I originally featured Shannon Lamden’s work in the Top 10 Modern, Eco-friendly Printed Fabrics on Etsy. Since then the endlessly creative woman behind Aunty Cookie, has released a few new fabric prints inspired by the intricate art of paper cutting.
Don’t Scrap The Selvedge
March 18, 2009 By 6 Comments
Self-proclaimed crazy selvedge lady, Jodie Carleton of Vintage RicRac, never lets a scrap go to waste. Not even the selvedge. She developed her own process for turning fabric selvedge into “cloth”. She has used selvedge to make everything from a dress to pillow covers. Her latest project was this selvedge reupholstered chair. I have never been [...]
Recycled Kraft Paper for Scrapbooking
March 18, 2009 By 4 Comments
It is no secret that scrapbooking uses up gobs of paper. Crafting a green scrapbook is definitely an uphill battle. We’ve shown you recycled papers, handmade embellishments, even how to use leftover paint chips, and now I give you recycled kraft scrapbook paper. Jillibean Soup offers cute, unique, eco-friendly scrapbook papers printed on 100% recycled Kraft paper. [...]
Sketchbooks aren’t Always for Sketching: Record Inspiration as it Happens
March 18, 2009 By 3 Comments
Nevermind that I couldn’t draw a lifelike picture to save my life–I bought the whole family little sketchbooks for Christmas, including myself (don’t you love presents that you buy for yourself? Of course, you could also make a book, if you’ve a mind to). A sturdy black cover, an elastic band to hold it shut, [...]
Green Crafter Profile: What the Hey is a Hip Bouquet?
March 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Atlanta artist Stephanie-D uses vintage and scrap fabric to construct her beautiful Hip Bouquets [Nuclear Picnic Hip Bouquet] “But what’s a hip bouquet?” you ask. Stephanie describes her creation:
