Melanie (Melly) Testa

Kitting, playfully. A secret revealed.

I have a secret to start talking about! I am working to release a line of stamps, stencils and Thermofax screens, all designed to coordinate and print interactively with one another (of course each tool can be used on its own too, which when you think of it-exponentially helps to print a huge and varied stash). AsContinue reading “Kitting, playfully. A secret revealed.”

Focus on Fiber Florida Style

I will be teaching at Focus on Fiber Florida Style this coming April 4-8, 2017, and I would love to see you there! https://youtu.be/4Tzka_KsMfg The You Can’t Resist This! class explores the use of soy wax as a resist, combined with Procion MX dyes and mono printing, to create vibrant and uniquely textured prints. SoyContinue reading “Focus on Fiber Florida Style”

The sun will come out tomorrow.

I am walking the city, doing my thing, enjoying myself as I go. I prepare for a full day of Playful Fabric Printing. My dyes are mixed, my stamps, stencils and TFax screens are ready. I will begin printing as soon as I get there. In the meantime, it is Thursday and I like toContinue reading “The sun will come out tomorrow.”

Pre-order your copy of Playful Fabric Printing!

Playful Fabric Printing has been placed for pre-order in the Crafting A Life, LLC shop! From now until January 10, the release date, you will receive the book free of shipping cost (within the U.S. using the code SHIPFREEUS at check out), and at a discounted rate. It’s quite the deal!! This book is like noContinue reading “Pre-order your copy of Playful Fabric Printing!”

Being inspired.

Sometimes I love nothing better than to open my eyes, and create the ability to see. What I mean by that is, when I go for a walk, I hope to see things the average ho-hum day might not reveal. I try to see peripherally, as if my sight was a one hundred and eighty degreeContinue reading “Being inspired.”

Every day for a month?

I am happy to have come upon Cheryl’s blogging challenge. I am going to give it a heave ho. I won’t promise every single day, but I will promise, as often as possible. Even if all I do is post photos. This house makes me happy because of the daisies on the roof. This photoContinue reading “Every day for a month?”

Playful Fabric Printing Cover Partay!

Playful Fabric Printing is going to be available in less than 2 months time! #PlayfulFabricPrinting WOOT! Carol and I have been working hard to ensure the techniques we present are ready to go when you get this hot title in your hands. I have to say, this has been an exciting time, creatively. I haveContinue reading “Playful Fabric Printing Cover Partay!”

Inspired Journaling

Make no mistake, I love keeping a journal. I have years worth of journals, some with spines broken, some half filled, some with every page painted. I keep no specific rules about my journals, if I don’t like a drawing or spread, I feel no compunction to keeping it for posterity or the ability toContinue reading “Inspired Journaling”

Teaching: Focus on Fiber Florida Style

I am very happy to say, I have been invited to teach two classes and give a lecture at Focus on Fiber Florida Style. My first class is called, Monoprint, Resist and Stamp: A Vibrant Still Life. This class is based on my Live your Brightest Life contribution to Yvonne Porcella’s tribute of the same name.Continue reading “Teaching: Focus on Fiber Florida Style”

Playful Fabric Printing

All the work we have been putting in is coming to fruition! My coauthored book with Carol Soderlund has a name, Playful Fabric Printing, and release date (January 10, 2017!!! With the ability to preorder soon), I am in Houston hoping to find editorial placement for what feels like a boatload of goods. In trueContinue reading “Playful Fabric Printing”