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Explosion of Color

by Jennifer Maxwell on

This past week or so I have been obsessed with color. I painted my nails bright pink, I've been wearing brighter colors, and am more attracted to fun...

Fashion: Anxiety Relief

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I have been struggling with a great deal of anxiety for the past few months. I have suffered from anxiety in the past, so I know the deal...

Technical Challenge: Leather Chess Board

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When I was a kid, my dad taught me how to play chess - it became a big part of my childhood, my development, and really my whole...

Wearable Art: Iris van Herpen

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Iris van Herpen is a spectacular Dutch designer who plays with 3D printed fashion. She says, “I feel it’s important that fashion can be about much more than...

The Intricate World of Textiles

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This week my inspiration is Textiles.  Textiles are intricate, fun to look at and they show a level of creativity and ability that I strive for. One of...

New Year New Inspiration

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Well I think that everyone can join me and welcoming 2021 with open arms! I for one am feeling rested after the holidays and am making (and hoping...

Bent LA Quarantine Crafts

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A series of crafts tutorials: handbag crafts designed to help with life in quarantine.

The Purple Challenge

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I came up with a new challenge: make as many bags out of the Purple Mattress cover as I can!

30 Days, 30 Bags!

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I made one bag a day EVERYDAY for a month! Here are the results:

I Finished the Bent LA Challenge!

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This challenge was really difficult, but it was also very rewarding.