New Week::New Theme: DIY
This week’s theme is all about YOU. For your crafty enjoyment I bring you an opportunity to create your own mandala-like art starting with today’s MotD. Maker, Shelky Moonbeam, created an instructable on how to make this awesome temari.
I love the colors she uses here. And the pattern is very much a colorful representation of the fibonacci series; a pattern commonly seen in pineapples, sunflowers, and pine cones.
From wikipedia:
Temari (手まり?) balls are a folk art form that originated in China and was introduced to Japan around the 7th century A.D. …”Temari” means “hand ball” in Japanese. Embroidered balls may be used in handball games.
Inspiration For Today
Shelky’s temari shows us what we can create with a minimal amount of materials; in this case, thread, yard, and pins. While it’s cool to possess all the greatest art supplies in the world, sometimes the simplest of materials let our Creative Spirit fly to new heights.
Happy Coloring!
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