#wire mandala art

[merakisphere]

For those who don’t know…I don’t know either. I just use it as a fidget toy, hbu? + Uploaded a slower video. My apologies for the quick sensory overload video yesterday. 🙏🏼

Transforms into dozens of shapes, and can be enjoyed as a fidget, ornament, and jewelry piece. Dm me for any custom requests and questions!

Etsy: www.etsy.com/listing/876245515

Etsy: www.merakisphere.store

Website: www.merakisphere.com

Thank you for taking the time to browse my shop!

[themandalabloom]

I’m so nervous to share that I’ve opened a new Etsy shop; Mandala Bloom! This shop focuses specifically on my handmade ornaments and delights, showcasing beautifully articulated wire spheres that can transform into dozens of shapes.

As a 6-year Etsy Seller, I've created a new shop because my original shop was focused on bracelets, ornaments, toys, etc, and I found that it was too confusing not only for customers, but for the algorithm as well.

If you like my work, or if it sparked a little bit of joy in you, I kindly ask for your assistance by favouriting my items/shop as this helps it rank better in search and increase its visibility as newly listed items. (ONLY if you find my handmade art worthy of a heart/favourite)

Thank you, and I wish you a fantastic day! <3

[witchywomans-etsy]

Art nouveau photo locket, wire wrapped beads, bronze necklace, statement necklace, mandala locket, antique bronze necklace, gift for her, https://witchywoman.etsy.com/listing/797810950

[zenithofart]

Gems and Threads: Integrating Fashion and Jewellery Design Courses

Are you a housewife, college-going student or want to enhance your skills in Fashion or jewellery design skills that can make you pay off or be profitable? Zenith of Art understands the importance of nurturing creativity and providing students with the skills and knowledge to excel in these Courses.

In this blog, we will explore the fascinating world of integrating fashion and jewellery design courses and how Zenith of Art is at the forefront of this creative revolution.

Explore Our Course Range

Fashion Designing Zenith Of Art, fashion design courses spark creativity in students of all ages. We offer programs for both kids and adults, nurturing a passion for design through sketching, fabric exploration, and garment construction. Learn the fundamentals of fashion design in a fun and collaborative environment, where you'll gain the skills to translate your ideas into stylish creations.

Manual jewellery designing

Zenith Of Art, We teach our students the basics of manual jewellery design, So that they can start to create their designs. They can use a variety of materials, including metal, wire, beads, and stones. Students use different techniques, such as soldering, wire wrapping, and beading. Our instructors will guide you through every step, from brainstorming concepts to mastering basic construction methods.

Who can Join classes:

Just imagine that you are wearing a dress or jewellery that is designed by you. Hobbyists looking to improve their skills and create unique pieces for themselves or as gifts Entrepreneurs looking to start their jewellery or fashion design business Students looking to gain a competitive edge in the industry Anyone looking to explore their creative side and have fun while doing it!

Join Our Classes Today! If you're ready to express your creativity and take your jewellery and fashion design skills to the next level, join our Classes today! We also have various programmes for your kids in that your kids and Adults. We have Mandala Art, Mendhi Design, Art and Craft, Painting, and more. For More information Visit our website https://www.zenithart.in/ to learn more about our program. Zenith of Art is Located in Banipark Jaipur!

[timelessamritsar]

Inderpreet Luthra, Panchkula

Catalogue for Art Expo-Amritsar Summer 2023

(15 june - 30 aug) Curated by: Vulcan Art Gallery 📍 Timeless Amritsar 8 Queens'Road Amritsar

Artist Statement

Inderpreet Luthra, a skilled sculptor, wall painting artist, and art educator coming from Panchkula, showcases a profound affinity for spirituality in her artistic endeavors. Her body of work predominantly explores themes of spirituality, employing a diverse range of mediums such as wood cutting, clay, and wire to bring her visions to life. Drawing inspiration from her mother, as well as her surroundings and personal encounters, she crafts her pieces solely from the wellspring of her imagination. Her artworks serve as a means of expressing her innermost emotions and sentiments, while also serving as a channel through which she delves into her introspective thoughts. She holds the belief that art possesses an inherent power akin to a deity, capable of bestowing healing and facilitating meditation.

- inderpreet luthra

Kalghi Dhar

Acrylics on paper

19x19 in

₹3500/-

In this exquisite artwork, the Mandala art of Guru Gobind Singh Ji is showcased. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, revered as the divine incarnation of Kalgi Dhar Avtaar, commands the foreground with grace. The countenance of Guru Gobind Singh Ji emanates tranquility and serenity, captivating the viewers' gaze. The magnificent backdrop features the word "Waheguru," skillfully inscribed in lustrous golden acrylics, symbolizing the awe-inspiring illumination associated with the divine. "Waheguru" is the sacred mantra chanted by the deities Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva), embodying the essence of the Agia Chakra mantra. Additionally, the profound significance of the term "Satnam" is depicted, representing the eternal and truthful nature of God's name.

Spirituality

Acrylics on brown board

8 x 8 in

₹2500/-

There are three captivating Mandala artworks, each showcasing a distinct and uplifting spiritual path. Within these artworks, I have depicted the sacred symbols of EK ONKAR, OM, and YIN YANG. The resplendent golden accents adorning all three pieces symbolize the transcendent power of the divine. At the heart of each artwork, the encompassing symbol of the respective deities from different religions radiates their divine power, imparting a sense of harmony, serenity, and divine beauty throughout the world

Promoters of Sikh Dharm

Mixed media

28x26 in

₹3500/-

This artwork is the depiction of the champions of Sikh Gurus who valiantly battled the Mughals. Mata Gujri Ji, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and his esteemed Chaar Sahibzaade (Baba Fateh Singh Ji, Baba Ajeet Singh Ji, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji, and Baba Jhujhar Singh Ji) are portrayed, symbolizing their selfless sacrifices in upholding the honor and integrity of the Khalsa Panth in the face of Mughal oppression.

Untitled

Wood carving

8x12 in

₹9500/-

The hand symbolizes the divine presence of God, while the face represents the embodiment of humanity, a creation of God. Our actions are under the control of God; we are incapable of doing anything without his divine will. We are akin to puppets, merely following the predetermined path that God has already written for us. Every aspect of our past, present, and future is predetermined by God's plan. We obediently carry out his orders. God possesses unlimited power and is inherently benevolent.

Waheguru G

Wood carving

10x12 in

₹7500/-

This artwork portrays the profound spirituality associated with Waheguru. On the left-hand side, the symbol "Ik Onkar" symbolizes the belief in the existence of a singular deity or creator, representing the ultimate reality. On the right-hand side of "Ik Onkar," the Mool Mantra is intricately carved into the wood using traditional woodcut tools. The Mool Mantra, penned by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, holds a revered place within the sacred scripture known as Guru Granth Sahib Ji. It encapsulates a concise yet profound depiction of the divine nature of God.

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[penkraft123]

How Abacus is a Mathematical Exercise for the Brain

Abacus is the science of learning and performing operations of mathematics such as multiplication, division, addition and subtraction in a shorter period of time and with much easy using a frame tool with beads sliding on wire or rods. Abacus can be taught to all the young minds between 7-14 years of age. With abacus being integrated with mathematical operations and calculations, it is not just limited to the art of learning Math easily. Dissolving complex calculations into simple ones is now easy with the advent of abacus. Abacus isn't just related to the relevance of mathematics. It is not just a learning skills of math, but it also helps your child to enhance many other related skills. As our body needs exercise, so does our brain. It needs a reliably physical workout which helps to keep itself fresh and makes you sharpen the memory. Abacus is purely based on mathematical and soft skills that need to you to be logical and alert to solve the problems. This keeps your brain very active by training it to be prepared for tough and complex times. Mathematics being a logically solved subject. When you practice more, it makes your brain tickle and tackle the problems more efficiently and helps you to cope with difficult problems better. It also makes your brain sharper. And as we all know sharper the brain, better the grades. Abacus learning also helps in enhancing the other related skills such as the following: Enhanced Motor Skills Abacus is a set of beads that help in calculating with ease. It is an instrument designed in a manner which requires fingers to move around and is a great brain stimulator. It helps in developing primary motor skills. Problem Solving Ability It helps your child in solving the toughest of equations and teaches them how to do it without any pretense and imparts skills to solve problems easily. Improving Concentration Concentration is vital in leading a good life. Abacus helps in improving the concentration skills since primary ages. Improves Memory Power Working on the abacus with the beads to be counted and remembered helps in improving the memory power. It also improves retention power that comes handy in the long run. Reduces Stress Abacus can be a great stress buster and can help one release all the unnecessary stress. The simulation of the brain can calm down anxiety levels and help one become stress-free within a few times of using the abacus. The above-mentioned points with the help of learning mathematics help to improve your brain activities and abilities which in turn helps to learn better and make you smarter.

Penkraft conducts classes, course, online courses, live courses, workshops, teachers' training & online teachers' training in Handwriting Improvement, Calligraphy, Abacus Maths, Vedic Maths, Phonics and various Craft & Artforms - Madhubani, Mandala, Warli, Gond, Lippan Art, Kalighat, Kalamkari, Pichwai, Cheriyal, Kerala Mural, Pattachitra, Tanjore Painting, One Stroke Painting, Decoupage, Image Transfer, Resin Art, Fluid Art, Alcohol Ink Art, Pop Art, Knife Painting, Scandinavian Art, Water Colors, Coffee Painting, Pencil Shading, Resin Art Advanced etc. at pan-India locations. With our mission to inspire, educate, empower & uplift people through our endeavours, we have trained & operationally supported (and continue to support) 1500+ home-makers to become Penkraft Certified Teachers? in various disciplines.

[massiveluxuryoverdose]

Giovanni Corvaja, “Golden Mandala Bowl,”

Composed of approximately 4,000 meters of 18ct gold wire,

Height 4.5cm (1 3/4") Diameter 11.2cm (4 3/8"), weight 82 grams

Adrian Sassoon Gallery 

[takoratakoratumble]

A runcible mass of messy machines. Find prints and more from the link in my bio! #art #illustration #doodle #drawing #runcible #machine #quirky #mandala #zentangle #handdrawn #strange #odd #button #switch #lever #wires #lights #electronics #steam #plumbing #pipes #fish #nature #barrel #vent #screen #controlpanel #nuclear #fossil #wind #water #alarms

[violetlotuss]

Hey everyone! I finally have an Etsy shop up and running after years of wanting to...If you like moons, space, mandalas, wire wrapped necklaces, and a general boho/hippie vibe, head on over and check it out :) I’ll post when I update because I still have lots of things in the works! Thanks for looking!!

[mellowfibers]

I have all this and so much more over in my etsy shop! Go loooook Etsy.com/shop/artofaura

[merakisphere]

We’re bringing back this classic knick knack! ❤️

[witchywomans-etsy]

50% off this beautiful unique necklace.

Art nouveau necklace, wire wrapped beads, bronze necklace, statement necklace, mandala necklace, antique bronze necklace, gift for her. #etsy #bronze #birthday #women #artnouveau #giftforgrandma https://etsy.me/3niWQLX

[transcendtouch]

A Brief Introduction to Immersive Systems: History of VR (part 1)

According to Oxford Reference, “Virtual reality is a synthetic technology combining three-dimensional video, audio, and other sensory components to achieve a sense of immersion.” Merriam-Webster defines virtual reality as “an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment, also: the technology used to create or access a virtual reality.”

Both of the above definitions focus on the technological aspect of virtual reality, describing it as a contemporary means. However, virtual reality is more than an artificial environment. It is a simulated experience that can be completely different to our reality. The Online Etymology Dictionary defines that the term “virtual” was being used meaning “influencing by physical virtues or capabilities, effective with respect to inherent natural qualities," as early as the late 1400s. It is also stated that it has been used in the computer sense of "not physically existing but made to appear by software" since 1959. “The term "virtual reality" was first used in a science fiction context in The Judas Mandala, a 1982 novel by Damien Broderick.”

Trying to pinpoint the exact origins of virtual reality has proven to be quite a challenge, considering how difficult it has been to formulate a definition for the concept of an alternative existence. However, in this post, we too will be focusing on the technological milestones that led to today’s applications of virtual reality, making it an innovative –soon to be essential- tool.

In 1838, Sir Charles Wheatstone invents the Stereoscope, a device for viewing a stereoscopic pair of separate images, depicting left-eye and right-eye views of the same scene, as a single three-dimensional image.

A 19th century stereoscope:

In 1935, American science fiction writer Stanley Weinbaum presents a fictional model for VR in his short story Pygmalion's Spectacles. In the story, the main character meets a professor who invented a pair of goggles which enabled "a movie that gives one sight and sound [...] taste, smell, and touch. [...] You are in the story, you speak to the shadows (characters) and they reply [...] the story is all about you, and you are in it." This sound a lot like our idea of a tangible painting, doesn’t it? (image source)

In 1956, cinematographer Morton Heilig creates Sensorama, the first VR machine (patented in 1962). It is a large booth that can fit up to four people at a time. It combines multiple technologies to stimulate all of the senses: there is a combined full colour 3D video, audio, vibrations, smell and atmospheric effects, such as wind. This is done using scent producers, a vibrating chair, stereo speakers and a stereoscopic 3D screen. Heilig thinks that the Sensorama is the "cinema of the future" and he wants to fully immerse people in their films. Six short films are developed for it.

In 1960, Heilig also patents the Telesphere Mask (image source ), which is the first head-mounted display (HMD). This provides stereoscopic 3D images with wide vision and stereo sound. There is no motion tracking in the headset at this point.

In 1965, Ivan Sutherland, a computer scientist, presents his vision of the Ultimate Display. The concept is of a virtual world viewed through an HMD which replicates reality so well that the user won’t be able to differentiate from actual reality. This includes the user being able to interact with objects. This concept features computer hardware to form the virtual world and to keep it functioning in real-time. His paper is seen as the fundamental blueprint for VR. “The ultimate display would, of course, be a room within which the computer can control the existence of matter. A chair displayed in such a room would be good enough to sit in. Handcuffs displayed in such a room would be confining, and a bullet displayed in such a room would be fatal. With appropriate programming such a display could literally be the Wonderland into which Alice walked.”

In 1966, Thomas A. Furness (a.k.a “the grandfather of VR”), a military engineer, creates the first flight simulator for the Air Force. This assists in the progression of VR because the military subsequently provides a lot of funding for producing better flight simulators.

In 1968, Sutherland, with his student Bob Sproull, creates the first virtual reality HMD, named The Sword of Damocles. This head-mount connects to a computer rather than a camera and is quite primitive as it can only show simple virtual wire-frame shapes. These 3D models change perspective when the user moves their head due to the tracking system. It was never developed beyond a lab project because it was too heavy for users to comfortably wear; they had to be strapped in because it was suspended from the ceiling.

In 1969, Myron Krueger, a computer artist, develops a succession of "artificial reality" experiences using computers and video systems. He creates computer-generated environments that respond to the people in it. These projects lead to VIDEOPLACE technology which is mentioned later.

In 1972, General Electric Corporation builts a computerised flight simulator which features a 180-degree field of vision by using three screens surrounding the cockpit.

In 1975, Krueger's VIDEOPLACE, the first interactive VR platform, is displayed at the Milwaukee Art Center. It uses computer graphics, projectors, video cameras, video displays and position-sensing technology and it doesn't use goggles or gloves. VIDEOPLACE consistes of dark rooms with large video screens to surround the user in "VR". The users can see their computer-generated silhouettes imitating their own movements and actions - the users' movements are recorded on camera and transferred onto the silhouette. Also, users in different rooms can interact with other users' silhouettes in the same virtual world. This encourages the idea that people can communicate within a virtual world even if they aren't physically close.

In 1977, the Aspen Movie Map is created by MIT. This program enables users to virtually wander through Aspen city in Colorado, like with Google Street View. There are three modes: summer, winter and polygons. It is created using photographs from a car driving through the city. There are no HMDs but it is the use of first-person interactivity and it suggests that VR can transport people to other places.

In 1977, Sayre gloves are created by Daniel J. Sandin and Thomas A. DeFanti,  at the Electronic Visualization Laboratory, a cross-disciplinary research lab at the University of Illinois at Chicago. These gloves are the first wired gloves. They monitore hand movements by using light emitters and photocells in the gloves' fingers. So when the user moves their fingers the amount of light hitting the photocell varies which then converts the finger movements into electrical signals. This may be the beginning of gesture recognition. Furness creates a working model of a virtual flight simulator, for the military, called the Visually Coupled Airborne Systems Simulator (VCASS). Image of a wired glove:

In 1979, McDonnell-Douglas Corporation integrates VR into its HMD, the VITAL helmet, for military use. A head tracker in the HMD follows the pilot's eye movements to match computer-generated images.

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[festfashions]

The Art Lineup of LiB

Lightning in a Bottle has been on fire releasing all their experience lineups for the event. From the art to the lectures I’m getting so fricking excited I’m not sure what to do with myself.

Lightning in a Bottle is taking place this year May 8 - 13, 2019 at Buena Vista Lake in Kern County, CA. This year the festival has moved to a new location, closer to LA, and a smaller attendee size. I love LiB so it doesn’t matter to me where it is, I know they’re going to fire on all cylinders no matter what.

LiB is filled with lots of art. There���s Big Art which is all the giant sculptures and interactive pieces of art around the festival. There’s the Live Painting which is over 50 amazing artists creating beautiful pieces around the festival all weekend long, and then there’s the ArtClave, in its second year which offers an experiential art environment for attendees to participate on their own.

Big Art

These sculptures and pieces are always so additive to the LiB environment. I love walking around and discovering them around the festival, perfectly blending into the environment. This year, there’s some return pieces, some return artists, and of course some new ones. This is one thing I personally don’t like to read too much on before because I prefer to be surprised upon arrival, but if you want to read more about each piece and the artist, you can do so here.

Live Painting

This year there’s over 50 artists from around the world invited to turn blank canvases into incredible works of art. Literally this always amazes me at the festival, and I love checking back each day to see where an artist is in their work. Some artists finish quickly, and some layer up each day, changing their piece. What’s really cool, is that there’s mobile bidding on the art, with a final Art Walk on Sunday for people to place their final bids.

One day I am going to have enough money to buy a piece that inspires me at LiB. How cool is it to purchase something where you were part of its creation?

ArtClave

Last year was the first time we saw the ArtClave at LiB and I don’t even know how we lived without it! It’s such a perfect addition to this already creative festival, and I’m looking forward to checking it out again. These classes filled up super fast usually, but they always tried to make room for anyone who attended which was awesome. These are they types of things I like to do a lot of reading up on before so that I know where/when I want to attend.

This year the lineup includes:

Art Must Be Easy: Drawing Techniques By Adam One

Might try this one!

Bookbinding: Make Your Own LIB Journal! By Amy Kells

Body as Canvas: Body Painting Basics by Radhika Hersey & RIO Sirah

Build an Earth Mandala By Megan Sara

I’d like to learn more about this one!

Collaborative Expression: Painting without Attachment By Asirios

Seems interesting as well

Crochet Your Way to Happiness: By Odyssey Designs

Cult Making 101: Crew Symbol Design By White Cube Society

I love the idea of this

Digital Mandala Activations of the Higher Self: Mixed Media By Benedigital

Doodle Flow Sketch Storytelling: Art Therapy By Party Snail

Free Your Mind, Free Your Hair! Hair Crafting by Dreece

This is intriguing

Headwear Design: Basics of Millinery By Ava Youssefi

Paper Metamorphosis - From Two Dimensions into Three By Jeff Morrical

Serpent Wire Wrap with Kundalini Meditation: Jewelry Making by Itzli-Children of Venus

Shibari: Japanese Rope Art By Pirate Gentleman

Suminagashi: The Japanese Art of Marbling By Hamid Naemeh

both of these Japanese art ones seem cool to me

Exploring Projections Through Painting: Art Therapy By Party Snail

Watercolor Painting Techniques: From the Fundamental To the Experimental! By Amy Kells

If you want to read a few more details on each one, check out the LiB site, and make sure to download the app before you head in! Lots of details will be there too, and you can build your schedule with alarms to go off during the day for each experience!

[moderncolors]

The Ultimate List of Alternative Baby Names { bohemian, hippie, offbeat, fantasy, goth baby names} So you've got a wee one on the way and you're looking for a name as unique as your new baby is going to be, am I right? Well, check out this great list of offbeat names for I've created just for creative moms and dads-to-be like you. A lot of these names are form lists I made when thinking of names for my two tots and some inspired by my favorite celebrity kid names and some are from the top of my head.  Yes, some of these names are "out there" and I've gotten a lot of hateful comments about this post (that's why comments are disabled) but what do you expect from a post called THE ULTIMATE LIST OF ALTERNATIVE BABY NAMES? If you like the names. Awesome! If you don't, that's cool too. To each his own! NOTE: I didn't separate the names by gender as many of these can work for both boys and girls! Last updated 9/28/18 ▲BOHEMIAN & ARTSY▲ Arlo, Allegra, Alto, Ariel, Art, August, Avery, Beau, Bell/Belle, Blue, Burgundy, Cass/ Cassy, Cobalt, Cosette, Cruz, Dali, Dancer, Delia, Delilah, Donatello, Early, Eartha, Flannery, Frida, Golden, Harper, Haven, Hawthorne, Hendrix, Henna, Holden, Holiday, Honor, Hugo, Indigo, Isa, Jazz, Kahlo, Kodak, Langston, Lazareth, Legend, Lennon, Leonardo, Limerick, Lyric, Magenta, Mandala, Mandolin, Marlowe, Merlot, Michelangelo, Monet, Muse, Orlando, Paloma, Pen, Picasso, Piper, Poem, Quinn, Raphael, Red, Rigby, Ringo, Royal, Rufus, Shakespeare, Sonata, Sonnet, Story, Symphony, Tango, Tempo, True/Tru, Truman, Tuesday, Uma, Vellum, Vin/Vino, Xuxa (Shusha),Yoko, Zora  amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mocotw-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "e98f453f5cf9b08a37caad8372b2923c"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B07HR5SS5B,B079H2V79B,B07GZPGJYW,B072TY48WK,B00OVJJUFM"; amzn_assoc_title = " "; ▲COSMIC▲ Aries, Callisto, Cassiopeia, Celeste, Celestial, Cloud, Comet, Constellation, Cosmic, Cosmo/Cosmos, Earth, Eclipse, Elara, Jupiter, Libra, Luna/Lunar, Mars, Mercury, Moon, Nebula, Nova, Orion, Pluto, Sirius, Solar, Star, Starbright, Stardust, Starlight, Starshine, Vega, Venus amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mocotw-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B00XQKJGVA,B07FDXY48N,B01DU228AO,B07J1CF5JW"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "c59c0f86e61a2f79d07a89219045df92"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; ▲DESTINATIONS & TRAVEL▲ Africa, America, Asia, Austin, Brooklyn, China, Cairo, Columbia, Dakota, Dallas, Denver, East, Egypt, England, Everest, Geneva, Georgia, Germany, Holland, India, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Journey, Kenya, London, Morocco, Nazareth, Nevada, Niagara, North, Paris, Odessa, Orient, Peru, Rome/Roman, Russia, Scotland, South, Traveler, Venice, Vienna, Wander, West, Zion, Zanzibar amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; 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amzn_assoc_linkid = "c59c0f86e61a2f79d07a89219045df92"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_title = " "; ▲GOTHIC▲ Alabaster, Armand, Ash, Belladonna, Blade, Blaze, Chalice, Cinder, Crimson, Damien, Dante, Draegan, Draven, Echo, Eclipse, Edge, Ember, Enigma, Essence, Eternity, Flame, Gabriel, Garnet, Gossamer, Gotham, Granite, Grimm, Hamlet, Illusion, Jet, Labyrinth, Lace, Lazarus, Lenore, Lestat, Loki, Lore, Lucretia, Maleficent, Maze, Memory, Midnight, Mist, Moonlight, Morrow, Morticia, Mystery, Nightshade, Noir, Obsidian,Onyx, Ophelia, Pandora, Panther, Poe, Porcelain, Prism, Rain, Rapture, Raven, Razor, Requiem, Rogue, Rosary, Sabre, Salem, Satin, Scarlet, Seraphim, Shade, Shadow, Steel, Stone, Storm, Talon, Thorne, Twilight, Veil, Velvet, Winter, Wolf, Zane amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mocotw-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B01MF8K902,B00I3Q5A4E,B00MMJR8KW,B00NYIADBG"; 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amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_title = " "; ▲NAUTICAL▲ Anchor, Aqua, Ariel, Bay, Captain, Coral, Crew, Cruise, Fleet, Harbor, Lake, Marina, Ocean, Oar, Pearl, Pike, Pirate, Reed, Reef, Sailor, Ship, Tide, Water, Wave amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "mocotw-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_asins = "B00X236HEA,B01FMYE4TQ,B01M5DM815,B00MYWGTGQ"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "c59c0f86e61a2f79d07a89219045df92"; amzn_assoc_design = "in_content"; amzn_assoc_title = " "; ▲OFFBEAT & QUIRKY▲ Ale, Alos, Argyle, Banjo, Bloom, Buzz, Cab, Cajun, Cale, Canon, Cash, Chapter, Channel, Chartreuse, Chili, Chip, Cobb, Coco, Clear, Close, Creed, Curry, Cutlass, Day, Daily, Dax, Django, Domino, Dot, Ever, Faire, Fin, Flash, Flip, Gesa,  Glass, Go, Happy, History, Hopper, Iggy, Isla, Jagger, Jax, Lemma, Lesson, Libra, Limmy, Link, Linny, Little, Lucky, Kafe, Kid/Kyd, Kin, Kit, Knox, Magic, Mardi, Match, Message, Mixon, More, Moxie, New/Nu, Nico, Nomi, Nori, Only, Pharr, Pilot, Plan, Rango, Rebel, Reign, Right, Rip, Rocket, Rocky, Rogue, Roller, Rush, Setter, Seven, Share, Silk, Skill, Skip/Skipper, Stak, Sugar, Sully, Tall, Teal, Temple, Tex, Time, Tin, Trip, Vella, Valda, Virtual, Watts, Welcome, Wilder, Wire, Xan/Xantha, Zale, Zana, Zara, Zeb, Zeen, Zip, Zory, Zuma amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; 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Diary of a Junebug

Today’s arts and crafts theme: seashells!

Seashells, seashells, seashells! Who knew there were so many crafts we can make without using actual seashells?

Today marks the first of many crafty challenges we plan to do on arts and crafts day. Although the theme is seashells, we can’t use actual shells so we have to get creative. And that was a lot of fun!

Here’s a list of seashell crafts we created! A seashell necklace with pasta shells decorated with paint and mini rhinestones (I would definitely wear that to add some spark to some of my outfits!) Seashell polymer clay charms made into jewelry (I call dibs on the conch earrings)

Seashell plushies (My fave being the sand dollar one!)

Soap carved into seashells (I don’t know much about carving soap but after seeing Tia do it, I’m intrigued)

Stones carved into seashells (How? Please tell me your secrets Peewee and Ribbot! Seriously these are amazing and just…wow…)

Seashell wire art (This reminds me of neon signs!)

Seashell mochi (Very yummy - also everything was made from scratch!)

Ceramic seashell-shaped plates (So cute!)

A vinyl record shaped like a seashell made out of air dry clay (This is why I love crafty challenges!)

Needle felted seashells (I love the details and pastel colors!)

Flower petals on a canvas arranged to make a seashell design (Reminds me of those pics with flower mandalas)

A throw blanket with knitted seashells as quilt pieces (Perfect for the spring weather!)

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