Spin Art at CAFAM!

You probably already know that I'm obsessed with spin art.  Ever since my parents let me make a spin art canvas at the Rocky Ford fair, I've been hooked!  BTW,  I had already thrown up on the zipper so I was "grounded" for the rest of the day and spin art was my only option.  Several years ago I disassembled a basic fan and created a mini spin art machine and since then, my life has been spinning out of control.  For a special craft day at CAFAM last week, I finally made HUGE spin art machines from large box fans.....The kids (and adults) loved them.  

Concentration!

The parents did NOT want to miss their turn either!

You can't help but smile when you're spinning!

Social Artworking at CAFAM!

Hey friends!  Every other month I host a craft night at CAFAM (The Craft and Folk Art Museum) here in Los Angeles.  This month with the help of DecoArt, we had a Social Artworking night and everyone got to create their own painting with step by step instructions.  It was amazing!  We had 80 people of all ages and all walks of life making art, listening to music and enjoying refreshments.  Here are a few highlights from the night.

HUGE thanks to DecoArt for supplying everything we needed for 

our wonderful event!

 Social Artworking is a fantastic idea for a night with friends.

Everything from paint and brushes to canvas and easels is provided 

with PERFECT step by step instructions.

Pour some wine, put on some music and start painting!

The courtyard at CAFAM was perfect for our painting party

 Everyone busy creating their art

Some of my awesome friends!

 With the step by step instructions, paint and brushes provided, everyone ends up with

a fantastic painting! 

 Tracy and I getting ready for the night

Even our friendly pooch got involved!

Posing with Emma, one of my favorite little artists!

CRAFT NIGHT at CAFAM recap......

Every other month I host a craft night at CAFAM in Los Angeles.  Last night we made wrapped bangles with my secret ingredient for making the perfect size bangle.

Here's what we made.

Beads, ribbons, and my secret ingredient.....ZIP TIES!  Oh, it's not a secret anymore.

Here's a how-to video if you want to learn how to make them.

 My friends at CAFAM enjoying Bangle Training Boot Camp

 My friends enjoying the night and a few beers.

Mom and daughter rocking the project.

Coming soon..and I can't wait...

THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!

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Craft Night at CAFAM......Such a blast!

My 2nd ETSY CRAFT NIGHT at CAFAM (The Craft and Folk Art Museum) in Los Angeles was an amazing success and everyone had a wonderful time.  Here are some photos from the event where everyone got to create their own set of handmade glass magnets.  I hope you'll join me on November 3rd when we spend the evening together again enjoying snacks, beer and crafting (but not necessarily in that order)!

 Eco Green Crafts donated beautiful Glass Glintz for all 180 people who attended.

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 The courtyard and the back rooms were filled with people working on their projects.

 The MAGNETSHOP.COM donated all of the magnets and everyone was able to go home with at least 6 new beautiful handmade magnets.

 Even the babies got to make them!

 The kids had a blast!

Mom and daughters enjoyed the evening, too.

This project and 150 more are in The Big Ass Book of Crafts Volume 1