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IB Flickr Group picks: A perfect combination of colors

By Irene Zuccarello, on July 15th, 2012

English

Tridimensional chinese proverb by Andrea Posada Escobar IB Flickr Group picks: A perfect combination of colors

Handmade works Collage of picks at Imaginative Bloom IB Flickr Group picks: A perfect combination of colors

1. Tridimensional chinese proverb by Andrea Posada Escobar | 2. Illustrated by osian efnissien | 3. Seedlings purple flowers by Taylored Curiosities | 4. Zissou handmade plush by Cevì | 5. Bloom embroidery by herbariodocolibri | 6. Illustrated and stitched by Gusosos’ Land

This time my attention has been captured by the combination of colors.
Besides being all wonderful creations, I love the way in which colors are perfectly matched!

Light blue (or mint) + light gold + coral. Currently my fav!
And yours?

I’ve seen so many new adorable submissions in the IB group guys (thanks for sharing them with us!) and I’ve already in mind the theme for the picks of the next week! :))

Italiano

Handmade works Collage of picks at Imaginative Bloom IB Flickr Group picks: A perfect combination of colors

Questa volta la mia attenzione è stata catturata dalla combinazione dei colori.
Oltre ad essere tutte creazioni bellissime, mi piace davvero tanto il modo in cui i colori sono stati perfettamente abbinati!

Azzurro (o verde menta) + oro chiaro + corallo. Al momento sono tra i miei preferiti!
E la vostra combinazione del cuore?

Ho visto molti nuovi lavori nel gruppo (grazie ragazzi di condividerli con noi qui!) e ho già in mente il tema per la prossima settimana! :))

Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

By Irene Zuccarello, on July 13th, 2012

EnglishThe featured artist of this week is another amazing discover I did in these days: Michelle Summers.

I’m totally in love with her handmade ceramics. All the pieces are hand sculpted and hand painted.

And each illustration on them is one of a kind. Wonderful.

Ceramics by Michelle Summers Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Needless to say I spent an indefinite number of minutes observing these wonders.

Love the fact that the shapes and the surfaces are so different from each other. And the painted illustrations are… WOW!

The combination of lines, faces, animals, geometries. All fused together.

Handmade ceramic coffee cup by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Handpainted ceramic mugs and cups by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

And the collection is pretty huge!

Handmade coffee cups, mugs, bowls, plates, vases… impossible not to find a thing that would be perfect for you or your collection of handmade wonders.

Handmade hand painted bowl by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Handmade ooak ceramic mug by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

You can (strongly suggested) browse through all her ceramic works on the Michelle Summers Flickr page.

She is also on Etsy but currently the shop is closed – I’ve signed up to the email notification service to be updated as soon as she’ll be back! :))

ItalianoL’artista d’ispirazione di questa settimana è un’altra meravigliosa scoperta che ho fatto in questi giorni: Michelle Summers.

Totalmente innamorata delle sue ceramiche artigianali. Tutti i pezzi sono scolpiti e dipinti a mano.

E ognuna delle illustrazioni che vedete li rende pezzi unici. Spettacolo.

Ceramics by Michelle Summers Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Inutile dire che ho speso degli indefiniti minuti ad osservare queste meraviglie.

Mi piace che forme e superfici siano così particolari e diverse una dall’altra. E le illustrazioni dipinte sopra… WOW!

La combinazione di linee, facce, animali, geometrie. Tutto fuso insieme.

Handmade ceramic coffee cup by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Handpainted ceramic mugs and cups by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

E la collezione di lavori è anche abbastanza sostanziosa!

Tazzine da caffè, tazze, scodelle, piatti, vasi… impossibile non trovarne una perfetta per voi o la vostra collezione di meraviglie artigianali.

Handmade hand painted bowl by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Handmade ooak ceramic mug by Michelle Summers Imaginative Bloom Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

Potete vedere (assolutamente consigliato) tutto i suoi lavori in ceramica nella pagina Flickr di Michelle Summers.

E’ anche su Etsy ma al momento lo shop è chiuso – Mi sono registrata per ricevere l’avviso via email non appena riaprirà! :))

IB Flickr group picks: Draw Draw Draw!

By Irene Zuccarello, on July 7th, 2012

English

schweinehund illustration by ju hu IB Flickr group picks: Draw Draw Draw!

Draw Draw Draw Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Draw Draw Draw!

This week the IB Flickr group is full of adorable drawings and new talented illustrators!!

Here’s a little showcase with some of their works… what do you think? :))

Italiano

Draw Draw Draw Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Draw Draw Draw!

Questa settimana il gruppo Flickr di IB è pieno di disegni adorabili e nuovi illustratori!!

Ecco una piccola vetrina con alcuni dei loro lavori… che ve ne pare? :))

Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

By Irene Zuccarello, on July 4th, 2012

EnglishLines and colors, characters and textures.
Today my dose of inspiration come from Kate McCarthy from Australia, with these original pieces of art!

Canvas and boards by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Also her sculptures and installations are very interesting.

Love the combination of colors and the detail son the head and on the body, in an alternation of materials.

Painted sculptures by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Kate also creates adorable designs and patterns for tea towels and other objects.

Tea towels designed by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Other paintings in a little bit different style.

So adorably strange and cute!

Canvas and paintings by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

You can find Kate on her website, Facebook and Twitter too.

Worthwhile to save her as a favorite, isn’t it? :)

ItalianoLinee e colori, personaggi e texture.
Oggi la mia dose di ispirazione viene da Kate McCarthy dall’Australia, con questi pezzi artistici originali!

Canvas and boards by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Anche le sue sculture e installazioni sono molto interessanti…

Amo la combinazione di colori e i dettagli sulla testa e nel corpo di queste sculture, un’alternanza curata di materiali.

Painted sculptures by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Kate crea adorabili design e pattern per tovagliette da thè handmade e altri oggetti.

Tea towels designed by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Altri dipinti in uno stile leggermente differente.

Adorabilmente strani e coccoli!

Canvas and paintings by Kate McCarthy Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

Trovate Kate nel suo sito, su Facebook e Twitter.

Un’altra artista che vale la pena di salvare tra i preferiti, che dite? :)

IB Flickr group picks: Made with paper

By Irene Zuccarello, on July 1st, 2012

English gabe kacie illustration by Oana Befort IB Flickr group picks: Made with paper

Made with paper Imaginative Bloom flickr picks IB Flickr group picks: Made with paper
1. Gabe & Kacie illustration by OanaBefort | 2. Illustrated card by Ilette Illustration | 3. Graf in a toilet-roll by Lex Wilson | 4. Wedding Mini Lunch Paper Bags by Celestefrittata | 5. Illustrated prints by Åsa Wikman Illustration | 6. Letterpress Business Cards by Steel Petal Press | 7. Biglietto battesimo solidale by LIPUweb

Isn’t paper one of the best tool to work with?
Say ‘no’ if you dare :)

Italiano gabe kacie illustration by Oana Befort IB Flickr group picks: Made with paper

Quanto fantastica è la carta come supporto e strumento con cui lavorare?
Ditemi di no, se ne avete il coraggio :)

IB Flickr group picks: Accessorize your summer

By Irene Zuccarello, on June 24th, 2012

English Linen birdseeker badges by Teasemade Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Accessorize your summer

Accessorize your summer Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Accessorize your summer

1. Linen birdseeker embroidered badges by teasemade | 2. Friendship Bracelet by ThreadBear | 3. Embroidery on brass – earrings by Trincar Uvas | 4. Les Amoureux de Paynet necklace by La Bottega di Zanzu | 5. Necklace with Red Roses in Blue Ruffles by Noton by Raquel | 6. Pit fired ceramic jewelry by Anastàssia

I couldn’t resist to choose this theme with all the new lovely handmade jewelry I found in the group!

And love all the mint, blu and red details :)

Italiano Linen birdseeker badges by Teasemade Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Accessorize your summer

Accessorize your summer Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Accessorize your summer

Non potevo che scegliere un tema così, con tutti i nuovi gioielli handmade che ho trovato nel gruppo questa settimana!

Amo i dettagli color azzurro menta, blu e rossi :)

Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

By Irene Zuccarello, on June 19th, 2012

EnglishHow amazing are these paperclay pendants by Elsa Mora??!

I already talked about this artist a while ago and featured her paper works – here’s the post – together with Lorenzo Duran’s artworks.

These creations are titanically inspiring to me, I couldn’t leave them out of IB features’ collection!

Paperclay necklaces by Elsa Mora collection 2 Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Paperclay necklaces 3 by Elsa Mora1 Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Paperclay necklaces 7 by Elsa Mora Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Each paperclay pendant has an original hand painted illustration and is one of a kind. Love to see them all together! This are that kind of handmade-art that makes my heart sing….

Paperclay necklaces by Elsa Mora collection 1 Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

And what about this other collection? I have no words. Can’t say what’s my fav… Simply wonderful.

Paperclay necklaces 1 by Elsa Mora Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Paperclay necklaces by Elsa Mora Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

I could spend hours watching all the little details…

Elsa Mora is a multimedia artist – the stunning thing is that she’s super clever with so many different materials and techniques.

It’s a joy to follow her works and see how her art evolves!

She’s on Flickr and now also on Facebook :)

ItalianoQuanto belli sono i ciondoli in paperclay di Elsa Mora??!

Avevo già dedicato un articolo a quest’artista un po’ di tempo fa in questo post per i suoi stupendi lavori di intaglio su carta assieme a quelli di Lorenzo Duran.

E queste sue creazioni sono così stupende che non potevo non aggiungerle alla collezione dei lavori più belli che pubblico qui in IB!

Paperclay necklaces by Elsa Mora collection 2 Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Paperclay necklaces 3 by Elsa Mora1 Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Paperclay necklaces 7 by Elsa Mora Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Ogni ciondolo ha un’illustrazione dipinta a mano ed è un pezzo unico.

Adoro vederli tutti insieme! Questo tipo di cose mi fa battere il cuore…

Paperclay necklaces by Elsa Mora collection 1 Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

E che mi dite di questa altra collezione? A me fa sentire come una bimba incantata da una favola. E non riesco a dire quale preferisco… Meravigliose.

Paperclay necklaces 1 by Elsa Mora Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Paperclay necklaces by Elsa Mora Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

Come sempre mi perdo – e potrei starci le ore – a osservare tutti i piccoli dettagli…

Elsa Mora si definisce un’artista multimediale – la cosa fantastica è che è bravissima nell’uso di così tanti materiali e tecniche diverse.

E’ una gioia seguire i suoi lavori e vedere come la sua arte evolve!

E’ in Flickr e ora anche su Facebook :)

IB Flickr group picks: Your handmade shapes

By Irene Zuccarello, on June 16th, 2012

English Hoop enbroidery by ThreadBEAR1 IB Flickr group picks: Your handmade shapes

Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Your handmade shapes

Here’s my picks of the week from our IB Flickr group!

How many new works! This time I’ve been captured by shapes.
The shape you decided to give to your works and the shape of the designs and patterns you created on them!

Adorable!

Wishing you to spend a wonderful rest of the day guys :)

Italiano Hoop enbroidery by ThreadBEAR1 IB Flickr group picks: Your handmade shapes

Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Your handmade shapes

Ecco i miei ‘picks’ della settimana dal nostro IB Flickr group!

Quanti nuovi lavori ho trovato! Questa volta sono stata colpita dalle forme.
Le forme che avete deciso di dare ai vostri lavori e le forme dei design e pattern che avete creato in essi!

Adorabili!

Vi auguro di passare un meraviglioso resto di giornata :)

All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

By Irene Zuccarello, on June 13th, 2012

EnglishRecently I received the colorful All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens and thought that many IB-ers would have liked to know something more about it, so here I am to make a little review.

The book has a hard cover and 144 pages that feature 35 crafty projects.

All sewn Up book review 35 DIY craft projects1 All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

They’re divided into 5 chapters: Cooking up a storm, Cuddly companions, Gifts, Rest your weary head and Decorations.

Each project has step by step instructions, cute illustrations and photographs.

All Sewn Up book George the giraffe plush project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

Chloe Owens is a textile artist so all the DIY tutorials you’ll find in the book are mostly about sewing and embroidering.

The book is very inspired by the colorful fabrics and mood of 60’s.

Apron, tea towel, tea cosy, oven mitts, doll, plush, pillow, doorstop, baby bib, hanger cover, tote bag, laptop cover, brooch, eye mask, bunting, flowers, appliqué illustration… are just some of the things you’ll find inside.

All Sewn Up book Woodland critters table runner project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

Even if I’m not particularly fond of the 60’s and 70’s retro style on crafts, I think that the book is really nice.

Following these ideas is also a good way to learn and improve our skills with needle and thread!
Chloe uses a wide variety of techniques.

All sewn Up book review Hanger cover project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

All Sewn Up book Butterfly catcher pillow project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

All Sewn Up book Customized lampshade project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

Oh and love the company of little lovely cats all over the book illustrated by the amazing Gemma Correll!

You can find it also on Amazon.com.
A nice book for a crafty summertime :)

italianoRecentemente ho ricevuto il colorato libro All Sewn Up di Chloe Owens e ho pensato che a molti IB-ers sarebbe potuto interessare saperne qualcosa in più, così eccomi con una piccola recensione.

Il libro ha una copertina rigida e 144 pagine con 35 proggetti fai-da-te diversi.

All sewn Up book review 35 DIY craft projects1 All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

Sono divisi in 5 capitoli: Cucinare a tutto spiano, Teneri compagni, Regali, Riposa la tua stanca testa e Decorazioni.

Ogni progetto è fornito di istruzioni passo passo, belle illustrazioni e fotografie.

All Sewn Up book George the giraffe plush project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

Chloe Owens è un artista tessile e quindi tutti i tutorial Fai-Da-Te che troverete nel libro sono principalmente di cucito e ricamo.

Il libro si ispira molto allo stile e alle stoffe colorate anni ‘60.

Grembiule, strofinaccio, tovagliette da tè, guanti da forno, bambole, peluche, cuscini, fermaporte, bavaglini, rivestimenti per grucce, tote bag, fodera per laptop, spilla, maschera da notte per occhi, bandierine, fiori, illustrazioni applicate e ricamate… sono alcune delle cose che troverete all’interno.

All Sewn Up book Woodland critters table runner project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

Anche se in questo momento non sono particolarmente amante dello stile retro anni ‘60 e ‘70 nel fai da te, penso che questo libro sia davvero carino.

Seguire queste idee è anche un buon modo per imparare e migliorare le nostre competenze con ago e filo!

Chloe usa una bella quantità di tecniche diverse.

All sewn Up book review Hanger cover project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

All Sewn Up book Butterfly catcher pillow project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

All Sewn Up book Customized lampshade project All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

E amo la compagnia dei piccoli gatti sparsi per tutto il libro illustrati dalla fantastica Gemma Correll!

Un libro carino per un’estate all’insegna del DIY :)
Lo trovate anche su Amazon.it.

IB Flickr group picks: Custard yellow and gold Yellow

By Irene Zuccarello, on June 8th, 2012

English

Custard Yellow Nesting Bowls by rcboisjoli Imaginative Bloom Flickr group IB Flickr group picks: Custard yellow and gold Yellow

Custad yellow handmade collection Imaginative Bloom Flickr group picks IB Flickr group picks: Custard yellow and gold Yellow 1. Custard Yellow Nesting Bowls by rcboisjoli | 2. The infinity scarf - Golden Moon by Latenightdrawing | 3. Vestige necklace ooak by Moldarina | 4. Budgie Love Wallpaper by Åsa Wikman Illustration | 5. Graduation Grungy Bot Yellow Yale Mini Sculpture by HerArtSheLoves | 6. Old Gold Floral with lace tea towel by Cath | 7. Yellow necklace 2012 collection by milk tooth’s rain

What are your three favorites?

If I had to choose, for me they would be: the adorable custard yellow bowls, the cotton scarf and the wallpaper!!

Italiano

Vi piace il giallo? E’ uno dei colori che amo!

Mi sono divertita a cercare tra i vostri lavori tutte queste gradazioni di giallo oro e giallo crema.

Quali sono i vostri 3 preferiti?

Se dovessi scegliere, per me sarebbero: le adorabili ciotole giallo crema, la sciarpa in cotone e la carta da parati!!

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IB Flickr Group picks: A perfect combination of colors

Hand painted OOAK ceramics by Michelle Summers

IB Flickr group picks: Draw Draw Draw!

Inspiring designs and art by Kate McCarthy

IB Flickr group picks: Made with paper

IB Flickr group picks: Accessorize your summer

Paper clay pendants by Elsa Mora

IB Flickr group picks: Your handmade shapes

All Sewn Up book by Chloe Owens

IB Flickr group picks: Custard yellow and gold Yellow

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