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  • Art,  Crafts,  Life,  Thoughts,  Tutorials and How to's

    Organizing – With What You Have

    July 11, 2020 / No Comments

    I don’t know about you, but I don’t have the money to purchase a large organization cabinet with all the bells and whistles or to redo every container to match. Would I like to, yes, but I’m being real here. Getting your art studio or creative space organized with what you have or inexpensive options can boost creativity and productivity. I think if I had the choice and won the lottery tomorrow, I just might purchase a bit of a better system but I’d keep it eclectic and where I could see it. I do like my system now, it’s just it could always use improvement. But one of the…

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    October 31, 2016

    A Day of Beauty and Friendship * Vintage Marketplace Tour

    September 7, 2014

    Merry Christmas

    December 23, 2020
  • Creative,  Mixed Media,  Tutorials and How to's

    Making New Things Old

    January 29, 2020 / 4 Comments

    I love the look of old things. I found an awesome old scrapbook at a sale for $5. The binding was hurting so I saved the front and back covers and added my own pages. I wanted to embellish it with old buttons but didn’t have ones that looked old enough. So . . . I made my own. Planning on making some yourself? You can use ‘old’ buttons to make jewelry, set in a cute teacup, or adorn your own art journal. Want to make your own ‘antique buttons?’ Simple. You’ll need: Red colored paint (Brand I used was Folk Art) Brown colored paint (Brand I used was Folk…

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    Being a Fanatic!

    February 12, 2015

    Voices Soft and Sweet

    September 25, 2020

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    July 11, 2020
  • Creative,  Life,  Mixed Media,  The Homestead,  Tutorials and How to's

    Quick Present Topper

    December 21, 2019 / No Comments

    Need a quick gift topper that’s cute and adds extra pizzazz. Feel free to check out a vintage looking Candy Cane tutorial from the archives here . . .

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    August 7, 2014

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    September 29, 2017

    Breast Cancer Awareness and My Journey Thus Far

    October 20, 2017
  • Life,  The Homestead,  Thoughts,  Uncategorized

    Vintage Inspired Organization

    September 9, 2018 / No Comments

    While I’m a very creative person, I do like to have order to the madness of art supplies, personal items, clothes, etc. I find that if I see it, I’ll use it more often. One thing I enjoy is finding ways to use vintage items to keep order and stay organized.  I love scarves and hats of all kinds. Recently I wanted to bring my scarves out of a small drawer and into the open so I could see them. I found this mini ladder and thought it was perfect to display and organize my scarves. I love the outcome. How about you . . . what is something you’d…

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    Planning for the New Year – Inspiration

    January 31, 2020

    Gone Junk’in

    April 13, 2019

    Fave Crafts Best Blogger Project 2015 – Are You Up for Inspiration & a Vote?

    February 26, 2015
  • Creative Planners,  Uncategorized

    Treasure Found – Vintage Planner Storage

    March 5, 2017 / 2 Comments

    Oh how I love finding something that is old, vintage or vintage looking which is also bargain that can be used for storage of art supplies!  A while back on Instagram and Facebook I shared a great piece I found to house and store my paint brushes.  As well, I found a great carrier for some fav washi tapes.  Clear and convenient. Recently I found this darling box made for housekeeping supplies but I thought about what a great storage it would make for my planner items.  It lifts up into two pieces and has sections in the top tier.  The bottom portion of the box/tin is for larger items.…

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    Warmest Wishes From Ours to Yours ~ Merry Christmas

    December 24, 2015

    Some Gave All

    May 25, 2015

    Vintage Blog Hop – Hark the Herald Angels Sing

    December 18, 2015
  • Artsy Adventures (Outings, Flea Marketing and More),  Life,  Mixed Media,  Uncategorized

    Flea Market Finds – Shabby Storage for the Art Studio * Winner Chosen

    August 29, 2016 / 14 Comments

    Gail Hutchinson . . . you’re our random winner.  I’ll be sending an email to let you know.  Wishing all an amazing day! As many of you know, I love old things and flea marketing. It was fun that my daughter and her friend wanted to join me. I had the lovely privilege of seeing a sweet friend as well.  A sweet friend and her sister run Whimsy (where I’ve taught before) and put on two amazing flea markets each month.  Find out more here and here. So I found some goodies on our trip; a caddy I’ll use for tools, a semi rusty basket and an awesome jumbo mason jar…

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    December 2, 2014

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    October 1, 2019

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    November 13, 2019
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    National Scrapbook Day Wrap Up and Giveaway

    May 15, 2016 / 15 Comments

    Some of you probably celebrated the crafters holiday; National Scrapbook Day on May 7th. I hope it was filled with craft, art, color and friends.  I spent the day with a lovely group of ladies. I worked on some mixed media projects, shared some Fiskars love and I did my ‘Brave Girl’ make and take once again to introduce participants to the wonderful wOrleans of Brave Girl University. It was a blast. Check out the photos of the day as well as a little birthday celebration in the evening. I’d like to giveaway a kit to make your own little Brave Girl’ complete with a couple of vintage paper dolls, a sheet of cute paper doll…

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    In My Planner

    June 23, 2019

    Throwback Thursday – A Wee Little Artist Named Priscilla

    August 14, 2014

    Unicorns and Rainbows – Tag

    March 6, 2020
  • Life,  The Homestead,  Uncategorized

    Treasures ~ In Life and Found at the Lovely Vintage Marketplace

    September 11, 2014 / No Comments

    I hope you enjoyed the video and coming on a little field trip of vintage bliss with me.  If you missed that you can see more here. With all the hardwork that Rita, Christy and all the vendors do to provide such a lovely experience .  . . I wanted to just give a little lovely to say thank you for all she does but most important for who she is. I had earned some money from a bracelet I created/sold as well as some ‘magazine publication’ funds.   I was on a budget but oh the lovely steals I found. To those vintage labels I’ll be adding a tag that reads…

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    May 6, 2017

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    October 16, 2020

    Chip Art Tools for Sale

    March 24, 2019

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I’m Cheryl Waters and I’m grateful you’re here. I enjoy creating things and this site is a record of life and art. I want Artsy Findings to be a place you can learn something new, feel comfortable to share life, be inspired to create and to make warm connection. So let’s get started.

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