Another “unraveled” post that is . . . Not About Knitting. Although knitting does continue around here. (I’m nearing the end of my Hitchhiker.) (And, sadly, I was able to break in my new mitts earlier this week. They’re fine; toasty and warm. The “sadly” part is that . . . well, I needed them.)
But today, I am busy with Other Things.
All month long, as part of Fodder School, I’ve been busy with eco dyeing. And making-objects-rust. And creating designed papers. And making clay amulets (which is a new obsession for me all on its own). And carving rubber stamps. And collecting . . . stuff. “Nature stuff” from the garden. “Ephemera stuff” from . . . wherever. It has been so much fun. Just playing. “Dinking around” . . . as I like to think of it.
And now? It’s time to gather it all together. And curate. And create some collages.
It is . . . a Glorious Mess.
And I am totally Into It!
This project is not just a lot of fun, though. It’s also inspiring me – and my creative processes – in whole new ways. I’m sort of obsessed with the possibilities . . . of combining this wild collection of objects into Something Else. (And while Fodder School, in general, and this project, in particular, have nothing to do with One Little Word, for me it has a lot to do with my word. Stay tuned.)
Anyway. I don’t have a finished collage to show you, but I’m getting really close.
And I’m already thinking about putting together my NEXT collage series. (My workspace is already a total mess. Might as well keep going, y’know?)
All of that looks glorious, Kym! Those clay amulets, in particular, might have given me a little blog-post-whiplash… Love seeing your Fodder-inspired art + making. A feast!
What’s that saying – “A cluttered desk is a sign of a creative mind” or something like that. All of that looks like fun. My SiL makes and collects stuff to dink around with. The last time we visited she and I made collages with feathers, dried flowers, paper ephemera from the 40s, and all kinds of things. She is collecting more stuff for when we visit in May. I’m not sure what I’ll do with bird vertebrae, but dinking around is fun!
Love those amulets!! What fun. Very inspiring to read your post!! Looking forward to seeing your collage.
I love where this is going! I think the main difference between creative and non-creative people is that non-creative people would take a look at this and see a mess. Creative people see so many possibilities and so much inspiration!
Looks like so much fun and I love that – dinking around
I can feel the creative inspiration (in addition to seeing it in your words and photos) – how exciting!
So much different than the dinking around I do most days but just as fun! Love those amulets Kym.
Love it!! Keep dinking around, Kym!
Your dinking around looks like a blast (went off in your studio?;-))! I love the amulets most of all!
This post is an inspiration – and I love the amulets! I also love calling them that, because I immediately was drawn to them, but “practical me” thought, “what are they FOR?” Which is a dangerous and unnecessary thought 😉
Dinking around 😊 We call it plemming in our house, but pootling also an option.
Oooooooooooh clay amulets. The mind reels.
Sounds like you are having a lot of fun and isn’t that what crafting should be all about?
I think this looks very creative and I’m glad to hear that it’s inspiring you in different ways! I look forward to seeing your collage if you decide to share it with us.
Oh yes, do keep going. It’s so interesting how one creative idea sparks another. I think this collection of materials is glorious. The chapter (?) are they chapters, in Rubin’s book about An Abundant Mind Set reminds me what you have written about the creative process. Enjoy.
All. Of. This! I love how trying something different sparks the soul in such amazing ways! You mentioned “fodder” regarding my ages ago stitched snowmen… and that is such a perfect word! I have been taking the fodder of scraps and making them shine! And it is such an amazing feeling! (And I have a thing or two to tell Marie Kondo! Haha!) XOXO