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Make Your Own Digital Prints Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Jess at Frugal with a Flourish has a great tutorial on making digital art prints... Go learn how she created this set of prints...then come back and show me what you make!!!   … [Read more...]

Ghosts of Furniture Past™ Hoosier Cabinet Before & After Part 2

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The redo of my Hoosier cabinet...Taa Daa...looks for less is always best for me!!! To see the whole humble and oh so messy beginnings of this sad little "piece of junk" that my son-in-law refused to … [Read more...]

Forced to My Knees~Sunday Inspiration Image

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

"I have often been forced to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that there was no place else to go." ~Abraham Lincoln Sunday Inspiration Image is an artwork by Rebecca E. Parsons...heart in … [Read more...]

DIY~Do It Yourself Pottery Barn Knock Offs

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love sharing some of my favorite DIY~Do It Yourself Pottery Barn Knock Offs by some very clever crafters... This DIY wall mosiac by Cassidy at Remodelaholic...click photo for … [Read more...]

Dream Doer Judi Hurwitt

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Mixed-media textile artist, Judi Hurwitt, will be on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Judi is a dream doer living and working near Houston, TX. She specializes … [Read more...]

Thoughtful Thursday~Energy

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

We can project our energy by focusing our attention in the desired direction...where attention goes, energy flows...influencing other energy systems and increasing the pace of coincidences in our … [Read more...]

Monday Marketing Minute #47…Sell Art on FaceBook

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Caren Goodrich sells art on FaceBook often. She has a unique way to accomplish that feat...she posts purchasing information in each photo caption like most of us do. Plus she  instructs potential … [Read more...]

I’ll Fly Away Steampunk Design – Viva Las Vegastamps! Blog Hop

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

WELCOME to Cre8tive Compass Magazine and Viva Las Vegastamps! Design Team Blog Hop... I imagine you hopped over from Kim's blog... if not, YOU CAN still win BIG BIG BIG~Blog Candy~a Pound O' Rubber … [Read more...]

Artist Ricki Mountain (Groove Press) is a Dream Doer

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Dream Doer Ricki Mountain is an established artist,  illustrator, collagist, and painter. She will be on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday (6/26/11) at 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Ricki … [Read more...]

Elmer’s X-TREME Flip Flop Decorating Party

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

So how do you entertain four 15+ girls at the beach? You hold an X-TREME Flip Flop Decorating Party...with their mothers...to celebrate the first day of summer!!! I love flip flops...who … [Read more...]

Post #400…Finding My Voice as an Artist, a Blogger, a Creative Soul

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Today marks a milestone for me...my 400th article/blog post here at Creative Compass Magazine. A little over 532 days ago on January 1, 2010 I launched Creative Compass Magazine { exploring the … [Read more...]

Monday Marketing Minute #45 Twitter Demystified Series Follow Up

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is the Follow Up to the series of 10 MM Minutes about Demystifying Twitter. InA strong brand is invaluable to artists. Twitter is one of the quickest ways to build brand recognition for you … [Read more...]

unfurl your joy…

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thoughtful Thursday... Today is your day to dance lightly with life, sing wild songs of adventure, invite rainbows & butterflies out to play, soar your spirit and unfurl your joy. -Jill Sorg  … [Read more...]

2 Works by Guest Artist Vicki Miller

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Guest Artist Vicki Miller Ode to Namatjira This is an art quilt, measuring about 55 X 45". It is based on a painting called "Ghost Gums - Mt Sonder" by a famous Australian Artist - Albert … [Read more...]

Old Magazines Become Stylish Furniture

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Talk about creative living...this is it in spades. NJUStudio offers a new Magazine Stool and retailing for $150USD. I love it, however I could so make one. Let me raid my hubby's belts and I'll be … [Read more...]

Storage for Creative People and Spaces

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Ideas for storage for creative living...if you are resolved that 2011 is the year to get organized, do we have some inspiration! Use your creativity to come up with workable solutions for your … [Read more...]

Fairy Wings Featured on Elmer’s Glue & Glitter Website

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

WOO HOO what great news...my fair wings post and tutorial have made it to the big time...Craft of the Day on June 2, 2011 on Elmer's glue and Glitter website. I am so excited!!! this is a super … [Read more...]

Raggedy Ann and Andy Crafting with Elmer’s X-TREME Glue

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

"With imagination ANYTHING is possible," Raggedy Ann Who doesn't love Raggedy Ann & Andy? Sometimes I feel like a Raggedy Ann in a Barbie doll world. I wanted to make a fun Raggedy Ann and … [Read more...]

Dream Doer Diana Trout on Artistically Speaking

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Diana Trout, author of Journal Spilling, is on Artistically Speaking Talk Show this Sunday at 6:30 PM east/3:30 PM west. Dream doer, artist, author and teacher, Diana Trout, studied painting at the … [Read more...]

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A Few of My Favorite Things…Chalk Board Paint

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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Rebecca E. Parsons, Editor What artist wouldn't want a idea wall like this? Paint with chalk board paint, magnetic paint or dry erase paint...add some cork board and you have a design wall. The … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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