Category Archives: Experiments

Crochet Fly Agaric Bags

Posted on October 20, 2018 by kellymarietheartist

Magic mushroom accessories I’ve been mulling this problem over for awhile, how to crochet a lighter holder necklace that looks like a magic mushroom. I’ve recently cracked the problem in my own way, by turning the mushroom cap into a … Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Textiles | Tagged crafternoons, DIY, experimentation, Festival Crochet, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, functional design, Magic Mushrooms, textile design, wearable arts, Wool, work in progress | 1 Comment

A crochet parasol part 2; finishing off

Posted on September 27, 2018 by kellymarietheartist

I finished the crocheted parasol! Discussion on how to attach the canopy to the ribs, and what I would do differently next time. Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged crocheting, DIY, Do It Yourself, Doily Making, Experiment, handmade, handmade parasol, Parasol, Travel, Umbrella Making, wool art | 7 Comments

Crochet parasol

Posted on September 13, 2018 by kellymarietheartist

How to crochet a parasol, part one. Woolly crocheted handmade umbrella! Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Textiles | Tagged crochet, DIY, handmade parasol, Parasol, Reuse, travelling artist, Umbrella Making, van life | 3 Comments

Crocheted technicolour pineapple bikini

Posted on June 8, 2018 by kellymarietheartist

Another handmade festival wear creation, hot pink, blue and neon green bikini Continue reading →

Posted in Crafternoons, Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, Sewing, Textiles | Tagged Art and Design, art project, artist perspective, crafternoons, creativity, crocheting, DIY, Do It Yourself, Fashion, Festival Crochet, Festival Wear, festivals, handmade, Psychedelic, sewing, Slow Fashion, Technicolour, textile design, textiles, travelling artist, van life, wearable arts, Wool, work in progress | 3 Comments

Crocheted croptops, bralettes and mandalas

Posted on May 4, 2018 by kellymarietheartist

A quick collection of recent psychelic festival themed crochet bikinis and crop tops. Continue reading →

Posted in Crochet & Knitting, Experiments, How-to, Sewing, Textiles, Works in progress | Tagged All Seeing Eye, Alligator Stitch, Amigurumi, Bikini, crochet, Crop Tops, Depop, Ethical Fashion, Festival Fashion, Festival Wear, Freeform Crochet, handmade, Handmade Fashion, Pineapple, Psychedelic Art, Slow Fashion, Wearable Art, Woolcraft | 4 Comments

Making pickles in Andalusia

Posted on March 17, 2017 by kellymarietheartist

Learning how to pickle capsicums in apple cider vinegar. Andalusia, Spain. Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Experiments, How-to, Recipes, Travelling | Tagged Andalusia, apple cider vinegar, canning preserves, capsicum, Helpx, pickles, Recipes, Spain, thai chillies, Travel | 3 Comments

Fantastic adventures in beautiful Basque Country, Spain

Posted on January 18, 2017 by kellymarietheartist

Recent adventures and fun times assembling yurts and being tourists in Basque Country. Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Experiments, Foraging, Review, Travelling | Tagged Basque Country, building, DIY, healthy living, Olabe, rural living, rustic, wood, yurt building | Comments Off

Beginner’s Land Art; we built a pathway

Posted on January 15, 2017 by kellymarietheartist

Collaborative stair building from recycled roof tiles, wall cement and slate flooring. In beautiful Olabe, Basque Country. Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Experiments, How-to, Re-use, Travelling, Works in progress | Tagged art project, Basque Country, collaboration, Creative Arts, Creative Reuse, DIY, Do It Yourself, Earth art, gardening, land art, nature, Olabe, reclaimed materials, recycled, sculpture, self sufficient, terracotta | 2 Comments

Kiwifruit tart recipe, how to use up extra kiwi fruit

Posted on January 8, 2017 by kellymarietheartist

Kiwifruit pie recipe, delicious lemon orange zest filling. Hour and a half to prepare, refreshing served next day cold with custard. Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Experiments, How-to, Recipes, Travelling | Tagged baking, Basque Country, home cooking, kiwi fruit pie, Kiwifruit, Olabe, pie recipe, self sufficiency, summer glut, vegetarian cooking | Comments Off

A pink ink sketch self portrait

Posted on October 12, 2016 by kellymarietheartist

Self portrait sketch upload app trial Continue reading →

Posted in adrawingaday, Experiments, Inspiration, Paper, Somerset, Travelling, Works in progress | Tagged inkdrawing dailydrawing sketching moleskine travelling realism artist journalling sketchbook | 1 Comment