60http://blog.modernsurrealist.comSun, 12 Feb 2012 10:38:23 GMTSun, 12 Feb 2012 10:38:23 GMTen marisa@modernsurrealist.comnohttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/01/17/giveaway-free-ticket-to-live-from-cha.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Have 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! ...Eventshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/01/17/giveaway-free-ticket-to-live-from-cha.aspx#Comments74ee10c7-2100-46de-83a2-5fc1058134cfTue, 17 Jan 2012 17:47:08 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/01/17/modern-surrealist-hosts-t-shirt-remix-contest-at-cha.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Normal 0 unctuationKerning/> false false false oNotPromoteQF/> EN-US JA X-NONE ontGrowAutofit/> ontFlipMirrorIndents/> ...Eventshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2012/01/17/modern-surrealist-hosts-t-shirt-remix-contest-at-cha.aspx#Commentsd19c428a-dfc5-4326-ae9f-3e5707cb839dTue, 17 Jan 2012 16:48:58 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/12/04/sock-monkey-hop-featuring-betsey-johnson-inspired-sock-monkey.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Normal 0 unctuationKerning/> false false false oNotPromoteQF/> EN-US JA X-NONE ontGrowAutofit/> ontFlipMirrorIndents/> ...Inspirationshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/12/04/sock-monkey-hop-featuring-betsey-johnson-inspired-sock-monkey.aspx#Comments2ea0ef07-70b0-4e42-86f4-3c7f9f3da2dcMon, 05 Dec 2011 03:04:20 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/11/02/creative-living-show-on-pbs-featuring-modern-surrealist.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)My original craft projects were recently featured on the nationally syndicated PBS TV show Creative Living! Check out these instructional videos where I show host Sheryl Borden the licensed Scissor Holsters I designed for Westcott Brand (available at Walmart nationwide) and walk her through the easy process of creating fashionable Duck Tape® accessories with the fabulously versatile Westcott Brand® cutting tools and the "Can't Live Without" NON-STICK Scissors! Additional featured supplies include: VELCRO(r) Brand Hook and Loop Fasteners, Ad Tech Hot Glue and Blumenthal Lansing Buttons! Enjoy! ...Newshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/11/02/creative-living-show-on-pbs-featuring-modern-surrealist.aspx#Comments83378d1d-2686-430b-8690-47791c062cbaWed, 02 Nov 2011 21:22:53 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/11/02/creativfestival-with-modern-surrealist-and-westcott-brand.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)I recently experienced the joy of attending the amazingly fun CreativFestival in Toronto! The event was a total blast and uber-crafty extravaganza! I had the honor of being on the panel of judges for the LIVE Costume Design Challenge sponsored by Westcott Brand Cutting Tools and The Duck Brand Duct Tape! I also greatly enjoyed teaching the crafty how to make fashionable, one-of-a-kind accessories at the Westcott Brand Make 'n Take station!!! Check out all the photos from the fun event!Make n' Take Station Photo AlbumLIVE Costume Challenge Photo AlbumAdditional supplies we incorporated into our zany projects and costumes were: ...Eventshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/11/02/creativfestival-with-modern-surrealist-and-westcott-brand.aspx#Comments16910df1-57a5-4654-a0ba-882eaaffb1ffWed, 02 Nov 2011 20:32:35 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/10/12/halloween-wreath-for-the-eileen-hull-sizzix-vintage-blog-hop.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Modern Surrealist is pleased to join the Sizzix™ Fresh Vintage blog hop in honoring the launch of an exciting new line of dies designed by craft designer and friend Eileen Hull! When offered the opportunity to participate, I jumped at the chance to support Eileen because she has been very generous of her time by participating in many of the creative events I’ve coordinated for Westcott Brand including The Marine Theme Save Our Seas Benefit, The Designers Mixed Media Showcase for Charity Wings at CHA, and our most recent October Blog Hop for Breast Cancer Awareness! Thanks to Eileen for ...Inspirationshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/10/12/halloween-wreath-for-the-eileen-hull-sizzix-vintage-blog-hop.aspx#Comments65f32afe-e797-466f-8e5e-61146fd4eff5Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:22:54 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/10/03/westcott-brand-sponsors-pink-october-blog-hop-for-breast-cancer-awareness.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Road Trip Anybody??? Drive For A Cure With These Custom Designed Modern Surrealist Rearview Mirror Dice With 17 Interchangeable Panels!!!I am proud to announce my participation in the PINK Westcott Brand(R) Blog Hop for breast cancer awareness! For this unique charitable blog hop Westcott Brand(R) has partnered with the Designer Crafts Connection, CharityWings.org, The Duck Brand Duct Tape(R), VELCRO(R) Brand Fasteners and several talented craft designers including Modern Surrealist! Many of the crafty creations inspired by this cause are being auctioned off though CharityWings.org, such as this eyecatching 18 piece boxed gift set of rearview ...Inspirationshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/10/03/westcott-brand-sponsors-pink-october-blog-hop-for-breast-cancer-awareness.aspx#Comments7f4db2f4-fb51-43ac-9673-1905155c0902Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:54:14 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/09/20/make-your-own-crystal-geodes-with-sandtastik-products.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Check out this amazing project I designed for Sandtastik Products! Now you can make your own faux geodes with this amazing technique I invented! It's so easy and fun!!! Featuring Activa Wire Mesh, Celluclay and Colored Glass Ice!!! Looks just like a real amethyst!!! ...Inspirationshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/09/20/make-your-own-crystal-geodes-with-sandtastik-products.aspx#Comments811ca383-6494-4080-b528-071195d60ba2Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:12:11 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/09/20/ice-cream-cone-shaker.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Check out this fun and easy project I designed for Sandtastik Products featuring the amazing Celluclay! ...Inspirationshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/09/20/ice-cream-cone-shaker.aspx#Comments8dd76d58-8882-4659-97ef-a6598e8e6145Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:06:46 GMThttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/09/01/live-costume-design-challenge-at-creativfest-2011.aspx?ref=rssmarisa@modernsurrealist.com (Marisa)Hey Crafters! Think you have what it takes to create an awesome costume on the fly on stage in front of a LIVE audience? If so, then you need to sign up for the Westcott Brand and Shurtech Duck Tape®! sponsored LIVE Costume Contest at CreativFest! This event is going to be so much fun! The challenge will be hosted by popular TV personality Wendy Russell of the show She’s Crafty! Make a costume on stage yourself or cheer on pre-selected contestants with only 30 minutes to create a fabulous, wacky costume using their Westcott Non-Stick Titanium Bonded® scissors ...Eventshttp://blog.modernsurrealist.com/2011/09/01/live-costume-design-challenge-at-creativfest-2011.aspx#Comments2c02e4fd-9f35-4369-b855-08654650cf6aThu, 01 Sep 2011 19:11:21 GMT