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November 19, 2009

Moxie's Schmancy Exclusive

CRAFT pal Moxie has a series of needlefelted monsters exclusively at Schmancy in Seattle. They squeak when you squeeze them, and I want them all. More pictures on Moxie's Flickr.

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 19, 2009 04:00 PM
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Luv-able and Hug-able Show at gallery hanahou in NYC

This year's Luv-able and Hug-able show at gallery hanahou in New York City is bound to be a hit! And if you just can't get enough plush, join artist Jenny Harada for a Wee Peppermint Beast plush ornament workshop!

Luv-able and Hug-able
December 3 through January 9
Opening party December 3, 6-9pm (RSVP)
gallery hanahou
611 Broadway, Suite 730 NYC

Workshop: Make a Wee Peppermint Beast Ornament with Jenny Harada
Saturday, December 19, 1-4 pm
Cost: $20 (email to sign up)

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 19, 2009 07:00 AM
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November 13, 2009

Anatomical Vegetables

If only everyone's intestines could be so gingery... anatomical vegetarian ad [via BoingBoing]

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 13, 2009 04:00 PM
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November 12, 2009

Susan Collis' Splatter Embroidery

Susan Collis made this piece, called "Paint Job," and another, called "Better Days." Both are hand-embroidered to look as though they've been splattered with paint. Incredible! [Thanks, Andrew!]

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 12, 2009 07:07 AM
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November 10, 2009

Literary Clutch Bags

Olympia Le-Tan makes these adorable clutch bags that look like first edition novels. Check out the interview at Dazed Digital.

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 10, 2009 04:00 PM
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November 9, 2009

Howl's Moving Castle in Lego

I'm a big Hayao Miyazaki fan, so this Lego version of Howl's Moving Castle made me very happy. If you haven't seen the film, I highly recommend it! [via BoingBoing]

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 9, 2009 04:00 PM
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Maurizio Anzeri's Photo Embroidery

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Artist Maurizio Anzeri creates these wild portraits with found photos and thread. [via Teagan Tall]

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 9, 2009 07:00 AM
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November 5, 2009

Over And Under Embroidered Art Show in Austin

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I can't wait for the opening of Over and Under, an embroidered art show curated by Jenny Hart, this weekend here in Austin at Yard Dog Art Gallery. Jenny has been featuring some of the artists' work on her blog, and I'm really looking forward to be able to see it in person. Featured artists include Annie Aube, Deborah Baker, Kate Bingaman Burt, Dana Carlson, Diem Chau, Orly Cogan, Emily Eibel, Veronica Fuentes, Takashi Iwasaki, Joetta Maue, Michael Aaron McAllister, Johnny Murder, Christopher Niver, Jennifer Porter, Shannon Rankin, Richard Saja, Kate Westerholt and Kathie Sever. The show opens with a reception Friday from 7 - 9 pm and runs through December 6.

Over and Under Art Show Opening
Friday, November 6 from 7-9 pm
Yard Dog Art Gallery
1510 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Nov 5, 2009 06:00 AM
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October 30, 2009

Sculptures from Packaging

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Kazuma Takahashi made these little sculptures out of common packaging materials. [via BoingBoing]

Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 30, 2009 07:00 AM
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October 29, 2009

One Day: A Collective Narrative of Tehran

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San Francisco's Intersection for the Arts is hosting a thought-provoking group exhibit that opens this upcoming Wednesday, November the 4th. From the site:

Featuring the work of eight artists living in Tehran, Iran — Nima Alizadeh, Saba Alizadeh, Mohammad Ghazali, Ghazaleh Hedayat, Abbas Kowsari, Mehran Mohajer, Neda Razavipour, and Homayoun Sirizi — alongside new work by San Francisco- based artist Taraneh Hemami, this exhibition compiles a collective narrative of everyday Tehran, the largest city in the Middle East and the 16th most populated city in the world with close to 8 million residents. Representing the current unpredictability of each day in Tehran and also the hope that comes from imagining a better future, the artists chronicle narratives of place and time, demystifying life in a country that has been misunderstood and maligned for decades.

One of the best ways to get a window into a culture is through its art. Here's to the power of art and craft to unite.

Posted by Goli Mohammadi | Oct 29, 2009 05:00 PM
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Laser Engraved Skull in Dollars

Scott Campbell made this skull art by laser engraving into dollar bills. [via who killed bambi?]

Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 29, 2009 04:00 PM
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October 28, 2009

Combo: A Collaborative Animation by Blu and David Ellis

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As part of the summer-long Fame Festival in Italy that culminated in a final show last month, artists Blu and David Ellis spent a long week collaborating to create this amazing animation clip, made by filming morphing hand-painted murals. The video loops twice, in case you are beyond astounded the first time around.

Posted by Goli Mohammadi | Oct 28, 2009 05:00 PM
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October 27, 2009

Intricate Paper Maps of NYC

Sean @ MAKE points us to studiokmo's 3x4 feet panels, each intricately cut maps depicting Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx, down to the block level. Holy wow! The collection is for sale as a complete set only.

Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 27, 2009 04:00 PM
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Brian Jungen's Strange Comfort

theprincebrianjungen.jpg CRAFT's graphic designer Katie Wilson wrote about Brian Jungen's show, Strange Comfort, at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. (through August 8, 2010):
Native American artist Brian Jungen (Dunne-za) creates perceived icons of Indian culture from commonplace utilitarian objects -- an igloo from trash cans, a whale skeleton from plastic chairs, an animal mobile from suitcases. Frequently, his materials are selected for their power to comment: "Much of Jungen's work is created out of sports paraphernalia -- a suit of armor made of catcher mitts, a skull crafted from baseball skins, blankets woven from jerseys, and totem poles of stacked golf bags. It's a deliberate choice, Jungen says, to make art from materials belonging to an industry that has claimed names such as The Chiefs, Indians, Redskins and Braves."
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Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 27, 2009 09:00 AM
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October 26, 2009

Heart Embroidery

Andrea Dezso is an artist in a wide variety of media (animation, sculpture, book design, fibers), and while her heart embroidery from 2004 isn't new, it is certainly impressive.

More:

Pricked: Extreme Embroidery

Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 26, 2009 09:00 AM
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October 25, 2009

Completed Fiber Book

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I'm in awe of the detail in this newly completed fiber book from Million Little Stitches. She's included pages for each month, and the intricate stitching, gorgeous design and meticulous attention to detail is stunning. Be sure to click through to see each month's page - they are all beautiful and have fascinating stories behind them. [via Beefranck at Mr. X Stitch]

Posted by Rachel Hobson | Oct 25, 2009 03:00 PM
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October 23, 2009

Vinylville's Mac Laptop Stickers

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Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vinylville definitely has the most clever handmade Mac-specific stickers out there. I just got my Snow's Revenge (pictured above and also available in white) in the mail, and I love it. You can actually apply these to any glossy surface, so I'm inclined to smack it onto my Subaru and put an Apple logo sticker in her hand, just so I can see Snow White actually in the snow. They have a number of awesome design offerings (see four other variations below), and you can also check out more of Vinylville's artwork on their Flickr page.

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Posted by Goli Mohammadi | Oct 23, 2009 05:00 PM
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Shrines, Just Because

Crafty Chica Challenge: Create a Day of the Dead Shrine
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My neighbor Teresa Cuseo is an amazing artist and crafter -- every time I talk to her or go over for a visit she's doing something creative, from terrific mosaics to yummy baked goods to cool jewelry and clever shrines.

She recently bought a Day of the Dead crafting book and has plans to make some Day of the Dead altars, but the shrines and altars she's created thus far pay homage to the various incarnations of the Virgin Mary, bicycling, her loved ones, other religious figures, and roses. I like each and every one of them, and think they offer a lot of inspiration for our Day of the Dead shrines, too. Check them out after the jump and see what you think!



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Posted by Shawn Connally | Oct 23, 2009 02:00 PM
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October 22, 2009

Jeffrey Thomas' Dark Princesses

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Since Disney bought Marvel comics, there have been a number of artists offering up creative image mashups. Perhaps my favorite is character designer/story artist Jeffrey Thomas' Dark Princesses series. Thomas reinterprets iconic Disney female characters with a seriously dark twist. Looking at these is providing me great inspiration for twisted Halloween costumes.


Posted by Goli Mohammadi | Oct 22, 2009 05:00 PM
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Janet Echelman's Her Secret is Patience

Janet Echelman is a public artist who makes large-scale fiber works. This one, called Her Secret is Patience, is in Phoenix, Arizona, and is made from painted galvanized steel and recyclable high-tenacity polyester braided twine netting. Janet is featured in the latest issue of Fiber Arts Magazine.

Posted by Becky Stern | Oct 22, 2009 09:05 AM
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