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Living Inspired: Tim Bruckner

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Tim Bruckner, one of the pioneers of the comics/fantasy toy field has worked for companies such as Kenner, Gentle Giant and DC Direct, as well as companies such as Maxx Factor, Hallmark, American Greeting, and The Franklin Mint. You can check him out here. When did you start sculpting? How did you come to choose this art form?It's an old story.  I started sculpting when I was about seven. In the old days… and I mean before color TV, even – there was this odd candy treat.  A wax tube, maybe five [Read More...]

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Back Bow T-shirt DIY

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We found this DIY gem on Pinterest, and it's perfect for summertime crafting. Want to add a little breeze to your tees? Give them this stylish embellishment and you'll look and feel as cool as a cucumber.Back Bow T-shirtfrom In La La Land  What You Will NeedT-shirt or T-shirt dressSewing shearsSewing needle & thread matching fabricPen1. Turn shirt inside out and lay flat. Mark where to cut--a few inches down and about half the width of the shirt.2. Cut flap in shirt.3. Starting at bottom center [Read More...]

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Living Inspired: Camilla D'Errico

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Camilla d’Errico is a product of her split heritage, Italian and Canadian rolled into one: Italian fiestiness, Canadian politeness, and an early addiction to Saturday morning cartoons, comics and manga. Thanks to her relentless energy, dedication, and just enough sleep deprivation, she has followed her dream of working creatively for a living. Camilla’s unique style has put her talent in high demand and her client list includes Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Random House, Tokyopop, Hasbro, [Read More...]

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Butterfly Garden

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It's not too late to lure beautiful butterflies to your backyard. If it's too hot to dig and plant an entire butterfly garden, you can create smaller gardens in large planter pots. The trick is to use a mix of perrenial and annual plants that attract butterflies. Here are just a few of the many types of plants that attract butterflies and feed the caterpillars.Annual Aster This lovely, hardy  plant flowers from late summer to early winter. The stalks are about 12 inches tall--perfect for garden [Read More...]

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Fourth of July Garland

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This patriotic decoration comes from Craft. Most of the materials can be found around the house or at your local craft store. Have fun and enjoy the holiday!Fourth of July GarlandHow-to photos available at Craft You Will NeedRed, white, and blue crepe paper streamersHeavy-duty glue stickWhite glueRed acrylic paintPaintbrushPainter's tapeScissorsPen or pencil18-20 cupcake liners18-20 4" x 6" index cardsSewing machineDirectionsStep 1: Prep your index cards by gluing them together in pairs, using [Read More...]

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Living Inspired: Bill Buchman

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Bill Buchman is an artist, musician, and teacher whose art focuses on the contemporary nude figure and abstraction.  Besides exhibiting his work, Bill also demonstrates and teaches his concepts  in his instructional book, Expressive Figure Drawing (Watson-Guptill),  on his five art instruction DVD’ s, and in workshops held around the US.  Bill also has his own special line of “Zen” Sumi brushes and reed pens.  To see more of Bill’s art and for more details visit his website. When did you start [Read More...]

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Braided Friendship Bracelet

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It's day 12 of the 30 Days of Creativity, and according to the calendar today's inspiring item is "string." This instantly conjured up a summertime memory of making friendship bracelets. Here is a simple tutorial from Kaboose on how to make this classic craft. You can use embroidery floss, leftover yarn strands, or bits of string.Braided Friendship Braceletfrom KabooseWhat You'll Need2- 24” strands of embroidery floss, yarn or string, color A2- 24” strands of embroidery floss, yarn or string, [Read More...]

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Living Inspired: Thom O'Hearn

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By day, Thom O'Hearn is a book editor for Lark Crafts. His books cover everything from printmaking and paper crafts to ceramics and letterpress. They have been featured in such places as The New York Times, the Tate Modern Museum, Dwell, Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, Urban Outfitters, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art's bookstore. When he's done making books for the day, he's often found on the potter's wheel, brewing beer, or reading. He lives with his partner Heather in Asheville, NC.When [Read More...]

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30 Days of Creativity

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30 Days of Creativity is is an initiative for people to make something every day from June 1st to the 30th. This is the third year for the creativity initiative, and we think it's a great way to kick off a summer of inspiring arts and crafts!Participants can email, tweet, or pin projects to share, and get daily inspiration from the 30 DOC calendar. For more information and to join in on the fun, check out their website.And be sure to keep us posted on your craft-tastic June! [Read More...]

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Pool Noodle Flower Decorations

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Just in time for Memorial Day parties, we found this clever re-purpose project from Craftzine! These pretty decorations are perfect for a Memorial Day party. And they’re made from old pool noodles!Pool Noodle Flower DecorationsFrom CraftzineCreated by Jessica WilsonWhat You Need:Pool noodles (2 or more)Serrated knifeScissorsLong needleThread or fishing linePony beadsThimblePushpins, small nails, or extension curtain rodStep 1: With the serrated knife, cut through the pool noodle, making slices [Read More...]

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