Category Archives: Art, Writing, and Music

Accessories for a Stylish Faerie

Accessories for a Stylish Faerie…by a fantasy artist for a fantasy artist… Continue reading →

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Ride Eagle

I’m always bobbing and weaving, in case someone throws a blow. . . . She leaps on Eagle’s back and rides ecstatic . . . Eagle carries me, safely Continue reading →

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Etsy’s Treasury Policies

Women often need encouragement around self-promotion. Instead, your suggestion “Don’t include your own items. Spread the love!” implies that self-promotion is wrong and keeps love from spreading. Continue reading →

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DIY Wardrobe

I am happy. Can’t afford to buy many clothes but, bit by bit, have up cycled, stitched, and painted cloth, until I have more and more days like today. I’m wearing a blouse I painted and bloomers I made from … Continue reading →

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Throw your heart into it…

Throw your heart into it, and the rest will follow.” —Velveteen Rabbit. That’s one smart bunny. Continue reading →

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Marketing Is Simply Reaching Out to Serve

Marketing your heartfelt services or goods can be scary and sometimes met by anger or other hurtful responses. I’ve a few solutions I hope you find useful. Continue reading →

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A Happy Scarf and Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink

Tsukineko All-Purpose Ink makes fabric-painting easy. Learn All-Purpose Ink (API) basics by painting a scarf, using the Colors in Bloom Set. First wash a Light Jersey Circle Scarf, no fabric softener. Then, iron the fabric (for more controlled paint strokes). … Continue reading →

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Oil Paint Experiments: Shiva Paintstiks

My first attempts at oil-painting deeply touched me, so I want to share my experience with you. Shiva Iridescent Paintstiks sounded perfect for my fabric-painting. I also loved that they could be used for rubbings. (You know how rubbing a … Continue reading →

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Wearing Joy: Talismanic Clothing

I am so happy that if I don’t share, I am going to burst. I am excited bc not only do i get to adorn moi, but my art has really taken a leap forward. For the first time in … Continue reading →

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Silk Luminaries DIY

I love candle light and pretty candleholders, but my rambunctious kitty would set the house on fire. Elizabeth Buffington suggested I whipstitch 3″ square silk “hoops” together to make a luminary with LED tea lights. I got obsessed creating designs, … Continue reading →

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