Ok, here it is!

 

my fused plastic bag creation!

Fused Plastic Bags!

Seems slightly toxic... breathing in hot melting plastic bag fumes... but crack a window and let's go for it! (I'll post any research I find that states any harm in this process) But, for now it's a great way to compact those pesky bags and make something fun and Eco-friendly. Who knows :)
Okay, after reading the Etsy lab I just had to try it (check back later for a photo) for myself. How fun! I am going to have to work on a way to add paint. I'll solve this, just give me some time.
Okay- Check out the Lab and stay tuned for the photo of my B.A.G. !! Love it!
Willow

Make this!

Paper-cut rat anyone?
Step one: Find some red paper to recycle into a functional art form. Really.
Step two: Draw a rat outline and cut out (think silhouette here).
Step three: Subtract (using an craft knife or a sharp pair of scissors) eyes, ears, and other fun details to make it complete... I like paint!
Step four: Place your lucky rat in your window or on a door banner for good luck in 2008 :)...2008 is great! Have fun!

Toddler Art

Most of the artwork that appears here has been created by myself or my more famous resident artist, Calla Jean.
Here is an early watercolor done on a nice cold press paper-

chinese new year project

I realized that whatever art medium I'm working with I always have to add some paint. I love it! Today while cutting out paper rats (in preparation for the Chinese New Year 2008) I realized that I would not be able to leave them alone. They had to have gold shimmers wiped in their creases before (and after)being glued to a tissue-paper banner. Who knew? So fun! ... however it's not the traditional way to "finish" this sort of paper-cut art. Oh well!