Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s that time of year when the greatest of all fruits arrives in markets everywhere, beautiful apples! With a wide array of crunchy, sweet, and sometimes sour characteristics, apples make a great canvas for creating and making autumn beautiful.
Ultimate Apple: If temperatures are still riding high this fall, try creating my award-winning apple-inspired milkshake! The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake celebrates autumn’s most delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp. If the weather has turned cold, try this recipe from King Arthur “Apple Cider Caramels.” Pairing this caramel with fresh crunchy apples would put make any afternoon happy.
DIY Happy: Apples are a great way to great creativity in the kitchen but are also the perfect tool to make a happy DIY project. Try this tutorial by Creative Live “DIY Apple Stamps.” Gather a few supplies like this acrylic paint, watercolor cards, and ink pen, and spend an evening creating joy and saying hello to Autumn with fabulous DIY greeting cards.
Mantel Magic: The Autumn shift always whispers for us to light up the pumpkin spice candles, clip a few Ginko branches and decorate the fall mantel with the crispness of the first fall frost. To make our mantels magical, we can look for inspiration at Good House Keeping. They bring us “30 Chic Mantel Decor Ideas To Celebrate The Fall Season.” Add a beautiful bowl of Pink Lady or Gala apples or this lovely Happy Apples Art Print from Society 6 and let the mantel swoon this September and let creativity bring happiness to Autumn!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how are you creating with apples.
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xoxo,
Andra
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Hi, Creative Friends-
Autumn is almost in full swing. Pumpkins are appearing in the local markets, the scent of cinnamon spice is lingering in the air, and we can feel a shift from warm summer nights to cool crisp mornings. Which makes it a good time to start to celebrate the season that brings us so much creative inspiration.
Cheers To Fall: Delicious, cozy fall beverages are falling into coffee shop menus everywhere. Is there a better way to mark Autumn’s splendor than sipping a warm and creamy fall treat? Here is a secret recipe for The Perfect Chai Latte that can be made right in a home kitchen. This drink is a little bit spicy, a tiny bit sweet, and a whole big cup of delicious. It is a perfect way to kick off the season of snuggles and sweaters.
Decorate & Celebrate: Adding a splash of fall decor to a table, mantel, or front door can get the creative juices going and help toast and greet the autumnal shift. The fabulous interior decorator Emily Henderson gives us simple fall decorating ideas in this post “1 Mantel 3 Ways” to effortlessly greet our home to fall. Decorate simply by adding a few mini gourds and an autumn-themed art print like this “Happy Fall Y’all” and let the happy autumn celebrations begin.
Leaf Looking Art: When stepping outside this autumn, observe the color and shape of the fall leaves. Whether a leaf is a scarlet-hued Maple, rust-stained Oak, or mustard-colored Ginko, each can be deeply inspiring! Pick a few lovely leaves to bring them home. Then try leaf rubbing with Sakura Cray-Pas, paper, and watercolors. Find the wonderful tutorial here on “Leaf Rubbings” from Art Bar and if you want more wonderful ideas on how to make art for kids of all ages try the book “Art Workshop For Children” by Barbara Rucci.
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will do to say hello to fall.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
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Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Winter A Little More Fun.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Creative And Thrilling.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Find Wonder In Creating.
Hi, Creative Friends-
Autumn is just around the corner. Did you know if you catch a falling leaf it’s good luck? It can be hard to find time to wait patiently for luck to fall into our lives and for joy to follow so…
Get The Gold: Andrew Goldsworthy is a British-born artist who uses nature to sculpt works of art, including beautiful displays of perfectly arranged fall leaves. His work and story can be found in “Living Your Wild Creativity”, a short documentary on Youtube. It’s hard not to feel joyful when we take in his natural creations are try building something similar using the nature around us.
A Falling DIY: Finding Autumn’s joy was never more beautiful or easy with this DIY Falling Leaf Garland. Go out into nature, find a lovely tree branch, print the FREE Leaf Printable, and gather a few other supplies. This DIY easily comes together to bring joyful inspiration wherever it is displayed this Autumn.
Bathe Outside: A great way to create mental luck and joy is to get out and walk in nature. The term for just taking in the forest, through our senses, is called “Forest Bathing.” In Japan, it’s called shinrin-yoku or and it’s simply about being in and soaking up nature. Read more in this article from Time “The Benefits of ‘Forest Bathing’ How To Do It and It’s Great For Your Health.”
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you will catch some luck this fall.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
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Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Winter A Little More Fun.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Creative And Thrilling.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Find Wonder In Creating.
Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s September! It isn’t officially autumn but it IS time to get ready for days brimming with warm greetings, baking with dashes of cardamon, and curling up in a warm sweater to do something creative. That’s why…
Greetings For Fall Y’all: Greeting a new season in a new way, whether it’s mentally taking a moment to celebrate the switch from one season to the next or purchasing something beautiful to celebrate a new beginning can inspire happiness! Try framing and placing this “Happy Fall Y’all” art print on a mantel or display it on a door. A simple act can spread and help celebrate the autumn shift in such a big way!
Delicious To The Core: Last year, I shared a secret recipe: The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake which uses autumn’s crazy delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp, to make the most divinely, decadent milkshake. You can find the recipe here.
Arrange The Moment: Take a slow walk in the woods and gather what’s there to create a lovely fall arrangement. Add a few grocery store flowers and watch a quiet space in your home usher in autumn. For inspiration check out Fall Arrangments That Make A Statement from Martha Stewart Living. It’s amazing how a thoughtful and leisure stroll can help us celebrate the shift in seasons!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how you will celebrate September 1st.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
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Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Hi, Creative Friends-
Did you know if you catch a falling leaf it’s good luck? It can be hard to find time to wait patiently for luck to fall into our lives and for joy to follow so…
Get The Gold: Andrew Goldsworthy is a British-born artist who uses nature to sculpt works of art, including beautiful displays of perfectly arranged Autumn leaves. His work and story can be found at “Living Your Wild Creativity”, a short documentary on Youtube, or one of his books like “Andy Goldsworthy: Projects.” It’s hard not to feel the joy and luck when we realize his natural creations are purely temporary.
A Falling DIY: Finding Autumn’s joy was never more beautiful or easy with this DIY Falling Leaf Garland. Go out into nature, find a lovely tree branch, print the FREE Leaf Printable, and gather a few other supplies. This DIY easily comes together to bring joyful inspiration wherever it is displayed this Autumn.
Bathe Outside: A great way to create mental luck and joy is to get out and walk in nature. The term for just taking in the forest, through our senses, is called “Forest Bathing.” In Japan, it’s called shinrin-yoku or and it’s simply about being in and soaking up nature. Read more in this article from Time “The Benefits of ‘Forest Bathing’ How To Do It and It’s Great For Your Health.” Or pick up this book “Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Happiness” by Dr. Qing Li. Then go hug a tree, look for a falling leaf as joy and luck fall into your life.
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you are doing to celebrate Autumn.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.
Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Winter A Little More Fun.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Creative And Thrilling.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Find Wonder In Creating.
Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s that time of year when the greatest of all fruits arrives in markets everywhere, beautiful apples! With a wide array of crunchy, sweet, and sometimes sour characteristics, apples make a great canvas for creating and making autumn beautiful.
Ultimate Winner: If temperatures are still riding high, try creating my award-winning apple-inspired milkshake! That’s right, you are reading the newsletter of the winning entry of the Zeal Creamery Milkshake Contest. Watch the coolest judges debate the winner and see the other entries here. Then whip up the best milkshake of the season: The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake which celebrates autumn’s most delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp.
DIY Happy: Apples are a great way to great creative in the kitchen but are also the perfect tool to make a happy DIY project. Try this tutorial by Creative Live “DIY Apple Stamps.” Gather a few supplies like this acrylic paint, watercolor cards, and ink pen and spend an evening creating joy and saying hello to Autumn with fabulous DIY greeting cards.
Mantel Magic: It’s an absolute the Autumn shift pulls us to light up the pumpkin spice candles, clip a few Ginko branches and decorate the fall mantel with the crispness of the first fall frost. To make our mantels magical, we can look for inspiration at Good House Keeping. They bring us “30 Chic Mantel Decor Ideas To Celebrate The Fall Season.” Add a beautiful bowl of Pink Lady or Gala apples or this lovely Happy Apples Art Print from Society 6 and let the mantel swoon this September and let creativity bring happiness to Autumn!
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or how are you creating with apples.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.
Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Winter A Little More Fun.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Creative And Thrilling.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Find Wonder In Creating.
Hi, Creative Friends-
Autumn is almost in full swing. Pumpkins are popping up in the local markets, the scent of cinnamon spice is lingering in the air, and a shift from warm summer nights to cool crisp mornings is here. Which makes it a good time to start to celebrate the season that brings us so much creative inspiration.
Cheers To Fall: Delicious, cozy fall beverages are falling into coffee shop menus everywhere. Is there a better way to mark Autumn’s season’s splendor than a secret recipe for a creamy fall beverage? Here is a secret recipe for The Perfect Chai Latte that can be made right in a home kitchen. This drink is a little bit spicy, a tiny bit sweet, and a whole big cup of delicious. It is a perfect way to kick off the season of snuggles and sweaters. However, if temperatures are still riding high, try creating the best milkshake of the season: The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake which celebrates autumn’s most delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp, to make one decadent milkshake.
Decorate & Celebrate: Adding a splash of fall decor to a table, mantel, or front door can get the creative juices going and help toast and greet the autumnal shift. The fabulous interior decorator Emily Henderson gives us simple fall decorating ideas in this post “1 Mantel 3 Ways” to effortlessly greet our home to fall. Decorate simply by adding a few mini gourds and an autumn-themed art print like this “Happy Fall Y’all” and let the happy autumn celebrations begin.
Leaf Looking Art: When stepping outside this autumn, observe the color and shape of the fall leaves. Whether a leaf is a scarlet-hued Maple, rust-stained Oak, or a mustard-colored Ginko, each can be deeply inspiring! Pick a few lovely leaves to bring them home. Then try leaf rubbing with Sakura Cray-Pas, paper, and watercolors. Find the wonderful tutorial here on “Leaf Rubbings” from Art Bar and if you want more wonderful ideas on how to make art for kids of all ages try the book “Art Workshop For Children” by Barbara Rucci.
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will do to celebrate and create a happy autumn.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.
Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Winter A Little More Fun.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Creative And Thrilling.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Find Wonder In Creating.
Hi, Creative Friends-
It’s September! It isn’t officially autumn but it IS time to get ready for days brimming with magical warm greetings, making with dashes of cinnamon, and curling up in a warm sweater to do something thougtful. That’s why…
Greetings For Fall Y’all: Greeting a new season in a new way, whether it’s mentally taking a moment to celebrate the switch from one season to the next or by purchasing something beautiful to celebrate a new beginning can inspire happiness! Try framing and placing this “Happy Fall Y’all” art print on a mantel or display it on a door. A simple act can spread and help celebrate the autumn shift in such a big way!
Delicious To The Core: In last week’s newsletter, I shared a secret recipe: The Ultimate Apple Pie Milkshake which uses autumn’s most delicious and perfect apple, the Honeycrisp, to make the most divinely, decadent milkshake. You can find the recipe again here but if learning something new this fall sounds like a good way to create happiness, try Molly Wilk’s virtual french baking class “Tarte Tatin” class. In the class, we will learn how to make a true French classic – Tarte Tatin, an upside-down apple cake!
Fall Into Sketching: The longer days can bring us indoors and we might find ourselves looking for something other than Netflix to keep our brains happy. Try this Skillshare class “Illustrated Journaling” by the very talented Dylan Mierzwinski. I’ve been taking the class and it’s a super fun way to relax and get creative everyday! If you are new to sketching and need a good set of supplies to make sketching satisfying and happy, here are my personal favorites: markers, pens, and a notebook/sketchbook.
Drop me a message and let me know what you are working on or what you will do to make the start of fall happy.
Also, thanks for reading. This newsletter takes some time to pull together. Consider showing your support by forwarding it to someone who might need some inspiration or buying some of my artwork at INPRNT or Society 6.
If you are seeing this newsletter/blog for the first time and want to keep seeing content subscribe here.
Keep going, creative friends!
xoxo,
Andra
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Winter A Little More Fun.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Make Valentine’s Day Creative And Thrilling.
Here Are 3 Ideas To Find Wonder In Creating.
Hello, little turkeys. Remember when we were kids and things were a bit more simple? We didn't worry about world politics, paying the bills or the specific direction life was taking us. At least in my childhood, there was a sense of being in the present and feeling pure joy. Don't get me wrong, childhood can be a very stressful time but there was something about childhood that created the feeling of true joy. Somewhere along the way to adulthood, I left joy in a parking garage and didn't the note the location. I've been looking for it for a while now and each time I think I have found it, it slips back into the dark parts of the garage. In other words, why do we reach a certain age only to find pure joy is hard to obtain?
Take, for instance, drawing hand turkeys. Remember as a child, placing your hand down on a piece of crisp construction paper and carefully tracing with a marker around each finger? The turkey would then be completed with a beak and a waddle. It was pretty amazing to see a simple line drawing turned into something more. There was joy in that simple process.
Today's project is to create childlike joy and trace your adult hand on a piece of paper. Take your time and work slowly drawing a line over each curve and down into each valley. Add a beak, waddle and maybe some feathers. Most importantly, without judgment register your feelings before and after the process.
Until tomorrow turkey lurkey.
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