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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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"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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]
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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]
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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...]
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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...]

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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...]

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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...]

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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...]
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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...]

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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...]

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"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...]

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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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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...]