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Ghosts of Furniture Past~Chest of Drawers

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Guest GhostBuster Lesley Anne Kinney Chest of Drawers with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan It was in reasonable condition but had years of grime and polish on it. It will become a great looks for less … [Read more...]

Beautiful Printable Paper Sets for Paper Art Projects

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

You have been waiting patiently and they are finally here...Designer pARTy Shoppe announces the launch of: Printable Paper Sets Custom Digital Designs by Rebecca E. … [Read more...]

BLOOM Plant Wrapper Hostess Gift or Place Card

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Oh what fun it is when Spring bursts forth and green replaces the brown of winter. I host a bloomin' posies party each year for five girlfriends. We each are assigned to bring six tiny potted plants, … [Read more...]

Celebrate Spring with Bright HandMade Pinwheels & Cupcakes

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

What better way to celebrate spring that with a bright, colorful pinwheel? I loved running with a pinwheel as a child. Now I enjoy watching them spin in a spring breeze. A whole line of them up the … [Read more...]

Mixin’ It Up with Rebecca Premiere Episode Videos

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

[flash_video gallery1/] Watch the segments from my first show. Enjoy!!! I finally found the Flash player that does what I want...YIPPEE!!! Content on this page requires a newer version of … [Read more...]

Dream Doer Amy Anderson on Artistically Speaking Radio

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Amy Anderson from Mod Podge Rocks blog is on Artistically Speaking Radio this Sunday evening (6:30 PM eastern/3:30 PM Pacific). Amy is a Dream Doer extraordinaire indeed! In just three short years … [Read more...]

Felt Beads from Recycled Wool Sweater Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It is a a cold rainy winter day here. I decided to dig into my felt stash and do something creative that I could share on my new Live Interactive TV show - Mixin' It Up with Rebecca on the Cool2Craft … [Read more...]

Old Gypsy Wagon Doghouse with The “Veranda” Finish

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Editor's Note: In celebration of our one year anniversary I will be featuring some of our favorite stories from 2010. Philanthropy: The Old Gypsy Wagon and The “Veranda” Finish by Randy … [Read more...]

Stenciled, Gilded Wall Panels

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Creative entrepreneurs Carol Leonesio of Paint it! & Susan Siefer of MadPatter Production team up to show how they create beautiful foiled wall panels in their Lawrence MA art studio. video … [Read more...]

Printable Multi-Purpose Love or Valentine Decor Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

XOX Hugs & Kisses ART Decorables TM Banner, Swags, Jabots... Valentine Party Decor - Valentine Wedding Decor - Engagement Party Decor Designer pARTy Shoppe introduces Art Decorables -- … [Read more...]

Art of Plywood…Seeing Through Different Eyes

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

creative living idea this week... Have you ever thought of a piece of plywood becoming an unexpected work of art? I always encourage you too look at your world through different eyes as often … [Read more...]

One-One One-One One…

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

So many things to do...so little time!!!  News...News...Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast, just like the white rabbit from Alice in Wonderland…Sometimes I … [Read more...]

They are Talking About Me @ Craft Gossip

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I got an early Christmas present today...from Craft Gossip... my felt Christmas trees were featured!!! Doing the Happy Dance!!! See the trees here with tutorial and free pattern!!! now i can … [Read more...]

Adorable Christmas Tree from Recycled Wool Sweaters

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to search thrift stores for good wool sweaters that I will felt in my washing machine. I usually create purses with them. This particular sweater from The Gap kept calling to me to create a … [Read more...]

Chalkboard Paint Door

UpCycled Wooden Door with Chalkboard Paint

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Chalkboard Paint Door

The Chalkboard Paint Project...WRITE ON! A DIY UpCycled Wooden Door w/ Chalkboard Paint by Joni Neckrent of Pop Art Mini's Today was the day that I decided to join the creative chalkboard … [Read more...]

Stocking Garland form Punkin Patterns

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Okay...I had to do one more garland this week as I found this amazingly cute and dear stocking garland/bunting on Punkin Patterns Blog. It may be my favorite so far...but I have said that ALL week … [Read more...]

Cinnamon scented pine cone garland

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Okay I couldn't resist this last garland tutorial from Twig and Thistle...Can you imaging using those cinnamon scented pine cones that pop up this time of year. This project is so easy to do and the … [Read more...]

set of 6 gift tags with 3 different designs

FREE GIft Tags for you my dear readers

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

set of 6 gift tags with 3 different designs

I am so in the Christmas and Holiday Spirit...I have created a set of gift tags just for you. This is the first of many to come from Designer pARTy Shoppe...we put the ART in pARTy!!! Please enjoy … [Read more...]

A Hundred Dollar Holiday Tradition

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

A Hundred Dollar Holiday - How To Create a Homemade Christmas In December 2008, I started my own tradition of creating a hundred dollar holiday. At the same time, I joined the ranks of Squidoo...it … [Read more...]

Wicked Halloween Wreath

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Add prickly charm to front doors with a wicked glowing Halloween wreath made from plastic gutter screen and orange surveyor’s tape...can you believe it? A great decoration from things you find at … [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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