Posts tagged: Creativity
On the Satisfaction of Creating
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: Liz Cooper
Any crafter, artisan or creator knows that not every handmade project turns out perfectly until you've repeated the process a number of times. Once you think "I could make that myself", there's a pivotal decision to be made, are you really going to try your hand at it, or are you just saying you could do it? » READ MORE
Creative Stimulation at The Selby
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Before everyone goes all ORGANIZATION and starts decluttering on January 1st, get a load of these homes and spaces of interesting people and other creative types. We routinely see the tidied up, photography-ready, static, empty room pictures in magazines and blogs, but Todd Selby captures the real life, inspiration-laden environments of the creatively gifted on his website, » READ MORE
Sixteen Recycled Handmade Gift Ideas
By ModHomeEcTeacher 
If you're condsidering handmade gifts this holiday season, you most likely have some creative genes already in place. For that reason, this is a quick "off the top of my head" list of found objects you could artistically and lovingly incorporate into your own sweet handmade offerings. Feel free to expand this as the ideas start flowing. Don't be tempted to buy used and re-give in the same condition. Your family and friends will treasure » READ MORE
How To: Make Recycled Inside Out Pillows
By ModHomeEcTeacher
My Recycled Inside Out Throw Pillow ensemble are handily made out of shirts, jackets or skirts that either button up the front or have a long zipper closure. The beauty of this is that there's no need to handstitch a pillow closed or insert a zipper or add buttons or buttonholes. Look for modern patterns and stylish color combinations while shopping for "vintage" and I mean CHEAP used apparel that you can easily transform.
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10 Ways To Re-charge Your Creative Batteries (on a late summer day)
By ModHomeEcTeacher
The past week has caught me under the weather. The impending end of summer always gets to me in some sneaky way. It's been a relief to slow down and just lay low. Maybe I worked too had last week on that Knotty Pine Problem (which I still need to finish). I have lots of design work, sewing classes and upholstery projects coming up, but it's necessary to re-charge the batteries, embrace the transition and let the creative juices flow again. » READ MORE
Teenage Mutant Sewing Turtles
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Five Day Turbo Sewing Camp for teens just finished yesterday. I say Turbo because they learned how to use the machine in two hours and spent four days (two hours each) sewing, jamming the machines, designing and giggling. It was hard to keep them supplied with fabric. Even though it was too short to teach them the perfect sewing skills, they got the feel of the machines and discovered they could create some sweet stuff on the sewing machine. » READ MORE
60 Inspiring Ideas For Better Photos.
By Chrisjob "Are you struggling for new ideas? Do your creative batteries feel as flat and lifeless as a skunk in the fast lane?Here are 60 ways to breathe new life into your love of photography and re-energize your inspiration."
1. Play with Photoshop
2. Read the Manual
3. Watch a Movie
4. Read a Newspaper
5. Visit a Flea Market
6. Shop at a Farmer’s Market
7. Check out Some Wedding Photojournalism
8. Hit the Water
9. Hit the St » READ MORE
