tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64388507120186481632024-03-18T20:14:56.186-07:00creativitylizetteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212279838546052042noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438850712018648163.post-68069500602247285162018-07-05T00:46:00.001-07:002018-07-05T01:10:31.145-07:00Magazine Review on Bravery’s Frida Kahlo Issue <span style="font-kerning: none;">Towards the end of June and early July, I read my daughter Lily books on Frida Kahlo. I choose this time because Frida’s birthday is on July 6th. Last year, we celebrated Frida’s birthday with activities that included coloring pages, unibrow photo props, and Frida tattoos. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Our Frida activities from last year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I taught Lily about Frida Kahlo when she was two years old. She was able to </span><a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/05/friday-frida-favs-counting-with.html" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">recognize Frida</a><b style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </b><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">in illustrated form and in photographs. We own a small collection of Frida books. We also check out books from our local library.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span>This year instead of adding a book to our Frida reading collection we added a magazine - Bravery Magazine's third issue featuring Frida Kahlo. I stumbled upon Bravery Magazine on Solly Baby Wraps Instagram account. When I saw Elle, the owner of Solly Baby Wraps, flip through the Frida issue in her IG Story, I immediately knew I had to have one for myself. I mean of my daughter. When it arrived, my daughter saw it and asked me to read her the “new Frida book” right away.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Bravery's Frida issue includes beautiful and colorful illustrations to go along with Frida’s life story, DIYs, lots of activities, kids art submissions, and an adult section at the end. Since we celebrate Frida Kahlo’s birthday with fun and creative activities, this magazine has become a great addition to our library. </span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Below are a few of the activities Lily did from Bravery magazine.</span></div>
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Lily's finished textured piece.</div>
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<b> Kids Submissions & </b><b>Lily’s own rendition of Frida Kahlo</b><br />
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Instead of using real flowers as the magazine suggested, I cut out some scrapbooking paper flowers and had Lily glue them on Frida’s hair. </div>
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We combined the textured painting and the Frida flower crown activity to create this cool Frida piece above. Lily insisted that I draw another ear and earring on Frida because they were missing. I can't wait to frame it and hang it in her room.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">I made copies of the activities to preserve the magazines condition because I absolutely love Bravery’s issue of Frida Kahlo. I’m looking forward to seeing the issue of Frida Kahlo grow with Lily and see how each activity she does changes with each coming year. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">My favorite part of the magazine are all the illustrations, even the kids art submissions. I enjoy seeing how each illustrator uses their own style to portray Frida. I also love the overall message the magazine coveys. If your are a Frida Kahlo fan like myself you’ll love Bravery’s Frida Kahlo issue; I promise, especially if you have kids. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><span style="font-kerning: none;">Ashley and Elyse, creators of Bravery magazine, were nice enough to send Bee Creative Swap a copy of their Frida Kahlo issue to go along with our Viva La Frida Giveaway. Click <b><a href="http://www.themorosebee.com/blog">here</a> </b></span>to enter the giveaway or enjoy your own copy right away and purchase it <b><a href="https://www.braverymag.com/shop/">here</a></b>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Alriiight! First, I would like to wish my dear friend and partner in crime in co-hosting Bee Creative Swaps, a very Happy Happy early Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful birthday on your actual birthday, Emily!</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I decided not to participate in the Animation Celebration Swap that Emily and I are currently hosting. I wasn’t sure if I would have the time or energy to make goodies with my due date being in October. I did, however, still wanted to make Emily something special for her birthday based on her favorite animated show - Bobs Burgers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: inherit;">Emily had included this Bobs Burgers’ cross stitch in her swap mosaic and I knew right away that I wanted to make it for her. I contacted the maker of the cross stitch pattern, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMT8y7QgXE7/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: inherit;">StephXStitch</a><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: inherit;">, and I emailed her since she no longer sold the pattern on Etsy. Luckily, she was nice enough to sell the pattern to me. Thank you Steph! It was a very easy pattern to follow and I’m happy with the outcome. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m not a big fan of unfinished wooden hoops, so I painted the hoop lime green. The lime green worked out perfectly because it’s one of Emily’s favorite colors and it’s the color of the Bobs Burgers building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-kerning: none;">The Linda Belcher footprint is my favorite part of Emily’s gift for three reasons. First, it’s my original idea. I didn’t see it on Pinterest or copy it from someone else. Though, I bet these past three years of making footprint and handprint art with Lil was helpful in coming up with the concept. Second, the idea was all based on making a Linda print from Lil’s footprint, so I’m glad she was a part of this project. Now, Lil wants me to finish the other footprint for us to keep at home. I think I’ll add the quote, “Raising you kids is a two parent, two bottles of wine a night kind of job” quote instead. Perfect for this soon to be mother of two. Lastly, Linda Belcher is Emily’s favorite Bobs Burgers character. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I must admit while helping Lil with her cat jar kit, I was getting a bit frustrated because she wouldn’t listen and was putting stickers wherever she wanted. It wasn’t turning out to look like the cat jar in the picture. For example, the cat’s ears weren’t positioned right. Obviously, I had to remind myself she’s just a toddler. Most importantly, I realized by letting her do her own thing it made her cat jar more unique. I absolutely love how one of the cat’s eyes is crocked; it gives the cat character. Doing crafts with Lil has taught me to be patient and forced me to move perfectionism gradually to the side.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lil loves making crafts. I have been making art with Lil from the very beginning, with footprint art. I’ve always known that not only is being creative with my kid fun but it is also beneficial. </span></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I just didn’t know exactly in which way until I read “Why Art and Creativity Are Important” on <span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/intellectual/why-art-and-creativity-are-important/">Parents.com</a></span>. I was thrilled to learn, Lil was improving her fine motor skills just by manipulating the paintbrush when painting her jar black. I also liked reading that by letting Lil do her own thing, putting the cat face stickers were she wanted on the jar, she was reaping big rewards. Creating art and learning new nursery rhyme songs helps boost Lil’s self-confidence. Every time her dad comes home from work, she can’t help but show off her new creation or sing the new song she learned. </span></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: inherit;">Currently, Lil’s cat jar kit sits on a table, in our small living room area, along with other Halloween decorations and Halloween picture frames. I gave Lil a LED tea light candle to put inside her cat jar since she didn’t over the jar completely with black paint. Her cat jar looks awesome at night, as the light shines through. She enjoyed making the Cat Character Jar Kit so much; she asked me if I could get her the monster jar kit and get her dad the pumpkin one at Target. The following week, I did.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: inherit;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hopefully, if time permits I can share the rest of the Halloween kits Lil and I have completed. </span></div>
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I love giving close family and friends homemade gifts and I found a great way to incorporate my toddler's doodles by making these awesome custom word/name picture frames. Currently, my daughter's favorite new art medium is markers. I try to get her to use different mediums, for example crayons and markers. Sometimes she does, but she really likes working with just markers right now, especially the scented kind. Making these custom picture frames are my favorite gift I help Lily make. With Mother's Day just around the corner, these custom word/name picture frames would make the perfect Mother's Day gift.</div>
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Step 1: Have your child doodle on white card stock paper. I give Lily at least a week to finish a doodle. It goes faster if she is using paint. She's a toddler, so sometimes she can't sit and doodle for a long time. I give her a week because she doesn't doodle everyday and the more she doodles on the paper the more the cut out word/name will stand out. Avoid letting your child use black markers because it will end up blending in with the background when you insert the black card stock paper, at the end.</div>
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On a side note, I found this great article on the importance of having your child doodle. Click <a href="http://theimaginationtree.com/2011/05/literacy-development-importance-of.html" target="_blank">here</a> to read it. ]</div>
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Step 2: Grab your frame and remove the backing leaving the actual frame and glass only. Move it around the doodled paper until you find a background you like.</div>
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Step 4: Using your scrap piece of paper draw out the word/name you want. Cut it out and arrange it on your doodled paper. </div>
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Step 5: Trace the letters that make up the word/name on your doodled paper.</div>
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Step 6: Place your doodled paper over a cutting mat and very carefully cut out the traced word/name with an X-Acto knife.</div>
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Step 7: Use the doodled paper to trace over the black card stock paper. Cut it out and insert it behind the white paper. Put the frame back together and TA-DA you're done! </div>
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I have helped Lily make 4 of these custom word/name picture frames for very close family and friends and every recipient has absolutely loved it. When we made one for my parents, my brother suggested I cut out Lily's name on the doodled paper, that way they could display it near her photographs. Other good Mother Day themes for Grandma's would be Nana, Grammie, Grandma, I Love You (use the shape of a heart for love), or any other special word Grandma uses. </div>
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I have been wanting one of these frames for myself and I hope I can finally get Lily to make me one for Mother's Day. I think I want my picture frame to say Mama. </div>
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Please let me know if you find this tutorial useful. Better yet, let me know if you try it out with your child. </div>
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Congratulation to mydarlingplanner, from Instagram, for winning Bee Creative Swap's Frida Pin Giveaway! </div>
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The next giveaway will be the Thank You Frida Swap Giveaway. It will be held throughout the whole Viva La Frida Swap. This giveaway is open to Frida swap participants ONLY. This is another perk for joining the swap, as well as receiving discounts from six Etsy sellers from my <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2017/03/friday-frida-favs-my-frida-wish-list-on.html" target="_blank">"My Frida Wish List on Etsy 2017"</a> post. This giveaway is very easy to enter, since it's stuff that is already expected of you as a Viva La Frida Swap participant. To enter you must submit all your check-ins on time, without <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> or I having to contact you because you are running behind.</div>
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April 15th: Mosaic Photo Check-In (due tomorrow)</div>
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May 15th: Sneak Peak Check-In</div>
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June 1st: Sneak Peak Check-In</div>
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June 15th: A photo of your boxed up items, shipping receipt, or other proof of shipment</div>
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Don't forget to use the <i>#vivalafridaswap2017</i> when posting your check-ins on Instagram.</div>
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Even being one day late posting your check-ins will unfortunately disqualify you from the giveaway. This giveaway is our way of saying, "Thank you" for making our job as swap hosts a little easier. </div>
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I have collected two Frida inspired items for this giveaway and I hope to include a little something made by yours truly. Currently, the giveaway prizes include the second <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/480976329/frida-kahlo-enamel-pin-badge" target="_blank">Frida Kahlo pin</a> donated by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BadgesByRyan?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_reviews" target="_blank">Badges by Ryan</a> and a Viva La Vida Frida vinyl sticker from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MisNopalesArt?ref=pr_faveshops" target="_blank">Mis Nopales Art</a>. Both items are from Etsy sellers. I purchased the Frida sticker from Kick Stater to help with Mis Nopales Art's Frida campaign. I'm a big supporter of helping fellow artists.</div>
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I love seeing the Frida Kahlo themed mosaics posted on Instagram so far. Click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/vivalafridaswap2017/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the mosaics posted. Of course, my favorite part will be seeing the wonderful crafts created that are inspired by Frida Kahlo.<br />
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I hope we have many entries for the Thank You Frida Swap Giveaway. Don't forget, your first check-in is due tomorrow. Good luck and happy crafting!<br />
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Have you heard of perler beads, seen projects done with them, or used them yourself?<br />
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The <a href="http://www.perlest.com/" target="_blank">Beginner's Guide to Perler Beads</a>, says "Pearler beads (as know as Hama beads or Nabbi beads) are plastic fusible beads. These colorful beads are usually arranged on plastic pegboards to form patterns and then fused together with a clothes iron. They can also be strung into necklaces, woven into keychains, or even assembled into three-dimensional decors."</div>
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I tried a small pearler bead kit a few years ago, but didn't really get into them until I did a <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/09/disney-pixar-short-film-swap-part-2.html" target="_blank">Disney Pixar craft swap</a> last year and a huge woodland critter kit for my daughter's advent calendar for Christmas. </div>
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The process of using pearler beads reminds me a lot of cross stitching. In cross stitching you use thread to make little x's to make a pattern. The same concept applies to using pearler beads except you're using beads. If you make a mistake, you can easily move the beads around. Something I like about using perler beads. However, once you iron your pattern, there's no turning back. The only thing I don't like about using perler beads is that with any slight pump the beads come off the pegboard. Since they move so easily, I've learned to take lots of close-up pictures while using perler beads. That way if they come off the pegboard, I can look back to the photos to see were they belong. </div>
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On Wednesday, while looking for a card in my cards/stationary tote in the garage, I found the remaining perler beads from the Disney pixar project. Perler beads can be quite addicting. I spent the last hours of Wednesday night and welcomed Thursday (I was up til 2:30 am) designing my own Frida Kahlo, watermelon, cactus, a pink sacred heart (as a type this, I'm realizing I need to add a flame at the top of the heart), a paint palette, and a paint brush. </div>
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On Thursday, while my daughter napped, I searched for <a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_329802003"></span>Frida Kahlo perler beads on Pinterest<span id="goog_329802004"></span></a> for inspiration and I started adjusting my Frida Kahlo pattern around. Frida's head wasn't square anymore. I gave it a more rounded shape.<br />
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Instead of Frida's unibrow being completely straight, I curved it by moving the middle black perler bead down.</div>
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While taking progress pictures, I learned to take photographs from a distance because you get a better feel of how the pattern will look like once fused together.<br />
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Now, I just have to add flames to the pink sacred heart and iron the Frida inspired perler bead patterns, that I designed. Hopefully, I can find a square or long rectangular frame to display them in.<br />
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Tomorrow is the last day to sign up from the Viva La Frida swap, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ3BaD_9gCoUDVLEpUtPYDFPGBd4O7IfWtE6PHIM23nnwI6g/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up, and the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRuw517jN7J/" target="_blank">Frida Kahlo pin giveaway</a>. As a perk for signing up, you'll receive discounts from Etsy shops that sell Frida Kahlo inspired items. For more Frida inspiration, check out Emily's blog by clicking <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I would love to one day have a small collection of Frida Kahlo books, especially ones meant more for children and young adults since those seem to be the ones filled the most with beautiful illustrations. We currently own two Frida Kahlo themed books, <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/06/friday-frida-favs-frida-book-review.html" target="_blank">"Frida" by Johan Winter and Ana Juan</a> and <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/05/friday-frida-favs-counting-with.html" target="_blank">"Counting with - Contend con Frida" by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein</a>. While searching for Frida Kahlo books at my local library's search engine online, I came upon the book, "Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World." I requested to put it on hold for Lily and I and fell in love with it the first time I read it to her.</div>
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"Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World," by Laurence Anholt is about a little girl named Mariana who gets her portrait painted by Frida. Mariana learns a lot about Frida, life lessons from Frida, and develops a life long friendship with Frida. Frida's interactions with Mariana gives the reader a glimpse of the wonderful mother Frida would have been if she could have had children. The illustrations in this book are beautifully painted; illustrations that both adults and children would appreciate. "Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World" book would be a great addition to any girl's library as they "discover how love, creativity, determination and above all - courage - can give them wings to fly" (quote obtained from last page in book, short biography on Frida Kahlo).</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Among the beautiful watercolor illustrations in this book, some of Frida Kahlo's actual paintings are included, like the portrait shown above of Dona Rosita (Mariana's grandmother). An artistic touch I love and haven't noticed to have been done in other Frida Kahlo themed books.</span></div>
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Not only was Frida an unforgettable painter but she has a great sense of humor too. Frida introduces Mariana to her pets, some whom are very uncommon pets. Frida pets included a monkey, parrot, dog, baby deer, and an eagle named Gertrude Caca Blanca, which means Gertrude White Poo. Frida makes fun of her "favorite friend of all" her husband Diego River when describing him to Mariana. She calls him an ugly frog-toad and big as an elephant (which I already knew Frida did), who is always hungry. Frida even reveals personal information about Diego that had me laughing when reading the book to my daughter. Diego has to get his underwear specially made "big enough for an elephant" and they're pink. Diego is like a big baby who plays with toys in his bath. Ha! Who knew!?! I think Frida reveals this information to Mariana to make her feel comfortable around Diego.<br />
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Frida is constantly reminding Mariana that no matter what life throws at her she can be still be strong and be whomever she wants to be in life. This constant message makes this book one of my favorite Frida Kahlo themed books. Frida explains to Mariana why she wears long dresses (the bus and tram crash) and how she began painting. The accident may have broken Frida, but it didn't break her spirit, it only made her stronger.<br />
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Frida also tells Mariana, "We are stronger than we think Mariana. And here's a little secret - women are stronger than men."<br />
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Frida quickly influences Mariana. Frida gives Mariana a skeleton toy doll and Mariana tells the doll, "Listen, Boney. I'm the bravest girl in the world."<br />
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When Mariana says farewell to Frida and Diego, Frida tells Mariana, "Promise me you'll be strong like me, Little Sister. Promise me you'll fly in your life." This quote is one of my favorite in this book because it helped me better understand one of Frida Kahlo's most popular quotes, "Feet, why do I need you when I have wings to fly."<br />
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You can print them out for your Viva La Frida Swap partner and for yourself. If you haven't sign up yet for the swap, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ3BaD_9gCoUDVLEpUtPYDFPGBd4O7IfWtE6PHIM23nnwI6g/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> to do so. For more inspirational Frida Kahlo posts head over to Emily's blog <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/2017/03/frida-fridays-quilt-inspiration.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Also, don't forget to enter the Frida Kahlo pin giveaway! Click <a href="https://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2017/03/friday-frida-favs-frida-kahlo-enamel.html" target="_blank">here</a> for more information on the giveaway. </div>
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I become obsessed with Frida Kahlo enamel pins last year, when<a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/07/viva-la-frida-craft-swap-exchange.html" target="_blank"> I purchased one</a> for my Viva La Frida swap partner and myself. Since then, I have decided to collect a Frida Kahlo enamel pin for each year Emily and I host a Viva La Frida swap, in honor of that year's swap. While searching through Instagram using the #fridakahlo and on Etsy, I found lots of Frida Kahlo enamel pins designed by many talented artists.<br />
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One of those talented Etsy artists is Ryan, from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/480976329/frida-kahlo-enamel-pin-badge" target="_blank">Badges by Ryan</a>. I featured his Frida Kahlo enamel pin on my first Friday Frida Favs post for this year, "<a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2017/03/friday-frida-favs-my-frida-wish-list-on.html" target="_blank">My Frida Wish List on Etsy 2017</a>." Ryan is a very generous person who has donated one of his awesome Frida Kahlo pins for Bee Creative Swaps to giveaway.<br />
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- Be a Viva La Frida Swap participant (click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ3BaD_9gCoUDVLEpUtPYDFPGBd4O7IfWtE6PHIM23nnwI6g/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up).<br />
- Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beecreativeswaps/" target="_blank">Bee Creative Swaps Instagram</a> account<br />
- Like the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRuw517jN7J/?taken-by=beecreativeswaps" target="_blank">Frida Kahlo Pin Giveaway</a> post on Instagram.<br />
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Extra Entries:<br />
- Leave a comment on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRuw517jN7J/?taken-by=beecreativeswaps" target="_blank">Bee Creative Swaps Instagram</a> with your favorite Frida enamel pin from the ones featured below.<br />
- Post your mosaic up early using the #vivalafridaswap2017<br />
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Contest closes April 1st.<br />
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Below are some my favorite Frida Kahlo enamel pins. Don't forget to choose your favorite Frida pin for an extra giveaway entry.<br />
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I always like to include a letter with packages I send, especially swap packages. I usually tell the recipient to open the letter last since in it I describe why I made or purchased what they received from me. Emily and I are a team. We work together to run Bee Creative Swaps. I consider us the two Fridas this is why I drew a doodle of two Fridas on the envelope I sent her. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This Frida inspired package is the perfect example of what you can send your swap partner if you sign up for our Viva La Frida Swap. It has a mixture of handmade and purchased Frida goodies. I made the hoop inspired by Frida and purchased an item that helped support a small independent business, which we highly recommend when you plan to purchase Frida inspired items. However, you can send your partner a package that includes all handmade goodies or just purchased Frida Kahlo inspired goodies because Emily and I know life can get crazy at times and you may not have time to create something.</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you would like to see what other Viva La Frida Swap participants sent/received last year, check out our Instagram account <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beecreativeswaps/" target="_blank">here</a> or our Bee Creative Swap Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beecreativeswaps/?pnref=story" target="_blank">here</a>. Better yet, if you want to join us in this years Viva La Frida swap click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ3BaD_9gCoUDVLEpUtPYDFPGBd4O7IfWtE6PHIM23nnwI6g/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up. </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Our Viva La Frida Craft Swap was a huge success last year that we, Bee Creative Swaps, decided to have it every year. This is will be our second annual Viva La Frida Swap. Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ3BaD_9gCoUDVLEpUtPYDFPGBd4O7IfWtE6PHIM23nnwI6g/viewform" target="_blank">here</a> to sign up. <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily</a> and I will continue dedicating our individual blogs to Frida with Friday Frida Favs. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strike><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">From all the clipart I saw available on Etsy, this one by Lilla Bolecz is by far my favorite. It comes with 39 Frida Kahlo inspired illustrations. It includes illustrations of butterflies, a deer, Frida, and even Diego and Frida, to name a few. There is so much you could do with this clipart. You can make stickers, put together a print with some of the illustrations and add a Frida Kahlo quote, make iron-ons, use it for shrink dinks (shrink plastic), the possibilities are endless. She also sells some awesome Frida pattern digital papers, which I absolutely adore. Click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/454678222/frida-pattern-digital-papers?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">here</a> to </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">view. If you purchase both you could make a Frida inspired pre-made scrapbook for your partner.</span></strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These mini Frida wooden laser cuts would be great to make into earrings, making them </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">(or </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/463090295/pair-artist-palette-mini-laser-cut?ref=shop_home_active_52" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">even these</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">) the perfect little extra to add to your swap partner's package.</span></div>
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Here is the second half of what I made for my #childrenslitcraftswap partner, Katie. Aside from the <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2017/02/what-i-made-for-childrens-lit-craft.html" target="_blank">Chronicles of Narnia themed wall art piece and bookmark</a> I made Katie, I also included Alice in Wonderland themed items too. I made her two "Let's talk over Tea" printed kitchen towels and an Alice and White Rabbit paper weight.</div>
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I stamped the white kitchen towels on my birthday. I hadn't done printmaking in a long time and it was nice to get to do it again. I hand stamped each tea cup using a Speedball Block Printing baren (a hand press). Each tea cup print varied slightly in color since I have to press very hard to get an even print. I love the way both towels turned out. After the oil based ink dried I put them in the dryer and ironed them to help the ink adhere to the fabric better.<br />
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I have a plastic tote in the garage marked homemade gifts where I keep art supplies to well you know, make homemade gifts. While going through it I found a glass paper weight and took it out thinking I could draw something for Katie and put it in the paper weight. My daughter and I had gone to the library and I saw a used copy of Alice in Wonderland in their bookstore. I didn't buy it at first; however, we went back a few days later and I told myself if the book was still there I would purchase it. It was! I colored the illustration I believed would look the best in the paper weight, removed the glass, and insert the illustration. Before I cut the illustration out, I did take a picture of the page so I could read the book later.<br />
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This is how I gift wrapped my #childrenslitcraftswap partner's package. To use up the extra ink I had behind and clean off my linoleum tea cup stamp, I printed it numerous times on brown wrapping paper. I was going to roll up the wrapping paper and send it to Katie for her to use but it didn't fit in the shipping box. I used the paper to wrap the hand crafted gifts I made for Katie instead. This wraps up, pun intended, "What I Made For the Children's Lit Craft Swap: Alice in Wonderland Edition" post. The next swap I'll be participating in and actually co-hosting with <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Emily from The Morose Bee</a> is Viva La Frida Swap, were I hope to put my printmaking skill to good use again. </div>
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The #childrenlitcraftswap is a craft swap I joined on Instagram. My partner was Katie and she happened to be the host of the swap too. Katie received her package yesterday so I thought I would share my progress pictures of the The Chronicles of Narnia inspired goodies I made for her. When I received Katie's information and read that one of her favorite children's classics is Narnia among others, I knew I wanted to paint a wooden wall decoration based on the first place Lucy and Mr. Tumnus first met, in a wintery forest landscape under a street lamp. I knew I was heading in the right direction when she posted a picture of Mr. Tumnus on her IG account and mentioned that he is one of her favorites. The Narnia wall decor ended up being my favorite art piece I made for this swap, it took the longest to complete, and was my big project for the swap. I also included an Aslan themed bookmark as another Narnia inspired goodie.</div>
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This was my first check in picture for the #childrenslitcraftswap. I doodled a few Lucy and Mr. Tumnus characters on voting advertising material and took out some of the supplies I planned to used. I ended up changing the unfinished wooden plaque to a more rectangle shaped one because it looked more like the Narnia closet. </div>
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I painted the sides of the unfinished wooden plaque and then painted the Narnia characters. I painted Mr. Tumnus legs three times because I wasn't happy with the way it they were turning out. </div>
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I made Mr. Tumnus' ears and his signature burgundy scarf out of felt. His package is made out of a mounting square, wrapped in wrapping paper, and tied with embroidery thread. </div>
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I sketched the wintery forest landscape with trees and a street light. I ended up re-drawing the street light before I began painting the background.</div>
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I painted the background a little each day. One night I stayed until 3am because I mixed my own paint and knew it would be difficult to remix the exact color I was using again. I tend to do my best work at night. I sealed everything that I painted with two coats. </div>
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This is what I wrote behind the wooden plaque with an oil based pen that way Katie will always remember who made this art piece for her.</div>
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After gluing Lucy and Mr. Tumnus to their background, this project was completed!</div>
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As you can see, I put more detail into Mr. Tumnus than Lucy. Other can making his dimensional ears, scarf, and package, I also painted his horns and his little umbrella. </div>
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After remembering that I owned some Narnia trailer film I decided to make Katie a bookmark out of it. </div>
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I went through the whole trailer one night looking for the perfect scene she would like. You may be asking yourself how I got this trailer. Well, I worked for a movie theatre company for 10 years. I met my husband working there. The Narnia film actually belonged to him and he gave me the okay to use it. </div>
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I ended up finding the perfect scene which shows Lucy and Aslan together. Supplies wise, I had everything to make the bookmark but decided to order a lion charm to attach to the tassel. That night I also printed out an <a href="http://www.hesperiastar.com/article/20140812/news/140819946">online newspaper article written about my local zoo</a> because the African lion that was used to animate the character of Aslan is a resident there. Isn't that way cool!?! </div>
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I included the zoo article with the completed bookmark. At the last minute, I decided to include 38 individual film slices from the trailer as well. Each film slice had a picture of either Lucy, Edmund, Susan, or Peter. The film slices are for Katie's 6th grade class who are currently reading The Chronicles of Narnia. </div>
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I hope you enjoyed seeing the Narnia edition of what I made for my #chrildrenslitcraftswap partner Katie. I'm relieved that what I had in mind for my big swap project turned out even better than what I had imagined. I'm glad to say Katie loved her #childrenslitcraftswap package from me and today Katie's 6th grade students made their own bookmarks with the Narnia film slices I sent them with quotes from the movie. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212279838546052042noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438850712018648163.post-86571513811470442102016-12-15T23:29:00.001-08:002016-12-15T23:29:06.441-08:00Bee Creative Stocking Swap: What Lily ReceivedMy partner, Julie, for the Bee Creative Stocking Swap, Emily and I hosted, was really on her game. She was the first to ship her stocking swap package from all the gals that signed up. Lily received her package in early October. I signed up for one stocking meant for Lily. It felt like Christmas had arrived early at our doorstop the day we received the package.<br />
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This is what Lily received. I really enjoyed watching Lily open her stocking. It felt wonderful watching Lily open a gift from a complete stranger who put so much love and creativity into making a stocking and the stuffings just for her. Obviously, crocheting is Julie's thing and she's damn good at it! She crochet the stocking, the fox headband, and the purple teddy bear or what Lily calls, "Baby Bear."</div>
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Lily loved everything, absolutely everything, she received. She kept kissing her Baby Bear, which was crochet in her favorite color and her squirrel. The fox headband was a huge hit with my husband and I because foxes and woodland critters are our thing for Lily. </div>
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Julie really outdid herself! I was so happy I got paired up with her and was looking forward to finishing up my family's themed Halloween costumes so I could continue to work on her son's stocking and stuffings and spoil him like she did Lily. </div>
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Tanya made everything herself. I got a Halloween themed tree, a skull head candle holder, a beautiful skull bracelet, and a haunted house that lights up.</div>
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For the Halloween themed tree, Tanya repurposed an old door knob. It's a great addition to my Halloween cemetery decorations.</div>
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I love all the detail Tanya put into this awesome candle holder. Details include the book she chose, "The Book of Shadows," roughing up of the book, the spiderweb stamping on the sides, the pearls in the eyes, etc. It makes me feel special that all this work was done for me.</div>
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This bracelet has become one of my favorite accessories. I love the colors used, the different shades of purple and the grey. Even with the skulls, which are my favorite part, it still has a girlie feel to it. It is totally my type of jewelry.</div>
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Here's another awesome repurposed goody I received. Tanya found this haunted house that light ups and painted it black, added glitter, and the little skull beads on top. Another great addition for the cemetery scene I put up for Halloween. </div>
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Isn't everything I received just awesome!?!? Thank you again Tanya! Okay, okay. I'll let you guys return to your holiday posts; however, I hope you enjoyed this post.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212279838546052042noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438850712018648163.post-48236184423256892812016-11-01T14:12:00.002-07:002016-11-01T14:18:09.359-07:00Halloween Swap: What I GaveI did a private Halloween swap with my friend Tanya, whom I meet through a Christmas swap last year. She actually lived on my street as teenager and now lives in San Diego. Our paths were meant to cross. Tanya has become a part of my family now and we absolutely love her! Unlike other swaps were packages are mailed, we exchanged our gifts in person.<br />
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This is what I gave Tanya. Below are some pictures I took while making her goodies.</div>
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Spider Printed Kitchen Towel</div>
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I made an easy stamp out of craft foam. </div>
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I glued the foam stamp onto a thick piece of plastic and stamped it onto a white kitchen towel. I made two towels and had to make one stamp for each. This type of stamp isn't for continual use but it works for this busy mama and it got the job done.</div>
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Spider printed kitchen towels completed. These towels were inspired by a <a href="http://www.kellyelko.com/2012/10/diy-swarming-spiders-tablecloth/">DIY on Pinterest.</a></div>
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Tanya loves fall and Lily loves to paint, so I had Lily use fall colors to paint a fall inspired canvas for Tanya. </div>
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Here is Lily's complete part of this project. She used her fingerprints, footprints, paintbrushes, and q-tips to paint on the canvas.</div>
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I ruined the surprise and told Tanya this canvas was for her and I asked her what word she would like painted on it. She chose, "blessed."</div>
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I purchased this pumpkin stained glass kit at Joann's. I had to keep adding more beads while baking it. It wasn't my favorite project but I loved the outcome. </div>
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I made fly magnets just like these a few years ago for a Halloween party I through. Since I was going for a kitchen themed type swap for Tanya, I thought the magnets would look awesome on her refrigerator. I was glad I saw something like these magnets pinned on her Pinterest after I had made them. </div>
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Halloween Scene on Wooden Spoon</div>
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I saw some <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/149604018846942916/">Halloween scene pins</a> on Tanya's Pinterest and I started pinning more myself to inspire me to create my own scene for this wooden spoon. I purchased a regular spoon and had my husband sand off the logo. I loved making this. I'm going to start painting on spoons more often. The cookies are <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AYuA8F-KwhZ6jLGSGOQg3bwwGyWrqPTENqHBG2UPyxb1kE4lECXMbzU/">pumpkin sugar cookies</a>; I got the recipe from her Pinterest too.</div>
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Here's a closer look the painted Halloween scene.</div>
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I painted little dots around the spoon's handle to make it look like stars. The stars are my favorite thing about the spoon because it leads your eyes towards the Halloween scene.</div>
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On <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/09/disney-pixar-short-film-swap-part-2.html">my last swap</a>, I added pins onto each wrapped package. I liked the way it looked so I did the same here. I plan to do this whenever possible, making it my "thing."<br />
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Here are a few photos I took while making the Winston brooch.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm currently signed up for three swaps, a Halloween swap with an previous swap partner, a </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beecreativeswaps/" style="font-family: inherit;">Bee Creative Stocking Swap through Instagram</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, and an ornament swap. I have no idea were I find the time to be creative but it forces me to try new things and I enjoy brightening someone else's day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you enjoyed taking a look at my swap gift making process for the Disney Pixar short film swap. If you want me to continue sharing progress pictures of future craft swap, let me know.</span></div>
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Here are my progress pictures of the Winston hoop I created:</div>
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My inspiration came from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpC33X4VCDo">Pixar short film Feast</a>, but also from these pictures.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212279838546052042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438850712018648163.post-46881729946322148112016-08-21T00:41:00.000-07:002016-08-21T00:53:14.651-07:00Sunday Stocking Special: DIY Non-traditional Stockings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.today.com/style/pineapples-are-having-moment-39-ways-try-fruity-summer-trend-t100846"><span style="font-family: inherit;">DIY Fruity Christmas Stockings With Free Pattern by My Poppe</span>t </a></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This cactus, yes I said cactus, tutorial is brought to you by the same maker of the fruity stockings. This stocking would be hilarious for any garden lover! </span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cintia, the author of this tutorial, almost makes me want to ditch the traditional Christmas decor and spice things up with her festive Christmas summer decorations. But I don’t think my husband would go for it. </span></span></span><br />
<a href="http://mypoppet.com.au/makes/2015/11/cactus-christmas-stocking-pattern.html" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">DIY Cactus Christmas Stocking With Free Pattern by My Poppet</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You know we all have that favorite old shirt that doesn’t fit anymore and we’re not sure what to do with it. Well, here’s a solution and there’s no sewing involved. For those doing the Bee Creative Stocking Swap, you can always hit the local thrift store for gently used band shirts or printed tees. </span></span><br />
<a href="http://sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2014/12/diy-frozen-christmas-stockings.html" style="font-family: inherit;">T-Shirt Christmas Stocking by Crafty Chica</a></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.saltycanary.com/diy-no-sew-christmas-stocking-tutorial/">DIY No-Sew Christmas Stocking Tutorial by Salty Canary</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep your glue gun out, you'll need it for this one too. This </span>tutorial includes<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a printable stocking template. </span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/how-to-make-a-no-sew-felt-stocking"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How to Make a No-Sew Felt Stocking by HGT</span>V</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Making this stocking is so easy that even a kid can do it! </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://www.fleecefun.com/no-sew-christmas-stocking-patterns.html">No Sew Christmas Stocking Patterns from Fleece Fun</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/270809/jingle-bell-stockings#slide_7">Jingle Bell Stocking by Martha Stewart</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://soeasybeinggreen-blog.com/2013/12/christmas-stocking-tutorial-beginners/">A Christmas Stocking Tutorial for Beginners by Lindsey Blogs</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br /></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">I love the festive Christmas fabric used in this tutorial and how both fabrics are different inside and out. It’s also another great tutorial for visual learners. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/12/easy-stocking-tutorial-today.html">Simple Stocking Tutorial by Diary of a Quilter </a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Imagine all the fun Christmas prints you can use on a quilted stocking. Or, you can always use fabric that has objects of your partner's favorite things. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2012/11/christmas-stocking-tutorial.html">Easy Quilted Stocking Tutorial from Diary of a Quilter</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For my thrift store lovers, skip Joann’s and let warm sweaters be your fabric. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://anextraordinaryday.net/from-sweater-to-christmas-stocking-in-12-easy-steps/">From Sweater to Christmas Stocking in 12 Easy Steps by An Extraordinary Day</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Another great step by step tutorial with pictures. It is a simple neutral colored stocking with pom pom decorations that add a little fun. The round wooden tags with the names are a nice touch too. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.justthebeesknees.com/2014/12/diy-pom-pom-trim-stocking-tutorial.html#_a5y_p=4567071">DIY Pom Pom Trim Stocking Tutorial from Just the Bees Knees</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">I know these stocking tutorials have done a good job at feeding my creative juices. I hope it did the same for you. I would love to know which one is your favorite and why. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXWr3kOb9e85qPkO9LHd1XWlP6erwAQeFP5pyPgXzIisMAKQ/viewform"><br /></a><span style="font-kerning: none;">I will be posting inspirational do it yourself stocking ideas on my blog each Sunday, until July </span><span style="font-kerning: none;">28. The Sunday posts will be called, “Sunday Stocking Special.” Scheduled posts themes are as follows: </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/08/sunday-stocking-special-diy-no-sew-and.html">August 14: DIY No Sew and Tradition Stockings </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/08/sunday-stocking-special-diy-non_77.html">August 21: DIY Non Traditional Stockings</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">August 28: Decorating Stocking Ideas</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-kerning: none;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">The Sunday Stocking Special posts are meant to get your </span>creative<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> </span>juices<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"> flowing </span>and give you some out of the box ideas on how you might like your own stocking made. And, </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica";">maybe be the little push to motivate those who are still unsure if they want to participate to sign up.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica";"><br /></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Sign ups are open until August 31st and shipping deadline is November 1st.</span></span></div>
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This is what I responded to Jessica when I opened it:<br />
"OMG! I love her!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Hopefully, my daughter won't steal it from me. Yes, you should be proud. You did an awesome job making her!"<br />
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What made the crochet doll even more special is that she looks like <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/05/friday-frida-favs-diwm-frida-kahlo.html">Lily's Frida handprint </a>with the pink flowers in her hair and the blue earrings. Currently, my Frida doll or "Fiya" as Lily calls her is displayed on my fireplace.<br />
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This is what I sent Jessica a few days later after I received my package. I <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/06/friday-frida-favs-diy-viva-la-vida.html">decorated her package</a>.<br />
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This is what I included inside.<br />
1. The Frida Kahlo shadow box inspired by Frida and La Casa Azul. You can see my progress pictures on how I made the box <a href="http://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/07/frida-kahlo-shadow-box-progress-pictures_20.html">here</a>.<br />
2. A Frida Kahlo enamel pin by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mexiconsart/">Mexiconsart</a><br />
3. A flower made out of tissue paper, made to match the flowers on the enamel pin.<br />
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This is what Jessica wrote on Instagram about what she received:<br />
"Yay! I received a lovely swap item from my #vivalafrida craft swap!! I can't wait to rock my pin and put up my lovely shadow box!! Truly all of these items are wonderful!! She painted everything by land! Thank you @creativitylizette for a great swap!!"<br />
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This was an awesome swap exchange! It has been wonderful seeing what the other <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beecreativeswaps/">swappers have received</a>. Artists working with different art mediums and inspired by one artists! To see what Emily made for her swap partner, check out her blog <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/2016/07/viva-la-frida-swap-what-i-made.html">here</a>!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212279838546052042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438850712018648163.post-84363683641746463022016-07-06T00:12:00.006-07:002016-07-06T07:35:36.601-07:00Frida Kahlo Shadow Box Progress PicturesToday is a very special day; it's Frida Kahlo's birthday!! Happy Happy 109th Birthday Frida Kahlo! Today, we celebrate your birthday the way <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/">Emily</a> and I intended to, with artwork and purchased goods currently being transported to your fans by mail and people opening gifts that you inspired. <a href="https://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/05/sign-ups-open-for-viva-la-frida-swap.html">Viva La Frida Craft Swap</a> was our birthday gift to you! You hold a very special place in our hearts and hope to make Viva La Frida Craft Swap a tradition. Today, I will have a trago/drink in your honor and I will toast and say loudly, "Viva La Frida!"<br />
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This craft swap is by far one of my favorites because it has to do with Frida Kahlo. Also because I learned so much more about Frida and made a new friend through this swap, my swap partner Jessica. I had many ideas on what to make for Jessica but I settled on the shadow box idea because she didn't have a favorite Frida Kahlo quote. I wanted to incorporate as much of Frida Kahlo into the shadow box, included a quote that describe Frida perfectly, and use Jessica's favorite colors - teal and yellow. The shadow box became a small yet simple replica of Frida's Casa Azul.<br />
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I first sketched out my idea.<br />
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I painted the shadow box to match the colors of La Casa Azul. I actually painted two shadow boxes, one for Jessica and one for myself. The difference between the boxes is that Jessica's box is teal. I kept the red trim on both boxes. Both boxes were then sealed. The shadow box shown above is mine.</div>
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I went on Pinterest and found some <a href="http://www.thecolor.com/Coloring/frida-kahlo-self-portrait-with-bonito.aspx">Frida Kahlo coloring pages</a>. I copied them and sized them in Photoshop. I printed them out and hand painted each portrait to match Frida's original paintings. This part was the most time consuming. After I was done, I didn't want to paint another leaf for a very long time. </div>
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I've always wanted to paint a Frida peg doll. The peg doll's outfit is inspired by one of Frida's actual <a href="http://www.casablock.com/2012/11/las-apariencias-enganan-los-vestidos-de.html">Mexican outfits displayed in a museum</a>. I used embroidery thread for the braided hair and flower. Since, I didn't add the paint palette to the shadow box, I painted the Frida peg doll holding a paint brush and a paint palette. Painting the peg doll was my favorite part. Lily even played with her for a bit and kept calling her "Fida." Those are Lily's crayons in the picture. </div>
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I glued the Frida peg doll inside the frame. I painted a piece of card stock yellow for the background. Not only is yellow one of Jessica's favorite colors but there is some brivant yellows and blues in Frida's kitchen in La Casa Azul. I cut three little frames, using shiny gold scrapbooking paper and an exacto-knife, for each hand painted portrait. I glued the frames on top of the portraits and used dimensional tape to tape them onto the yellow paper. I freehanded the quote on the paper using an oil base paint pen. I thought the quote written fit the feel of the shadow box perfectly since the subjects in the paintings are Frida and she is alone in the shadow box. </div>
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A few Viva La Frida Craft Swap swapper have already received their swap gifts and I am thrilled to see all the wonderful work that has been created for this swap. And, that's not even all of it. It makes my heart happy (Frida, I hope it makes your heart happy too). To keep the Frida party going, head over to <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/">The Morose Bee</a> for some more Frida Kahlo celebration! </div>
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The <a href="https://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2016/05/sign-ups-open-for-viva-la-frida-swap.html">Viva La Frida Craft Swap</a> is almost coming to an end. There's a week left before swap packages need to be shipped. I actually received mine this week, which encouraged me to hurry up and ship my swap partner's package on Tuesday. Before I mailed out her package, I stamped the box with this homemade watermelon stamp, inspired by <a href="http://legomenon.com/viva-la-vida-meaning-coldplay-delacroix-frida-kahlo.html">Frida Kahlo's Viva La Vida still life watermelon painting.</a> <a href="https://creativitylizette.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-viva-la-vida-watermelon-invitations.html">Watermelons are one of my favorite symbols</a> that reminds me of Frida Kahlo and I wanted to include it as part of my swap gift.<br />
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Supplies: Lid of an egg carton (also called Polystyrene), scissors, paper/box, ink pads, and pen (not pictured).</div>
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Step 1: Cut the flat part of the egg carton lid.</div>
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Step 2: Cut the inside of your watermelon shape. You can use a pen to draw the watermelon but I just went for it.</div>
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Step 3: From the piece you cut, cut an outer portion of it to make the skin for your watermelon.</div>
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Step 4: Press your cutout pieces onto your ink pads.</div>
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Step 5: Press the stamp onto your printing surface. If you like, you can use a pen to draw some watermelon seeds on the actual stamp. This causes an indention, and the drawn seeds will not get ink on them when you're stamping it.</div>
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Here's another stamp idea, using a cactus design. Draw your cactus shape on the egg carton lid with a pen, cut it out, indent small holes onto the cactus shape using your pen, then ink and stamp. Doddle flowers on it or even a Frida face. </div>
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I hope you enjoyed this cute, quick, and extremely easy stamp tutorial. It's a great way to add a little creative touch to the package you are sending. I personally think it makes the receiver more excited to open the package.<br />
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As this swap comes to a close, I am looking forward to seeing all the wonderful Frida inspired crafts made by the 20 ladies that signed up. I have already gotten a glimpse of a few, which makes me overjoyed!<br />
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For more Friday Frida Favs, head over to my Frida Kahlo loving sister's blog, <a href="http://themorosebee.blogspot.com/">The Morose Bee,</a> for another dose of Frida Kahlo inspiration.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03212279838546052042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6438850712018648163.post-68018090770052995902016-06-17T07:12:00.000-07:002016-06-17T07:15:13.559-07:00Friday Friday Favs: La Casa Azul Nearer Than You Think<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Frida Kahlo grew up and passed away in Coyoacan, Mexico in a house painted blue called La Casa Azul, the blue house. La Casa Azul in now a museum dedicated to Frida’s life and artwork. Many business owners have been influenced by Frida that they named their business after La Casa Azul. Below are a few I found.</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Casa Azul Cantina is a authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant located in Westwood, CA. This is one of many dining locations owned by chef Vicente Del Rio and restauranteur of the FRIDA Restaurant Group. All these restaurants are influenced by Frida Kahlo. The <a href="http://www.fridarestaurant.com/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: #551a8b;">FRIDA Restaurant Group</span></a> includes FRIMEX HOSPITALITY GROUP, FRIDA TACOS, and FRIDA CATERING. According to Chef Vicente, Frida “was not just a great artist, but also a great cook.” Honoring the Mexican culture Frida loved Casa Azul Cantina is decorated with authentic art pieces. “There’s a large painted mural from Puebla, Mexico lining the back wall of the cantina,” states Tiffany Wang author of “Inside look at chef Vicente Del Rio’s Casa Azul Cantina.” The cantina is considered high end dining. Information obtained f</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">rom <a href="http://la.tasteterminal.com/tag/casa-azul-cantina/">TasteTerimal.com</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">La Casa Azul Taco truck is located in the New York Botanical Garden on Bronx Park Rd. </span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Last year when the New York Botanical Garden had a Frida Kahlo exhibit called, “Frida Kahlo: Art. Garden. Life.” (May 16 to Nov 1, 2015) many people continued their Frida Kahlo experience by dining at La Casa Azul Taco truck outside the museum.</span></span></div>
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