It started around a month ago when I first moved my clay-related rss feeds into the new-to-me Google reader. Since I wanted enough reading material to last me at least until my morning tea was consumed, I went a little crazy searching for feeds. In the process I found a plethora of blogs that had nothing to do with polymer clay, but were inspiring to me nonetheless. In the last few weeks, I have collected more inspiration than I know what to do with. I have learned about the alternative craft/DIY movement, lost countless hours exploring the handcrafted wonders available on Etsy, found myself subscribing to two newish crafty magazines (CRAFT: and Adorn) , and bought a couple of alternative craft books. Nevermind that most of these projects involve knitting, crocheting or sewing – all things that I can’t do! I’ve got an art-to-wear affliction that I can’t seem to shake. I read Sarajane Helm’s blog the other day and promptly went to Dharma Trading Company where I blew $100 on clothing blanks and dye kits. This morning in the shower I came up with some project ideas involving image transfers of the great booklet Son #1 made me for Mother’s Day. I still haven’t touched my clay since the Jana Roberts Benzon workshop a month ago, which means I haven’t tried the paisley cane idea I have, nor have I gotten started on the travel checker board idea I had (and bought all of the supplies for). I feel like my brain is on inspiration overload – so many ideas and so little opportunity to give them a try! I can’t remember the last time I was bored…
So here are a handful of the non-clay-related blogs that I am enjoying lately – I am drawn to their style and sometimes I think of ways that I can incorporate their “look” in my clay pieces, and sometimes I just sigh and wish I could sew
How About Orange
This is me & me WhiMSy love…
Trail Mix Designs (I bought some of her nifty notecards on etsy for Mother’s Day gifts and for myself)
Tie One One
Posie Gets Cosy
Nest Decorating & Designs by Tamar
There are more, but
Lisa
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