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Dear Producers

Generation of Lost Stories: Hello, I’m Doris Anne Beaulieu. The lagging economy has made going to the movies one of the best entertainment sources that many families can afford. The box office numbers clearly show us that it fits the consumer’s needs and desires for entertainment despite the tight economy. That tight economy, however, has shown another side to that coin that the movie industry needs to look at and hopefully respond to so that we don’t end up with a generation of lost stories. We… Continue

Added by Doris Anne Beaulieu on November 13, 2009 at 6:51am — No Comments

Apologies

I'm spending a little time today offering my apologies to all my Ning groups. I joined a few groups in a fit of enthusiasm then found I couldn't devote as much time as I'd hoped to them, also found it hard to navigate and answer people, as a result I haven't been checking in or (even worse!) answering all your lovely comments. I've been having problems with my hands this year, and pain has kept my creativity to a very low level. If you've written a note to me here, please accept my sincere ap… Continue

Added by Erica on November 9, 2009 at 11:34pm — No Comments

Please Join Me!

Welcome! Thanks for stopping by. Since I am a harried, lost my sanity, art obsessed single mom, there is no way I can keep up with more than one blog. I have a hard enough time keeping up with one! Truth is, between three cats, three kids, my art, and a turtle, I have a hard time just shaving my legs! I'm sure that has nothing to do with me moving the shaving cream from the bathroom to my studio... Please feel free to visit The Quee… Continue

Added by Katherine Babcock on November 1, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

"Now that's a Hat" - Interpretation of Black and White

Quilt Visions is one of the wonderful local groups that I belong to. QV has an upcoming small quilt exhibit this winter called Interpretations 2009. It's unique because each member is required to submit a 12" x 12" black and white piece. This work must use only black a… Continue

Added by Sandra Hankins on October 28, 2009 at 12:19am — No Comments

An Interesting concept

One of the girls from my flickr group sent me a piece of tye dyed paper towel. I knew I wanted to make something special with it so I made a new journal cover . Continue

Added by jeanne on October 17, 2009 at 9:05pm — No Comments

Ribbon Fairy

I particularly loved this challenge. I was able to use up all my little bits of ribbon that were laying around. Templates were offered for wings and faces; though we of course could make our own. She is about 4.5 inches tall and very colorful. Continue

Added by jeanne on October 17, 2009 at 11:28am — No Comments

Pepsi or Coke?

Another challenge was an altered bottle cap challenge. We needed to decorate three bottle caps and assemble them into a usable piece of art. I had some precious rose petals that I did want to do something special with. So I cooked them up (the fragrance was heavenly) and used a binder so they would stick… Continue

Added by jeanne on October 17, 2009 at 11:26am — No Comments

Friends all over the world

This was a Bleach Challenge. We could use any stamp or texture we wanted and make an atc or a handmade card or a work of art. I made two greeting cards and gave them to my swap partner. I am in a very exciting group that creates and swaps altered art. Each month we have a new challenge to work on and… Continue

Added by jeanne on October 17, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Back

I have to say the site has grown since my last visit and looking good! I will be visiting more often now! Continue

Added by Carol@Swallowcliffs on October 15, 2009 at 3:48pm — No Comments

Chronicles of Yarnia

{Warning: } Fiber & Yarn addicts beware – heart palpitations, shortness of breath, overwhelming feelings of excitement and immensely loud shrieks of joy may ensue when noticing that the following post contains: Ideas, Inspiration & Resources (practically) Free Lush Novelty Yarns Ramblings of a Nearly Mad Woman read it all here:… Continue

Added by Chrysti on October 9, 2009 at 11:18am — No Comments

holiday!!!

Horrah we are off to Sedona, Arizona tomorrow for two weeks. Decided not to go to the Knitting and Stitching show in the end as I just didn't have the time especially as my daughter wanted me to make her a dress for her trip to Las Vegas in two weeks time. Have just finished sewing up the hem . All packed and ready for the off. Continue

Added by Kath Danswan on October 8, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

What am I doing here?

Obviously I'm not terribly good at this journal thing, oh I'm sorry, Blogging thing. Not exactly knocking anyone's socks off with my witty insights. Nor am I filling up pages with great deep thoughts, detailed instructions or philosophical musing. What am I doing? I'm talking to myself and letting anyone whose interested, listen in. What am I talking about? My art. So what kind of "art" do I do? Well that's a good question. The knee jerk response would have to be EVERYTHING and I'm not kidding.… Continue

Added by Christal Corliss on October 7, 2009 at 10:47pm — No Comments

beetles workshop in Sedona

I shall be giving a workshop on my fabric Beetles on Tuesday 13th October at Art Glitter Institute Cottonwood Arizon. If anyone is in the area and would like to sign up just visit Art Glitters website for details. I am on holiday inSedona for two weeks from 10th to 23rd October so can not wait!!!!! Continue

Added by Kath Danswan on October 6, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Not everything works the first time

Every effort to move forward has to meet some resistance. And I'm not going to spend a great deal of time trying to figure out the psychology of this type of resistance. Yesterday after much effort I managed to complete two hands for one of my characters in development, only to have both hands fall off the device I've rigged for them to cure on which is suppose to prevent the hands from getting flat or fuzzy spots while curing. Now I've got two "Zombie" hands, as my son, Daniel, calls them. Gr… Continue

Added by Christal Corliss on October 1, 2009 at 11:07am — No Comments

Creative Time and Space by Rice Freeman-Zachery

Just wanted to let my FAMM family know that I am featured in a new book that is out this month called "Creative Time and Space" by Rice Freeman-Zachery. I am honored to be one of the 14 artists Rice asked to be in her book and I got my copy today from the publisher! There is even a photo of me and Whoopi Doodle the studio poodle. Check it out on… Continue

Added by Susan R. Sorrell on September 28, 2009 at 11:08am — No Comments

I want this so much

When I really want something I feel it all over. Right down to my toes I feel that sensation that I need to get active, that I need to be doing something about my desired outcome. Today I really wanted to be creative. My mind was working over time on creative ideas. So many ideas I could not contain them all. However, I was also sick. So the mind was willing but the flesh was weak. Now I sit here eleven hours later vaguely remembering very many of those ideas that a couple of hours ago were so… Continue

Added by Christal Corliss on September 27, 2009 at 11:21pm — No Comments

Putting It on Display

So how does one go about becoming an Professional Artist? Ever since I've begun to verbalize my desire to do just that the advice has been coming to me from all directions. From relatives and friends, especially from friends who happen to be Artists. "Do craft shows, don't do craft shows, create a website, sell your stuff on Etsy, don't bother selling your stuff on Etsy, teach, organize teachers (i.e. do an artist retreat), etc, etc, etc." One idea that seems to be unique came from an observat… Continue

Added by Christal Corliss on September 22, 2009 at 11:59pm — No Comments

Tiny Little Baby Steps

No I'm not talking about having any more babies. Not that I don't think babies are cute and I love to smell them, especially after they've had a nice baby bath. I also like to play silly faces with them on public transportation when no one else is looking. But what I'm talking about today is that sensation that some times you advance towards your goals one tiny baby step at a time. Lately it has felt like I was totally standing still. But in the past few days I have advanced a tiny baby step or… Continue

Added by Christal Corliss on September 20, 2009 at 12:52am — No Comments

Every day do something that scares you.

My son has a coffee mug with this saying on it and I really like the idea. At least in theory I like it. I'm just not terribly good at enacting it. At least I did not use to be very good at enacting it. Of course to take credit for getting better at it would be a misnomer. In truth life is forcing my hand. After years of working the 9 to 5 in search of the stability that family promised came with a "real" job, my real job was taken away and I've had to wrestle with the idea that maybe now is th… Continue

Added by Christal Corliss on September 8, 2009 at 1:25pm — No Comments

Last Two Days of my Birthday Month Sale!

Today and tomorrow are the last two days of my Birthday Month Sale on Artfire! All Fat Quarter Bundles and Fabric by the Yard 50% off! All purchases are 10% off and Yes! that includes the Fat Quarter Bundles and Fabric by the Yard! Perfect two days to start your Christmas shopping! I've even modified my shipping charges for multiple items! And don’t forget, if you are on Facebook, you can access StudioJules via my… Continue

Added by Jules Rushing on September 6, 2009 at 9:17am — No Comments

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