July 2008
16 posts
Jul 31st
Project #28 Texture collage →
From Bloesem Kids, a great collage technique that I am going to adapt for more adult-like projects.
Jul 29th
Skinny laMinx: A cut tut →
A brief and basic tutorial for paper cutting.  It reminded me that I so need to take the paper cutting class at WAG this fall.  Hopefully, it’s offered.
Jul 29th
CANON FIRE →
As someone who is thrilled that the programming on CBC Radio 2 will no longer be predominantly classical, it was nice to read commentary that points out that classical music’s current position on the network is a political decision.  I would have liked the Everett-Green to go further, though, and discuss the classism and racism inherent in the usual arguments for classical music’s...
Jul 28th
explorer-title →
A preview of Keri Smith’s new book, How to Be an Explore of the World: Portable Life Museum.  It looks fantastic.
Jul 24th
Etsy :: MichelleBrusegaard :: The Reddest... →
Red?  Turqouise?  Barbie?  YES!
Jul 22nd
how to: refrigerator animal game « shiso mama →
This is the awesomest.  I’m wondering if Ptichka and I can make ones for our niece and youngest nephew.
Jul 18th
Com asas / With wings →
One of my favourite sets on Flickr.  Papercut birds!
Jul 17th
Brooklyn Social Cards →
Who wouldn’t want letterpress-printed calling cards?
Jul 16th
Jul 11th
Jul 11th
Connections No.3 small art quilt →
Ptichka bought a new piece of art last night.  We both found it very inspiring.  I can’t wait to see it in person.
Jul 10th
Jul 9th
Nesting Dolls Print by John Mitchell →
I am not the biggest fan of matreshki (Russian nesting dolls) because I can’t handle the kitsch, but this print is made of awesome.
Jul 8th
Songbird Sculptures →
Beautiful, delicate, embroidered bird sculptures by Emily Sutton. Oh. My.
Jul 5th
Jul 5th