On February 23 Cloth Paper Scissors 'Studios' will be in stores. It is available for pre-order now.
If you are an artsy crafty Mom YOU HAVE TO GET THIS magazine. While the magazine on the whole will be wonderful and inspiring ~ I have not seen the rest of it, only this section: there is an article, written by Jenn Mason which I contributed to, called 'Kids in the studio'. I am telling you, it is fabulous. The photos are all of my art studio taken by Shannon Mucha. She did an awesome job, thank you Shan.
I love that the whole discussion of Moms doing art while kids are around is getting some attention. Our kids are such a huge part of our lives, sometimes it is hard to separate the two parts of us - the mom and the artist. There are the intellectual and emotional concepts, but also the practical considerations too. In this Cloth Paper Scissors publication Jenn did a wonderful job of fleshing out the practicalities of kids being in your art studio. I know I still have young kids, but I wish I could have read this years ago and been prepared!
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Check back in tomorrow for another collage related tutorial. It is a fairly simple project that I did with my kids and I will show you how :)
Can't wait to see the new issue of Studios - and your studio being featured! It is quite the challenge to give time and effort to any artwork with little ones around. I admire you for persevering!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your new tutorial. Thanks for your nice comments on my blog, Shona!
This is all about where I'm at right now. Thanks Shona!
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a great article. I could certainly use tips in that area. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePerfect timing! I'm so excited to see the issue & the story...can I wait 3 weeks??? Thanks for letting us know, and congratulations!
ReplyDeleteMy children- a 14yo daughter and 9yo son- always join me when I'm crafting. There are times when I want to be alone and I save that for after my son has gone to sleep. My daughter understands that mom sometimes needs to be alone ;)
ReplyDeleteThey have their own paper box but other than that I pretty much let them use what they want. I always try to include them when I am doing something messier so they are more likely to be happy with that and not want to get out those items when I am doing something else.
That being said- I still look forward to seeing the newest issue!
my twins love to craft with me...as i crafted from when they were 6 months old..they are now 8...the older ones don't craft as i didn't craft when they were little...can't wait to see your project and hope that mag comes to australia!!take care...xxx
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to the article. In my case it's the grandchildren in the studio. I don't have the patience I did when I was younger and it's a challenge keeping them occupied and concentrating on my own projects at the same time. My multi taking skills have faded along with the razor sharp memory. Looking forward to some advice on making it all work.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful Shona...congratulations!! Looking forward to reading the article and seeing the photos of your studio!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your tutorial tomorrow!
Have a lovely evening~
Hugs, Carol Anne
sounds like a great article. I dont tend to buy studios magazine as I am always put off by the perfect looking studios on the front cover..just wished I lived in a big house with enough room for a proper studio but then the kids wouldnt see me so I think I prefer our kitchen..the heart of the home
ReplyDeleteshona-you've peaked my interest about this issue and i'm going to make sure to get a copy when it hits the stands. when life is art and art is life, there is no separation of babes and job! (until after they go to sleep, but before then, it's a free-for-all around here). this topic interests me so much!
ReplyDeleteand thank you so much for adding the pink coyote to your sidebar-i am truly honored.