Need inspiration?

I know I do! I've been feeling a bit stuck lately. Last weekend I worked on an altered book I started some time ago, while the kids painted and did collage. It's far from finished but here's a little peek at it. Can you see the niche where I put a tiny mirror? The book doesn't have a theme or anything, the only thing I know is that I want it to look old and a little beat up. My daughter started one too, using an old board book.

Well anyway, back to the inspiration:

Two new really nice blogs, found thanks to comments left on mine: Francoise in Belgium quilts and paints. She wrote me and I'm glad she did because she has a new blog called creatilfun! Sue in Massachusettes wrote me too, and you can see what she does at her blog Threads. I just noticed that Sue gives online classes too! A class in making handbags, and a class in silk fusion (wow). Bookmark these so you can see what these two artists are up to. (OMG, now I really feel unproductive right now!)

Awesome fiber art by Linnie Craigie who is inspired by traditional Mexican yarn paintings, geology, and geography. I found this thanks to a Flickr photoset. Flickr is an endless source of fun and inspiration. Here are some of my favorite photos.

Now for some craft links. All kinds of stuff here, even a fun idea for chocolate spoons- great with coffee!

How about a little Japanese cute?
I also found this Japanese cat artist at Nyagomi.com- how I wish I read Japanese! Check out her blog, see all the nice ceramics and things at the shop, and take a peek at how the artist works.

Lastly, I challenge you to do something you think you can't do.

Comments

[Kajin]

Thank you for all those links! Sources of inspiration are always welcome :-)

[Steph]

Thanks for linking to my photos of Linnie's art. I think she is amazingly talented, so I'm glad my photos made you see the same! :)

[Linnie Craigie]

Thank you for your kind comments and link, I appreciate it. I wish more people would start exploring yarn painting, it has so much potential as an art medium.

Linnie