Transforming a Writing Desk with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint by Barbara B. Nocco, Bella Casa Decorative Finishes. Find her on Facebook. The writing desk is a piece I picked up about a year ago in a … [Read more...]
Halloween Crafting with The Balancing Act – Cute Pumpkin BOO Centerpiece #cBias
I don't watch a lot of television...I am too busy blogging! However, there are a few shows I make time for...Designing Spaces, Project Runway, HGTV's Design Star, most Food Network shows and my early … [Read more...]
DIY Lanai Sanctuary – New Furniture, Decor & Glidden® Paint #GliddenGallons
My lanai is a sanctuary, an oasis...a screened porch I use as an outdoor living/dining room and meditation space! I can hear the ocean waves here. I so wanted it to be special as I undertook a … [Read more...]
DIY Makeover My Lanai Continued…Painting with #GliddenGallons
Back in May I did a post showcasing my lanai makeover. As with anything creative, ughhh, there is usually a downside. My beautiful new furnishings revealed an ugly secret...I needed to freshen up … [Read more...]
DIY Better Homes and Gardens Inspired Wall Art #cBias
I was in Walmart last night to get some flowers, snacks and magazines to read for inspiration on a lazy Sunday afternoon. I bought the September issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. It was a … [Read more...]
DIY Project My Studio Makeover~Feeling Groovy The BIG Reveal Studio Tour
It’s DIY (Do It Yourself) Project time again!!! I decided to spruce up, refresh…okay totally makeover my in-home art studio…and make over I did…this is the story of how drab beige walls (there when I … [Read more...]
Ghosts of Furniture Past™ Before & After Thrift Store Creations
Ghosts of Furniture Past ™ a new feature here on C8C...featuring furniture updates, redo's, repurposing...it will be a website of its own very soon!!! I own it. For the past few weeks I have been … [Read more...]
Artist Ricki Mountain (Groove Press) is a Dream Doer
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...]
Post #400…Finding My Voice as an Artist, a Blogger, a Creative Soul
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...]
Fairy Wings Featured on Elmer’s Glue & Glitter Website
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...]
A Unique Call on Your Life~Born to be Me!
“Never let someone else determine God’s will for your life. No one else can understand God’s unique call on your life as clearly as you can.” —Ray Pritchard, Leadership Lessons of Jesus: A Timeless … [Read more...]
Shedding Light on Color
Our May 15, 2011 Color Muze on Artistically Speaking Talk Show, attempted to answer the question what is color really? We tend to think of color as being a property of, a part of, or existing … [Read more...]
Tiny Lacy Butterflies
Editor's Note: I recently applied for a spot on the Fiskars Design Team. This is one of my designs for Unique/Innovative Tool Use. I am also doing Get Your Craft on Tuesday at Today's Creative … [Read more...]
An Artist Arising from the Uncertainties
A Page from My Journal: Around the bend, in the unseen...arising from the very uncertainties that may now seem to taunt you, there are some amazing surprises, awesome twists, and spellbinding … [Read more...]
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