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Spring Planning

Spring Planning

My husband and I have been busy going to art and craft events all over the Twin Cities since February.  Right now, we’re busy working hard to prepare for for Geek Craft Expo in Minneapolis at the end of April.  

We are combining some new 3D printed designs with polymer clay miniatures and some new jewelry pieces.  This year we really challenged ourselves in what we could create and we’re excited to share our new designs.  Some may pop up in our online store but the big launch day is at the Expo on April 22nd and 23rd.  See...


Evolution of An Idea Into a Business

Evolution of An Idea Into a Business

From creating characters to represent diversity and stop the ignorance of bullies, this artist is rebranding her idea.  Those who let an idea evolve and let it grow into a brand or business understand not only the hard work, but the time when something changes.  Your one baby has grown.  
I've been a one woman show for a while and it's been filled with all kinds of ups and downs.  Taking an idea and growing it into a business is hard.  Sometimes, you may want to give.  Sometimes, creators have trouble letting go of their original idea but...


The Creative Soul Summer at ThinkingCutie.com

The Creative Soul Summer at ThinkingCutie.com

After a prolonged winter in the Midwest, I was inspired by all things summer.  I also tried a few new methods this past month.  My world has gone from bright rainbow punked unicorns to hand-sculpted earrings.  

I think too many snow storms toward what was supposed to be the beginning of spring really made me appreciate all things associated with summer.  Bright colors and characters really called to me.  I stepped outside my usual book characters and ventured into my version of a rockin' unicorn and an Elvis inspired pig.  

My eyes started to pay attention to more than colors...