Crafty D.I.Y

Today let's celebrate the inner Artist in you!

Some super inspiring tutorials ...

patterns, printing, just so much fun!

First one great tutorial about Yarn block prints on Whipup.net

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Learn a fab way to create layers and patterns with Alisa Burke.
She shows us how she creates a rolling pin stamps, clever!

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Now...Let's learn how to make a fine Art print, with this awesome Tutorial kindly shared by our very own "Brisstylette" and talented Artist Chrissy Foreman Cranitch

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Hope you are feeling inspired and ready for some messy fun!

Your Creative Business: Defining Success

She's Singing Her Own Song Art Print by Chrissy Foreman Cranitch

We recently came across a post on the Etsy Blog called 'Noted: Defining Success as an Artist'. The article talks about how jobs in the arts have suffered sharp falls in the last seven years and how it's getting harder and harder to make a living as an artist. The article got us thinking.....how do creatives define success? Is it being financially stable, is it selling a certain amount of product per week, is it fame or something completely different?

We would love to know how you as an artist/crafter define success and if your idea of success has changed throughout your career. Leave us a comment below with your thoughts.

Interview: Chrissy Foreman Cranitch

BrisStyle member and all round artistic talent, Chrissy Foreman Cranitch, was recently interviewed by a freelance journalist about her art, motherhood, success on Etsy, exhibition dreams and other emotional tid bits! Pop over HERE to read the amazing article and show your support to Chrissy!

To view more of Chrissy's work you can visit her website HERE or her blog HERE!