Monday, 29 September 2025
Stitched Folk, Side Kicks and Solar Dyeing - Material Musings
Saturday, 2 August 2025
Illustrated Foam Stamps Collaboration - ArtFoamies and Fodder School
Introducing My ArtFoamies Collection — Creative Companions for Your Art Practice
I’m thrilled to finally share something very special with you, a selection of my hand-drawn illustrations have been transformed into foam stamps in a beautiful collaboration between Fodder School and ArtFoamies. Click on the images to purchase.
The collection includes three unique sets, each featuring two illustrated figures — six muses in total and I hope you will get to know and use them in your creative activities. I think of them as creative companions, figures who carry presence, power, and story. They are part of a wider lineage of muses I’ve developed, each one rooted in heritage and embodied creativity.
These designs are inspired by the adornment traditions of African women and the vibrant spiritual memory seen in natural and traditional hairstyles across the African continent, the Caribbean, and the global African diaspora. There is something deeply regal and grounded about each of these figures. They hold stillness, beauty, and grace and I hope you enjoy creating with them.
They are designed to be more than just stamps. Use them on paper, fabric, canvas, or journal pages. Print, paint, embellish, stitch and let them join you on your creative adventures. Explore them and their variations as you create.
The collection is now available at the ArtFoamies Website. You can check them out HERE
Check out Kae Pea from ArtFoamies and her video using the stamps on acetate on YouTube HERE she shared various ways you could use them with magazines.
Stay blessed and be a blessing
Monday, 17 February 2025
Making a Kawandi - Material Musings
What is a Kawandi?
A Kawandi is a type of hand-stitched quilt traditionally made by the Siddi women, who are descendants of African enslaved women taken to India. Kawandi are distinctive because of their vibrant, designs and the way they are constructed. They are made from layers of Saris, fabric scraps, often brightly colored, and sewn together with running stitches.Key Features of Kawandi's
- Kawandi are typically sewn from the outer edges toward the center, unlike many traditional quilts made from blocks or panels. The stitching is done in a spiral pattern, with all layers securely held together.
- They are made using recycled fabrics, including old saris or other discarded textiles.
- The use of fabric scraps gives the quilts a rich texture and unique, look.
- The quilts are often colorful and feature bold patterns, with an emphasis on spontaneity and personal expression.
- Small decorative touches, like folded fabric triangles called phulas (flowers), are added to the corners.
Thursday, 24 October 2024
Early Birds and Giveaway's
Do you want a chance to win the new Art Bundles for Good #9?
Three lucky winners will have a chance to win the latest Art Bundles for Good including $4000 worth of art courses and other great resources. There are over 90 art resources from more than 80 of your favorite artists, including one of my courses.
It doesn’t cost anything to enter, so don’t miss out.
The Art Bundle Giveaway only lasts for 1 week, starting today! Earn more chances to win by sharing with the link provided.
Gratitude Art Journal
I am so looking forward to sharing my lesson, here is another sneak peek of what we will be creating to fit into your junk journal:
We will start our journey together making an altered book journal, using what we have on hand to create something wonderful and fun to hold our thoughts, our ephemera, our joy and gratitude!
Each day you'll be challenged to dig into your own gratitude with a question to answer, something to think about or do and/or something to create. You'll find a little joy in each day. You'll leave this workshop with a warm smile, some extra love and a JOY-filled heart.
Remember to unlock the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL which ends 31st October 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern:
Just enter code: AMOR24 at checkout AND GET 20% OFF HERE!
CHECK OUT THE GRATITUDE JUNK JOURNAL HERE
Before you go...
Did you get your FREE Papers - check out Octobers papers and see what you can come up with.
Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Make a Start! It is Not a Dress Rehearsal
3 Ways to Move Forward as a Creative: Embracing Personal Growth and Innovation
Creativity is a journey, not a destination. As creatives, we constantly seek ways to push our boundaries, discover new horizons, and bring our unique visions to life. Moving forward as a creative involves a blend of reflection, resourcefulness, and the courage to venture into unknown waters. Here are three ways to move yourself forward on your creative journey:
1. Embrace What You Have and See How Far You Can Go
Often, we underestimate the potential of the resources at our disposal. Whether it's a limited set of tools, a small budget, or even time constraints, these limitations can actually foster creativity. By fully embracing what you have, you can push yourself to innovate within those confines, often leading to surprising and unique outcomes.
Practical Tip: Take inventory of your current resources—skills, tools, and time. Challenge yourself to create something using only what you already have. This helps sharpen your problem-solving skills and shows how creativity can thrive under constraints.
2. Create Things You Never Thought of Before
Stepping out of your comfort zone is essential for growth. This involves experimenting with new mediums, techniques, or even genres that you haven’t explored before, you open doors to endless possibilities and new perspectives.
Practical Tip: Set a regular time for experimentation in your creative schedule. Dedicate this time solely to trying out new ideas without worrying about the outcome.
3. Bring It All Together with a Personal Touch
Your creative journey is deeply personal. It’s shaped by your experiences, beliefs, and aspirations. Bringing your personal touch into your work not only makes it unique but also resonates more deeply with your audience. Reflect on what ‘personal’ means to you and how you want to express that in your work. Also check out post - Arts and Wellness Cafe
Practical Tip: Reflect on your personal story and values. Consider how these elements can influence your creative projects. Are there specific themes or messages you want to convey? Integrate these into your work to create pieces that are truly reflective of who you are.
Moving Forward: This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal
Tuesday, 6 February 2024
Material Musings - Wax Resist Reveals
In Material Musings I share several projects that use combination of wax resist dyeing, clay baths, and tea solutions! The results were gorgeous and I show some of the designs that are my favorite. There are endless possibilities when you take the time to experiment with your supplies.
Here are some suggestions for using your wax resist creations:
- Wall Hangings - I hope to use some of the larger fabric pieces as wall hangings, adding to their backing and maybe adding some beading or other embellishments.
- Quilting - You could incorporate the wax resist dyed fabric as part of the fabric for your quilt
- Make one-of-a-kind clothes using your dyed fabric.
- Collage - Layering, using different dyed pieces to create a fabric collage. You could add additional elements such as paints, paper, or found objects.
- Slow Stitching - This is such a peaceful activity. You could use your wax resist dyed fabric as a base or cut out shapes and stitch them onto the chosen fabric
I worked on the woven piece and will take a break from it while I think about the next steps, and maybe add beading and other embellishments.
Fabric Fragments - I am putting together a series of fabric bags that showcase a mix of wax resist, avocado-dyed, and hand-painted fabrics. In another accompanying bag, I have placed a selection of printed fabrics The bag holds a special stitched art piece, making it a collector's item.
Keep an eye out! These fragment bags will soon be available for purchase on my course platform HERE. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this artistic adventure!
Before You Go
Friday, 29 December 2023
Artsy Meetup Marathon - 2 Days to Go!
We are going to bring in the New Year being creative with amazing people surrounded by our art supplies.
- 24 Hours of Creative Lessons from a variety of guest teachers (names below). You don't need to be there all 24 hours, the recordings will be available a few days after the event.
- The Scedule will be live on the website
- an opportunity to learn, play, and explore with other creative souls.
- a list of techniques, tips, and tutorials for your visual journaling and documented days.
- There will be several GIVEAWAYS throughout the night
- a powerfully creative way to bring in 2024 with intention.
The Teachers
Monday, 18 December 2023
Material Mondays - Intertwined Fabric Feasts
I previously shared a review of the book Intertwined which looks at how you can spin your own yarn and also gives examples of things that you can make. I have been collecting wool over time and wanted to look at ways I could use them more in my stitched projects.
I will be showing you some of the mini looms that I have created and some of the sculptural looms that have been further embellished. There are many ways that the woven projects can be used and you will be shown a few examples to encourage you in your creative projects.
Check out the video and think about some of the supplies you have in your creative space and the ways in which some of them can be used.
Before You Go
Join us for Artsy Meetup Marathon
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Art Bundle Giveaway Starts today - Win over $5400 of Art Classes
Do you want a chance to win the all-new Art Bundles for Good #8?
Three lucky winners will have a chance to win the entire Art Bundles for Good #8 including $5400 worth of art courses and other great resources. There are over 100 art resources from more than 85 of your favorite artists this year. I am contributing one of my courses - Mixed Media Art Bundle
It doesn’t cost anything to enter the giveaway, so don’t miss out. and see if you can be one of the ones who win the whole bundle. The Art Bundle Giveaway only lasts for 1 week, starting today! The more you share, the more chances you have to win.
Art Bundle #8 Sale is Coming on November 2nd for 5 Days!
The all new Art Bundles of Good #8 is coming next week. This is the best deal in online art classes you will find. There are more than 85 artists contributing 100+ art courses and resources with a value of over $5400 at a low price, a great time to treat yourself for Christmas!
25% of the profits from the sale are going to Courageous Kitchen, a Bangkok based charity helping refugees. We’ve raised US$118,950 for charity so far.
Visit the website to enter the Art Giveaway. Three lucky people will win the entire bundle of art resources!
Good luck to all that enter for the giveaway!