Yeah. It’s another “making” post that is NOT about “making” anything yarn-y. But I thought it would be more fun for you to see this kind of magic . . . rather than another couple of inches on that same old cardigan, y’know? (It’s going fine. Just slowly.)
So here. Let’s look at my stack of magical, whimsical mushrooms instead! They’re my latest obsession . . . thanks to inspiration provided by the month-long Fodder Challenge 2024. It’s amazing what a little paint, some colored pencils, gel pens, paint markers, and glitter-glue can do to regular, everyday paper!
Although glitter or sparkly things never show up well in photos, each of my mushrooms has a touch (but not too much) of bling. I love making quick little “fodder-y” things. It’s a great way to scratch that creative itch . . . without having to agonize over the process or the product.
So what am I planning to DO with my magical mushrooms? I’ll use them on cards or tags . . . or in collages or art journals. I love having fodder – and especially handmade fodder – at the ready for future projects. (And . . . lest you think I’m finished. Well. I have a good stash of extra mushroom “caps” all cut out and ready to go. Y’know. Should the mood strike.)
If you’d like to see more photos and a listing of the materials I used, I’ve put together additional information in my Field Notes here.
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How about you? What are you making these days?
Those are so cute, Kym! It is nice to have those sorts of things around, just cause. And it’s fun to make them as well. I have been making a mess at my house on a daily basis, wait for it – painting walls. It needed doing, and I am taking my time, but doing it. I am beginning to look forward to the day when I actually finish painting the walls in the three rooms I am making a mess in. Then I shall take a break and perhaps make a mess doing something more fun before I begin on the next rooms. Thanks for sharing your current magic!
Ooh, some of those look magical, some look edible, and some (those bluish ones at the bottom left) might even be hallucinogenic! Have fun!
so this is fun! I’m 50 pages from the end of The Empusium and I think I might have to have a mushroom for that book journal entry … one with gold glitter, a bit of green, and for sure something other-worldly! (reading that and still knitting Heidi’s new cardigan … and stuck – this is day 4! – on sleeve island)
These mushrooms look like so much fun. It is fun to make things without worrying too much about the outcome. Sometimes it’s good for me to focus on the process. I made a book and today I worked a little on a quilt top.
Adorable! These remind me of a puzzle Molly and I put together last year that was mushrooms in all different colors and shapes (though none of them was sparkly). They’re certainly a lot more interesting than the plain white fiber I’m spinning!
I haven’t had any time to play, but I’ve been enjoying watching (and being inspired by) all the October Fodder Challenges so far!
Those are SO stinking cute! Very creative and very fun!
You have a good eye to see how to make each mushroom a little different and charming. LOVE this idea. You have quite the mushroom garden there.