2021 Topic 2 - A Pocketful of ...
Hi everyone, Keren here.
A
pocketful...of rye? For Agatha Christie fans, that might be your first
thought; a pocketful of a mysterious item. The other thing that leaps to
mind is the actual nursery rhyme.. 'sing a song of sixpence, a pocket
full of rye, four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie'. I always
thought that that rhyme was somewhat dark!
But
what does it mean artistically? Well, where do you start. How big is a
pocket and what can you stuff into it. Could it be a junk pocket, a
fabric pocket, an envelope? Let's see what we found from a sift through
of the inspiration online on the PaperArtsy blog.
Kicking
off with a pocket, but fabric based. Don't you love the way that Darcy
Wilkinson has painted, stencilled and added illustrations too.
Lin
Shields is up next, using some Lynne Perrella stamps and a folio just
full of pockets, tags and textures. Look at that beautiful embossed
pocket.
Etsuko has produced pockets within a pocket type folder. So many lovely details with those perfect little inner pockets!
We
start off exploring with this super simple idea. Little vellum pockets
that look printed but you could stamp or heat emboss on some home made
pockets. They make lovely treat containers.
The
next 3 projects are along a similar theme. Over the past few years
there has been a trend that some of you might have indulged in; loaded
envelopes. They are often swapped and filled with paper-craft goodies
for recipients to use.
This
could be a loaded pocket, but its actually a multi pocket album.
Imagine sifting through all the little tags and items, reminiscing and
reading favourite memories?
I
know we're just past Christmas, but can you ever be too organised?! The
idea of having a bunting type calendar (some people do countdowns to
weddings or significant birthdays) is a simple one. I do love the fact
that each pocket is entirely different, perhaps you have a load of
Christmas paper scraps in your stash to do something like this!
Using
a pocket as a base to decorate for something decorative doesn't come
more simpler than the humble envelope. Kraft envelopes can take so many
colours and this mixture of stamping and ephemera is so truly beautiful.
Pockets
can be pared back and made from recycled ingredients. I love this
handmade receptacle, sewn together with fibres and as it's transparent
you'll never have to wonder what is contained inside!
A pocketful of inspiration is in evidence here. Love the carefully placed elements with the collage sheets.
Going
more literally; how about a pocket full of painted art. Recreate your
favourite artist on the rear of your favourite jeans. This would be a
great idea for stamping and painting your favourite PaperArtsy images!
Sometimes
more is most definitely more, and there are a plethora of pockets here.
The limited colour palette and use of different lace and ribbons in
cream and white stops the project from becoming overly busy.
I've
included this project, which although similar to Darcy's opening
project, is different because it uses just the pockets. I thought it
might be a wonderful idea in different coloured pockets or perhaps
stencilled and bleached denim.
Many mini albums use a version of pockets. Why not attach together some pockets or envelopes and add a simple spine or rings.
The way that pockets can be opened is a design decision and this clever zip idea could be used in a myriad of ways.
Pockets could be created out of paper bags. This pretty and delicate set of pockets are demonstrated in this video.
We
end up this topic with a bright and fun pocket full of paper-crafted
elements. I've included this last one for the glassine styled pocket and
because it looks like a celebration. With all the stresses of current
life, getting down to creating some fun art and finding new ways to add
pockets into your creating sounds like the perfect way to wile away a
few hours.
If you
want to create along with us while we explore this topic, please share
your makes on our social feeds so we can follow along. Instagram @paperartsy or why not join us and post in the PaperArtsy People Group on Facebook. Make sure you tag us in your contributions, we love to see what you get up to in your creative world!
