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simplicity

I've been trying something new.

Making something simple.

Now. I don't know if you've noticed but usually I use a lot of color and the whole surface. This time I've tried to limit myself and I'm itching to do something more!

But no.

These 5 collages have been put away and I'm not allowed to touch them again.

It's been a fun little exercise and I love playing with texture, layers, stitches, paper, tape and what not.

'The Flying Suitcase'

I've been working on a real fun project in school called 'The Flying Suitcase' where we've made a suitcase out of paper maché and attached several things and objects to symbolize various feelings, passages, stages etc. in life. We've documented the process via a Blog. Of course.

wip collage

 
I'm working on a collage made of tears.

I'm all out of canvases which is why I'm using this wrapping paper and have pulled out all my paper scraps. I think it will work nicely framed. A black frame perhaps. Speaking of frames. I'm thinking black will work the best for this cool print below by the awesome Lisa Congdon.

 

Calvin's Room (2)

 
Full size 1 and 2.

Remember the Nesting Blog post about my apartment?

Even though it was two years ago, Calvin's room still has a lot of the same stuff in it.

He's a hoarder.

Like his Mom.

Pssssst! The American version of More Softies is out!

More softies only a mother could love.

Check out the cover - my giraffe  pattern is in the background.... 

Vintage Flowers

I found this floral vintage fabric a little while ago and love that it has a black background. Since I'm not much of a floral gal I had to mix it with some solids to please my eyes. (Closer)

My post's are quite the Home Tour these days. (Flickr Tour)

I have some shots coming up from my son's room too. 

mess mess mess

My mess, their mess, school notes (a-hem) and more card board fun.

Like Mother Like Daughter

 
 
Copy catted her Mom...cardboard, stamps, paper cut, glue, paint...she loves it...just like her Mom.And just as nuts.

Friday we went to the hair dresser. Just us two girls. Sitting next to each other. Having our hair done. Such a blast. Mine turned out shorter. Hers was just trimmed.

And then I dyied mine.

Now I'm a red head.

About a Boy

  

Mixed media on cardboard 18x25 cm / 7x10 inches.

By Kristina Karkov.

As in me.

Just playing around on a snowy, snowy day....

Pom-Pom's Around the Neck

 

I've had some time to mess around in my room.

Making Pom-Pom necklaces heavily inspired by this by WonderWonder found via Lena.