Talent Thursday: Kseniya Simonova

Today, while reviewing OutsaPop Trashion Recycled DIY Fashion I came across this beautiful video which was perfect for Talent Thursday. For complete understanding of the video, please visit OutsaPop's story here Overall, it is aesthetically beautiful with a message that you could possibly infer. It is a rare case where a story is told through real visual art. I love it!!!

Green AND crafty tip: 2009 collage

While talking to one of my good friends, she mentioned the idea of a year collage, and I fell in love with the idea. Therefore, I decided to ransack some of my materials to create a collage of what the year 2009 has been like for me.

Sorry for the crummy webcam pictures, but I couldn't find any batteries for my camera. Also, yes, it is crinkly, but it was done with a purpose :).

Each of the groupings correlate to something significant in my life. Because I knew that I'd forget about why I put certain things on the collage, I decided to journal about each of their symbolism on the back.

This was an easy craft project, but it was something that needed a lot of reflection and thought. It was a great way for me to wrap up the year and to look forward to the upcoming one. I think that I might make this a tradition.

What did I use???

-Old magazines

-An old textbook that I found at a friend's apartment complex that was minorly water damaged

-A piece of hard cardstock that was part of an educational tool kit that professors at my university were getting rid of.

-Sharpie

-Elmer's White glue