Do you want to see 6 things I have made? I hope so, because that is the theme of this second ‘Nice to Meet You’ linkup. Remember last month’s linkup? It was all about 6 things I like to do, and it was a blast to link up with the ladies I met through an Alt Summit class.
Now I’ll take you on a journey through 6 items that I have created.
1. Ceramic bowls that I made in college. I think at this point I would kill for a wheel and a kiln. We wouldn’t be able to walk through our house because there would be so many bowls covering every surface. I LOVE bowls, and they are so absolutely fun to make. Have you ever made something functional with clay? There’s nothing like the thrill of first using something you’ve created from scratch.
2. These strange items are knitted and felted shapes. When I was first learning how to knit, following You Tube videos and all, I practiced knitting in the round before I jumped into any real project. I had all of these weird little things, so I decided to felt them in my washing machine and I adore them. They’re so fun to play with and fit together in different ways- I keep meaning to make more.
3. Encaustic paintings. I love painting with wax so so so much, and I am drawn to the translucent, mysterious effect wax gives to artwork. Did you see my post about kid-friendly wax painting from yesterday? So fun.
4. This little fella is something I can’t say I’m actually proud of, but I did sew him all by myself. When Fen was about 5, she drew this creature that she wanted me to make a stuffed animal out of, so I complied. The embroidery I added on a whim because I wanted to learn some embroidery stitches. She never really liked the creature, but I find him quite loveable in a faceless way.
5. Once upon a time I tore out tiny bits of newspaper and glued them to a blown-out egg. Eventually the egg broke, so I bought a ceramic egg from Hobby Lobby and repeated the project. I enjoy eggs.
6. Once upon another time I did a lot of painting. I made these little acrylic alien silhouette paintings when I was on a summer artist’s residency.
What do you think? Eep! I feel so vulnerable showing off things I’ve made. Want to link up with us? Please do- I’d love to come see 6 things you’ve made. Really!
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I lOVE seeing other artists’ work. I have a ton of ceramic bowls from college, but I made most of them in weird sizes, so they aren’t very functional, but I do love them so. SO permanant- I remember my ceramics professor saying “if it looks like crap, don’t fire it because it’ll still be around in thousands of years.”
Mine really are weird sizes, too, but I think that’s what makes them fun. I would love to make a set of functional dishes for my family to really use in real life
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Yarn Bombing
all of these projects are fantastic! i especially love the encaustic paintings. there’s really no greater feeling than making something with your hands… i take it you love to experiment with new techniques and processes? now i want to go make something fun and experimental.
erika recently posted…favorite things i’ve made
I do! I have more fun experimenting with things than sticking with just one medium. I have to be careful to not buy tons of supplies just to have them here in case a creative moment strikes!
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Anatomy of a Teenager Bedroom
Encaustic paintings, how interesting. You’re creations are unique. Thanks for sharing them.
Jen recently posted…6 Things I’ve Made -Linky Party
Encaustic is so fun! Thanks for stopping by.
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Blind Contour Drawing
I wish I had a kiln and wheel too!!! Love all your things! The knit toy, the wax painting are delicate and beautiful. And the little cuddly fella, aww!!!
I will HOPEFULLY be back tomorrow with 6 somethings!
Ann recently posted…Cold Hands, Warm Science
Great! I hope you link up- it was fun figuring our which 6 things to post.
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Kids do Encaustics
I really like that little critter you sewed up! I have a drawing my little sister made of a “Tyranodragosauricorn” that I would love to turn into a stuffed creature! Might just have to give it a go now
Thanks for sharing!
Chelsea Ward recently posted…busy little bee
Oh, I hope you do! It was a really fun little project.
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Kids do Encaustics
Jeanette, you such a powerhouse of creativity! I would love to have each and every one of your 6 things in my own home, but I especially love those acrylic alien silhouette paintings. Just awesome
Ashley recently posted…Link Party: My Six Favorite Homemade Projects
Thank you! And wow, I don’t think I’ve been called a powerhouse of creativity before. Love it!
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Yarn Bombing
Really cool stuff, Jeanette! I think it is just so sweet that you sewed that stuffed animal based on your daughter’s drawing. Such a cool and special thing to cherish! I really love your little knitted pieces too… all the colors together are so pretty.
Thank you so much! I’m half tempted to sew up some more creatures, but I’m not sure if I have enough attention span….
Jeanette Nyberg recently posted…Kids do Encaustics