Crafter Interview - Naturally by Denise creates art from "the beauty that surrounds us" - via my iCraft Blog

It was only natural that Denise Wandt would develop a lifelong love of creating art from recycled, rustic, and, well, natural materials.

“For as long as I can remember,” the owner of Naturally by Denise explains, “I have been coloring, painting, putting together scenes with rocks and twigs, or building cute houses and furniture for my dolls.

Art has always been a part of my life.”

For Denise, medium was no matter. Sticks, stones, shells, or sewing thread – she works with it all. “In school,” she recalls, “I could always be found in the art room working on something. It was my favorite place to be and fellow students and teachers always encouraged me.”

An early love of nature coupled with a creative side mean a future as an artist is a no-brainer, right? Well, not exactly. Although Denise has had an art studio since the 1980’s, her vision has not been a full-time venture.

“You know how life can take up most of your time.”

Does Denise find time to fulfill her passions? Read the rest of this Feature Interview on my iCraft.ca blog.

xoxo,
Justine

[Photo Credit: Naturally by Denise via iCraft.ca]

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J

AhKriti: "Creativity is contagious, pass it on"

Welcome to my first feature interview. An excerpt for your pleasure:

"In Sanskrit, AhKriti means 'a beautiful form.' The mother, career woman and jewelry designer behind Indian Inspired Ethnic Jewelry, creates beautiful pieces that are inspired by her home country: 'the land of Mysore Silk, Kanjeevaram Sarees, the Taj Mahal and Assam tea – INDIA.' Her handmade jewelry is full of statement pieces- bold, beautiful, and modern with 'an East Indian aura and in dark and very coloured hues.'

The AhKriti Facebook page includes her mantra, a quote attributed to Albert Einstein: 'Just like Albert Einstein once said, "Creativity is contagious, pass it on."'

And just like that, AhKriti was born."


*To read more about the vibrant and unique creations of AhKriti, read the rest of the interview on iCraft.ca.






Happy reading and, I predict, shopping!
xoxo,
Justine


[Photo credits: Reshma Sandell. Used with permission.]


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DIY Crafts: Use photographs to create personalized works of art

New blog post up at iCraft.ca Perfect for home decor inspiration. Use some of my photos as inspiration, as well [or just go order some of them at Amor Fati Photography]


Holiday Wall Art [Pumpkin Patch]



Locally Inspired [Tampa, Fl]


Through the Looking Glass [Grow the Vines]



Winter Wonderland [In the Foothills]


Single-Malt Study [Art for the Mancave]

xoxo,

Justine

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2011 Halloween Party Guide –Six Tricks (and Treats!) to Bring Handmade Back to Halloween

New DIY, handmade, tricks-and-treats post up at iCraft!

Happy Haunting, bloggers!

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Justine