"Yarn-Bombing" Style Graffiti

[Silverbirch]

Wo has anybody heard of this or seen it? I'd never heard of it until I noticed something very nice which had happened to some trees in the nearest village to where I live. I will post some links to images of some of it soon. Here is a link I googled and apparently, it is considered a type of easily removable graffiti. Where I live the school children became involved and the children made lanterns and ornaments which have been hung from trees in the main street of the village. I believe Yarn-Bombing originated in The Netherlands around 2004.

 

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[MizzGee]

I've seen some of this around my school's campus and I think it's really neat. It's very Dr. Seuss haha.

[buddha55]

very cool. didn't know this had a name. i have seen street signs turned into flowers with leaves thanks for sharing.

[rask]

They've been doing this around the university where I live, but I didn't know it had a name... I think it's really neat, although I would hate to be the one to take it down.

[petite]

We have it here, but it is rare. Actually not long ago I participated in crocheting a piece for my local yarn store, for the tree in front of the store, it was quite the experience.

[Silverbirch]

A few years ago, I went to a day at a community centre and we all made patches for a quilt and then they got sewn together and it was displayed. It was a nice arvo.

 

If you are on FB, the village yarn-bombers where I live have put up a page. Apparently, they are meeting Sunday arvos at a local cafe and make Xmas decorations. If you want to see their FB page, it is:

 

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[Realitynut]

wow...that is so cool! Never heard of such a thing!!! Musta not come to the states yet!

Thanks for the link SB

Got a bad cold. new bf is definitely over. Feeling over all miserable.

[Silverbirch]

Oh Bum! Wish I could yarn-bomb you so you would feel better.

[Silverbirch]

Carla, hope this cheers you up and for everyone else. I live in a relatively small community but it's really very arty and recognised as such. Around 4 years ago, it was devastated by bushfires which claimed the lives of several hundred people. Needless to say, the fires and those lost are not forgotten, and the sadness has brought many together. I would so like if you would look and listen to this local singing group that I want so much to join - I just need the time. I know that some of the people in the group lost loved ones and the singing group has helped them so much. It is ?Acappella style singing and they sing international songs mostly. They are singing an African song here and I heard them sing it yesterday and they were accompanied yesterday by the local drumming group I was part of. It was beautiful. Here, art isn't something which is elitist, but something of community which brings people together - the same as the yarn-bombing.

 

 

 

The lady who is fifth from the right with the longish light purple dress and long hair has become a friend. You don't see her until near the end. She lost her husband - he was a highly-regarded and very popular specialist physician and scientist. She almost died as well.

[pippy longstocking]

oh its fab , I have never heard of it either

 

I like it silver x

[Silverbirch]

HI SS!! Did you see the FB page of the yarn-bombing done locally to where I live. I think it will be so much fun to get involved with. Also, take a look and listen to The Chocolate Lillies, the local community singing group I want to join! So much to do, so little time!

 

LOL Star! I can so picture you yarn-bombing your entire backyard.

[Realitynut]

One thing i noticed (lol SB...and i WOULD notice this....) is that in both performances how many women are involved...and so few men!!

As in life. Dang.

[journeynow]

I had heard of it, seen pictures on the web, but not quite as elaborate as the link you posted, SB.

 

Have you heard of seed bombs, and guerrilla gardening?

[MizzGee]

Have you heard of seed bombs, and guerrilla gardening?

 

Ahhhhh this is so cool. I've been wanting to guerrilla garden for some time.

[Silverbirch]

Hi Carla, there might be a few more men who weren't there, but yes, it is mostly women.

 

JN, I don't think I have heard of seed bombs or geurrilla gardening, but I will google them. Thanks.

[Silverbirch]

Hi JN, I googled your suggestions and think the seed bombs are a wonderful idea. I found a how to site which recommends using clay and earthworm castings. I don't have my own earthworm farm and wondered if you know of anything else suitable to use - perhaps some diluted seaweed emulsion fertiliser? What do you think? Have you made them and any tips to pass on. I was thinking that sunflower seeds might be very suitable.

[journeynow]

I don't know, but I suppose any nutrient rich soil would work. The clay would be to bind it and the other for the seeds to get started. I haven't done it myself. I live in a very lush beautiful area so haven't thought of doing it here. Sunflowers would be fun!

[Silverbirch]

Hi JN, at various times of the year, there are beautiful wildflowers where I live. I don't know what they are callled, but when I take Lois, my older white shetland for walks on and by the road which we both enjoy, sometimes I pick them and twirl them through her mane.

 

I'll have to give it some thought. It would be lots of fun - especially if they germinate!

[Silverbirch]

Yay, it is that time of the year again. The group is meeting at a local cafe on Sunday to make decorations for the "Christmas Tree" in the main street. I plan on going so will post links to pics when it's finished.