Archive for February, 2010
The ultimate insult in car interiors
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
When auto industry writers don't like the appearance of a car interior, they pull out a word that's meant as a serious insult: plasticky. I saw it most recently in an Automotive News report on the new Mazda2. The interior...
Dancing Diva’s in Friendly Plastic by Karine Collignon
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Karine's friendly plastic work is very refreshing and unique. Her mix of wire, Friendly Plastic and beads lends a feel of 'movement' to her designs.
I looked at this piece and just couldn't help but put on some of my favorite music and dance. It reminds me to dance...enjoy life and be happy.
(Did you notice the little guitar accent??) Well...I can only describe Karine's work in a few words - BEAUTIFUL AND BRILLIANT!
Karine's work is for sale and more information is on her blog at : www.bijouxartcreation.com
For those of you who speak english, her website can be easily translated using google translate.
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Charmed…Im sure!!! Friendly Plastic is great for swaps!
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Today's post is courtesy of google alerts that made me stumble upon CHICKEN LICKEN's CREATIONS.
I know you'll really enjoy her website which is chocked full of fun challenges and swaps!.
Friendly Plastic creates the focal hearts used in these charms...aren't these lovely?!?!?!?! And what a great idea - a charm swap! Swaps are a great way to share your creativity and passion for your art. It's also a great way to get art too!!! So why start a swap of your own?
If you're interested - I would be happy to post the details of the swap...for example how many participants, the theme, cost involved (postage), deadline and any other details on the blog. As a swap-meister, you would be responsible for receiving everyone's swap goodies, dividing them out so that everyone gets one of everyone else's....and then mail them back. Easy as pie! and NO CALORIES!!!
Read on:
The delightful Minxy has arranged a charm swap on UKStampers. We all made 14 charms and post them to her and she is going to make them into bracelets for us! How lovely is that? These are REALLY bad photos but I tried each and every different way to no avail; these are the best ones.
The teeny hearts are friendly plastic (love this stuff!) and then I have just added "blue iris" crystal beads and some purple/blue seed beads interspersed with silver spacers. IRL(in real life) they are very twinkly in an understated purpley sort of way! Hope peeps like them!
I know you'll really enjoy her website which is chocked full of fun challenges and swaps!.
Friendly Plastic creates the focal hearts used in these charms...aren't these lovely?!?!?!?! And what a great idea - a charm swap! Swaps are a great way to share your creativity and passion for your art. It's also a great way to get art too!!! So why start a swap of your own?
If you're interested - I would be happy to post the details of the swap...for example how many participants, the theme, cost involved (postage), deadline and any other details on the blog. As a swap-meister, you would be responsible for receiving everyone's swap goodies, dividing them out so that everyone gets one of everyone else's....and then mail them back. Easy as pie! and NO CALORIES!!!
Read on:
The delightful Minxy has arranged a charm swap on UKStampers. We all made 14 charms and post them to her and she is going to make them into bracelets for us! How lovely is that? These are REALLY bad photos but I tried each and every different way to no avail; these are the best ones.
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Touting plastics to the Amish
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Here's a bit of marketing that caught my eye today: Igus Inc. is touting how a manufacturer of horse-drawn farming equipment is using one of its plastic products as an alternative to a traditional metal part. The release notes that...
Conventions crack down on ‘outboarders’
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Have you ever visited a trade show, then gone to a hospitality suite sponsored by a company not exhibiting at the show? It happens all the time, and people in the convention business call those non-exhibiting vendors "outboarders." According to...
The Key to Impressions in Friendly Plastic by Liz Welch
Monday, February 15th, 2010
The KEY to making a "good impression" - no pun intended - is to think outside the box....literally!. Here Artist Liz Welch uses an impression of a door key to create this amazing texture, reminiscent of metalwork that would literally take hours- not to mention the costly tools necessary.
I love how Friendly Plastic can fool the senses!!! Great Job Liz!!
Now.....how far does your imagination go? Why not give it a challenge. Look for objects around the house that have interesting areas. Maybe it is the holes in a sewing bobbin...or a coiled up piece of wire...or how about a buckle on a belt?
What is your KEY to a great impression?
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Fine Art and Friendly Plastic by Suzette
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
Friendly Plastic has definately soared to new heights as is demonstrated by this gorgeous fine art wall art by Suzette. This piece is titled "No 2 the same".
Just look at what her family and friends say about her:
Even at a young age Suzette was a free spirit and certainly wasn't going to wait until she grew old to wear purple. In school, she routinely managed to escape the daily regime by concocting new ways to entertain herself and others in the classroom. Later, from props pulled out of the pockets of her overalls, she would create impromptu fun to break any monotony. And it was never safe to be around her if she had paints and a brush-your hands would turn into colorful animals and your face into her next canvas.
Suzette brought her innate sensitivity and understanding of the human spirit into her work as a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. She spent many years reaching out to young people and their families through counseling, art, drama, and play. She has written and illustrated a series of children's books, has her master's degree, and always takes time out for travel, adventure, and volunteer work.
There is something magical and contagious about Suzette's art that is reflected on the smiling faces of the people looking at her work. Brightly colored, innovative ties, mosaic-like framed art, and vivid wall sculptures express music, dance, play, humor, and her intrigue with the artistic expression of different cultures.
In short, Suzette's art reflects the person we know - colorful and vibrant; a human magnet whose whimsical style, fun-loving spirit and joy for life bring the child out to play for most everyone.
I can definately say that her personality shines in her work! Suzette has a website where you can purchase her Fine Art pieces: www.suzette.cc or you can email her at suz4art@aol.com
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THE GREAT CRAFTERS TOOL HUNT! We need your vote!!
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
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It's time for the GREAT CRAFTER's TOOL HUNT 2!!! And I need your help and your vote! Amaco was invited to participate using a brand new product called Cloud Clay! It's an airdry clay that literally "stretches beyond your imagination". I call it a "party in a package" because there is no way you can handle this clay and not just feel good....its like those wonderful squishy stress balls...except you can shape it! It bounces and its as light as a feather - or in this case - a cloud!
So here's the details:
When Creativity Knocks is once again sponsoring the Great Crafter’s Tool Hunt. AMACO is a participant and needs your vote!
This online, reality-based craft show merges the generational gap and combines crafters and creative minds of all disciplines. Expert Designer Ana Araujo and Host Megan Araujo, along with a variety of guests, bring weekly creative projects featuring a variety of mediums.
Ana Araujo headed to the Craft & Hobby Association’s Winter Trade Show in Anaheim looking for something new, something cool and something that she – and WCK viewers – can’t live without! During the Show, WCK taped 13 segments for the Great Crafter’s Tools Hunt 2. Each of the segments will be featured in “The WCK Great Crafter’s Tool Hunt” on When Creativity Knocks.com. Viewers will vote for their favorite tool, and the winning manufacturer will win a free episode on When Creativity Knocks, valued at $750.00.
Beginning February 12th, you'll be able to view all of the tools in the second Great Crafter's Tool Hunt and cast your vote!
To vote for AMACO (and me), follow these simple steps:
- Go to the WCK Website at When Creativity Knocks.com.
- LOGIN* and register (to login in on the WCK site, answer the math problem. (example: 12-3= login answer is 9).
- Click on the tool video you want to watch.
- Next to the TV screen will be a voting box. Click on the voting box to register your vote.
- Voting closes at 12 midnight (PST) on February 21s.t
- One lucky crafter will win all of the tools in the hunt!
Vote for AMACO’s Cloud Clay™ and Pasta Machine tools today!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MARCH 1ST !! Friendly Plastic on COOL2CRAFT!
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Whoever says that it's not Cool to Craft just doesn't know what cool is! And with that said...- whew! got that off my chest! - Mark your calendars for March 1st at 12 pm (that's 11am central, 10 am mountain, 9am pacific, 5PM in the UK, 3AM on the 2nd if you're in Australia) ..that's just two short weeks away!!
COOL2CRAFT will launch it's next season of crafting tv on the web - LIVE with host Tiffany Windsor! So join me along with Crafty Chica, Maria Nerius and others on a fun "craft jam on the web cam". You can talk live with all of us via your webcam or just chat in the room with other crafty souls.
If you can't make it don't sweat it! The show will be archived so you can view it on your own time....in your jammies...or just whenever the creative mood strikes you!
This will be soooo much fun! and even more fun if you join us!
More details on the Cool2Craft blog at: www.cool2craft.wordpress.com
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COOL2CRAFT will launch it's next season of crafting tv on the web - LIVE with host Tiffany Windsor! So join me along with Crafty Chica, Maria Nerius and others on a fun "craft jam on the web cam". You can talk live with all of us via your webcam or just chat in the room with other crafty souls.
If you can't make it don't sweat it! The show will be archived so you can view it on your own time....in your jammies...or just whenever the creative mood strikes you!
This will be soooo much fun! and even more fun if you join us!
More details on the Cool2Craft blog at: www.cool2craft.wordpress.com
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Brutal advice for family-owned businesses
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Don't blame the recession if your family-owned business is in trouble -- blame your performance. That's one of the messages in a Q&A interview with George Cloutier, author of "Profits Aren't Everything, They're the Only Thing." The interview is one...