If you love Mid Century Modern, then this clay earring tutorial is for you! Today, I’m going to show you how to create eye catching jewelry and use all those cutters you have in new, interesting ways! Lets get started. CLAY Sculpey just released new colors in their Soufflé line, Racing Green, Citron and Koi, so lets celebrate and create together. Soufflé is one of my favorite types of clay as its colors are gorgeous but also because of its flexibility - literally! It feels like buttery leather in your hands and it’s dreamy to work with. This is an oven-baked clay that is super strong but also ..read more

Functional + aesthetically pleasing crafts are my specialty! When im designing a new craft, I want something functional and lovely to match my space that gives me a unique feel. If you, like me, have a few (100) too many pairs of (clay!) earrings and need a fun way to display them, today’s clay earring stand is perfect for you!  Im teaming up with Sculpey to teach you how to make these funky, lightweight, clay earring stands that will add a pop of 90’s Saved By The Bell vibes to your home - or any design you prefer.  Let’s get started! CLAY  Sculpey has some amazing colors th ..read more

Draw Yourself Calm with Amy Maricle Our longest-running guest is back for another encouraging episode. This week Amy Maricle is reminding us to slow down, take a deep breath, and spend time making our art. We chat about her new book, Draw Yourself Calm, her advice for when we can’t quite slow down enough to focus, and about the upcoming Radiant Art Retreat where she will be taking us through her Drawing Closer To Nature retreat. How She Creates · Draw Yourself Calm With Amy Maricle Ep 606 Show Notes: Amy’s Book Draw Yourself Calm Get more info on the Radiant Art Retreat Meet Amy Maricl ..read more

If you want to feel like you're on a tropical island vacation every morning while you’re getting ready - this is the DIY polymer clay terrazzo mirror craft for you!  Today Im teaming up with Sculpey to teach you how to make these gorgeous, lightweight, clay terrazzo mirrors in funky abstract shapes that will help add a pop of color and joy to your morning routine!  Let’s get started! CLAY  Sculpey just released a new color, Blackberry Pearl in their Premo line (exclusively on their website!), and it immediately gave me Berry Skittles vibes, which inspired the rest of my color c ..read more

Creative Hobby or Business? Should you turn that creative hobby that everyone constantly says "you should sale that!" about into a business? That's the question Etsy experts + artists Katie and Taylor Smith from Shop Studio Sisters answer in this episode! How She Creates · Creative Hobby Vs Etsy Business 605 Show Notes: Listen to Studio Sisters Podcast Check out their Etsy Course Shop my courses (use code howshecreates for 10% off!) Shop Etsy (use code howshecreates for 10% off!) Sign up to get more info on the next Radiant Art Retreat Meet The Studio Sisters Taylor Smith is a for ..read more

Setting Creative Summer Goals Let’s talk setting creative goals for your summer! How She Creates · Setting Creative Goals For Summer Ep 604 Show Notes: Reading: March by Geraldine Brooks   Listening: Where the crawdads sing  (Read FREE on SCRIBD) Watching: LOST!  Loving: Rainbow Apps Register for Capture + Create with code HOWSHECREATES Shop my courses (use code howshecreates for 10% off!) Shop Etsy (use code howshecreates for 10% off!) Sign up to get more info on the next Radiant Art Retreat   In A Creative Funk? Sign up below to get my free 3 week C ..read more

An Interview with Anthropologie Window Design Team Leader, Erika on The Creative Process Is there any better experience than walking into an Anthropologie and soaking up the droves of inspiration that cover every wall, product, and window display? Today, Erika Lavinia, Senior Display Director of Anthropologie shares the behind the scenes of what it’s like to be an artist at one of the most creative stores, how to accomplish GIANT creative projects, how to hold your ideas loosely to let them grow, how to put less pressure on the creative process and so much more! This episode is packed with wis ..read more

A Guide To Defining Your Creative Style Maybe you have been experimenting with finding your creative style and you just arent sure what to call it yet? You can’t really define it, but ‘you know it when you see it’. Today, Im going to break down exactly how to define and give a name to your creative style, why you need to do this, and help you get into that oh so desire ‘flow state’ when creating. Don’t forget to download the PDF guide to finding your creative style below! How She Creates · How To Define Your Creative Style Ep 602 Show Notes: Listen to last weeks episode: How To Find Your Cre ..read more

A Guide To Finding Your Creative Style Welcome to season 6 of How She Creates!! Im thrilled to be back for another season of creative chats, growth, and making new friends. Today Im sharing a little life update - where are we headed next?!, Im sharing 8 tips for how to find your creative style, and 4 things Im loving lately. Listen in and let’s get this crafty party started! Don’t forget to download the PDF guide to finding your creative style below! How She Creates · 601: A Guide To Finding Your Creative Style Show Notes: Watching: Justified (on Hulu) Listening: The A Beautiful Mess Podca ..read more

Who’s ready for the most magical crafting season of the year?!?! I LOVE giving handmade gifts that people can actually use and love all year round for the holidays. And one thing everyone loves: disco rainbows! Today Im teaming up with Sculpey to teach you how to make these gorgeous, lightweight, clay wall hanging sun catchers that include rainbow prisms that will create a beautiful decor peace all day, every day that has some surprise magic at golden hour!  Let’s get started! CLAY  Sculpey just released two new colors, Ivory and Yellow Ochre in their Souffle line, just in time for ..read more