On Why I Create
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On Why I Create

Creative Musings from a Beautifully Imperfect Masterpiece If you'll indulge me for a moment, I want to share transparently about...
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Creative Mojo
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Creative Mojo

Ahhhh. The elusive creative "mojo."  Your unique creative genius. Your creative brilliance. It requires daily attention, nurturing and love.  It...
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The Patch Job
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The Patch Job

I've had a hole in my jeans in the right hip area for a long time that I have patched...
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Planet Creative Studios Experience June 2018
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Planet Creative Studios Experience June 2018

Step away from the routine, the stress, the kiddos, and the "hustle" to create meaningful connections and to create something...
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Creativity is… Amazing mash-ups
Creativity

Creativity is… Amazing mash-ups

Creativity is my thing. I've come to embrace the fact that my brain is wired to see things creatively, to...
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Never underestimate the power of a hand crafted and hand written Thank You note
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Never underestimate the power of a hand crafted and hand written Thank You note

The innocuous thank you note.Many of us don't give it much thought. Some feel that a telephone call or text...
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Why Christmas Cards Are Still Worthwhile
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Why Christmas Cards Are Still Worthwhile

Do you still send Christmas and/or New Year's cards? How many cards do you receive each year?In this article, Cheryl Magness writes...
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The Planet Creative Studios Experience – Papercrafting Class
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The Planet Creative Studios Experience – Papercrafting Class

Join us for the first of many Planet Creative Studios Experiences.  This event will focus on paper crafting in a creative...
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March 2017 Paper Pumpkin Alternative
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March 2017 Paper Pumpkin Alternative

I'm in the Studio today... And it feels like forever since I last sat down to play! (Well it has...
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Brilliant Background Birthday Cards Class
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Brilliant Background Birthday Cards Class

Join us for a creative and fun birthday card making class on Saturday, March 18, 2017, 3:30-6:30 pm in Fullerton. We will make 4...
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Art on His Own Terms
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Art on His Own Terms

I live near an upscale housing development in a suburb of north eastern Orange County. My daughter and often pass...
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Vision Casting
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Vision Casting

I think about vision. A lot.  Probably because my Pastor encourages us often to live a life of purpose, and...
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Who Likes Quickies?
Quick Cards

Who Likes Quickies?

Now that I have your attention... This post is about quickie cards... heehee. Recently, I was inspired to make some...
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The 2014 Calendar Project
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The 2014 Calendar Project

Each year, either in December or January (depending on when our schedules converge), a friend and I get together to...
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#PlanetCreative365
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#PlanetCreative365

Happy New Year! Welcome 2014! Only a few hours from the last year, a new year is exciting and holds...
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The Day Creativity, Science and Food Science Converged
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The Day Creativity, Science and Food Science Converged

My daughter had a science project due today.  Her assignment was to create a model of an animal or plant...
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Learn about Washi Tape
Washi

Learn about Washi Tape

Attention Washi-Loving Los Angelenos:Have you ever wanted to learn more about the wonderful embellishment we all know and love?Well here...
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Making a Chevron Border from Paper Strips
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Making a Chevron Border from Paper Strips

I've always really liked the chevron pattern. When I was searching for a tutorial, I discovered that there are many...
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World Creativity and Innovation Week
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World Creativity and Innovation Week

Yesterday marked the first day of World Creativity and Innovation Week beginning on April 15 (which also "happens" to be...
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I’m So Excited!
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I’m So Excited!

Let's see, where do I begin... Why am I so excited, you may be asking? Well..there ARE several wonderful things...
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