Back on ETSY

Changes on the horizon!  After much debate,  I've decided to move my website back to ETSY.  Being a one-woman show, I was experiencing way too many technical problems with the website..especially with shipping.  I think I spent more time on hold with customer service then actually uploading new products.  No need for that add frustration so I decided to go back to basics and return to ETSY.  All ETSY apps are much more compatible on my iPhone versus the web apps and editors I was using that were constantly crashing.  The website will remain up until it runs its course in a few weeks.  You can still purchase from either the website or ETSY shop, however; only the ETSY shop will have current product updates.  More items will be coming soon so be sure to follow me here on the blog or on Instagram (@studioarthead) for the details. 

Until next time!

It's official...Studio Art Head website launched!!!!

Today is the day!!  After a couple of years of playing with the idea, months of building the website and speaking with vendors... www.StudioArtHead.com has launched!  It's alway been my dream to share with the world my love of art/crafting and supplies.  Can you imagine if we all just took 10 minutes from our busy days to just sit and make something...a doodle, a journal entry, a scribble with crayons, we would be much happier?!  I mean the pure joy of making something with your hands and heart using materials that compliment your style...a thing of beauty.

I introduce you to my new baby, Studio Art Head.  A place where you can come to shop or just browse for inspiration.  Soon I'll have more 'how-to' videos using the products in the store as well as art swaps, and give-aways.  Stay tuned to the blog and follow me on Instagram for more info.  As for my ETSY Store, it will remain open and dedicated to my original artwork and found objects I come across.

As always, I want to thank you...my readers and followers.  Without you, my dream of sharing art through out the world wouldn't happen.  Remember to tag me #StudioArtHead so I can see your beautiful projects.

Happy crafting!

Online Store Coming Soon!!

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Happy 2015...

With a busy 2014 behind me,  I'm so looking forward to this year!  I couldn't wait for 2014 to finish.  I over-stretched myself last year taking on way too many commitments.  Does that ever happen to you?  You take on too much for one person, because you don't want to say "no" or because you want to participate in every event know to man-kind?  You think, 'hey that sounds fun...I can definitely do that..no sweat I can easily do a 3' x 6' mosaic of a Dia de los Muertos scene in a day or two before I finish writing the essay for a prior commitment.'  'You need 100 glass soldered pendants for a fundraiser...I'm your girl!'  What was I thinking?!?  Seriously, this year I was doing too many things just to step out of my comfort zone...to participate more, be a part of things.  In doing this, I found myself drowning in an infinite hole of activities I once loved doing and missing out on the fun stuff because I was too exhausted to care.

In taking on so much, I realized I was neglecting the beauty in life.  I wasn't taking time to appreciate artwork I made, or words I'd written.  I simply became a machine of making 'to-do' lists...and quickly moving on to the next commitment.  Being 'too busy' ended up taking a toll on my health.  My doctors recommendation: slow down...sleep more...enjoy life at a comfortable pace.  I was so busy wanting to be a part of life's activities, I lost myself and put my health at risk.

No more.

After November, I started to reflect on what I wanted to do.  I no longer felt the a need to rush.  I spent all of December doing things that made me happy...some involved artwork, others were simple things like taking my puppy on field trips with me.  I even made mini-movies on my iPhone of random things that made me smile and feel safe....at peace.

That's what life should be about.  Feeling safe, at peace, and happy.  This year is the year I calm down and take things in stride.  No more rushing.  Just doing what feels right at the pace that feels comfortable.  I invite you to join me to just slow down.  Breathe.  We can write, draw, sew, sing, whatever make us feel happy without schedules and deadlines.  Live the life you want and the pace you need.  Life is precious.  It's time to enjoy it!  Who's with me?

My ATC Swap for July

I just uploaded the pics of another fun ATC Swap by the Paper Collage I participated in this month.  July's theme was to pick either "Thanksgiving" or "Paris" and being that I don't care much for Thanksgiving (I never like the food...and everyone seems to be more into a football game than actually gathering around) I chose "Paris."

I made 5 cards for the swap and 1 for the host (total of six cards).  I love how ATC's push the limits of keeping things confined to such a small space while still telling an interested story.

Here are my Paris themed ATC's...

Thinking of hosting my own ATC swap...let me know if you're interested!!  I have a ton of creative themes that I hope vary from the norm.  Who doesn't like getting free things in the mail?!

New Supplies Coming this Summer...

I'm pleased to announce that the Studio Art Head ETSY Store is now carrying Creative Paperclay!!!  For this of you who have always wanted to dabble in clay but don't want to go through the mess and fuss of using a pasta machine to roll out your clay or an oven to bake your clay I highly recommend Creative Paperclay.

This stud is amazing!!!  Very easy on the hands, and is very flexible.  Air dries overnight and can be sanded and painted.  This clay can be used like paper mâché and applies to base surfaces, such as brown paper kraft figures and styrofoam.  Build on to them or just create anything you want....skies the limit!!

I carry the clay in three sizes... 4 ounce package, 8 ounce package, and 16 ounce package.

A must try!!  Visit the store to purchase your pack of clay.

Also coming this summer are beautiful papers and embellishments from 7 Gypsies, alcohol markers from Spectrum Noir, and tons of other item!!  Be sure to check the blog and ETSY store for new items coming in the weeks ahead.