Sewing Crafts

My marshmallow art was such a hit (thank you all for your lovely comments!) that I thought I’d add a few more.

Picasso, le reve

Mondrian, composition with yellow, blue and red

Dali, the persistence of memory

I’ve been going through my old old files on Cross designs, and found this one I had forgotten about. It was painted for a customer for the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, and the design was adapted from a Faberge’ egg. (I was in my Faberge’ phase at that time)

Ooooh, these gorgeous seafaring earrings by ShopClementine are making me anxious for the beach! I’m going to stay at my gramma’s cottage next Tuesday & I can’t wait!

I’m pretty sure I’ve already mentioned how I started growing some herbs this summer – basil, cilantro & parsley. My three favourite & most-used herbs. It’s going to be wonderful having fresh ones available! Here’s what my garden looked like last week:I was pleased – look at the third set of leaves starting to grow!When I went to check on them this week – I really noticed a difference, especially in the basil.Large (ok, small), healthy basil leaves. I want to try one with a fresh tomato. It’s probably a bit soon to be plucking the leaves off though…The parsley & cilantro are doing less well, but still hanging in there. The plants that remained in the terrarium showed the most improvement though:Again, the basil is doing exceptionally well.I’ll be cooking with it in no time! And hopefully the small pots & terrarium will do well indoors come winter time.

I love playful designs, especially when it comes to everyday items, like cups. These curvaceous cups by jfishdesigns would be especially fun to hold.

Marshmallow art is a super easy fun project for kids or grown-ups who love to draw. Personalize your marshmallows to match a party theme and serve or have marshmallow art as a party activity.

to make marshmallow art you will need:*

• marshmallows
• gourmet writers
• skewers and/or lollipop sticks

*If you can’t find Americolor gourmet writers, as shown, most craft stores carry subsitutes (but I just adore Americolor products). I found a pack of 100 bamboo skewers for about 2 bucks at the drug store. Lollipop sticks are available at the craft store.

how to make marshmallow art:

Step 1. Skewer 1, 2, or 3 marshmallows.

Step 2. Open package of gourmet writers.

Step 3. Draw.

kid tip:
Kids should use caution with the bamboo skewers, as they are sharp. You can also skewer the marshmallows to create a hole, remove the skewer, and insert a lollipop stick instead.

marshmallow tip:
The stiffer the outside of your marshmallows, the easier to draw on them. If your marshmallows are very soft, you might want to let them sit at room temperature for several hours (or even overnight).

Below is my attempt to recreate Monet’s Water Lilies Painting 1:

Handmade shoes aren’t something you see often on Etsy – but these gladiator sandals by zuzsi are pretty awesome.

I love this spectrum series by thebline. The thin polymer clay rods are a perfect medium for mixing bright colours.