Summer Outfits Galore In Our Redbubble Store

 

Midsummer has just gone by, and are you still looking for a fresh wardrobe for summer? Then stop right here and check out our designs on summer garments at our Redbubble online store.

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Redbubble shop link: https://www.redbubble.com/people/MadChat/shop

Dresses and T-shirts in over a dozen designs are available at the click of a finger.

Cool clothing in comfortable styles and pastel, summery shades to ensure a cool summer for you!

So what's stopping you?.... Spread the word amongst your friends and enjoy a unique shopping experience.

Making Handmade Journals In Lockdown

 

Since the pandemic is going to be around in some part of the world or the other till the entire population gets vaccinated, random lockdowns are going to be a way of life that we will have to get used to. Those of you wondering why I am rambling about all this on an art post, here's the reason. These frequent and often long spells of lockdown can get extremely frustrating. And no better way of dealing with that than creating things out of the simple, everyday things available at home. For art is healing.... so this post focuses on how to make handmade journals with the limited materials on hand.

Handmade junk journals are called so because they are made out of recycled materials. And there are no rules - you can choose whatever you want to play around with. You can also use your journal for varied purposes - sketching, collaging, gluing pictures, writing, even painting and mixed media artwork. Mini-journals are even better as they are easy to carry around and finish up quickly.

So here's a quick video of mine that shows how an ordinary flyer can be turned into a folding mini-journal. 

In case you don't have flyers, use old newspaper pages folded up twice or thrice to make them sturdy. Just glue everything down and you are good to go. Once your journal base is ready, use paint dabs, printed papers from magazines, and even old book papers to make up the background.

I used this mini-journal (that you see in the video above) for sketching and botanical drawings, some of which you can see below.

By changing your paper folds, you can turn out different kinds of journals. 

The one above and below is an accordion-fold journal I used for painting. It was created out of an elongated strip of card stock, simply by folding it in a zigzag.

The junk journal video in my last post was made from sticking random papers in a folded cardboard cover. Yes, it is that simple and yet the results can be amazing!

Most of all, journaling is a good hobby as it calms the mind, and gives us some very valuable me-time. Find a journaling practice that fits your personality. It is indeed a wonderful way of keeping your mind positively engaged in these pandemic times.

And in case of any queries, feel free to mail me at  creativerumblings@gmail.com or connect with me on Instagram (@creativerumblings) or Facebook. Happy journaling, everyone!

Junk Journal Flip-through

 

Some posts don't need too many words; this is one of them. Presenting a flip-through of my first junk journal that I put together from scratch. 

Suffice to say that working on and with this #junkjournal helped me survive the winter months and the pandemic madness, and helped me stay focussed on the art and away from negativity.

I will share the process of making these junk journals with you in future posts. Hope you enjoy the video.

Shop Online for Home Decor and Personal Items

 

Shop for exclusive home decor and personal items through our Redbubble online store.

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Get a range of pretty designs on duvets, cushions, tote bags, mugs, phone covers, and masks.

So what are you waiting for? Give your home and your personal style an upgrade this summer!

The Tree Trunk Art Project

Another year, another public art project! So glad to be living in an area where we have some like-minded people who care to brighten up their immediate environs with street art. This time a dead tree trunk became our canvas. 

But let me share the back story first. So a couple of full-grown trees were transplanted a year back. While one survived the change, the other one could not make it. It withered and started shedding its bark. That is when this project was conceived by another resident artist. 

And voila! Over the Women's Day weekend in March, three of us got together to enliven the dead tree. With no plans in place, we started painting randomly. 

But as the colours took over the tree trunk, it acquired a colourful new identity.

From the greens of the grass and leaves to the red, pink, white, and blue flowers that blossomed on the trunk, each gave it a new dimension.

Then came the butterflies, ladybirds, and a variety of birds.

Finally came the unconventional elements - a dog, a mask, even a frothy beer mug hidden amidst the folds of the tree trunk!

It was a new, fun experience to give life to a dead object of this size. 

The best part was to be able to paint to our heart's content on such a large canvas. 

It was, no doubt, somewhat tiring, as you can see from our weary faces in our project wrap-up picture. But despite everything, it was an immensely satisfying experience! 😅

Online Shop Now Open On RedBubble

 

We are extremely happy to announce that Creative Rumblings' unique designs are now available on over 250+ products through our online store on Redbubble. 

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Redbubble shop link: https://www.redbubble.com/people/MadChat/shop

There is a wide range of products available, and our bright, bold, eye-catching designs are sure to add a spot of colour to your life.

Currently, we have launched with a few of our favourite designs, and we are aiming to add more new designs every month. Browse around, pick out your preferred designs, and show us some love. 

In case you are looking for a particular design of ours on some specific products, do drop us a message and we will customize according to your requirements.

Also, request all my readers and followers to please help spread the word around in your circles. Happy shopping! :)

Pond Herons At Sunset

 

I have been missing from this space for a while but I have been working in the shadows, almost through all of last month. And the results will be out for all to see soon.... there is an exciting announcement coming shortly, maybe later this month.

But for now, here's sharing the latest mixed media piece - a pond heron study I made using paper collage, some cut paper shapes, acrylic paints, and freehand pen drawing.

This piece was inspired after encountering a large bunch of pond herons while walking with the hubby at sunset one evening. That beautiful setting made me want to create an artwork to remember and revisit those moments.