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Careful, Your Extrinsic is Showing...

Careful, Your Extrinsic is Showing...

It’s the kind of creative feedback that can really mess with your head…

InspirationDawn Tomczyk-BhajanApril 12, 2023Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, crafting, artists, extrinsic feedback, intrinsic feedback

Full Circle Crafting

Full Circle Crafting

Embracing creativity “the second time around”

InspirationDawn Tomczyk-BhajanApril 18, 2022Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, full circle, second time around, crafting

Topographical fun with Brazilian embroidery

Topographical fun with Brazilian embroidery

It’s dimensional. It’s intentional. It’s needlework for touchy-feelies!

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanOctober 20, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, craft kits, Brazilian Embroidery, rayon thread, EdMar kits, English Rose and Hummingbird, dimensional embroidery

It's ALIVE!!! Giving a custom craft project LIFE

It's ALIVE!!! Giving a custom craft project LIFE

How I patched together a needlepoint… Frankenstein-style

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanSeptember 2, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, craft kits, needlepoint, Needle Delights Originals, needlecraft, counted needlepoint, Kathy Rees, Dr. Frankenstein, Frankenstein, It's Alive

When [insert excuse here] happens, I will have time to create.

When [insert excuse here] happens, I will have time to create.

Avoidance, meet Accountability. Accountability, meet Avoidance. Now that we’re all friends…

InspirationDawn Tomczyk-BhajanJuly 25, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, craft kits, accountability, avoidance, excuses, first steps

The Post Where I Go All “Photoshop” on My Needlepoint

The Post Where I Go All “Photoshop” on My Needlepoint

Creating custom needlepoint art with Photoshop… because, why not!

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanJune 24, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, needlepoint, counted needlepoint, craft kits, Photoshop, photo editing software

The Impatient Perfectionist’s Guide to Blocking

The Impatient Perfectionist’s Guide to Blocking

A closer look at the blocking misadventures of a needlepoint newb.

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanMay 9, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, needlepoint, counted needlepoint, craft kits, mistakes, blocking, wet blocking, blocking techniques

Wherefore Art Thou, Stretcher Bars? Getting schooled by needle and thread

Wherefore Art Thou, Stretcher Bars? Getting schooled by needle and thread

It’s still salvageable… I think.

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanApril 11, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, needlepoint, counted needlepoint, craft kits, accountability, mistakes, blocking

Needlepoint: An exercise in perseverance and myopia

Needlepoint: An exercise in perseverance and myopia

A short-sighted project leads to a far-reaching mindset shift

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanMarch 6, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, needlepoint, counted needlepoint, Needle Delights Originals, Kathy Rees, Tilemania, myopic, myopia, prioritization, craft kits, accountability

To Sign or Not to Sign: An Argument for Artists’ Marks

To Sign or Not to Sign: An Argument for Artists’ Marks

4 reasons to sign your artwork + 4 resources to help you do it effectively

Inspiration, Fine Arts, HandicraftsDawn Tomczyk-BhajanFebruary 1, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, arts and crafts, artists marks, artist signatures, signing your art

Does This Craft Make My Butt Look Big?? Seated Exercises for Artists and Crafters

Does This Craft Make My Butt Look Big?? Seated Exercises for Artists and Crafters

Learn how to craft longer and feel stronger… WHILE YOU CREATE!

InspirationDawn Tomczyk-BhajanJanuary 13, 2021Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, Dawn B Creative, exercises for artists, stretches for artists, exercises for crafters, stretches for crafters, seated exercises for artists, seated exercises for crafters, arts and crafts, Popular

15 Must-See Children’s Book Illustrators to Inspire Your Art & Writing

15 Must-See Children’s Book Illustrators to Inspire Your Art & Writing

Some of the best artwork in the world comes from youth literature - see for yourself!

8 Stellar Sites for Understanding, Making & Selling Fine Art

8 Stellar Sites for Understanding, Making & Selling Fine Art

What are fine arts? Which should you try? How do you make it look good? Let’s find out!

6 Super-Helpful Websites to Help You Learn the Floral Arts

6 Super-Helpful Websites to Help You Learn the Floral Arts

Eye candy! Video and image resources to help you understand flower arranging fundamentals.

Floral ArtsDawn Tomczyk-BhajanNovember 4, 2020Dawn Bhajan, Dawn B, floral arts, flower design, flower arrangement, Michael Gaffney, Blooms by the Box, Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Gardening Know How, Nick the Garden Guy, The Big Flower Fight on Netflix

8 Amazing Websites to Help You Become a Creative Writer

8 Amazing Websites to Help You Become a Creative Writer

Stay inspired, dodge mistakes, and connect with peers using this writers’ resource guide.

Why the Needlecrafts & Textiles Fascinate Me

Why the Needlecrafts & Textiles Fascinate Me

Genetics or destiny, here’s why I’m bewitched by the stitch.

Needlecraft and TextilesDawn Tomczyk-BhajanNovember 4, 2020Dawn B, Dawn Bhajan, handicrafts, craft, art, crafters, needlecraft, sewing

Why the Writing Crafts Fascinate Me

Why the Writing Crafts Fascinate Me

How reading got me into hot water, and why I want reading to become writing.

Writing CraftsDawn Tomczyk-BhajanNovember 4, 2020Dawn B, Dawn Bhajan, writing crafts, creative writing, wordsmithing

Why the Floral Arts Fascinate Me

Why the Floral Arts Fascinate Me

Go big or go bigger in this insight into my floral art fascination!

Floral ArtsDawn Tomczyk-BhajanNovember 4, 2020Dawn B, Dawn Bhajan, floral arts, flower design, flower arrangement

Why the Handicrafts Fascinate Me

Why the Handicrafts Fascinate Me

How a field that spans the crafting spectrum COMPLETELY won me over.

HandicraftsDawn Tomczyk-BhajanNovember 4, 2020Dawn B, Dawn Bhajan, handicrafts, folk art, craft, art, crafters

Why the Fine Arts Fascinate Me

Why the Fine Arts Fascinate Me

Why I’m coming out of artistic hibernation to reignite a romance with the fine arts.

Fine ArtsDawn Tomczyk-BhajanNovember 4, 2020Dawn B, Dawn Bhajan, fine arts, colored pencil