Celebrate This Artist, Stoopidgerl!

Today, I was sooo in the mood for some sparkle and color. So, imagine my delight when I stumbled upon this Stoopidgerl. I can now say, I'm a fan :)

Rainbow Bright - Resin Necklace

Doesn't this just make you happy??

Rock Star - Resin Brooch Pin



I invite you to visit this shop - look at everything with childlike wonder...it's soo much more fun like that - and leave a little love ! http://stoopidgerl.etsy.com

TST Clinic

And soo...I am suspending the TST Clinic for a bit. I think that while everyone really wants to partake in it, time is a major factor. I don't want anyone to think that their shop or blog is not important - all of you are - it's simply that folks are so busy they don't have the time they'd like to have to comment and share.

The TST is going to go through a revolution - how long have I been saying that? I wish I'd never said that to you before. I'm sure you are like, "Riiight, we've heard this one before." However, it's true. My life has gone through such revolutions this year that it's taken longer for me to learn what I wanted to do and how I wanted to do it. I'm ready to make the journey.

Process. I have not appreciated the process. I've been goal-oriented so as I was going through the process of learning about who I am and what I want to write and create, I got frustrated and stopped. Inaction is not a good thing for this little camper. I need to be creating even if I'm making mistakes and hating some pieces. It's through that action of creation that I grow and through sharing that I process what I am learning. So the TST is going to focus a bit more on process in some fun ways and bring play to life is a whole new way.

I ask you to bear with me if things don't work 100% the right way at first...I'm learning and I'll be asking for feedback. So, for now, I'd love some feedback on this post, the TST Clinic, process, etc.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you for all your patience. Each step along this road is new :)

Imagine Riding Along...

ANNOUNCEMENT: I am completely over the moon right now...why you ask? My little family has a new home!! Yeah!! We will be moving in a little less than two weeks...I will share more tomorrow in a longer post but I wanted to let you know and thank you ALL sooo much for all the wishes and prayers and good thoughts you sent along. They helped!!!

Now...today would you rather be

Riding a rollercoaster .....OR

Riding a ferris wheel?

Theme 38: In the Stars

How you choose to interpret the theme is completely up to you. It simply needs to be tasteful – no pornography or messages of hate here. When you sit down to create, you cannot think about how people will or will not receive your work. You are required to simply enjoy the act of creating.



We have all turned our faces to the night sky at one time or another. Was it to look for Orion, the Big Dipper or another constellation? Was it to watch for shooting stars? Was it to make a wish? Whatever magic you have sought from the stars, bring it to life in any way imaginable.

Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/MSU/M.Sun et al; H-alpha/Optical: SOAR(MSU/NOAO/UNC/CNPq-Brazil)/M.Sun et al.

Important Guidelines

The work submitted must be something you have created and/or worked on between the time the theme was revealed and the Thursday unveiling. Please submit your response to Natasha@creativenachos.com no later than end of day Wednesday, October 21st if you would like it to be posted on Thursday, October 22nd. OR send me a link to your response to include in the comments section of the post.


With your response please include:

1. Your name - either first name, shop name or both.

2. The name of your piece (if you choose to give it one)

3. Something you'd like to share (process of creation, idea behind piece) if you'd like to share anything. Please limit this to 2-3 sentences

4. The shop and/or blog links you'd like to include

5. Two photos of your piece or of each of the pieces (3x5 or 4x6 and 72dpi or a max of 96dpi - if you need any help with that please don't worry I'd be happy to help!)

Most importantly, enjoy the starlight!

Incredibly Talented Artists Invite You To A Sensational Polka Dot Dance

This week, fabulously talented, incredibly creative professionals gathered to create new works using polka dots. The result are works of art that make you want to dance, sing, and celebrate color, style and the power of the imagination.

I invite you to join in this festive dance with these truly fantastic artists!





Kristi B, creator of Dream Some, created these sensational piece.

“These 2 pieces were made during a Bronze and Copper clay workshop,” said Kristi. “I've worked with Bronze Clay before but this is the first time using Copper and I think the combination is wonderful and so much fun!!! The end results are adorable!”

http://dreamsome.etsy.com/

http://dreamsomedesigns.blogspot.com/


http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32421368

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32421718












Maureen, a talented artist, created this gorgeous piece.

"When I sat down to paint, I thought I was gonna do a page of overlapping circles . . . but not surprisingly, the painting turned itself into underwater bubbles . . . that's from me breathing underwater!!!" said Maureen. "I guess AquaMaureen just had to get back into the ocean, any way she could!!"

http://aquamaureens.blogspot.com/














Althea, creator of Salvaged Expression, created these stellar pieces.

"I call these the Dancing Dots and frankly they're just fun, simple and silly!" said Althea. "I used to do stick figure flip books in the corners of all my notebooks so it was fun to dip back into that stick world I had so much fun coming up with. Also, yes that is a stick John Travolta."

http://salvagedexpression.etsy.com/
















Sema, creator of the Zazzle REFLECTIONS shop, created this magnificent design called, Retro Dots.

"I created a single pattern in photoshop and then played with the placement to create different product designs," said Sema.

http://www.zazzle.com/semas87*
To read more about this design please check out her Sema's blog:
http://reflections-todaysdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/retro-dots.html
















Amanda, creator of Persistent Green, created this amazing handpainted, hand-bound journal.

"I love this cheery, upbeat theme," said Amanda. "I've been in a journal-making mode lately, so here's my latest creation, with happy polka dots dancing right off the cover."

http://persistentgreen.etsy.com/
http://persistentgreen.blogspot.com/














Trina, creator of Woven Chains Jewelry, created these truly beautiful earring and pendant sets.

"The Mad Hatter's Polka Dots"

"For some reason, these beads remind me of The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland," said Trina. "They are so fun, bright and cheery."


"Pretty in Purple"

"What can I say, I love purple," said Trina. "How can you have a Polka Dot Party without purple?"

http://wovenchains.etsy.com/

This week, I looked around and found Polka Dots Dancing among Etsy artist items. These folks do not know they are in the TST yet...I am going to write to surprise them. More artists to celebrate and invite to play - YAY!




http://butteredparsnips.etsy.com/

FOUR Fabric Covered Buttons - Happy Bunnies and Cupcakes

http://ongossamerwings.etsy.com/

Children's fairy wings - Polka dots

After viewing this joyful TST are you feeling creative? Are you ready to dive in and start creating for the next theme??

Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/MSU/M.Sun et al; H-alpha/Optical: SOAR(MSU/NOAO/UNC/CNPq-Brazil)/M.Sun et al.

Well, the next theme is theme is.........."In the Stars".

Celebrate This Artist with Two Fab Shops, Lusitania and Entropia!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: If you did not have a chance to visit the TST Clinic yesterday and check out Funky Monkey Girls two shops, please stop by and take a peek!

Lusitania
Mandala Felt Bag

Have you been to Lusitania or Entropia? The delicious colors and fabulous style of both shops will truly delight you!!

Entropia
Wood Necklace

I invite you to visit these shops and share a little love today!

Welcome to the TST Clinic Featuring the Funky Monkey Girls!

Birds in the Desert - From the Funky Monkey Girls Shop

Welcome to the 3rd TST Clinic! In this space, we have an opportunity to make a real, positive difference. We will work to help our fellow artists, crafters and small business owners by providing constructive criticism on whatever they would like to share - a blog, a shop, a new piece of work, etc.

There are a couple of rules. It's nerve-wrecking to step out onto the TST stage, expose something that means the world to you and say tell me what you think. Keep that in mind when you are sharing your thoughts. Allow yourself to feel what it would feel like to be on the stage here.

Then, listen to what the artist has said below, review her shop and when you return to comment, please think of 3 positive things to say and 3 constructive things.


Today we welcome Jolene and Donna, Jewelery Designers & Owners of Funky Monkey Girls and VivaMexico.

Let Me Worry All About It - From the VivaMexico Shop

Jolene and Donna are looking for advice, thoughts, ideas for improving both of their shops.

I ask ALL of you out there to take a moment, visit their shops, and, with your heart AND business mind, share some advice.

Thank you, Jolene and Donna, for opening up and inviting us all in to help.