#creativemending

[karhina03]

A great workshop today @guilfofobjects Great to be back! 🪡🧵🪡🧵 #visiblemending #modernmending #repairrevolution #upcycle #mending #repairdontreplace #lovedclotheslast #handstitching #slowerfashion #denimrepair #mendingworkshop #mending #zerowaste #mendit #imendmyclothes #visiblemenders #menddontend #repair #fashionrevolution #slowfashion #creativemending (at Hardware Lane, Melbourne) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSBWdnehDYB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[littleashthings]

These quick sketch sheets are always fun studies. I spend like two minutes and sketch and just try to do anything I can, good or bad.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #creativemending #creative #mending #quick #sketch #study #hands #hand #studies #sketches #pose #poses #artist #art https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IiNxWDLkQ/?igshid=lm66ke0qfnf6

[witcheswhimsy]

Mending sunday part 2. I have this wonderful winter jacket, which saved my arm in a scooter accident 2 years ago. My arm was merely bruised but the thick jacket all ripped up on the arm. I tried to mend it by ironing a patch over it, but only managed to melt the fabric. Now I cut out the melted part and sewed a new patch onto it. Swipe to see process. . . . #tinyjoys #makersgonnamake #visiblemending #careandrepair #creativemending #kintsugi #stitchersofinstagram #sewcrazy #tracesofmemory #thankfullymend #radicalrepair #mendingmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/B9NGBHyoTTP/?igshid=rmvxy7lfn1rc

[mmiiedesign]

I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my crochet Mandelas. I think incorporating and repurposing as denim mending patches is an earth 🌎 friendly idea. #mendingmatters #visiblemending #sashiko #sashikostitching #savetheplanet #reducereuserecycle #subversivestitch #slowfashionmovement #slowfashion #creativemending #denimpatchwork #secondhand #sewsewsew #100dayproject (at Long Island, NY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbqNyO-p7kG/?utm_medium=tumblr

[shinelumiere]

Why crafty folks have such a hard time getting rid of things they don’t really use. It could come in handy that one time. 🤞🏻 his ear glues straight. #mending #creativemending #woodglue #squirrel #helightsup #george #georgethesquirrel #allsquirrelsaregeorge #🤞🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/CWl68ICpPkm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[belligerenceandchocolate]

Making time, to make {WIP 3/31}

Short post tonight, because I spent time crafting during the day and going to a concert in the evening. Priorities.

The biggest problem I - and so many others - have with trying to pursue a passionate interest is of course, finding or taking the time to actually do it. Here’s what’s been working so far - in the wonderful nap-less world we live in:

Portable projects - I have a very independent toddler, who needs a lot of time outside, but not a whole lot of direct supervision/interaction when we are outside. He’s often quite content to run around the yard or climb and slide at the playground without requiring much more than an occasional smile or word of reassurance (Yes, the ground is right there. You can let go...). Embroidery, hand quilting or mending works well. You need a needle and thread, maybe some scissors. It’s not messy, it can be put down and taken up again if you need to go and rescue someone at the top of a slide.

Delegate household tasks - I realized at some point that even if I’m not working 40 hours a week at a job, I can’t actually do all the housework. Nor do I want to, quite frankly. The kitchen white board is my best friend here: if I can handle writing out what needs to be done, Kyle can do some of it. I can then spend some time working on projects that require a sewing machine or a pattern or just make a mess generally (and when the kitchen is clean, I can make treats. Treats help convince people to do things for you.)

Include the small human somehow - This is harder at some ages. Xavier is not really content to throw bits of colourful fabric around. “Comme Maman!” is his motus operandi. My best friends these days are an old iron and a toy sewing machine. He also really enjoys pinning things. And he’s quite content to just play with two or three and a cushion. We call this “learning about risk management”.

Craft play dates - This is the real winner! Once every two weeks, my friend and I get together, set up our sewing machines at the same table, drink coffee, get stuff done and take turns dealing with our kids. The kids really don’t need much dealing with though. They’re just glad to have company. We’re just glad to be making things. It’s just a question of getting over ourselves and saying “Hey - bring over your sewing machine and we can work while the kids play.” Because supporting each other is the key to getting things done. 

Love,

Belligerence&Chocolate 

These pants, handmade and later hand-mended, brought to you by every one of these craft-time strategies.

[littleashthings]

Little sketchy sketch for the Sailor Moon Challenge! . . . #creativemending #art #draw #drawing #sketch #sketching #ipad #procreate #sailormoon #sailormoonchallenge #goodmorning https://www.instagram.com/p/CAh0IlbDA7a/?igshid=miay0jnc1sr6

[littleashthings]

Does anyone remember #reboot and how amazing Hexadecimal was? 😏 . . . #creativemending #sketch #drawing #hexadecimal #evil #villain #fanart #show #oldschool #sketchbook #draw #drawing #sketching https://www.instagram.com/p/CAO4CAGjcfP/?igshid=22h3uiwwnub0

[littleashthings]

Killer Instinct. ☠️ See you guys in an ~hour on the stream! . . . #selfie #sorrynotsorry #freedom #ash #creativemending #creative #mending #artist #proud #ilovelife #goodmorning #ready #wednesday #stream #streamer #twitch https://www.instagram.com/p/B94kI5wjG1U/?igshid=1tnuhfkuutcqj

[littleashthings]

Practicing the things I'm not great at. 🥰 . . . #creativemending #practice #sketchbook #sketch #sketching #draw #pen #anatomy #man #human #eight #head #technique #method #andrewloomis #drawing #learn #study #art #late #night https://www.instagram.com/p/CAO8xT6Doug/?igshid=ew3hlcw3zjf3

[littleashthings]

A whole mood. . . . #creativemending #selfie #personal #streamer #twitch #kraken #headset #kitty #goth #vibes #thecraft #hottopic https://www.instagram.com/p/CAI1Ww7D0q0/?igshid=uo6xt2f3wr0u

[littleashthings]

A few outfits for this girl, think it’s time I name her. :) . . . #CreativeMending #creative #mending #fashion #style #outfits #outfit #ootd #drawing #draw #sketch #sketching #ipadpro #procreate #apple #pencil #goodnight https://www.instagram.com/p/B-yIy_OjJHY/?igshid=l3ssaga7cpw4

[littleashthings]

Early morning work on these girls, time to seal and move onto the last layer! . . . #creativemending #creative #mending #art #dolls #doll #monsterhigh #wip #working #goodmorning #saturdays https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Rxs1vD3Kr/?igshid=1pzu2lg1xbx8o

[littleashthings]

Sailor Moon from today's early morning stream with @artgerm! . . . #creativemending #creative #mending #sailormoon #nostalgia #retro #girl #mystyle #friday #tgif #goodmorning https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PvzGMj6Et/?igshid=v9xg5hxeevek

[littleashthings]

More emotes for the Creative Mending Twitch/Discord I designed. One of these was during a Live Stream and I'll be putting that video on YouTube! . . . #creativemending #twitch #discord #creative #mending #art #artist #design #emoji #emoticon #emotes #heart #cry #wave #think #love #pog #emoticons #friday #tgif https://www.instagram.com/p/B9-HWLADriA/?igshid=1jgjkppgptpgt

[littleashthings]

Y'all were so sweet today, look at how much you filled the Hypecup! Best stream ever - I can't wait to see you all next week. Follow me at https://buff.ly/2vvwnAn!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #creative #mending #creativemending #twitch #shoutout #thankyou #amazing #hypecup #twitch #streamer #livestream #live #support #amazing #stream #studywithme #study https://www.instagram.com/p/B94-Kfjn4GV/?igshid=4n9tq1u2dbp5