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Turn scrap fabric into multi-media art. Painting with fabric..
This weekend my friend Rosalia asked me to show her a technique I use to incorporate scrap fabrics, paint and ink on canvas. Since it was a sleep-over, we stayed up extremely late in her awesome art studio and got creative! Supply list: Fabric scraps and trims Canvas size of your choice (4″ x 4″…
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Some last minute Christmas ideas for gals like me!
Merry Christmas, friends! I know not all of you are able to be with those you love and miss this holiday, but I wish for you all of the happiness in the world today! I am not skilled in the kitchen, but I can make this amazing candy. It is a great, quick gift…
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I believe in www.canva.com for amazing free graphics!
The truth is I often need some amazing blog images, invitations, & announcements but have a budget of zero dollars. My favorite free / inexpensive graphic resource for this crisis is: www.canva.com. Thousands of beautiful graphic designs and stock photos are available for personal and professional use here for absolutely ZERO dollars! Perfect match!…
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Personalized Christmas gifts and cards
Christmas time is a wonderful opportunity for artists to share – and be paid for their work. Hallelujah. A photo of my client’s home last winter was a holiday house portrait order for me this year. We love our homes, our photos, our holidays and our memories! My friend, Juli, wanted to use my winter…
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HOW TO get your art published; What happens when you try?
The beautiful magazines we read need constant new material for articles and amazing projects to photograph and write about. If you have ever wondered what they are looking for, Stampington & Company spells it out for you line by line and with dates for submission in their call for art! I decided to see what…
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Selling your wares – 15 tips to have a great booth at an outdoor or vintage market!
I am excited to post some photos of a wonderful outdoor market I took part in at Cricket Alley Boutique a few weeks ago. This time of year there are lots of opportunities to become a vendor selling your wares locally. There are great tips on blogs everywhere on setting up a successful booth. I…
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Creative weekend sewing & craft retreat at Whatever Craft House hosted by Jackie Clark: Loving small town discoveries!
Whatever Craft House in Newton, KS was built in 1903, according to the inlaid centerpiece in the upstairs hardwood floors. It has had many lives since then – as a home to many and a daycare to others. It’s current job is to house creative people of all walks of life thanks to owner, Meg…
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To paint a pot bellied pig portrait takes courage and then some extra encouragement!
Ins and outs of commission work- joy of failure and the need to please!
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“Art for the wine heart”, taking art classes, painting with friends, and loving diverse art talent
Last week I took an art class. Or a drinking class. It was both. I was so excited to join my talented friend, Rosalia Pereira and my mom at our wonderful Wichita City for the Arts to take a painting class – enhanced with wine and laughter… and a few snacks that Rosalia brought along.…
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When you love art, creative people and the simple act of making a beautiful thing…
When you love art, creative people and the simple act of making a beautiful thing… you attract those people to you. When you find a common hobby or interest to pursue in your friendship with a creative, there is really no greater joy. No one knows failure, trial and error or the joy of a…
Stephanie Macera
Loving Color
Stephanie Macera 