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What's in the Box? An Exciting New Project for Martha Stewart Paints by Plaid | Elysian Studios

I am so happy to share a new project that I’m working on!

Join me in the studio as I find out what I have been challenged to create with:

(Click Here to watch the video on YouTube)

The challenge is on!  Here’s a recap of the awesome products I have to work with:

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Where to start?

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There are holiday colors of craft and glass paint in different finishes, and specialized products like “Crystal Ice” spray, “Liquid Gilding”, “Glitter Finish” spray, and “Glass Etching Cream.”

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There are all different types of brushes, daubers, squeegees, and nozzles to precisely apply the paint and finishes any way I choose.

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There are adhesive stencils and silkscreens in several fonts and different graphics to make my project perfectly customized for the holidays.

I will be creating a fun tutorial to share with you using these products.  Some of these products, like the glass etching cream, I have never used before, so you will get an honest review as I experiment!  You know I love to paint, so I will be putting all those paints, brushes and stencils to good use!  

Stay tuned to see what fun project I have to share!  I will be revealing it on November 9, 2012!

*Full Disclosure: I am writing this post as part of a paid campaign with Plaid Enterprises and Blueprint Social.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own.

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The Artful Life: Inspiration for your Garden | Elysian Studios

I had the pleasure of returning to one of my very favorite stores, The Garden Gallery in Morro Bay, on our recent trip to California.

I wanted to share my photographs from this wonderful store, and a few inspiring ways to add a little Artful Zen to your home and garden:

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A Meditating Frog…
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Bubbling Fountains in Pebble Pots…
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Interesting Cacti…

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A Beautiful Bonsai…

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A Variety of Unique Succulents…

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Something Funny and Whimsical (fogger, optional)…

This year for our outdoor space, we transformed a salvaged resin planter into a water fountain, and have added some handmade garden art we bought at a local art festival.

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Our Homemade Garden Fountain: A Simple Fountain Pump Inside a Large Resin Planter

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Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Garden Art

For indoors, we selected a nice variety of succulents and pottery from The Garden Gallery, and are enjoying watching them thrive. These plants are so unique, and easy to grow, provided they have ample light, water and well-draining soil. I am hoping to order more varieties from Simply Succulents soon!  Want to add some “bonus” Zen? Top the soil with special rocks or shells you’ve collected from your adventures!

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Our New Succulents…Aren’t They Interesting?
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Add A Little Zen to Your Home and Garden too!

Here’s a few simple and easy ways to get started:

Oakland Living Frog Garden Hose Holder $63.74 from kohls.com Single Monterey Bonsai – 8″H – Botanicals $32.87 from samsclub.com

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The Artful Life: Inspiration for your Garden | Elysian Studios

I had the pleasure of returning to one of my very favorite stores, The Garden Gallery in Morro Bay, on our recent trip to California.

I wanted to share my photographs from this wonderful store, and a few inspiring ways to add a little Artful Zen to your home and garden:

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A Meditating Frog…
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Bubbling Fountains in Pebble Pots…
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Interesting Cacti…

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A Beautiful Bonsai…

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A Variety of Unique Succulents…

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Something Funny and Whimsical (fogger, optional)…

This year for our outdoor space, we transformed a salvaged resin planter into a water fountain, and have added some handmade garden art we bought at a local art festival.

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Our Homemade Garden Fountain: A Simple Fountain Pump Inside a Large Resin Planter

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Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Garden Art

For indoors, we selected a nice variety of succulents and pottery from The Garden Gallery, and are enjoying watching them thrive. These plants are so unique, and easy to grow, provided they have ample light, water and well-draining soil. I am hoping to order more varieties from Simply Succulents soon!  Want to add some “bonus” Zen? Top the soil with special rocks or shells you’ve collected from your adventures!

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Our New Succulents…Aren’t They Interesting?
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Add A Little Zen to Your Home and Garden too!

Here’s a few simple and easy ways to get started:

Oakland Living Frog Garden Hose Holder $63.74 from kohls.com Single Monterey Bonsai – 8″H – Botanicals $32.87 from samsclub.com