies as a young birthday gift! Even after being awed by SPIN ART which inspired me to flush her make up down the toilet!!! ...
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| ...Time is merely a guideline, really ... |
My 'Stuff' ~ SOME My favorite things to create are mixed media photo pieces & paper-crafting. I also like to play and experiment with a variety of textile media, currently merging interests of textile with a fascination in book arts. By using stamps, ink and paints on paper and fabric, into altered books, visual journals, and scrapbooks ~~ exploring unlimited potential of combining interests, finding inspiration all around! ...
ME: I grew up in the Midwest, a product of the 60’s ~ with a Mom who'd sew and bake. My Grandpa would putz in his garden; Grandma canned anything within reach. {ever heard of pickled peaches??? ~ weird! it's an acquired taste} Grandpa crafted. Their aptitude for Craftsmanship has been influenced through generations. Being the youngest of four, my fondest memories are of eagerly “observing” when my oldest sister was studying art. ~ I was overjoyed when I received REAL art supplies as a young birthday gift! Even after being awed by SPIN ART which inspired me to flush her make up down the toilet!!! ...
Growing up in the 70’s I was fascinated with embroidery. My First quilt, a simple 9-patch pillow, was created in 'Home Ec'; . Later it is no surprise that in the 80’s I was drawn to a man who loves wood crafting and gardening. In the 90’s, when not teaching, as a young mother I became an extreme fabric collector attempting to quilt and alter fabric every chance I could. yes, my husband let's me have all the fabric i can HIDE ... (he even has some of his own!) ...
That brings us to …today!? I now live in Kansas trying to offer stability to my growing & branching family. I am wife to my husband of nearly 30 years September 11 ~ Mom to four ~ (Zac, Alex, Samantha, & Derek... NOW 'mum'-in-law & GRAMMA! ) of the greatest children God could have blessed ME with! ~ “Mom” also to the furry menagerie ... all creations may lovingly contain pet hair at no additional cost! Everything is better with Pet Hair in it!
We LOVED living in Arizona and Home Educating our growing family ...
Now, when i'm not working or caring for my family, I may be found creating in my evolving ScrappyStuff Studio where I spend as much time as possible.
~ When I am not giving away what I make, I will consider selling what i can reasonably finish in a timely manner … as well as pass along any good deals I hear of! All items are made in a smoke free home!
~ When I am not giving away what I make, I will consider selling what i can reasonably finish in a timely manner … as well as pass along any good deals I hear of! All items are made in a smoke free home!
For more info on my ongoing projects ~ SPECIAL ORDERS ~ or If you have a question concerning anything you find here, ~ if you are human please feel free to contact me. =0)
~ ScrappyStuff@gmail*dot*com~
