Crafting an Artwork Statement for Your Ornaments: Why It Matters
Whether you sell your creations or craft them as a hobby, each ornament you make is a unique work of art, and knowing how to write about it is an important step in your art practice.
Ornament Artists to follow on Instagram in 2024
When I need creative inspiration, Instagram has just what I need. So today, I’d like to share my top 6 favorite ornament artist’s Instagram accounts for 2024, in no particular order.
Rosette Bows to Top Off Your Ornament
When planning your ornament project, consider two types of rosette bow styles for the top: Figure Eight Rosette and Stacked Rosette.
Ribbon Revelry: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Perfect Ribbons for Your Ornament Project
I’ve compiled a list of the most common types used in ornament making to help the novice crafter and inspire more experienced ornament makers.
Make a Fabulous Gift for the Fan in Your Life!
Fan ornaments are gifts for friends and family, and they are always well received. If you are looking for a unique gift, you can't go wrong with making an ornament with the logo of their favorite sports team, alma mater, or whatever they're a fan of. The possibilities are endless.
How to Make a Fabric-Covered Decorative Easter Egg
Making a fabric-covered egg is easy using the kimekomi (tucked fabric) technique. This is a perfect project for beginners to kimekomi.
New Normal
2020 put a real damper on my plans for growing, and now I'm having to change my focus to adjust to the "new normal".
Printing on Fabric
If you have an inkjet printer, you can easily print on your own fabric for use in your kimekomi ornaments. This is a fun way to display family photos and create dated keepsakes. You can either buy special fabric sheets that can be easily run through your printer or make your own fabric sheets.
Best of Tokyo Area Craft Shops
After living in Japan for over a decade now, I've learned where the best places are to find the things I need for making my ornaments. If you are new to Japan and are an avid crafter like me, I hope to make your search a little bit easier.
Book Review: Japanese Kimekomi by Suess & Hewitt
If you are new to the craft of kimekomi, this is the book for you. The easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are perfect for beginners.