Tag: arts

Wardrobe Transformation

Throwback Shoes

Posted on

It’s always a sort of relief when you’re able to get rid of things. Clutter is a real problem, and nostalgia is a true instigator.

Before and after a move is a great time to rethink what you own, especially as you’re sifting through your things planning on how to pack and then unpack. When I was making my last move, I really dove deep into my closet. My wardrobe includes a lot of custom made things, which I usually reuse and upcycle anyway. I’m constantly reworking clothes. It’s really my shoes that collect, and especially the custom ones I don’t have it in me to throw out. Shoes I tend to hold on to. Which of course is a problem if I’m just collecting and piling shoes on top of each other.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Sewing

Pillow Talk

Posted on


With everything that’s been happening lately, I’ve been trying to keep myself busy with art projects. I figured it’s what my aunt would have wanted and enjoyed seeing. She was always interested in seeing what I was capable of creating.

So with this recent project, let me start by saying this was supposed to go in a different direction.
My couch needs some fun stuff happening to it (a bigger project possibly involving patchwork is in the works). In the meantime I wanted simple and fun. I came across eye pillows that caught my eye 😉.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Paper Crafts

Convenience Of Instant

Posted on

You know, I didn’t realize how much into photography I’ve been getting into lately. Being one who grew up learning the ins and outs of arts and crafts, and graduating with a degree in illustration, photography never was something I was into. That said, I’ve been really getting into taking photos and having the option to print them. The physical copies allow me to get crafty with bookmaking and scrapbooking, which is something I’ve been wanting to dive into more than when I started teaching myself book binding.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Paper Crafts

Colorful Handmade Photo Albums

Posted on

While on the topic of developing photos that I meant to develop a while ago, I’ve had this idea of using my bookbinding skills by making fun little photo albums.
I’m still old school in the way that I like physical copies of all kinds of things, and photography is included. I always forget about much I appreciate film. I don’t consider myself a photographer, but there’s something about the surprise when you get photos developed because it’s not instant and controllable like digital cameras.

I could talk about it all day, so I digress. This past weekend, I figured I’d finally get a start on my handmade binded photo albums. During my last semester of college, I had taken a bookbinding class and we learned a specific binding method that I thought would be perfect for photos. I wrote up a post about the project two years ago on my old blog.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Clay

Soap Dish Making

Posted on

It’s been tiring for me to think about blogging lately. And it’s been a no go for me to even find energy to think about doing any kind of crafting. I’ve fallen somewhat out of the zone. But I’m fighting the urge to be lazy (it’s been a tough battle!).

I’ve had a lot on my mind lately – goal making and apartment hunting are the big ones currently. I’ve been trying to work on improving some furniture and finishing up some projects for a future apartment I may move into hopefully soon. A lot of those workings were minor and I didn’t think they were blogging worthy.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Sewing Textile

Rag Weave Tote Bags

Posted on

Rag Weave Bag

Where have I been lately? Finishing up crafts and getting ready for this event I’ll be selling a bunch of my goods at on Sunday. Events always stress me out. I want to do so much, but because of unnecessary stressing and poor time management, I rarely get to accomplish all I want to accomplish. That’s why this time around I kept things simple for myself and I mainly had one goal. ↓

I shared how my dad made me a loom? Well, I’ve been using the crap out of it and I turned my weavings into tote bags.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Wardrobe Transformation

This To That // Green Velvet Shirt

Posted on

Green Velvet Shirt

For a long time, I’ve had a goal to pay more attention to my closet. I’ve been wanting to revamp my wardrobe. It’s a slow process, but I’m working on pieces of clothing a little more every year.

I’ve had this green velvet long sleeved shirt that I wanted so badly to believe it fit me well. Truth is, I got slightly wider hips than average, so I felt this shirt accentuated my hips more and made me a bit self conscious. I thought of ideas on how to revamp that shirt and followed through with one.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0
Textile

My Own Custom Loom

Posted on

Custom Loom

Last week, my mom threw out the idea of me looking into weaving, but more specifically rag weaving. I don’t think I’ve spoken about how much fabric I have, but let’s say I probably am set for life. Containers in my room, under my bed, in unpacked boxes I brought back from Portland, racks in the basement, and a whole load in my Grandma’s basement (let’s say I have no idea how much she has but it’s more than the amount than I have). Yea, I’m set for life.
So my conclusion is that rag weaving is a good way to use my fabric, otherwise it’ll sit around long enough to burden my future grandchildren because I’m a hoarder and I don’t like to throw anything out.

Continue Reading →

★ Follow on Instagram @oddballera ✚ on Bloglovin' to keep up with this blog ★


0