Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Feb 1, 2012, 12:14 am
V alentine's Day is right around the corner and that means thoughts of romance, hearts and special gifts for loved ones. Well, if you ask me Valentine's Day is for the dogs.  Wait, before you yell at me through your computer, read further to see how Valentine's Day can be for...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jan 15, 2012, 1:40 am
A new year means new organization and refreshed decor at my house.  Last year I shared some of the changes I made to Cameron's room to transform her space from messy to marvelous.  Well, now it's Jordy's turn. Throughout this post I'll share a few easy makeover ideas which helpe...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jan 1, 2012, 8:22 am
Happy New Year!  Welcome to 2012 and with the new year comes my annual recap of all the creative blog posts from the year that was. If you missed any of my posts last year, simply scroll through the links below to review the projects I featured throughout 2011.  Enjoy the browse. Ye...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Dec 15, 2011, 10:35 am
T he title of this entry has more than one meaning.  First, I'm wrapping up my last blog entry for 2011 and second (and more importantly) this post is all about gift wrapping. As you'll see, adding a few extra, unexpected touches can help make your gifts shine even more. &...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Dec 1, 2011, 11:02 am
N othing tastes as good as homemade and with these imprinted treats, cookie eaters will definitely know you made these goodies yourself. Cookies have never been so cleverly and adorably self-described.    I think this circular cookie stamp is just too cute and m...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Nov 15, 2011, 6:38 pm
C an you believe that Thanksgiving is right around the corner?  Time to start thinking about creative holiday decor. You may recall I featured an easy vintage candle project last year so I thought you'd enjoy another simple candle project which would look great on any holiday ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Nov 1, 2011, 8:28 am
I love a good bargain and an equally good makeover project.  I recently got the best of both after finding this wonderful mirror at a local antique/thrift shop. The first thing my eye was drawn too was the carved arrangement in the upper, center part of the mirror.  Ev...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Oct 15, 2011, 9:50 am
I 've always loved the look of luminaries and the way they create a beautiful, lighted pathway for footsteps to follow along walks, driveways and steps. Luminaries are a long-held tradition that add a lovely, unexpected glow wherever they are placed. The origins of the lum...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Oct 1, 2011, 8:17 am
H alloween is right around the corner and that means you can soon start looking for costumes,  holiday decor, trick-or-treat candy and scary movie marathons on cable TV. With a few classic movie characters in mind, I thought it would be fun to share a few easy-to-make Halloween trea...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Sep 15, 2011, 9:49 am
How many times have you looked at a picture of a colorful food or drink and wanted to take a bite right out of the photograph?  At the heart of any mouth-watering picture is the food styling behind it. Lately, I've been studying food styling techniques as I continue to try to improveÂ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Sep 1, 2011, 5:44 am
The title of this post may seem a bit misleading because the room in the photo below is anything but clean, crisp and clutter-free. This is how Cameron's room looked not long ago after we first purged her closet of everything unwanted and outgrown.  She was also packing for an end-o...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Aug 15, 2011, 8:11 am
E ven though summer is winding down, there's still plenty of time for end-of-season barbecues and outdoor gatherings. Throughout this post I'll show you a fun and easy way to dress up your table for any upcoming soiree.     Your guests will be impresse...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Aug 1, 2011, 9:27 am
H ow many times have you looked at a piece of furniture and wanted to give it a new look?  That's how I felt about this off-white sofa. While re-upholstery would be ideal, I opted for an easier (and less expensive) solution with a quick pillow makeover.           ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jul 15, 2011, 8:08 am
L ook in just about any corner of my house and you'll likely find books, lots of books.  They're everywhere.  In my family room... In the hallway...   In my kitchen...    In Boris' home office (along with his Hulk and Conan collectibles)......
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jul 1, 2011, 7:47 am
W ho doesn't love a sweet, whipped-frosting covered, sugar crystal-sprinkled cupcake?  Don't you just want to take a bite out of one of these?  In my household, cupcakes have always been fun to make.  Now, they're even more fun to decorate.   These ha...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jun 23, 2011, 9:00 am
Hello friends.  As you can see, I'm "hanging out" at the Andy Warhol museum. Actually, I'm taking a very short blogging break to catch up on personal business, unfinished projects, writing assignments, my book proposal, activity schedules, summer reading list book searches and camp pre...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jun 1, 2011, 7:41 am
After my last post on the discovery of five kittens in our backyard tree, I thought I'd stay with the kitty theme with an embellished, apple green apron project fit for any fan of felines.  If you've never tried stencilling an image onto fabric before you'll love seeing how easy it is.  Bu...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - May 15, 2011, 1:39 pm
A n old tree, often looks like nothing more than just an old tree, right?   Well, looks can be deceiving. I never thought much about this Chestnut Oak tree in my backyard but every now and then, something special can be found in a most unexpected place. All you have to...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - May 1, 2011, 3:04 pm
I t's May already and with the new month, comes the benefit of all of those Spring showers. Thanks to Mother Nature, pretty flowers are now popping up all over.       It's a good time to bring some of that outdoor color indoors and tulips are a...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Apr 15, 2011, 10:06 am
There's nothing like an ice cold root beer on a warm day.  Actually, I think root beer is tasty on any day, regardless of the temps outside. Whatever your favorite drink and whatever the season, your drink of choice will definitely taste better when plucked from a hand-beaded bucket...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Apr 1, 2011, 3:17 pm
If you take a look at the photo below, I think you'll understand why I have no tutorial to share today. Honestly, I'm not quite sure how this happened but I suspect this is what happens when you don't clean-as-you-go. Another view anyone?  Yikes!  I can spot the li...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Mar 15, 2011, 1:17 pm
When it comes to pretty gift ideas, there's nothing quite like personalization.  I've found that gift recipients really love items that are made especially for them.  I think nothing says "personalized" quite like monogramming.    Monogramming ha...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Mar 1, 2011, 12:56 pm
It's March already and the official start of Spring is just a few weeks away.  I think everyone is ready for warmer temps. With Spring in mind, I thought you'd enjoy seeing this special cookie whose name will make you think of the upcoming warmer season.   This cookie isÂ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Feb 15, 2011, 11:44 am
Have you always wanted to make a quilt but never thought you could?  If you answered yes to that question, then the Log Cabin quilt would be a perfect weekend project for you. Regular readers of my blog may already be familiar with this fun-to-make quilt pattern that is known for it'...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Feb 1, 2011, 11:22 am
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and this year instead of buying chocolates for friends and loved ones, you may want to consider making your own. Don't you just want to take a bite right out of the screen right now?   These delicious looking chocolates are called ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jan 15, 2011, 11:01 am
First of all, thanks to everyone who nominated my blog in the recent Bloggie Award competition.  While I won't know for a few more weeks if celebrate CREATIVITY even made it to the finals, I want to say how much I appreciate your support of this blog and my various creative projects. Speaki...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jan 1, 2011, 3:35 pm
Happy New Year!  I'm going to jump right into this first post of the new year with a rare and unusual request.  VOTE FOR ME.  There, I've said it for the first time ever.  Have you ever heard of the Bloggie Award competition?  Well, the 11th Annual Weblog Awards competition seeks out t...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Dec 15, 2010, 8:40 am
When it comes to the holiday season, tree trimming is at the top of my fun, to-do list (shopping is at the bottom).  This year, my tree includes a few handmade, bird wreaths which blend in perfectly with my back to nature-themed holiday tree.    My little birdie wreath ornament...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Dec 1, 2010, 12:46 pm
As the countdown to Christmas kicks off, it's time to start thinking about those handmade gift ideas. If you're stumped for something different to create with your own hands this year, I've got a great idea for you.  You're going to love this.        Throughout th...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Nov 15, 2010, 8:15 am
How many times have you admired beautiful marbled silk scarves at some high end retail store? Did you know you can make them yourself?  Throughout this post, I'll show you how easy it is to turn a plain white silk scarf into a work of colorful art.   You can find marbling kits at mos...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Nov 1, 2010, 12:12 pm
Among the many things that crafters share, is a love of STUFF.  Whether it's paint, fabric, scrapbook paper, stickers, glitter or all of the above and more, crafters tend to collect a lot of supplies over the years (and I've been collecting for many years). Of course, one of the ch...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Oct 15, 2010, 10:20 am
I love miniature dressforms.  They're good for simple decoration on a dresser or as you can see in the photo below, for holding and displaying jewelry. This wire dressform is one of my favorites in my small collection.    The only drawback to this particular dressform is that...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Oct 15, 2010, 10:12 am
First, thanks to everyone who participated in my gadget giveaway.  It was fun reading through all of the comments about your favorite gadget choices and what makes them fab. Two lucky readers have won my new favorite kitchen gadget.  This strawberry huller not only makes topping strawberri...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Oct 1, 2010, 9:45 am
I'm sure I've mentioned on this blog before how much of a gadget gal I am.  I love gadets and tools and anything that makes life, projects and activities that much easier to navigate. My latest gadget obsession (make that gadet aquisition) is tied to this bowl of juicy strawberr...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Sep 24, 2010, 11:32 am
Wow, where do I begin?  I just got back from Minneapolis, MN after attending the Creative Connection Event.  The photo below is one of two event posters featured at the conference.  Don't you just love that caption? As I wind down from the trip, I'm happy to give you a recap of the...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Sep 15, 2010, 5:17 am
Who doesn't love a good makeover?  I love to transform items from one original state to another.    Whether it's old dresses, picture frames, out-dated ironing boards or (in this case) an old sweater.  It's always fun to create a new look for something old. For this ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Sep 14, 2010, 9:04 am
We have a winner! First, I want to send a huge thanks to everyone who took participated in the giveaway over the last few weeks.  These cookies are a great tasting treat and super fun to make with any cookie cookie cutter.  Remember, there's a delicious recipe card download in my...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Sep 1, 2010, 6:20 am
As summer winds down there's nothing like a cool, refreshing dish of vanilla ice cream.  This sweet dessert is made even better when cute homemade animal crackers are added to the mix. Who doesn't love animal crackers?  When I was little, my brother, sister and I always looked ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Aug 15, 2010, 7:45 am
Got scrappers block?  Maybe this next project will help bust you out of that rut with a fun twist on traditional scrapbooking. I call it mosaic tile scrapbooking and it's a simple alternative to typical paper-based memory keeping. As you can see the surface of this project has a high g...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Aug 13, 2010, 11:30 am
By now, most of you have probably heard of the wonderful, quarterly publication called Where Women Create.  The magazine profiles crafters and creative types and features the beautiful spaces where these artisans create their magic. You may not know that there is also a Where Women Create...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Aug 1, 2010, 7:15 am
When it comes to crafts, I'm definitely the go-to gal in my circle of friends.  It's a fun position to be in because many of the projects I help with also end up getting shared on this blog for all of you to enjoy. Recently, my friend Suzie asked me to monogram a baby blanket as a gift ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jul 15, 2010, 7:02 am
Summer is definitely the season for colorful blooms and I love the sight of a terra-cotta pot filled with fresh flowers. If these pretty flowers were actually planted in a pot of dirt, I might say leave them on display a little longer.  However, in this case I suggest you harvest them...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jun 15, 2010, 8:10 am
One of the first things you'll see in front of Cameron and Jordy's school, is this bright red Whistlestop caboose. It sits proudly out front as a stationary mascot of sorts, on its own set of tracks.      The train car is a perfectly fitting sight especially this time of year, as the...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Jun 1, 2010, 7:24 am
A pretty powder room can look even prettier with lovely soap on display.  Decorative soap is not only fun to make, but as you'll see throughout this post, it's super easy too.  I'll also show you how to dress up the finished product with beautiful packaging that will take you from...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - May 15, 2010, 9:17 am
Hard to believe that summer break is right around the corner. As this school year winds down you may be thinking about ways to say "thanks" to that special teacher in your child's life. Cameron and Jordy's elementary school takes part in a teacher appreciation week to give students ...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - May 1, 2010, 7:58 am
Pretty aprons don't grow on trees, but it sure would be nice if they did, wouldn't it? I've had this collection of homemade aprons for a while but until recently, they were unceremoniously relegated to the back of a dresser drawer.   I decided to make this holder so the apron...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Apr 15, 2010, 6:38 am
The stage is set.  The lights are dimmed, the instruments are finely tuned, the folding chairs are neatly arranged and the eager performers are standing by.  It's time for a Spring music recital. If you scroll down to the end of this post you can see and hear Cameron and Jordy's rec...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Apr 1, 2010, 5:13 am
April showers bring May flowers, but with this project you don't have to wait until next month to enjoy the blooms. Fresh flowers abound with this embroidered pillowcase which features a field of delightful, 3-dimensional petals.   The unique aspect of this project centers around...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Mar 15, 2010, 9:38 am
Who doesn't love a great cookie?  However, sometimes those home-made sweet treats just go to the dogs.  In this case, that's actually a good thing. These crunchy cookies look good enough for humans and they are safe enough for two-legged consumers, but these goodies were made sp...
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Lisa T. posted an article on Celebrate Creativity in All Its Forms - Mar 1, 2010, 8:19 am
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