http://blog.modernsurrealist.comQuick Blogcasthttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/04/25/clearsnap-product-ads.aspx?ref=rssProjects I designed for Clearsnap featured in their advertising!Upcycled Clock - Featured in the current issue (Spring 2012) of Rubber Stamp MadnessUpcycled Jar Top Magnet - Featured in Notions Marketing Catalog and Rubber Stamp Madness ...Inspirationsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-04-25T16:02:17Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/04/11/sign-up-now-for-charity-wings-live-from-cha-summer-2012.aspx?ref=rssCharity Wings LIVE from CHA is a great way for non-attendees to get in on the action of the CHA Trade Convention from the comfort of their own homes all while supporting great charitable causes! Check out this video from the previous CHA Show! Be sure to support this great cause by signing up for the upcoming Charity Wings LIVE from CHA Summer 2012! I will be appearing on the broadcast again giving out some amazing pieces of my own hand made art as well as some fabulous swag from Charity Wing's Platinum Sponsor Westcott Brand Cutting Tools! ...Eventsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-04-11T17:53:04Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/04/11/duck-tape-purse-featured-by-seventeen-magazine.aspx?ref=rssCheck out this quick and easy project I designed for Duck Brand Duct Tape and Seventeen Magazine to help promote the "Stuck At Prom" Scholarship Contest! Also featuring VELCRO(R) Brand Fasteners and Westcott Brand Cutting Tools! ...Newsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-04-11T17:03:07Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/02/22/westcott-brand-t-shirt-remix-contest-video.aspx?ref=rssExtended Version:The Highlights: ...Eventsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-02-23T19:49:00Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/02/24/cha-winter-2012-recap.aspx?ref=rssThe Craft & Hobby Association Winter 2012 Trade Convention was as always an absolute craft extravaganza! As one might expect, the Westcott Brand booth was THE place to BE! Check it out! Westcott Brand hosted a variety of innovative make n' takes in their booth designed by Modern Surrealist Marisa Pawelko! In addition there was a spontaneous LIVE Duck Tape Fashion Contest in the booth and lots of fun and crafty moments involving the creative attendees! Another very thrilling event was the Westcott Brand T-Shirt REMIX Contest featuring 12 very talented and amazing CHA Designers! To see lots ...Eventsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-02-22T19:52:00Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/02/21/plaid-new-horizons-award.aspx?ref=rssI am pleased to announce my recent win of the Plaid New Horizons Award! Plaid generously gives out two New Horizons Awards to CHA designers each year. This year I received the award from Plaid in the CHA craft design business of 6+ years category! Fellow CHA designer Jen Cushman received the award for the craft design business of 1-5 years! I am so very appreciative to be honored for all the hard work I have dedicated towards building a successful craft design business! Even more than the generous financial award, I am energized to be recognized for all the ...Newsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-02-21T12:35:00Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/02/20/westcott-brand-sponsored-scissor-dress-featured-in-cloth-paper-scissors-magazine.aspx?ref=rssThe Modern Surrealist designed and Westcott Brand (aka The World's Favorite Scissors) sponsored Crafty Couture frock complete with scissor wings and scissor holster skirt, was chosen as Judge's Pick at the Summer 2011 CHA Show and is published in the January/February 2012 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors magazine! Run out and buy your copy today! This fabulous magazine is chock full of fun ideas and craft inspiration! ...Newsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-02-20T18:58:00Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/01/12/giveaway-free-ticket-to-live-from-cha.aspx?ref=rssHave you ever been curious about the CHA show but unable to attend either because you just couldn't make it or because the industry event is open to the trade only? Well, here's your chance to attend this extraordinarily event without even leaving the house! I am giving away a ticket to Charity Wings LIVE from CHA to one lucky reader!Included in this prize is the ability for you to tune in to the Craft & Hobby Association Winter 2012 Trade Convention and see demos, meet artists (including Modern Surrealist) and learn about the latest innovations in the craft industry! ...Eventsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-01-12T18:48:00Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/01/11/modern-surrealist-hosts-t-shirt-remix-contest-at-cha.aspx?ref=rssNormal 0 unctuationKerning/> false false false oNotPromoteQF/> EN-US JA X-NONE ontGrowAutofit/> ontFlipMirrorIndents/> ...Eventsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2012-01-11T18:15:00Zhttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/12/04/sock-monkey-hop-featuring-betsey-johnson-inspired-sock-monkey.aspx?ref=rssNormal 0 unctuationKerning/> false false false oNotPromoteQF/> EN-US JA X-NONE ontGrowAutofit/> ontFlipMirrorIndents/> ...Inspirationsmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)2011-12-05T03:04:20Z