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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...

Flowers Art Gift Collection Ideas For Events.   Flower illustration by Miabo Enyadike There is no secret, that I just adore flowers and plants.This love for flowers is baked in my Art aesthetics. I love to draw, paint and illustrate flowers the way I see them.  Spring Edition by artmiabo Most of my illustrations of flowers and plants, are created with Ink and water color, because it is the medium I love to paint with.  Color matters a lot, in my flower paintings and I express them in abstracts,still life and contemporary styles.  Spring Edition by artmiabo This edition of products that I have designed, reflects my affiliation to nature and its influence on my Art.  Spring Edition by artmiabo I termed this collection of flower paintings, my spring collection because this is spring, and there are so many lovely flowers springing up around us in our homes and  surroundings. Purple flower Favor box by art...

Fashion illustrations art ideas to view Fashion illustration is fast becoming part of mainstream Art, you find artist who have no connections, to the fashion industry or are the least interested in fashion, creating drawings, illustrations and paintings of fashion wear. I think it is simply, the fact that a lot of Artist are now understanding that Fashion is Art and it tells its own story in a distinct and artistic way.  Also a lot of Artist, are now on digital platforms that allows for them, to create fashion with their Art and also opens doors for them to put there Art out there.  I happen to be one of those Artists, who loves fashion illustrations and fashion as a whole, I take it seriously as an Art form.  I have made quite a lot of Ink paintings, in this regard and I am sharing a few of them with you, in this blog.   You can buy and collect them as well, they serve as fabulous office and home wall decor. Besides, it is an or...

Artmiabo Art Exhibition Info  Art Exhibition Season, has already kicked off around the world, with Artist exhibiting new work, or just simply putting there work out there to create awareness for their craft, which is awesome though daunting.                               We need, for people to see what we have been up to, lately in our studios and how we will inspire and tell our stories differently, from a 'Creative' point of view. That in itself, is exciting to me. I will be doing,a Solo exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria West Africa, next month titled INSPIRE.  The exhibition is aimed at inspiring people, to look deep at the ordinary and reflect, in its greatness.                            Ad The exhibition will express, my desire as an artist, to bridge the gap between Art and design, using very basic ord...

Valentine Art & Craft to Make.   These heart mixed media art, where designed with fabric cuts and placed on magazine cutouts, then placed on crochet mats.                    Heart Shape collage: paper, fabric and crochet mat                                     by miabo enyadike Creating these mixed media collage, was exciting for me as it will be, displayed on Valentines day, at a friends restaurant.  Valentine season is here, and our thoughts are on how to spend the day with people we love and care for.                            buy art here  We can start by thinking, of ways to make that the day special for people, we love and truly appreciate. For me it is making art and craft, the way I know with the sole intention of giving it out...

 How to decorate with Pine Cones  The month of October, till the month of February is the summer season in South Africa.  While Europe and America are 'Wintered up', we here have loads of sun and rain with hailstones, all at the same time it is a little overwhelming.   Most mornings, it's already pretty hot and I  take long walks, on the street that is at the corner of my own street.                     Saatchiart/artmiabo ...SHOP HERE I enjoy that walk because of all the tall pine trees, and all I see is pine cones everywhere. I always tell myself, I will pick some next time and paint some fun summer colors. Maybe use them as decor, in my patio or my  sitting room but I always forget to go with a bag.                                                      ...