Artmiabo

Rope Basket Ideas out there  Crocheting and Knitting materials,  are every where as the winter season continues. Every craft store, departmental store even pharmaceuticals are stocking all sorts of wool or knitting kits. I enjoy, both crocheting and Knitting, and at the moment, I'm getting ready for Art exhibitions in the month,of June and July respectively. The only way,to get my nerves down and relaxed, is crocheting cotton ropes into my favorite gift item, which is  the collapsible rope baskets. I crochet them,as gifts I give as birthday presents, etc down the year. The best time for me, to actually sit and concentrate on this rather strange hobby of mine, is when I am a bit at odds with my brushes, canvas and paint. It keeps me focused and renews my thought process by giving me a handle on my creative confusion! I really don't make a lot, because it gets a bit tiring and I then, go back to my Art again. ...

Vintage lace Mini Wreaths   It is no secret, to close friends and family that I love to collect their lace fabrics, to use for Art and craft.  I am a fine and applied Artist, who is so in love with applying objects and fabric to my Art and craft and lace, I use for it's texture and delicate look and feel.    Lately lace, has come into play in my Art and I love that but this blog, is about shabby chic which we know is a lacy affair.  I created these lace flower hangings, with plastic embroidery loops, that can be hung in a home with shabby chic interiors and accessories.  Black and Red lace may not be the favorite color of lace for shabby chic decor, I beg to differ because I see color and would love, to bend the rules to add a splash of color here and there to an all white, cream and beige, accessories in a shabby chic theme. I'm still working on this proj...

                                      How to transform plain baskets                    Whenever I travel back to my home country Nigeria, it is always a fabulous experience! I connect with family,childhood friends, delicious home food and most of all the diverse indigenous Art and Craft spread across different cultures that make up Nigeria.  Vintage Decor Basket I am always pleasantly surprised by the local craft industry and their effort and consistency in keeping their craft authentic and deep in culture.  My last trip to Nigeria was a bit different, I was in a Solo Art Exhibition with little  or no time for any rampaging  through the Art and Craft Markets. Vintage Decor Basket   It was a bit difficult for me to move around, since I had...