RocketMoms: Arts and Crafts for All Seasons
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RocketMoms Session 3: Project #6 - Arts and Crafts Lens
RocketMoms are an extremely creative group of women from all over the world. I am constantly amazed at the ideas that sprout from the synergy generated from the RocketMoms.
This list of articles is the results of the RocketMoms project #6 for Session 3. The topic chosen was Arts and Crafts. As you will see, the RocketMoms have generated a collection of articles that together are informative, inspiring, and fun.
Articles are divided by subject headings. RocketMoms, please add your lens to the appropriate section.
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Art
Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. ~Henry Ward Beecher
Visions of Italy
After two trips to Italy in the past three years, it is officially my favorite country! This page will outline the beginnings of a project that will evolve into a book and prints available online.Inspired by a beautiful book called Italian Dreams and a RocketMom challenge for an arts and crafts lens...4 points
Aboriginal Art Paintings
Ever since I first saw aboriginal art paintings they have held a certain fascination for me. Their rock paintings are so very ancient - at least 40,000 years old. Viewing them leaves you with a sense of awe. Can you even begin to imagine the world 40,000 years ago? What would their lives have been l...4 points
The Architecture Of Frank Lloyd Wright
When I was going to school to become a Vet Tech, I had to take a few Liberal Arts Courses in order to get my degree. One of the courses I took was a Modern Art Class. The only thing I really liked out of the whole course, was the stuff on Frank Lloyd Wright. He was considered way ahead of his time,...0 points
Scrimshaw Art
Scrimshaw is one of the first American crafts, originated during the United States' earliest years by sailors on whaling ships. While waiting for the cry 'Thar she blows!' crew members occupied their minds and hands with scrimshaw, scribing designs on ivory, whale teeth or whalebone.On a highly poli...0 points
Fine Art
Painting is just another way of keeping a diary. ~Pablo Picasso
Odilon Redon
I'm embarrassed to say I've forgotten most of the details. Paris in my mid-20s. A smallish, lovely museum exhibiting the work of Odilon Redon. Was it the Orangerie? Jeu de Paume? I remember the friends I was with, I remember the chilly gray day, but most of all I remember a painting that almost knoc...4 points
Animals and Landscapes
I have been drawing since I was a young girl. I liked horses, so I did drawings of them. I always had big problems with drawing people and therefore did not like to do that, but I loved to draw animals.Unfortunately for me art lessons at school taught me that what I did was not art. The art I was ta...3 points
Levi Jeans for women
Jeans Guide of Clothing for women. How to choose the best levi jeans for women. Tipps for cheap levi jeans and also best jeans for curvy women.0 points
Crafts
Every creator painfully experiences the chasm between his inner vision and its ultimate expression. ~Isaac Bashevis Singer
Zentangle
What is a Zentangle? In a word, a doodle. A structured, contained doodle. The term 'Zentangle' was invented by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas when, one day, Maria described her experience, as she created her art, as feeling timeless, free and engendering a sense of deep well-being'. Rick recognised t...7 points
Kristi's Gift Shop
Gifts with a variety of themes from animal art to holiday cards.4 points
Designer Keds by KGS
Original & customizable designer Keds!4 points
Designer Keds by KGS & More
Keds have been around for a long time. Keds Snapshot:In 1916, Keds created an American Classic: the first shoe with a soft rubber sole and coined the term "sneaker." This original sneaker, called "the Champion" has remained a style icon for over ninety years. Worn by Audrey Hepbu...4 points
Showcase of Kristi's Gift Shop
This lens is purely for promoting the products currently offered in my gift shop. Below you will find an ever changing display of my artwork and designs that I have for sale in my online gift shop. Please feel free to rate this lens at the top, leave comments, fav it, and browse my gift shop!4 points
The Art and Craft of writing
When people think of arts they think of painting, sculpting, perhaps even the creation of a musical masterpiece. When one thinks of crafts they think of yarn, and needles, and clay.Rarely is writing the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions arts or crafts. Can writing possibly be cons...3 points
Scrapbooker's Christmas Dream Shop
Plan ahead this Christmas to scrapbook your memories to keep and share. It does not have to be anything overly elaborate, especially if you keep it simple silly (KISS)!The trick to easy scrapbooking, especially during the holidays, is to keep your supplies all in one place. Also have the basic essen...3 points
How to Make a Christmas Sleigh Centerpiece in the House of Sylvestermouse
Everybody loves to have an original centerpiece! That is pretty easy when you couple your own personal selections with this idea.In my original sleigh centerpiece, I used beaded fruit and greenery so I could use this centerpiece from Thanksgiving through Christmas. I will gladly share those pictures...3 points
Make Quick & Easy Glass Ornaments with Bath Salts
Since I am always looking for a quick and easy craft or gift idea, I know others must be searching too.This is really so easy that you will laugh, but they make great Christmas decorations, gifts, air fresheners, or even decoration for the gift box.2 points
The Wonderful World of Scrapbooking!
About a year ago I was going through all our family pictures and I realized that we had taken a lot of pictures since the birth of our first son over six years ago and none of our pictures were organized. All of our baby pictures were thrown together in shoe boxes and most of those weren't even labe...2 points
Scrapbooker's Christmas Dream Shop
Plan ahead this Christmas to scrapbook your memories to keep and share. It does not have to be anything overly elaborate, especially if you keep it simple silly (KISS)!The trick to easy scrapbooking, especially during the holidays, is to keep your supplies all in one place. Also have the basic essen...1 point
Making a Disney Vacation Scrapbook
Are you into Disney scrapbooking? If you're a fan of the theme parks, have you ever thought about making a Disney vacation scrapbook? Well, regardless of whether you already have several memory books or are getting ready to make your first, you're probably always looking for new scrapbooking supplie...1 point
How to Create Custom Lampshades
From Mickie_G: I had a plain white lampshade that was me begging to decorate it. So I complied and did so using a very old Webster's Dictionary . What a perfect idea for someone who loves books and reading. And it was a challenge: How was I going to go about Decorating this Lampshade?I do not like to tear up a per...1 point
Tie Dye Kits, Tips, and Techniques
Feeling creative or just looking for a craft to do with the kids? Try tie dying! And now you can get a tie dye kit that includes a variety of colors so you don't have to purchase each color separately.Very simple and fun. Imagine having your own intricate, vibrantly designed shirt that you create yo...1 point
My Craft Hobby Obsession
If it didn't look like a room from Hoarders, I would show you a picture of my craft room. There's a narrow path to my rocking chair and work table. I can just about see the TV over the baskets of projects I'm working on, which all sit in front of my rocking chair. Trust me, I can go thro...1 point
Seeing and Creativity
This quote by Frederick Franck guides my life. But what does it mean to really see? We are a society that loves to label, stereotype, judge, pigeonhole, put in a box, you name it. We see what we perceive. Recently, I heard someone on the radio say, "Perception is so powerful and it creates our...0 points
Inchies
Inchies are the eeny teeny evolution of the popular artist trading card revolution. Info about zentangles here, too.0 points
Beading
Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. ~Scott Adams
Mosaics
I have long had a fascination with the art of creating beautiful images from small coloured tiles and bits of broken china. When executed well the end results are simply stunning.Photo used under a Creative Commons licence from maureencrosbie4 points
Sewing
The artist's world is limitless. It can be found anywhere, far from where he lives or a few feet away. It is always on his doorstep. ~Paul Strand
How Do You Make An Apron?
My great grandmother taught me how to make an apron from an old dress. She was raised in an era when money was tight and anything that could be done to save money would be done. Today, however, if we want to make an apron we have so much more to choose from. If you want to make aprons for yourself o...4 points
Crazy Quilts With a Difference
I don't suppose my method of crazy quilting is unique but I did think of it for myself. I am quite an impatient person so you might think that making crazy quilts is the last thing I would want to do. In fact, I love making quilts but once I've done the patchwork, I lose interest.I don't like puttin...4 points
Blankets for Christmas
This is another personal lens for me.I have made myself a goal of making all my children and grandchildren blankets for Christmas, with most of them being quilts.This lens will be ongoing as I complete each blanket.How many do I need to make you wonder? Well....I have 4 children and 5 grandchildren...2 points
My Christmas Snowman - Christmas Snowmen Dinnerware- Snowman Ornaments
My Christmas Snowman Has Christmas Snowmen, Christmas Ornaments and Other Holiday Finery for All Your Christmas Needs0 points
Historical Sewing & Costuming
This lens offers valuable resources and information for exploring the art and hobby of historical costuming. Get historical sewing tips and inspiration, modern sewing tips and lessons, plus learn how to take the next step in re-creating garments from your era of choice.This lens is an offshoot proje...0 points
Crocheting & Knitting
Great art picks up where nature ends. ~Marc Chagall
Free Crochet Toy Pattern
Aside from maybe a mouse, the biggest thing that I have crocheted is an afghan. This throw blanket was fun to make even though it wasn't perfect. It started out with stitches too tight and towards the end, it was too loose. But it was the first time that I took on a project this large. We have gotte...7 points
Crochet Christmas Stocking
It is that once a year, when good friends are dear, and if you wish to give more, why don't you go for a crochet Christmas stocking?One of the best things about making your own craft is that it gives you a sense of fulfillment. It gives you the kind of satisfaction that you have made a masterpiece a...3 points
Crafty Ways To Recycle
Help save the planet by crafting with stuff that has already been used. Reuse plastic bags, puzzle pieces, old clothes and there are many many more. By recycling in crafts you can save money and the planet Earth at the same time.Crayons can be melted down and made into candles. Jeans can be cut up t...1 point
Halloween Crafts
What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit. ~John Updike
Skeleton Crafts
Spooky skeletons are probably one of the first things that pop into your mind when you think of Halloween. And making skeleton crafts is a great way to create a spooky Halloween atmosphere in your home, or in your classroom (I'm a mom and a teacher, so I think of both).Why not get an entire theme go...4 points
Halloween Postcards
Halloween is approaching and I can't wait. One of the things that I love about the Holidays is that I get to do so many cute and fun crafts with my kids. Halloween Cards is one of the things that we love to do. Here I put together some beautiful galleries of Halloween Cards and also some great tips,...0 points
Halloween Dishcloth Patterns
It's October and it's time to get ready for Halloween! If you're like me, getting into the spirit of Halloween isn't hard to do. From deciding upon costumes to making sweets, there's always something fun to keep you busy.For Halloween this year, I'm going to make ....Halloween Dishcloths!With Hallow...0 points
Zazzle
Let me ask you something, what is not art? ~Author Unknown
Fall Zazzles in Louisiana
In the coastal southern United States, Autumn is usually a season that hurries by to quickly. High temperatures remain until late September or early October and when the cool weather does finally move in, it only stays for a couple of weeks. Some years, when we actually have a frost or freeze or two...5 points
Artwork of the Not So Famous on Zazzle
Zazzle is a fantastic print-on-demand shop for anyone to upload their photos and artwork to. Many people have uploaded their 'not so famous' artwork on Zazzle. Seeing your child's artwork on these products gives your child a boost of self confidence and makes some fine looking Zazzle products too. T...4 points
WindyWinters is a Zazzling!
I've heard a lot of positive things about Zazzle everywhere, especially from lensmasters on Squidoo. I decided to join the Zazzle Group on RocketMoms so I could learn more about Zazzle and what it has to offer.I've learned that Zazzle is an online demand print shop that allows you to create and desi...3 points
Brady Label Maker
Know the uses of a Brady Label Maker.0 points
Kid's Crafts
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up. ~Pablo Picasso
Horse Coloring Pages
Do you love horses? I have scoured the internet to find the best horse coloring pages for you. I have grouped them into different categories to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for. You will find some beautiful realistic horse coloring pages and some fun cartoon horse coloring shee...3 points
A Kid's Scrapbook - Collection of their FIRSTs
Your child will go through many first's during their FIRST year of life...2 points
Moxie Girlz Share Fun and Creative Art-titude!
The most exciting new fashion doll line, Moxie Girlz, comes with one special product line called Moxie Girlz Art-titude! What's so great about this line? It lets young girls express creativity and unique fashion vision!A Moxie Girl is full of energy and self-confidence. She's a loyal friend who face...2 points
Experimenting with Chocolate
Fried Chocolate? It didn't really have any appeal to me, but it certainly sounded good to our daughter.Part of our family's home education style is learning by experimentation. So for an arts and crafts project Melissa decided to 'craft' a snack. First she outlined her plan, then she made her creati...2 points
Princess Coloring Pages
Whether you are looking for Disney princess coloring pages or other princess coloring pages, you have come to the right spot. I have collected links to dozens of websites where you can find and print some delightful coloring pictures of your favorite princesses and some you probably haven't even met...1 point
Precious Moments Coloring Pages
Precious Moments are those cute teardrop eye children first created by Sam Butcher. These Precious Moments pictures make lovely coloring pages so I have searched the internet and found many Precious Moment coloring pages on different websites and have catalogued them here for your convenience.0 points
Metals
Ceramics and Pottery
I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for. ~Georgia O'Keeffe
High Fire Electric Kiln Pottery - FIR Creations
My sister is a Potter. She does High Fire Electric Kiln Pottery, and I have enjoyed looking at some of the most unusual creations she has made over the years. She has a college Degree in the arts, and though creative at making MANY things, has a particular love for getting her hands into clay.She cl...0 points
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pimbels
Jul 9, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
- Very nice lens, thank you. Great ideas here.
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pimbels
Jul 9, 2011 @ 8:54 am | delete
- Very nice lens, thank you. Great ideas here.
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JoyAgain
Feb 24, 2011 @ 10:25 am | delete
- Beautifully done lens! One of the nicest I've seen for strolling through creative suggestions. Would love to see a wood crafts section? www.squidoo.com/how-to-make-a-wooden-jigsaw-puzzle
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JoyfulPamela
Sep 8, 2010 @ 8:21 pm | delete
- What a wonderful list of crafts in one place! I'm sure to find some new craft ideas for my kids here. Thank you! :)
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momto4
Oct 5, 2009 @ 10:55 pm | delete
- The lens looks great! Can't wait to read through all the lenses! I'm a little late adding to the list, but I've added my lens on scrapbooking.
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happynutritionist
Oct 3, 2009 @ 11:22 pm | delete
- Thank you for putting together this lens, I am just today adding a lens in the Pottery section that highlights my sister who is a Potter, shares why I think she's special, some of her work, and other pottery related things.
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andreaberrios
Oct 2, 2009 @ 8:47 am | delete
- Very nice lens and great ideas!
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WindyWinters
Sep 29, 2009 @ 7:36 pm | delete
- Rocketmoms Rock!
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theraggededge
Sep 29, 2009 @ 11:09 am | delete
- I added my lens Zentangle to the craft plexo and the plexo disappeared. I had linked to it on the lens too and it's not showing up there either. The plexo shows 0 links next to it. I hope I haven't broken it!
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lakern26
Sep 26, 2009 @ 7:55 pm | delete
- Great job - very organized and nicely done! Thanks so much!
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Dkprincess6
Sep 26, 2009 @ 6:34 pm | delete
- Wow! This is a great way to lay it all out for us. Thank you!
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clouda9
Sep 26, 2009 @ 3:26 pm | delete
- Appreciate you pulling this together for all your sister Rocket Mom's! What a great collection.
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Sep 24, 2009 @ 8:11 am | delete
- I've read some pretty interesting lenses this morning on this page but didn't quite make it through them all. I'll be back though!
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LakeMom
Sep 24, 2009 @ 7:28 am | delete
- Paula - well done on the layout! I love the categories! I agree that this will be a great resource for ideas!
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oztoo
Sep 24, 2009 @ 4:57 am | delete
- What I lovely lay-out. As others have said a great place to keep coming back to for ideas. Thanks Paula.
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24websurf
Sep 23, 2009 @ 11:11 pm | delete
- Lovely lens and great job on all the arts and crafts!
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Pukeko
Sep 23, 2009 @ 9:06 pm | delete
- Nice job here. It will be a fabulous resource when we are all done adding to it. I hope I didn't stretch the definition too far - our craft was made of food, then we ate it.
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shajo
Sep 23, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | delete
- This lens is going to be so much fun, a one stop shop to find a fun craft for a rainy day!
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naturegirl7
Sep 23, 2009 @ 2:56 pm | delete
- Lovely lens. I submitted mine. I hope the intro photo magically appears.
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marsha32
Sep 23, 2009 @ 12:18 pm | delete
- added mine :) off to look at the others now
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LeanneChesser
Sep 22, 2009 @ 9:25 pm | delete
- Thanks for doing this! As others have said, this will be a great resource!
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capriliz
Sep 22, 2009 @ 2:30 pm | delete
- Paula, your photos and images are beautiful. Great resource you have compiled here!c
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GonnaFly
Sep 22, 2009 @ 6:07 am | delete
- This will be an awesome resource. Thanks for setting this up.
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sandyspider
Sep 22, 2009 @ 2:37 am | delete
- This is nicely laid out. It is a great way to see all the variety of crafts and art.
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Sylvestermouse
Sep 21, 2009 @ 5:57 pm | delete
- This is a really neat presentation lens.
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a_willow
Sep 21, 2009 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- Hey there Paula! Love layout and pics you choose! :)
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KarateKatGraphics
Sep 21, 2009 @ 2:05 pm | delete
- Artistically presented (of course!) and very handy. Thanks for featuring our lenses!
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StaciJansma
Sep 21, 2009 @ 9:08 am | delete
- This is great! Can't wait to see what all gets added as time goes by.
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