May 23, 2010

May 23, 2010 Jenny Doh Editor-in-Chief For me, the best part of crafting is being able to create totally unique gifts while experiencing a creative release through the process. In today's Totally hOT box, we take a sneak peek at some fun creations by Jamie from A Forest Frolic ... items that can be made for lots of end-of-the-year gifts for students and teachers. So inspiring and cute.     Trish shows us how to make curtains out of burlap.   That's Totally hOT! Adorable tags by Jamie from A Forest Frolic using these rubber stamps.   Beautiful doily illustrations by Mhari McMullan.

Maya Donenfeld Guest Curator I am an optimist by nature. It's not because I've led a privileged life, nor because it's been one free of plight. Instead, I believe that any challenges have made me appreciate the everyday joys more deeply ... Elsa Mora's new handmade doll blog.   Marisa's work always makes me happy.   Enjoy making things? Here are some ideas.

Heather Kowalski Guest Curator I clearly remember in my teen years having this feeling of searching for something - or maybe it was more that I was searching for myself ...     Love old letters.   Rachel is a constant inspiration.   Such a beautiful and simple wreath.

Ruth Rae Guest Curator I never would have dreamed that one day I would write a book, let alone two! As a child I was forever curious and had a can-do attitude. I could often be found daydreaming under a tree or roaming in a field playing with seedpods talking to crows and weaving baskets from tall grass weeds ... Carolyn has a special way with color.   She has a way of seeing the art of life.   My studio.

Jeanne Szewczyk Guest Curator Art has always been a place for me to go when I want to escape the stress and pressures of everyday life. When working on an art project, my mind makes an instant shift and all my worries slip away; Nirvana takes over and I am at peace ...     One of my all-time favorite projects.   This Spring Secrets round robin is amazing.   Printing on fabric has endless possibilities.

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