The holidays are fast approaching and a project that is simple, pretty, and handmade always makes me smile. Welcome to a Handmade Christmas Hop with Rita Barakat! Today we have several fabulous designers here to help get those creative ideas going! Do you need a gift idea, wrapping idea, holiday card or decorating item? Let’s make it handmade! Oh and let’s help you with that. One lucky winner will receive a $40.00
Gel Press Workshop at Creativation
I’m teaching a Gel Press Workshop at Creativation. I can’t believe it’s only a few weeks away! What is Creativation? Creativation is the annual trade show for the Craft & Hobby Industry, previously known as the CHA Winter Show. This is where all your favorite local retailers and online stores go to see “What’s New” in the industry and plan their purchases for much of the year. Many of your
A Trip of Unfortunate Events – Part 2
In Part 1 of my mini series for a Trip of Unfortunate Events, I explained some of the work it takes before I even hit the road for one of my travel teaching tours. I also mentioned how most trips are a really great adventure, but this last trip was the Trip of Unfortunate Events. This trip started like most, but once I was finally on the road, I experienced the
Meet Me for Three Classes at Angela’s Happy Stamper, Herndon, Virginia
I’m so excited to be returning and teaching three classes at Angela’s Happy Stamper in Herndon, Virginia on May 20-21 during my Living The Art Life™ tour. Will you be taking part? I’d love to see you! These are really fun mixed media art workshops where I will share my tips and techniques to help you walk away with a piece of art you’ll be proud to show others. Here are
Monoprinting on Canvas through Texas
I love traveling and I love meeting new friends. Even more, I love sharing my passion with others through teaching. I had such a blast on my last trip. I taught many classes on monoprinting on canvas and cards through Texas using Gel Press printing plates with lots of stencils from The Crafter’s Workshop, paints from DecoArt Media and PITT pens from Design Memory Craft Faber-Castell. Here are just a few pics! Monoprinting