Category Archives: Creative Juice

Mar17

Creative Juice #335

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Quilts, books, and a different take on public art; then it’s all about Ireland.

Some modern takes on the classic log cabin quilt.
Best books for adults to read. I’ve read 7 of the 23 titles on this list, and they all gave me lots to think about. Some of these books are also appropriate for children.
Beautiful farmhouse, beautiful illustrations, beautiful book.
Earth murals.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! So the rest of today’s links celebrate the Emerald Isle.

If you like the late Irish guitarist, Rory Gallagher, or if you like Stratocaster guitars, you might want to watch this video.
Cliffs and legends of Ireland.
All about St. Patrick.
An exhaustive description of Ireland.
Mind your etiquette in Ireland; avoid doing these things or you’ll offend someone.
Beautiful pictures of Ireland on this Instagram account.
Art of Ireland.
Songs of Ireland. #7 epitomizes what I think of when I think of Irish music.

Mar10

Creative Juice #334

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #334

Let me entertain you.

Chalk art.
101-year-old vet finally receives the recognition for her military service in WWII.
Free-motion quilting tutorials.
How people name their cats.
It seems an insult to call these minimalist quilts—a great deal of craftsmanship went into them.
This young man is an amazing crocheter. Check out his Instagram page.
I would never think of Mumbai as having Gothic architecture, but it does.
Some e-books on sale right now, for a limited time.
Deep in the forest.
I’m not sure if the giveaway has expired or not, but I thought you might be interested in this intriguing children’s book about the French resistance in World War II. (Update: Kathy says you can enter the giveaway through March 21st.)
Remarkable sculptures by Johnson Tsang.
Just for fun: bubbles.

Mar3

Creative Juice #333

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #333

From art to books to quilts, so much to see and read.

The amazing Sara Bareilles acapella.
Embroidery masterpieces.
Impressive sculpture installations.
The founder of Rolling Stone magazine tells about some of the icons he had the pleasure of spending time with.
That fabulous quilt top you’ve been afraid to quilt because you’re afraid you’ll ruin it. Here’s how to prepare to quilt it with style.
Quilters, what do you do with your scraps?
Quilt show.
National Geographic’s picture of the year.
Glass sculptures.
It might be too late to be considered for the giveaway (I don’t know for sure), but this children’s book about the Holocaust is so noteworthy that I have to share this article.
This treehouse takes it to the next level. I wonder if my husband could build me one. . .
Consider reading one of these biographies and autobiographies of extraordinary women for Women’s History Month.

Feb24

Creative Juice #332

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #332

Lots of quilts and other creative stuff.

Stray cats.
The art of Chen Yingjie, A.K.A. Hua Tunan
How to fold a cloth napkin into a rose. (Scroll down.)
Colorful quilts.
2-color quilts with a lot of impact.
What is beloved author Judy Blume up to these days?
We’ve heard about many heroes who stepped up on 9/11, but you may not have heard about this rescue mission.
Crochet an easy basket.
Many beautiful quilts on this Instagram page.
Sketching in a market in Mumbai.
Common items in your home become part of the scenery in these miniature vignettes.
An illustration contest and several tutorials on children’s book illustration.

Feb17

Creative Juice #331

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #331

Bunches of quilts. A couple of poems. And more.

This poem amuses me.
Celebrity portraits from long ago.
Just in case you didn’t see this on the ARHtistic License Facebook page, here is a beautiful wedding story.
Free pattern for an adorable heart quilted pillow.
Very colorful quilts.
Funny photos.
Five beautiful quilts.
Cheap jeans—there’s more to this story than the price tag.
The genius of Jeff Beck.
A poem (by one of my favorite poets) about her creative process.
Wonderful graffiti quilts.
The quilts of Maria Shell.

Feb10

Creative Juice #330

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #330

Some very practical ideas here. And some pretty things to look at.

Wonderful photographs of animals.
Things to say or do when someone you know is grieving.
A theme park designed for people with special needs.
For letter writers (or those who would like to be letter writers) who can’t think of anything to write: questions to ask your penpal.
A college student felt moved to clean gravestones at a local cemetery.
I’d never heard the story of St. Brigid.
For the price of a ream of paper, you can become a better quilter. How? By doodling.
Yikes! Valentine’s Day is Tuesday! Do you have a valentine for your Valentine? Print one out and write something heartfelt inside.
A tattoo and the quilt that came of it.
A colorful zentangle page on Instagram.
Kite flying in India is serious business.
Football not your thing? Here are some quick books you can read during the Superbowl. (Or you can go to the fabric store.)

Feb3

Creative Juice #329

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #329

Pretty things to look at. Informative articles to study.

A profile of author Celeste Ng.
Some thoughts on creativity. I like the suggestion of writing down one thing that happened each day.
Timing is everything. Amazing photographs.
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at writing horror?
Pros and cons of quilting on a domestic machine as compared to a long arm machine.
Gorgeous landscape and wildlife photography.
A man had a crazy idea. How he made it come true. (The Kingsport Carousel.)
Yale honors a 9-year-old girl who was reported to the police for “suspicious behavior.”
Fusion frames.
A book for children about a female astronomer. (Spread the word, and you might win a copy!)
These sculptures are unlike any I’ve ever seen before.
Wonderful books by Black authors. Why not choose one to celebrate Black History Month?

Jan27

Creative Juice #328

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #328

Interesting stuff to read. Artistic stuff to love.

Influential female photographers of history.
Book recommendations. One of these is already in my TBR list.
12 year old Joe Whale is accepting art commissions.
Frosty photos.
Do you love classical guitar?
If you’re interested in prison reform, Freedom Reads is a great organization to support. I do.
Winter scene painting tutorial.
A watercolorist’s story.
I love this zentangle artist’s Instagram page.
2022 National Book Awards finalists to add to your reading list.
Five famous Mexican artists. I only knew the first two. (It’s good to expand my knowledge.)
Isn’t it hilarious that companies complain they can’t find good employees, while continuing to treat their staff members poorly?

Jan20

Creative Juice #327

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #327

Interesting stuff to discover this weekend.

A bookaholic’s top five books of 2022. One of these is in my TBR pile.
Sculptures of marine invertebrates.
Plan your next vacation to support indigenous people.
How a famous dog photographer gets his remarkable shoots.
Mother Nature, master artist.
Authors: how to make your readers experience what your character is feeling.
Polar bears in summer.
Then and now photographs.
Photographic mashups of animals and something else.
Whimsical illustrations on this Instagram page.
The Q Factor for fiction writers.
An interesting and easy painting technique to try. I challenge you to make a painting, post it on your blog or social media, and add a link below in the comments. Maybe I’ll do it too.

Jan13

Creative Juice #326

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Articles too good not to share.

New legal thrillers. I already have one of these in my TBR pile.
A traveler shares pictures of things and experiences she treasures.
Landscape photography.
San Juan Hill before Lincoln Center. What was razed to make way for culture. Artists will not let us not forget.
Some pretty and colorful quilts.
Kids say the darndest things, LOL.
How to draw five birds: robin, blue jay, cardinal, parrot, toucan.
An artist’s story.
Here’s a different way to mount a small quilt for hanging.
The Instagram page of collage and mixed media artist and art teacher, Jennifer Wilkin Penick.
I wish I were on the beach on Oahu, but I’ll have to settle for these sketches instead.
A canyon in Iceland.

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